2006-09-05 Water & Sewer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 5,2006
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ASSEMBLY
The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District met in
Regular Session on Tuesday, September 5,2006, at 10:10 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County
Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: District Chairman William A. Kopp, Jr.; District Vice-Chairman William A.
Caster; District Commissioner Ted Davis, Jr.; District Commissioner Robert G. Greer; District Commissioner
Nancy H. Pritchett; County Manager Bruce T. Shell; County Attorney Wanda M. Copley and Clerk to the District
Board Sheila L. Schult.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
District Chairman Kopp announced that time had been reserved for anyone from the public to present an
item that was not listed on the Regular Agenda. He requested all persons to limit their remarks to three minutes.
Clyde LaRue, representing Water Meter Services, Inc., stated that he would like the County to consider
contracting with his company to provide meter reading services. He outlined the benefits of working with his
company stating that the savings to the County would be in the amount of $20,000 per year as stated in a proposal
submitted to County Manager Bruce Shell.
After brief discussion, the consensus of the Board was to direct staff to review the proposal and if deemed
necessary, submit the item for the Board's consideration.
Mark Hommes, owner of Wrightsboro Wholesale Florist, spoke on continuing drainage problems in the
area of Castle Hayne Road and requested the Board consider existing drainage issues before approving additional
development.
After brief discussion, the consensus of the Board was to direct staff to closely monitor the drainage issues
mentioned and provide the Board with updates.
James Feimster, resident on Harnett Avenue, requested assistance from the Board due to problems with an
adjacent neighbor dumping horse manure on his property and the environmental concerns that have arisen.
District Commissioner Pritchett directed Mr. Feimster to contact Sergeant John Murray with the Sheriff's
Office for assistance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
District Chairman Kopp called for a motion to approve the minutes of the Water and Sewer District
meeting held on August 14, 2006, as presented by the Clerk to the District Board.
Motion: District Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by District Vice-Chairman Caster, to approve the
minutes of the Water and Sewer District meeting held on August 14, 2006, as presented by the Clerk to the District
Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF DISTRICT PARTICIPATION IN UP-SIZING OF WATER LINE AND PARTIAL
REIMBURSEMENT TO WESTHA VEN DEVELOPER FOR WATER LINE EXTENSION
County Manager Bruce Shell reported that the developer of the Westhaven subdivision has extended the
District's water system approximately 580 linear feet along Market Street to supply water to the subdivision. The
developer only needed an 8-inch water line to serve the project, but extended a 16-inch water line for the
convenience of the District.
The developer obtained three bids for the extension as an 8-inch line and three bids for the extension as a
16-inch line. Staff evaluated the bids and checked material costs with suppliers and determined that the difference
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in cost between installing a 16-inch water line versus an 8-inch water line on this project is approximately $39.48
per linear foot, totaling $22,900.
During discussions with the District, the contractor misunderstood and thought that the project was to be
fully funded by the County. As a compromise, Staff proposes that the County reimburse the developer in the
amount of $22,900 for the 16-inch water line and $30,000 for the County's 50% share of the water line project that
was scheduled for future work by the District for a total amount of $52,900.
County Engineer Greg Thompson reported on the sequence of events and confirmed that this water line
project is included in the District's overall system enhancement program and scheduled to be completed within the
next two to five years.
District Commissioner Pritchett stated her concern of setting a precedent and cautioned staff to obtain
agreements in writing to avoid misunderstandings.
James Fentress, Project Engineer with Stroud Engineering, P.A., stated that this particular situation could
be deemed as an exception in that the County has existing permits and the encroachments into the State's right-of-
way for the line and were actively in the process of procuring the necessary easements for construction of the line;
typically permits are valid for a two year period. The developer also aided the District in acquiring necessary
easements that the County was having significant trouble in obtaining. The up-sizing of the water line and cost
sharing of the water line project benefits both the County and the developer.
Hearing no further discussion, District Chairman Kopp called for direction from the Board.
Motion: District Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by District Vice-Chairman Caster, to approve
reimbursement to the developer in the amount of $22,900 for the 16-inch water line and in the amount of $30,000
for the County's 50% share of the water line project that was scheduled for future work by the District for a total
amount of $52,900 and the associated budget amendment #07-013. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Bud2et Amendment Number: 07-013
Devartment: Water and Sewer
BE IT ORDAINED by the New Hanover County Commissioners that the following amendment be made to
the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007:
Section 1. The following appropriation is hereby made to the Water and Sewer Fund, and that the
following revenue is estimated to be available to meet this appropriation.
Expenditure
Water and Sewer Administration:
Capital Outlay
Decrease
Increase
$52,900
Revenue
Water and Sewer Administration:
Appropriated Fund Balance
Decrease
Increase
$52,900
Explanation: To budget Water and Sewer fund balance to pay developer to extend water line in the
Westhaven area, which will help the County in cost and also water pressure in that area.
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS
The District Commissioners are requested to approve budget amendment #07-029 to rollover expenditures
from FY 05-06 to FY 06-07 and budget amendment #07-031 to budget appropriated fund balance for outstanding
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purchase orders as of June 30, 2006.
Bud2et Amendment Number: 07-029
Devartment: Water and Sewer
BE IT ORDAINED by the New Hanover County Commissioners that the following amendment be made to
the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007:
Section 1. The following appropriation is hereby made to the Water and Sewer Fund, and that the
following revenue is estimated to be available to meet this appropriation.
Expenditure
Water and Sewer Administration:
Contracted Services
Capital Outlay - Equipment
Capital Project Expense
Decrease
Increase
$551,410
$298,000
$ 72,219
Revenue
Water and Sewer Finance:
Appropriated Fund Balance
Decrease
Increase
$961,629
Explanation: To rollover expenditure from FY 05-06 to FY 06-07. The items were budgeted in FY 05-06,
but completion of the transactions or project did not occur prior to June 30, 2006.
Bud2et Amendment Number: 07-031
Devartment: Water and Sewer
BE IT ORDAINED by the New Hanover County Commissioners that the following amendment be made to
the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007:
Section 1. The following appropriation is hereby made to the Water and Sewer Fund, and that the
following revenue is estimated to be available to meet this appropriation.
Expenditure
Water and Sewer Administration:
Contracted Services
M&R- Clean-up
M&R - Equipment
Supplies
Capital Outlay - Equipment
Capital Project
Water and Sewer Finance:
Supplies
Decrease
Increase
$ 96,328
$ 9,890
$ 30,698
$ 1,725
$ 28,454
$663,344
$ 14,385
Revenue
Water and Sewer District Fund:
Appropriated Fund Balance
Decrease
Increase
$844,824
Explanation: To budget appropriated fund balance for outstanding purchase orders as of June 30, 2006.
The amount should be added to each appropriation as it appears in the budget ordinance in order to account for the
payment against the fiscal year in which it is paid (adopted in the Budget Ordinances for FY 06-07, dated June 19,
2006).
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Motion: District Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by District Vice-Chairman Caster, to approve budget
amendment #07-029 to rollover expenditures from FY 05-06 to FY 06-07 and budget amendment #07-031 to budget
appropriated fund balance for outstanding purchase orders as of June 30, 2006. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business, District Chairman Kopp adjourned the meeting at 10:49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the District Board