120417December 4, 2017
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. in the
1909 Randolph County Historic Courthouse Meeting Room, 145 Worth Street, Asheboro, NC.
Commissioners Allen, Frye, Haywood, Kidd and McDowell were present. Also present were
County Manager Hal Johnson; Finance Officer Will Massie; County Attorney Ben Morgan;
Amanda Varner, Clerk to the Board; and Dana Crisco, Deputy Clerk to the Board. Sheriff Robert
Graves gave the invocation and everyone recited the pledge of allegiance.
(JoAnn Sapp was not in attendance. Her recognition was postponed.)
Addition to the Agenda
Chairman Allen announced that Ms. Swaney was unable to attend the November meeting to
be recognized for her retirement but is present tonight and the Board recognized her at this time.
Retirement Recognition
Tammy Swaney retired on October 1, 2017, with 24 years of service to Emergency Services.
Ms. Swaney was recognized by Emergency Services Director Donovan Davis, after which,
Chairman Allen presented Ms. Swaney with an engraved clock on behalf of the Board.
Special Recognition
Chairman Allen recognized Commissioner Frye for his 35 years of service as a Randolph
County Commissioner. Mr. Frye is the longest serving commissioner for Randolph County and
the second longest serving in the state. Chairman Allen presented him with a copy of a
photograph from the Randolph Room at the Library. It appeared to be a photograph of his first
election win that had been published in the local paper.
Reorganization of the Board
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to elect David Allen
as Chairman.
On motion of Kidd, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously to elect Darrell
Frye as Vice Chair.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following
appointments: County Attorney, Ben Morgan; Clerk to the Board, Amanda Varner; Deputy Clerk
to the Board, Dana Crisco; Representative to the Board of Health, Stan Haywood;
Representative to the Social Services Board, Maxton McDowell; Representative to the Juvenile
Crime Prevention Council, Kenny Kidd; Transportation Advisory Committee Representative to
the (HPMPO) High Point Metropolitan Planning Organization, Darrell Frye; Alternate
Transportation Advisory Committee Representative to the High Point Metropolitan Planning
Organization (HPMPO), Stan Haywood; Piedmont Triad Rural Planning Organization (RPO)
Transportation Advisory Committee Representative, Stan Haywood; Alternate Representative to
the Piedmont Triad Rural Planning Organization (RPO) Transportation Advisory Committee
Representative, Maxton McDowell; Delegate to the Piedmont Triad Regional Council, Darrell
Frye; Representative to the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation, Darrell Frye;
Tourism Development Authority Liaison, Kenny Kidd; Representative to Sandhills County
Commissioner Advisory Board, David Allen; Representative to the Regional Partnership Local
Workforce Development Area Consortium Chief Elected Official Board, David Allen;
Owner's Representative/Steering Committee Representative to the Greensboro -Randolph
Megasite Project Agreement, David Allen.
Public Comment Period
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 153A-52.1, Chairman Allen opened the floor for public comment.
County Attorney Ben Morgan read aloud the Public Comment Rules of Procedure.
Alan Ferguson, 4794 Troy Smith Rd., Liberty, said he would like to address New Business
Item I: Greensboro -Randolph Megasite Soil and Ground Water Assessment Participation
Request and Related Budget Amendment on the agenda. "It appears the County is being asked to
pay for half of the cost of the assessment." He stated that the County paying half "does not make
complete sense" to him. The County "is only a 1/3 partner" in the project, the County doesn't
"even own 1/3 of the land," and "there's not really any evidence that" the County "will get half
of the profit from it" if the project succeeds. He asked if Guilford County, the City of
Greensboro or the Foundation had been asked to "foot part of the bill."
Mr. Alan Ferguson said the property is likely to have a large formation of stone under it and
may require considerable blasting. He said 77 Randolph County citizens around the immediate
perimeter of the property felt they could be affected by blasting. He said everyone knows that
ground water can be affected when you begin blasting. He proposed that if Randolph County is
going to pay half of the expense for "poking around" on the site that they provide a "ground
water testing program" for residents to "establish a baseline for whatever company" decides to
locate there and for the residents who drink the water. He stated he felt any company would
want to know the condition of wells on the surrounding properties prior to construction. Mr.
Ferguson said that if his property has no water after the blasting, then "it would be condemned."
Mr. Alan Ferguson then added that he can't think of a "better way to show true, big, regional
cooperation around the project than if all the jurisdictions participated in these additional costs,"
including Greensboro and Guilford County.
Bobby Ferguson, 8703 Old Hwy 421, Julian, stated he "had no address and soon to be
homeless." Mr. Bobby Ferguson said he wanted to share a couple thoughts regarding the
rezoning process that took place. He said the rezoning notice signs were still on his property. It
"was not a welcome sign" and that leaves the impression of an "in your face" attitude. He asked
for assistance in getting them removed since the hearing was held three weeks ago. The second
item of concern was that during the rezoning process, not one question or comment was made to
anyone presenting in favor of or against the request. He said it was disheartening and somewhat
disrespectful; it "is an impression." He said it was almost as if the Planning Board members
were saying, "Our job is to politely sit, be attentive, and listen, and when everybody gets through
and says their peace. We already know everything that you are going to tell us or you're going to
suggest and we've already got our vote made." The impression to the citizens was that it was
"cut and dry, the coaching had already taken place, the members of the committee already knew
how they were going to vote" and it came "across as an insult to the people who spoke." He
said he felt the people of Randolph County could be represented in a more professional manner
and caring way. He claimed the moderator never asked for discussion on the matter, but a vote
was taken. In addition, Mr. Ferguson said that the moderator said the vote was unanimous
although it didn't appear that everyone voted verbally. He asked if the Commissioners would
consider a show of hands in conjunction with their verbal vote so all can see how they vote.
Chairman Allen explained that he can't speak for the Planning Board, but the Rules of
Procedure for the Board of Commissioners state that a failure to vote by a member who is
physically present in the meeting or who has withdrawn without being excused by a majority
vote of the remaining members present shall be recorded as an affirmative vote.
County Attorney Ben Morgan (and Planning Board Attorney) explained if it appears close or
someone is unsure of how Planning Board members voted, the Clerk or Chairman will ask for a
show of hands. He said that the Unified Development Ordinance also states that an abstention is
a "yes" vote for the Planning Board as well.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to approve the
Consent Agenda, as follows:
• approve the minutes of the 111612017 regular meeting and closed session minutes I and II
• appoint Christopher Toriello as Deputy Finance Officer at dail;
• approve surety bonds for elected and appointed officials: Finance Officer Will Massie
($500, 000); Deputy Finance Officer Suzanne Dale ($500, 000); Tax Collector Debra Hill
($300, 000); Sheriff Robert Graves ($25, 000); Register of Deeds Krista Lowe ($50, 000);
Deputy Tax Collectors: Sallie Cheek ($200, 000), Revonda Cox ($200, 000); Deputy
Finance Officers for Jail Commissary: Christopher Toriello ($10, 000), Tammy R. Brady
($50, 000), Derrick Hill($] 0, 000);
• reappoint Col. Ed Blair, Chief Matt Talbot, Skip Ritchie, and Annette Jordan and appoint
Dana Wright (to replace Evan Grady in the Public Health slot) to the Randolph County
Local Emergency Planning Committee;
• reappoint Tina Williams and Christine Caviness to the Adult Care Home Community
Advisory Committee;
• approve Budget Amendment #16 to Public Library -State Aid ($5,626), as follows:
2017-2018 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #16
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental
$5,626
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Public Library
$5,626
0 approve Budget Amendment #17 for Cooperative Extension 4-H ($1,240), as follows:
2017-2018 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #17
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Miscellaneous
$1,240
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Cooperative Extension
$1,240
Update on Northgate Center
Robert Carmac, Principal with Smith Sinnett Architecture, presented the preliminary
feasibility study for the Northgate Complex. He said they have had several meetings with Board
of Elections, Probation and Parole, and Day Reporting Center and appreciated their input to get
to this point. Mr. Carmac said the focus is on four of the spaces in the complex which total
almost 31,000 square feet. He said there is value in up -fitting this building and saving the
taxpayers' money by not having a full construction project. Existing conditions of the sections
are as follows:
• former shoe store needs roof repair and some demolition to take it back to the shell;
• vacant corner space is clean and will only need some minor demolition;
• former grocery store has a good roof and existing terrazzo slab floor, will need minimal
demolition; and
• the section that was previously a church will require the most demolition to return it to
the original shell in order to build up from there. The concrete floor and roof are both in
good condition.
After reviewing the spaces, the needs, and the wants of the departments, Smith Sinnett
recommends Elections be housed in the 11,786 square foot former shoe store, Probation and
Parole in the 2,388 square foot corner section and the 7,138 square foot former grocery store, and
Day Reporting Center in the 9,675 area that was previously a church. Mr. Carmac checked city
zoning requirement for parking and it was determined 319 spaces are required and the lot
currently has 320. Smith Sinnett presented one option that would reconfigure the lot to allow
338 spaces and provide access to curbside voting for Elections. Some parking spaces could be
added to the back of the building.
Commissioner Frye asked if the reason Probation and Parole is split is because of current
lease agreements with tenants in between vacant spaces. Mr. Carmac confirmed. He said the
Rent -A -Center lease doesn't expire until around 2020. Due to the projected growth in officers
for Probation and Parole, the corner space is being considered for expansion. Mr. Carmac said
they can probably get everyone in the large space with a couple of offices to spare right now, but
that may change quickly. The corner space can be a separate project later, but Department of
Public Safety (DPS) is unsure when "later" is. It depends on the continued growth of the case
load.
Mr. Carmac said each entity had specific site requirements and measurements for their space.
The proposed floor and site plans have met those. He said Probations and Day Reporting could
share mechanical and electrical spaces and a technology closet making it possible to cut the
square footage needed for those items.
He said the presentation includes the first attempt at a total project budget and is subject to
adjustments, such as using current furniture in the new space. He said Commissioners may need
to consider escalating construction costs. Mr. Carmac said estimates are $1.6 million for Board
of Elections, $1.7 million for Probation and Parole and a little over $1 million for Day Reporting.
Each project can be separate and independent or considered as a whole. If considering the total
project, including furnishings, the estimate is $4,746,452.
Mr. Carmac reviewed the proposed schedule as to what has been completed and what is
coming up. It can be sped up or delayed depending on budget. He said they would lean on the
Commissioners decision to determine the schedule further.
Commissioner Frye said the initial reason for beginning this discussion was for the
overcrowding at the courthouse.
Chairman Allen said sharing common or centralized training areas was initially being
considered and he noticed in the drawings that individual ones have been included in the plans.
Mr. Carmac explained that the entities determined it would not be feasible to share training
spaces because Probation uses theirs weekly. He was able to find space within the units to
include requested training areas.
Chairman Allen asked if a 3% contingency included was adequate. Mr. Carmac said it is a
little low but the spaces are open and thinks it is doable. He said the sooner construction starts,
the more he feels costs will be in range.
Chairman Allen stated that the Board will hear a final review and decide the next steps in
January.
Road Closing Matters (an Unnamed Road)
Associate County Attorney Aimee Scotton reminded the Commissioners that she had received
a request that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners act to permanently close an
unnamed road in the Asheboro Township, beginning on the north side of Giles Chapel Road and
proceeding north and west out to Gold Hill Road and depicted in plat recorded in Plat Book 1,
Page 346 of the Randolph County Registry. The road was never actually constructed.
The procedure for closing a public road or easement is governed by North Carolina General
Statue §153A-241. The first step requires that the Board of Commissioners adopt a resolution
declaring its intent to close the road and calling for a public hearing on the question. This
resolution was adopted at the November meeting. In accordance with the statute, notice of the
hearing was published once a week for three successive weeks. The statute further requires that
a copy of the resolution must be sent by certified mail to each owner of property adjoining the
road, as shown by the county tax records, who did not join in the request to have the road closed;
in this case, there were two and both were properly notified. Furthermore, a notice of the closing
and the public hearing was posted in at least two places along the section to be closed as
prescribed by statute.
Ms. Scotton said that after all interested persons are allowed to voice their views during the
public hearing, if the Board of Commissioners is satisfied that closing this road will not be
detrimental to public interest and will not deprive any individual of access to his property, the
Board may adopt an order closing the road. A certified copy of the order shall then be filed with
the Register of Deeds office.
At 6:54 pm, the Chairman opened the duly advertised public hearing.
Peden Harris, 1125 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, NC, representative of Birdseye Renewable
Energy, said his company has an agreement with the Millikan family to build a solar farm on
their property. The road was never built and is currently a grass field. Closing the road would
aid the Millikans in their effort to construct.
Hearing no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to adopt an order to
permanently close an unnamed road in the Asheboro Township beginning on the north side of
Giles Chapel Road and proceeding north and west out to Gold Hill Road, as follows:
ORDER
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners received a request
to permanently close an unnamed road in the Asheboro Township beginning on
the north side of Giles Chapel Road and proceeding north and west out to Gold
Hill Road and appearing on plat recorded in Plat Book I at Page 346 of the
Randolph County Registry; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2017, the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners adopted a resolution declaring its intent to close said street or
easement and set a public hearing on the issue for December 4, 2017, all in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute §153A-241; and
WHEREAS, notice of the proposed closing and public hearing were
prominently posted in two places along said street or easement; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the resolution was sent by registered or certified mail
to each owner as shown on the county tax records of property adjoining said road
or easement who did not join in the request; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing set by the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners for December 4, 2017 was published once a week for three
successive weeks before the hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners has determined
through the public hearing that the closing of the aforesaid street or easement is
not contrary to the public interest and that no individual owning property in the
vicinity of said street or easement would be deprived of reasonable means of
ingress and egress to his property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners that the unnamed road described above be permanently closed
and that all right, title, and interest in its respective rights-of-way is vested in
those persons owning lots or parcels of land adjacent to the street or easement.
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that a certified copy of this Order shall be
filed in the Register of Deeds Office.
Economic Development: Proiect ESP- Engineered Steel Products / Set a Public Hearing
Randolph County Economic Development Corporation VP Kevin Franklin gave an overview
of Project ESP — Engineered Steel Products. It was founded in 1989 as a structural steel
fabricator. The company occupies a 25,000 square foot facility at 4977 Plainfield Road in
Sophia, which it constructed in 1998. The company was acquired three years ago and has seen
consistent growth under the new owners with the addition of approximately 15 employees and
the addition of a division to manufacture stairs and rails. The company has now outgrown its
facility and is planning to expand its production area by approximately 15,000 square feet.
He said the expansion will accomplish two objectives:
1) Increase structural steel capacity. Currently, they have two full shifts (day and night) that
are fully staffed, yet demand is higher than current production levels can supply.
2) Accommodate recent business expansion and growth of stairs and rails division. The
company currently has 4 employees working offsite at another leased facility. This
proposed expansion will bring all employees and production into the main facility.
The company is committed to creating 10 net new full-time jobs over the 18 -month grant
period at an average wage of $35,360. The company is requesting an NC Commerce Building
Reuse Grant of $125,000 to offset capital investment of $620,000 to expand in Randolph
County. NC Commerce has reviewed preliminary project information and has requested
submission of a full grant application.
Mr. Franklin said Engineered Steel is located in an unincorporated area of Randolph County,
so the County would serve as the applicant. The grant requires a 5% local match of $6,250 for
the $125,000 request. Based on anticipated additional tax revenue generated by the proposed
project, Randolph County would realize return of its cash match in less than two years.
Mr. Franklin stated that the County hasn't had a request for the Building Reuse Grant
Program in over a year and gave a few highlights for the new Board members.
• A unit of local government must serve as the applicant.
• The program requires a dollar -for -dollar match by the company.
• The program is structured as a forgivable loan which would be administered by the
County.
o The County must guarantee the loan through a binding contract with the state.
o The company has 18 months to complete the renovations and hiring, and must then
retain the jobs for an additional six months, at which point the loan is forgiven and
the grant closed.
o If the company does not meet its hiring and retention goal, it is obligated to repay the
loan on a per -job basis (i.e. $12,500 for each job). The County would be responsible
for ensuring that repayment is made, and the County would be liable for repayment to
the State if the property owner defaults on its payment.
Mr. Franklin said in this case, the property owner is willing to assume this risk via an
instrument such as a Deed of Trust on the property.
He said the next grant application deadline is January 11 and awards will be announced on
February 22. He asked the Commissioners to set a public hearing for January 2, 2018, to
consider authorizing submission of a Building Reuse Grant application, including a required 5%
cash match of $6,250.
Commissioner Haywood asked if the company had benefits in addition to the salary amount
and Mr. Franklin confirmed that the company does offer health benefits and is required to do so
to qualify for this grant.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to set a public
hearing for January 2, 2018, to consider authorizing submission of a Building Reuse Grant
application for Engineered Steel Products and payment of the required 5% cash match of
$6,250.
Fire Service Advisory Council Update
Emergency Services Director Donovan Davis gave a brief summary of the Randolph County
Fire Service Advisory Council which was organized because of the identified need in the
Randolph County 2016 Strategic Plan. They meet quarterly and the meetings are open to the
public. They have established committees within the council. They have used the initial
meetings to gather information, identify issues, and set preliminary goals.
The Communications Committee has been well attended and Climax Fire Chief Gary McGee
was selected as chair. The issues they have been working to resolve are:
• Sending safety information by text to responding departments.
• Completing response plans for all the fire departments located in Randolph County.
• Improving radio communication in the Randleman area with an additional tower.
• Reviewing calls that are not dispatched within three minutes after the call is received.
The committee is also looking at a change to the unit numbering system for fire apparatus and
personnel, if a sufficient numbering system can be found.
They have also inquired about CAD -to -CAD dispatch between counties, discussed automatic
chest compression machines, and voted to end safety "time checks" after the fire departments
have been on -scene for a while.
The Recruitment and Retention Committee has met twice in 2017. Seagrove Fire's Dustin
King and Franklinville Fire's Mathew Dawkins share the chair position. The committee has
been gathering information from various local, state and international agencies in order to gain
ideas. The committee is researching further information on tax breaks for volunteers, tuition
breaks for volunteers, social media recruitment campaigns, career days at local schools, open
houses at the individual fire departments, Firefighter Proud Initiative (a nationwide Facebook
joint venture), countywide promotional recruitment video, and countywide poster campaign.
The committee voted to focus on the recruitment side for the first few meetings then
concentrate on retention once their Advisory Committee had decided on a recruitment strategy.
Mr. Davis said another initiative the Fire Service Advisory Council is working on includes a
bulk purchasing collaboration between departments. Several departments have opened a line of
communication to other departments for upcoming purchases they plan to make in 2018 and are
working together to secure better prices.
Request to Approve Updated Clinical and Vaccine Fees and Consider Flexibility to Adiust
Vaccine Fees
Public Health Director Susan Hayes advised the Board that the Health Department would like
to begin offering certain additional vaccines. She said vaccine costs can vary greatly and
sometimes from week to week. Ms. Hayes presented the updated Health Department fee
schedule (attached) that is based on current costs and asked that the Commissioners approve the
fees as presented and consider allowing the Public Health Director the flexibility to adjust
vaccine fees up to a 20% increase to cover their costs, if needed.
Commissioner Haywood asked if a 20% increase would be enough. Ms. Hayes said she is not
sure since this is the first time they have purchased these vaccines. The pertussis vaccine will be
the first one purchased since there have been cases in schools each year.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to approve the
updated Health Department fee schedule including vaccines, as presented, and to allow the
Public Health Director the flexibility to adjust vaccine fees up to a 20% increase to cover their
costs, if needed.
Request for Expenditure of Law Enforcement Restricted Funds
Sheriff Robert Graves requested the expenditure of $18,404 in law enforcement restricted funds.
The funds will be used to purchase a new "Mast Camera System" for the Mobile Command Center.
This will replace the current system, which has been down since August 25, 2017.
The Sidewinder system gives mobile command staff a sharper and crisper picture during special
operations. The Sidewinder 1.5 PTZ Camera System - Desktop Controller also includes:
• High Definition 1080i/1080p/720p
• Continuous 360 rotation in both axes
• 30x optical zoom lens
• Hydrophilic "self-cleaning" glass
• Electronic Image Stabilization mode and much more
Chairman Allen asked Sheriff Graves about the balance of the restricted funds and Sheriff Graves
stated $904,000.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request
for expenditure of Law Enforcement Restricted funds for the purchase of a new "Mast Camera
System "for the Mobile Command Center and approve Budget Amendment 918, as follows:
2017-2018 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #18
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Law Enforcement Restricted Funds
$18,404
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Sheriff's Office
$18,404
Special Joint Meeting with the Asheboro City School Board of Education
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to set a joint public
meeting with the Asheboro City School Board of Education for February 8, 2017, at 6: 00 p. in. in
the Professional Development Center of Asheboro City Schools.
Special Meeting for Annual Planning Retreat
Finance Officer Will Massie stated that the Commissioners have an annual planning retreat in
preparation for the annual budget and asked them to consider setting a special meeting to begin
the process.
On motion of Kidd, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to set a special
meeting for the Board Planning Retreat for February 22, 2018, at 12:30 p.m. at the Randolph
County Office Building, Meeting Room A.
Greensboro -Randolph Me2asite Soil and Ground Water Assessment Participation Request
and Related Budget Amendment
County Manager Hal Johnson stated that in September 2017 a potential Megasite client
requested that a soil and groundwater assessment be conducted on the megasite property as part
of the environmental impact due diligence of megasite development. The North Carolina
Railroad (NCRR) responded to this request by contracting with ECS Consulting and SEPI
Engineering and the study is currently underway.
The NCRR has requested that Randolph County participate 50% in the cost of this
groundwater study inside the boundary of the Megasite. The 50150 funding request is another
opportunity to emphasize to clients the proactive cooperation between Randolph County and the
NCRR as it relates to any potential project for the Megasite. He said this assessment would also
address some of the concerns expressed by area citizens during the rezoning phase of this
project.
The North Carolina Railroad will be invoiced directly for the cost of these services and will
submit to Randolph County the amount due for 50% of the cost. He said he doesn't expect the
County's share to exceed $112,750.
Mr. Johnson said there is additional rental income from the cell tower located on County
property that could be used to cover the balance of the expected expense of the groundwater
study. A budget amendment to the Site Development Capital Project Fund will be needed to
reflect this.
Commissioner Frye asked if there were any other issues raised at the Planning Board meeting
that the Commissioners should be addressing. Mr. Johnson said buffers were mentioned.
Commissioner McDowell said he attended the meeting and no changes were made to the existing
requirements for buffers.
Mr. Johnson said a suggestion was made by a citizen during the Planning Board meeting that
the County consider some special type of zoning protection for the adjoining properties outside
the boundaries of the site that would protect and make them viable as an agriculture community.
Perhaps a specialized overlay zone would recognize what is there and give the properties a
measure of protection in the future. He said he has asked the Planning Board to investigate this.
Chairman Allen asked what typically takes place during a soil and water assessment. County
Engineer Paxton Arthurs addressed the question and explained he had not seen the contract for
the study but they would likely be drilling monitoring wells all around the site to test for any
contaminations in the soil or water. Those could remain during and after construction. If any
blasting is required, the water levels will be tracked. If levels change after blasting, the engineer
will know there is some fracturing.
Commissioner Kidd said it was a valid concern of property owners whose land adjoins or
borders the site that they may be affected and "setting a benchmark may be a good idea."
Commissioner Frye asked if the engineers could drill test wells near the property lines. Mr.
Arthurs replied he did not know where the monitoring wells would be drilled. The engineers for
the study make that determination.
Chairman Allen asked if the County would have continuing costs to monitor those wells or if
it was included in the assessment. Mr. Arthurs said it was his understanding this request is just
for the initial assessment. The project may be in the construction phase by the time monitoring
was to begin. It would likely depend on the property owner at the time of the next phase.
Commissioner Frye said it was his understanding that this request was for the initial borings
and testing only. Having already established a price and installation being in process, it is likely
that the consultants have already determined how many and the location of each testing site on
the property.
Commissioner Haywood said he felt that if the water tables were to change due to blasting,
there should be some obligation to those citizens of Randolph County whose property is being
affected. He asked Mr. Morgan if it would be Randolph County's responsibility. Mr. Morgan
replied, "In regards to legal responsibility," it would depend on the owner at the time of the
change.
Commissioner Kidd said he agrees with Commissioner Haywood about the County having
some obligation and stated again that setting some type of benchmark to compare existing well
water to in the future is necessary.
Chairman Allen stated he believes the Board has two issues being discussed; one is the
adjoining property owner's ground water and the other is the item on the agenda before them that
needs to be considered.
Commissioner Frye stated that the NCRR has already committed to the study and it is
underway. NCRR has "only asked the County to share in the expense."
Commissioner Kidd said the NCRR is the County's partner and that he doesn't have a
problem paying a part of the expense but feels there are a lot of unanswered questions.
Commissioner McDowell inquired if a decision needed to be made at this meeting since the
NCRR has this assessment in motion already.
Chairman Allen wanted to know if the County could check into the possibility of extending
the assessment to outside of the site and whether the County could reimburse the NCRR later.
Mr. Morgan stated that it is his understanding that while the NCRR has committed themselves
to this assessment, they are apprehensive to send the engineers onto County property to drill test
wells if the County has not consented to it.
Commissioner McDowell stated that "brings up another point. There are other people who
own property (inside the boundaries of the Megasite) besides the County and they are not being
asked to participate" in helping pay this expense.
Commissioner Kidd said he was willing to give the consultants and engineers permission to
drill on the County's land but said he has a lot of unanswered questions while "holding the purse
strings." "It is a great idea and it needs to be done" and said he didn't want to delay the project.
Chairman Allen said the assessment is a benefit, but the County owes it to the taxpayers to
have all the details about the process.
Commissioner McDowell made a motion to table the request until the County knows what all
is involved.
"We can't table" the issue of assessment, Commissioner Haywood replied. "Not if we want a
1.6 billion dollar project."
"They say it is going forward" anyway, stated Commissioner McDowell. He said he didn't
see why it couldn't be tabled.
Commission Haywood said he is just as concerned about the people across the street and that
was the reason why he raised the question earlier. "At the same time, if you are looking at a $1.6
billion project based on whether we are willing to spend $100,000 or not — we need to think that
seriously before we table it." Commissioner McDowell said he agreed that they should take that
seriously.
Commissioner Frye said he felt like the Board could approve this request to keep the
assessment moving along while the County goes back to NCRR to ask for any additional
considerations the Board would like to see added to the assessment. Mr. Johnson said he would
look into that.
Commissioner Haywood said it would be very responsible of the County and a benefit to all if
test locations could be included on the perimeter properties while ECS Consulting and SEPI
Engineering are already out there. Commissioner Kidd said he agrees with this suggestion.
Commissioner McDowell withdrew his motion.
Commissioner Frye made a motion that the Board approve the NCRR's request to pay
$112,750 of the Greensboro -Randolph Megasite Soil and Ground Water assessment being
completed by ECS Consulting and SEPI Engineering and pursue getting further studies done on
adjoining properties and those across the street.
Chairman Allen said he felt like the County should ask the NCRR to cost -share on the testing
for the neighbor's properties as well.
Commissioner Frye amended his motion to: approve the NCRR's request to pay $112,750 of
the Greensboro -Randolph Megasite Soil and Ground Water assessment being completed by ECS
Consulting and SEPI Engineering, to pursue getting further studies done on adjoining properties
and those across the street, and ask the NCRR to cost -share on assessing those properties, as
well.
Commissioner Kidd seconded the motion.
Commissioner McDowell said he felt it was appropriate for "all partners to participate in this"
expense. He said it "affects all partners" and "not just" the County and the NCRR. Referring
to Mr. Alan Ferguson's comments, Commissioner McDowell said, "it's not going to affect only
Randolph County citizens but also Guilford County citizens, and the Foundation is part of this as
well. We are not the only land owners."
The Board voted 4 to 1, with Commissioner McDowell opposing, to approve the motion as
stated above.
The associated Budget Amendment 48 is as follows:
2017-2018 Budget Ordinance
Site Development Capital Project Ordinance Budget Amendment #8
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Rental Fees
$40,000
Interest Earnings
$11,600
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Miscellaneous
$52,000
County Manager's Update
County Manager Hal Johnson said the County Commissioners sponsored the County's first
"County Leadership Forum on Opioid Abuse" in August 2017. It alerted our citizens to the
public health crisis stemming from the flood of opioids pouring into our county, state, and
nation. Unfortunately, in Randolph County the impact continues to increase. Randolph County's
Emergency Services operations have responded to over 349 calls related to opioid or opioid
related drug overdose calls in all our jurisdictions from January 2017 to December 2017. This
included 25 deaths by suspected drug overdose. The numbers in Randolph County are almost
equal, on a per capita basis, to Charlotte/Mecklenburg County. Mr. Johnson said the County will
soon begin the new budget cycle. Randolph County agencies are already struggling with the
increased budget costs related to the additional pressure on our resources that has been created
by this Opioid Crisis.
The Randolph County Department of Public Health and Emergency Services are working
together to expand the Community Health Paramedic initiative. This is a program where the
County will be sending out a special team, consisting of Paramedics and a Health Educator, to
meet with addicts and their families. The addicts will be referred to the team by our paramedics
who respond to overdose calls. He said he feels this is a great partnership between Emergency
Services and Public Health and it will begin in January 2018.
In addition to the special Paramedic initiatives, the Department of Public Health has
established an Opioid Advisory Committee and also coordinates the Opioid Collaborative
Council that was recently appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. This Opioid
Collaborative Council will be meeting on December 6th along with the Department of Public
Health, Sheriff's Office, and Emergency Services representatives. Their goal will be to review
options in detail and to make formal recommendations to the Commissioners at the January 2018
meeting concerning proactive measures the County Commissioners might take to combat this
crisis in our Randolph County community.
Mr. Johnson reported that several counties in North Carolina are beginning the process to take
legal action against the drug distributors and manufacturers in an effort to recover public costs
and stop the opioid epidemic. He asked, "So what does Randolph County do?" He said that will
be a topic at the January County Commissioner meeting.
Regional Update
Chairman Allen stated some of the Board members had been attending NCACC steering
committee meetings the past few weeks.
Closed Session
At 8: 00 p.m., on motion of Frye, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to go in to
closed session to establish or to instruct the staff or agent concerning the negotiation of the price
and terms of a contract concerning the acquisition of real property, pursuant to NCGS 143-
318.11(a)(5) and to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of business in the area,
pursuant to [N. C. G. S. 143-318.11(a) (4)J
Meeting Resumed
The meeting resumed at 9:19 p.m.
Adjournment
At 9:19 p.m., on motion of Frye, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to
adjourn.
David L. Allen, Chairman Darrell Frye
Stan Haywood
Maxton McDowell
Kenny Kidd
Amanda Varner, Clerk to the Board
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Randolph County Health Department
FY18 Fee Schedule(New Rates are Effective July 1,2017 to June 30,2018)
The Health Deparhirent fee schedule is subject to change each fiscal year.
Board of Health approve& lIA312017
Board of County Commissioners approve&
CPT
Code
Modifier
Description
Current
Recommended
Fee Change for
FY 2017-18
Last
Revision
PROCEDURES
11981
Insert Nexplanon
$304.00
2016
11982
Remove Nexplanon
$345.00
2016
11983
Nexplanon Insert & Removal
$450.00
2016
54050
DESTRUCTION PENIS LESION(S)
$150
NEW
56501
TREATMENT OF CONDYLOMA
$255.00
$150
2076
57170
FITTING OF DIAPHRAGM/CAP
$156.00
2016
58300
IUD IN
$174.00
2016
58301
IUD OUT
$222.00
2016
59430
POSTPARTUM CARE ONLY SEPARATE PROCEDURE
$200
NEW
EVALUATION & MANAGEMENT
LU102
COMPLETION OF RECORD OF TB SCREEN
$25.00
2016
T1002
RN SERVICES UP TO 15 MINUTES
$75.00
2016
99201
New Prob. Focused -10 min
$90.00
2016
99202
New Expanded - 20 min.
$164.00
2016
99203
New Detailed - 30 min.
$210.00
2016
99204
lNew Comprehensive -45 min
$307.00
2016
99205
New Complex -60 min
$386.00
2016
99211
Est. (Nurses) 5 -min.
$38.00
2016
99212
Est. Prob. Focused -10 min.
$84.00
2016
99213
Est. Expanded -15 min.
$140.00
2076
99214
Est. Detailed - 30 min.
$207.00
1016
99215
lEst. Comprehensive -45 min.
$279.00
r
2016
PREVENTIVE
99383
PREV VISIT NEW AGE 5-11
$258.00
2016
99384
REV VISIT NEW AGE 12-17
$261.00
2016
99385
PREV VISIT NEW AGE 18-39
$255.00
2016
99386
PREV VISIT NEW AGE 40-64
$295.00
2016
99393
PREV VISIT EST AGE 5-11
$205.00
2076
99394
PREV VISIT EST AGE 12-17
$223.00
2076
99395
PREV VISIT EST AGE 18-39
$229.00
2016
99396
PREV VISIT EST AGE 40-64
$244.00
2016
CO UNSELINGgNTERVENTION
96160
HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT TEST
$20,00
2016
99404
PREVENTIVE COUNSELING INDIV
$217.00
2016
99406
BEHAV CHNG SMOKING 3-10 MIN
$20
NEW
99407
BEHAV CHNG SMOKING > 10 MIN
$30
NEW
59445
PT EDUCATION NOC INDIVID
$21.00
2016
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Randolph County Health Department
FY18 Fee Schedule(New Rates are Effective July 1,2017 to June 30,2018)
The Health Department fee schedule is subject to change each fiscal year.
Board of Health approved IIA312017
Board of County Conunissioners approved.•
CPT
Code
Modifier
Description
Current
Recommended
Fee Change for
FY 2017-18
Last
Revision
ZABS
Q0111
WET MOUNT
$15.00
2016
36415
VENIPUNCTURE ONLY
$10.00
$15.00
2076
80048
METABOLIC PANEL (CA, TOTAL)
$12.00
2016
80048
DM
METABOLIC PANEL (CA, TOTAL)
$1.92
2016
80051
ELECTROLYTE PANEL
$11.00
2016
80051
DM
ELECTROLYTE PANEL
$1.60
2076
80053
COMPREHEN METABOLIC PANEL
$17.00
2016
80053
DM
COMPREHEN METABOLIC PANEL
$2.40
2016
80061
LIPID PANEL
$25.00
2016
80061
DM
LIPID PANEL
$4.25
2016
80074
ACUTE HEPATITIS PANEL
$70.00
2016
80076
HEPATIC FUNCTION PANEL
$13.00
2016
80076
DM
HEPATIC FUNCTION PANEL
$1.84
2016
$0156
DRUG SCREEN QUANTITATIVE CARBAMAZEPINE TOTAL
$22.00
2076
80156
DM
DRUG SCREEN QUANTITATIVE CARBAMAZEPINE TOTAL
$15.00
2016
80164
DRUG SCREEN QUANT DIPROPYLACETIC ACID TOTAL
$20.00
NEW
80164
DM
DRUG SCREEN QUANT DIPROPYLACETIC ACID TOTAL
$15.00
NEW
80178
DRUG SCREEN QUANTITATIVE LITHIUM
$10.00
2016
80178
DM
DRUG SCREEN QUANTITATIVE LITHIUM
$5.00
2076
80184
ASSAY PHENOBARBITAL
$18.00
2076
80185
ASSAY PHENYTOIN TOTAL
$20.00
2016
81005
URINALYSIS
$5.00
2016
81025
URINE PREGNANCY TEST
$15.00
2016
82150
ASSAY OF AMYLASE
$10.00
NEW
82150
DM
ASSAY OF AMYLASE
$3.22
NEW
82465
ASSAY BLD/SERUM CHOLESTEROL
$10.00
2016
82465
DM
ASSAY BLD/SERUM CHOLESTEROL
$1.40
2016
82565
JASSAY
CREATININE
$8.00
2016
82565
DM
ASSAY CREATININE
$1.40
2076
82607
VITAMIN B-12
$23.00
2016
82607
DM
VITAMIN B-12
$4.25
2016
82728
ASSAY FERRITIN
$21.00
2016
82728
DM
ASSAY FERRITIN
$3.66
2016
82947
GLUCOSE
$12.00
2016
82947
DM
GLUCOSE
$1.40
2016
82977
ASSAY OF GGT
$11.00
2016
83020
HEMOGLOBIN ELECTROPHORESIS
na charge
2016
83036
HgB AIC
$15.00
2016
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Randolph County Health Department
FY18 Fee Schedule(New Rates are Effective July 1,2017 to June 30,2018)
The Health Deparbnent fee schedule is subject to change each fiscal year.
Board of Health approved: 1143/2017
Board of County Commissioners approved:
CPT
Code
Modifier Description
Current
Recommended
Fee Change for
FY 2017-18
Last
Revision
83036
DM
HgB A1C
$3.45
2016
83540
ASSAY IRON
$10.00
2016
83540
DM
ASSAY IRON
$1,55
2076
83550
IRON BINDING TEST
$13.00
2016
83550
DM
IRON BINDING TEST
$1.45
2016
83655
ASSAY LEAD
$45.00
2016
83655
DM
ASSAY LEAD
$7.50
2016
83986
PH BODY FLUID
$10.00
2076
84132
ASSAY SERUM POTASSIUM
$10.00
2076
84132
DM
ASSAY SERUM POTASSIUM
$1.40
2016
84295
ASSAY SERUM SODIUM
$10.00
2076
84295
DM
ASSAY SERUM SODIUM
$1.40
2076
84443
ASSAY THYROID STIM HORMONE
$25.00
2016
84443
DM
ASSAY THYROID STIM HORMONE
$2.25
2016
84450
TRANSFERASE (AST) (SGOT)
$10.00
2016
84450
DM
TRANSFERASE (ASI`) (SGOT)
$1.40
2076
84460
ALANINE AMINO (ALT) (SGPT)
$10.00
2016
84460
DM
ALANINE AMINO (ALT) (SGPT)
$1.40
2076
84479
ASSAY THYROID (T3 OR T4)
$12.00
2016
84479
DM
ASSAY THYROID (T3 OR TSI)
$1.00
2016
84481
FREE ASSAY (FT -3)
$45.00
2016
84481
DM
FREE ASSAY (FT -3)
$1.95
2016
84520
ASSAY UREA NITROGEN
$10.00
2016
84520
DM
ASSAY UREA NITROGEN
$1.40
2016
84550
ASSAY BLOOD/URIC ACID
$10.00
2016
84550
DM
ASSAY BLOOD/URIC ACID
$1.50
2016
85018
HEMOGLOBIN
$8.00
2016
85018
DM
HEMOGLOBIN
$1.25
2016
85025
COMPLETE CBC W/AUTO DIFF WBC
$16.00
2076
85025
DM
COMPLETE CBC W/AUTO DIFF WBC
$1.50
2016
85027
COMPLETE CBC AUTOMATED
$15.00
2016
85027
DM
COMPLETE CBC AUTOMATED
$1.45
2016
86580
PT
TB SKIN TEST -Patient Pay(TUBERSOL)
$18.00
2016
86592
Trust (Syphilis serology)
iro charge
2076
86592
DM
Trust (Syphilis serology)
$3.00
2016
86593
BLOOD SEROLOGY QUANTITATIVE
$22.36
2016
86701
HIV-1
no charge
2076
86703
HIV-1 HIV-2 SINGLE ASSAY
no charge
2016
86704
HEP B CORE ANTIBODY TOTAL
$20.00
2016
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Randolph County Health Department
FY18 Fee Schedule(New Rates are Effective July 1,2017 to June 30,2018)
The Health Department fee schedule is subject to change each fiscal year.
Board of Health approved: 1143/2017
Board of County Commissioners approved:
CPT
Code
Modifier Description
Current
Recommended
Fee Change for
FY 2017-18
Last
Revision
86704
DM
HEP B CORE ANTIBODY TOTAL
$3.50
2016
86706
HEP B SURFACE ANTIBODY
$16.00
2016
86706
DM
HEP B SURFACE ANTIBODY
$7.30
2016
86707
HEP BE ANTIBODY
$20.00
2016
86787
VARICELLA-ZOSTER ANTIBODY
$20.00
2016
86787
DM
VARICELLA-ZOSTER ANTIBODY
$6.00
2016
86803
HEPATITIS C AB TEST
$22.00
2016
86803
DM
HEPATITIS C AB TEST
$5.00
2016
87081
GONORRHEA SCREENING CULTURE
$12.00
2016
87081
DM
GONORRHEA SCREENING CULTURE
$5.90
2016
87149
CULTURE TYPE NUCLEIC ACID
$30.00
2016
87177
OVA AND PARASITES SMEARS
$33.93
2016
87205
STAT MALE SMEAR/GONORRHEA
$11.00
2016
87210
SMEAR WET MOUNT SALINE/INK
$15.00
2016
87252
HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS
$40.00
2016
87255
GENET VIRUS ISOLATE HSV
$32.00
2016
87340
HEP B SCREEN
$20.00
2016
87340
DM
HEP B SCREEN
$5.38
2016
87341
HEPATITIS B SURFACE AG EIA
$20.00
2016
87389
HIV-1 AG HIV-1 AND HIV-2 AB
ao rharge
2016
87389
DM
HIV-1 AG HPV -1 AND HIV-2 AB
$25.00
2016
87491
CHLAMYDIA
$50.00
2016
87491
DM
CHLAMYDIA
$7.18
2016
87517
HEPATITIS B DNA QUANT
$51.00
2016
87591
GONORRHEA
$52.00
2016
87591
DM
GONORRHEA
$7.18
2016
87624
HPV REFLEX TESTING
$50.00
NEW
87624
DM
HPV REFLEX TESTING
$20.00
2016
88141
Pap, MD Interpretation
$32.00
2016
88141
DM
Pap, MD Interpretation
$10.00
2016
88175
THIN PREP, PAP PROCESS FEE
$40.00
2016
88175
DM
THIN PREP, PAP PROCESS FEE
$20.63
2016
VACCINE ADMINISTRATION
90471
ADMIN:1 VACCINE
$48.00
2016
90472
ADMIN: 2 OR MORE VACCINES
$27.00
2016
90473
ADMIN: ORAL VACCINE
$35.00
2016
90474
ADMIN: ORAL AND INJECTIBLE
$25.00
2016
VACCINES
90375
RABIES IGIM/SC - (Post Exposure)
$300
NEW
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Randolph County Health Department
FY18 Fee Schedule(New Rates are Effective July 1,2017 to June 30,2018)
The Health Department fee schedule is subject to change each fiscal year.
Board of Health approve& IIA312017
Board of County Commissioners approved:
CPT
Code
Modifier Description
Current Recommended
Fee Change for
FY 2017-18
Last
Revision
90620
SL
MENINGOCOCCAL -2 DOSE
2016
90632
HEP A -ADULT (HAVRIX)
$51
NEW
90633
SL
HEP A-PED/ADULT -2 doses lyr-18yrs
2076
90636
5L
HEP A - HEP B (ADULT) , (rMNRIX)
2016
90636
HEP A - HEP B (ADULT) , (TWINRIX)
$87
NEW
90647
SL
IHIB, HEMOPHILUS B, 3-DO5E
2016
90648
SL
HIB,HEMOPHILUS B, 4 -DOSE
2016
90651
SL
HPV, 9 (GARDASIL-9)
2016
90651
HPV, 9 (GARDASIL-9)
$220
NEW
90655
SL
FLU (SPLIT 6-35 MOS.)
2076
90656
SL
FLU NO PRSV 3 YRS +IM
2076
90657
SL
FLU VACCINE 6-35 MONTHS IM
2016
90658
SL
FLU (SPLIT 3 + YEARS)
2016
90670
PNEUMOCOCCAL (PREVNAR-13 VALENT)
$190
NEW
90675
RABIES VACCINE IM
$300
NEW
90680
SL
ROTAVIRUS (3 dose)
2016
90685
SL
FLUENZA SPLIT (6 thru 35 months)
2016
90686
SL
FLU SPLIT (3 years & older)
2016
90696
SL
Dtap,1PV (Kinrix) (4 yrs - 6yrs)
2016
90698
SL
DtaP, HIB-1PV (PENTACEL)
2016
90700
SL
DTaP, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
2016
90702
SL
DT, Diphtheria, Tetanus toxoid -(under 7 yrs IM)
2016
90707
SL
MMR, Measles, Mumps, Rubella
2016
90707
MMR, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMRII)
$86
NEW
90710
MMRV, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella(ProQuad)
$218
NEW
90710
SL
MMRV, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella(ProQuad)
2016
90713
SL
IPV, POLIOVIRUS
2016
90714
Td, Tetanus, Diphtheria toxoid, no presv(TENIVAC)
$42
NEW
90714
SL
Td, Tetanus, Diphtheria toxoid, no presv(DECAVAC/(Generic)
2016
90715
Tdap,Tenanus,Diphtheria & Pertussis (BOOSTRIX)
$50
NEW
90715
SL
Tdap,Tenanus,Diphtheria & Pertussis (BOOSTRIX)
2016
90716
VARICELLA -CHICKEN PDX VACCINE SC-(VARIVAX)
$137
NEW
90716
SL
VARICELLA -CHICKEN PDX VACCINE SC
2016
90723
SL
DTaP -Hep B -IPV (Pediarix)
2016
90732
PNEUMOCOCCAL 23 -Valent (PNEUMOVAX 23)
$132
NEW
90734
MENINGOCOCCAL -(MENACTRA (MCV4)
$120
NEW
90734
SL
MENINGOCOCCAL -(MENACTRA (MCV4)
2016
90736 1
ZOSTER (Shingles) live (ZOSTAVAX)
$289
NEW
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Randolph County Health Department
FY18 Fee Schedule(New Rates are Effective July 1,2017 to June 30,2018)
The Health Deparhwitt fee schedule is subject to change each fiscal year.
Board of Health approve& IIA312017
Board of County Commissioners approved:
CPT
Code
Modifier
Description
Current
Recommended
Fee Change for
FY 2017-18
Last
Revision
90744
SL
HEB B (Recombivax) Pediatric/adolescent dose
2016
90746
JHEP B (ENGERIX-B)
$58
NEW
90746 1
SL
JHEP B (ENGERIX-B)
2016
PHARMACY
J1050
DEPO
$30
NEW
J1050
UD/340b DEPO
$27
NEW
J3490
PLAN B
$46
NEW
J3490
UD/340b PLAN B
$3.70
NEW
J7297
LILETIA
$700.00
NEW
J7297
UD/340b LILETIA
$47.04
NEW
J7298
LEVONORGESTREL 52 MG 5 YEAR(Mirena)
$912.00
2016
J7298
UD/340b LEVONORGESTREL 52 MG 5 YEAR(Mirena)
$264.71
NEW
J7300
IUD Device-Paragard
$942.66
2016
J7300
UD/340b IUD Device-Paragard
256.40
NEW
J7307
Nexplanon
$850.00
2016
J7307
UD/340b Nexplanon
$381.00
NEW
54993
BC Pills (Birth Control Pills)
$8.82
2016
54993
UD/340b BC Pills (Birth Control Pills)
$8.82
$3.00
NEW