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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-02-18 Water & Sewer NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOOK 3 REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 2008 PAGE 273 ASSEMBLY The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District met in Regular Session on Monday, February 18, 2008 at 11:00 a.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 Nancy H. Pritchett; County Attorney Wanda M. Copley; Clerk to the District Board Sheila L. Schult; and County Manager Bruce T. Shell District Commissioner Robert G. Greer was absent. 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. No items were presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES District Chairman Kopp called for a motion to approve the minutes of the Water and Sewer District regular meeting held on February 4, 2008, as presented by the Clerk to the District Board. Motion: District Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by District Vice-Chairman Caster, to approve the minutes of the Water and Sewer District regular meeting held on February 4, 2008, as presented by the Clerk to the District Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 0. ADOPTION OF CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT THE AIRPORT/HERITAGE PARK WATER AND SEWER PROJECT PHASE I Interim County Engineer Dennis Ihnat reported that the Engineering Department has been working with several private developers and the New Hanover County Airport Authority regarding proposed sewer expansion in the Northwest portion of New Hanover County, and in particular the Heritage Park area and presented a slide overview of the request. The Heritage Park area was identified in the 2007 New Hanover County Waste Water Master Plan Update as one of the highest priority areas for a sewer collection system. While Heritage Park is currently second on the County's list, the proposed system modifications and designs by these developers provides an opportunity to leverage those projects to the benefit of the Heritage Park area. This portion of Heritage Park would become the first phase of a projected two-part project to ultimately provide service to the entire area as designated in the Master Plan. Due to the proximity of existing potable water wells to the proposed sewer lines, County water will also need to be extended to serve the neighborhood at the same time as the sewer project. Water capacity will be available from the new water treatment plant. The project cost estimate, developed by staff, includes the cost of a temporary lift station which will provide sewer service for the Heritage Park Phase 1 project, until further development in the area justifies the construction of the planned larger regional lift station. By coordinating sewer needs and efforts with private developments, the County is able to expand service to existing developments in and around these areas and do so in a more economical manner. The Airport will also benefit from these improvements. Staff is requesting the District Board adopt the Capital Project Ordinance to design and construct the Airport/Heritage Park Water and Sewer Project Phase 1 and budget ordinance amendment 2008-90 in the amount of $3.5 million. District Commissioner Davis reported that this area has a history of failed septic systems and that the current moratorium prohibits issuing building permits but planning can proceed. NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOOK 3 REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 2008 PAGE 274 District Chairman Kopp requested direction from the Board. Motion: District Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Pritchett, to adopt the Capital Project Ordinance to Design and Construct the Airport/Heritage Park Water and Sewer Project Phase 1 and budget ordinance amendment 2008-90. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 0. A copy of the capital project ordinance and budget ordinance amendment are hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and are contained in Water and Sewer Exhibit Book III, Page 25.1. ADOPTION OF CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR WATER SYSTEMS ENHANCEMENTS TO INCLUDE MARKET AND FUTCH INTERCONNECTOR AND THE KERR AVENUE INTERCONNECTOR Interim County Engineer Dennis Ihnat reported that in an effort to resolve water pressure and flow issues within the County?s water distribution system, the District Board established the Water Systems Enhancements Capital Project on August 2, 2004. These enhancements involved the installation of approximately ten miles of new waterlines in key areas to improve flow and pressure throughout the County. The next phase of the waterline capital project includes the following projects: ? The Market and Futch Interconnector to enhance water pressure and flow to the Porters Neck and Stephens Church Road areas. With the in-house design complete, staff is requesting funding for construction in the amount of $450,000. ? The Kerr Avenue Interconnector to provide pressure and flow to the entire western portion of the County for future growth along the Castle Hayne corridor. Construction of this project will coincide with completion of the Water Treatment Plant. Funding in the amount of $1,700,000 is requested for design completion and construction. Staff is requesting the District Board adopt budget ordinance amendment 2008-89 to fund the Market and Futch Interconnector and the Kerr Avenue Interconnector Water System Enhancement Projects in the total amount of $2,150,000. District Chairman Kopp requested direction from the District Board. Motion: District Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Pritchett, to adopt budget ordinance amendment 2008-89 funding the Market and Futch Interconnector and the Kerr Avenue Interconnector Water System Enhancement Projects in the total amount of $2,150,000. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 0. A copy of the budget ordinance amendment is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Water and Sewer Exhibit Book III, Page 25.2. ADOPTION OF BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2008-85 TO CLOSE VARIOUS CAPITAL PROJECTS Budget Director Cam Griffin reported that budget ordinance amendment 2008-85, in the amount of $580,030, amends the annual Water and Sewer District annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. The budget ordinance amendment closes various capital projects within Fund 895 (General Water/Sewer Capital Projects) and transfers the funds back to Fund 800 (the Water/Sewer Fund), which originally funded them. District Chairman Kopp requested direction from the District Board. NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOOK 3 REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 2008 PAGE 275 Motion: District Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by District Vice-Chairman Caster, to adopt budget ordinance amendment 2008-95 closing various capital projects within Fund 895. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 0. A copy of the budget ordinance amendment is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Water and Sewer Exhibit Book III, Page 25.3. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business, District Chairman Kopp adjourned the meeting at 11:17 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Sheila L. Schult Clerk to the District Board