2004-03-08 Water & Sewer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOARDBOOK 3
REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 8, 2004PAGE 65
ASSEMBLY
The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District met in Regular
Session on Monday, March 8, 2004 at 6:55 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24
North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: Chairman William A. Caster; Vice-Chairman Robert G. Greer; District Commissioner
Julia Boseman; District Commissioner Ted Davis, Jr.; District Commissioner Nancy H. Pritchett; County Manager,
Allen O’Neal; County Attorney, Wanda M. Copley; and Deputy Clerk to the District Board, Teresa P. Elmore.
Chairman Caster called the meeting to order.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Caster 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 comments were received.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Caster called for a motion to approve the minutes of the following meetings:
Regular Meeting February 2, 2004
Closed Session January 5, 2004
Closed Session January 20, 2004
Motion:
District Commissioner Boseman MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Greer, to approve the minutes
as presented by the Clerk to the District Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PUBLIC DEDICATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENTS
IN RUNNYMEADE SUBDIVISION FOR WATER AND SEWER PURPOSES
County Engineer Thompson stated that the District proposes to build a County sewer line in a dedicated
drainage area/easement in the Runnymeade Subdivision. The easements were not originally deeded to the District,
but they are platted and offered for public acceptance. He requested the Board to accept the easements for the purpose
of running a sewer line for the Walnut Hills area. Using the drainage easements will be the most efficient route for
service to this area.
Chairman Caster read the resolution for the record and called for a motion to adopt.
Motion:
District Commissioner Boseman MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Greer, to adopt a resolution
accepting the drainage area/easements in Runnymeade Subdivision. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in the Water and Sewer
Exhibit Book III, Page 40.2.
CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET AMENDMENT TO CLOSE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR WELL FIELD
TREATMENT PLANT
Chairman Caster stated that the Commissioners approved the purchase of 46.4 acres in the northeastern part
of the County to provide well fields for a drinking water treatment plant last August 18, 2003. The property is
scheduled for closing and a budget amendment is necessary to appropriate the funds. The funds of $1,075,000 will
be transferred from the Water and Sewer District's fund balance.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOARDBOOK 3
REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 8, 2004PAGE 66
Motion
: Vice-Chairman Greer MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Boseman, to approve Budget
Amendment 2004-43 for the Water and Sewer District. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Budget Amendment 2004-43 - Well Field/Water-Sewer Operating Budget
Adjustment Debit Credit
Well Field:
Transfer in from Fund 800$1,075,000
Extended Project Expense$1,075,000
Water/Sewer Operating
Appropriate Fund Balance$1,075,000
Transfer to Capital Project$1,075,000
Explanation: To budget transfer in from Fund 800 for property purchase
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Caster called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Greer MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Caster, to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Caster adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa P. Elmore
Deputy Clerk to the District Board