2004-05-17 Water & Sewer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOOK 3
REGULAR MEETING, MAY 17, 2004 PAGE 75
ASSEMBLY
The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District met in Regular
Session on Monday, May 17, 2004, 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. Caster; District 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 Clerk to the District Board, Sheila
L. Schult.
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.
Brenda Cherry, representing Jane Cherry, spoke on concerns about the potential environmental consequences
of failing septic systems in the Dogwood Drive area.
Chairman Caster thanked Ms. Cherry for coming and responded that the Board was aware of the problem and
this item would be addressed at the June 7, 2004, meeting of the Water and Sewer District.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Caster called for a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 3, 2004, as
presented by the Clerk to the District Board.
otion:
M District Commissioner Boseman MOVED, SECONDED by District Vice-Chairman Greer to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting held on May 3, 2004, as presented by the Clerk to the District Board. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4407 NORTHCHASE
PARKWAY NE 1A THROUGH UPSET BID PROCEDURE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ACCEPT THE
OFFER FROM LANDMARK LAND, INC. FOR THE PROPERTY AS THE INITIAL OFFER IN THE
BEGINNING OF THE UPSET BID PROCESS.
Chairman Caster reported that the District owns a parcel of land that has an abandoned waste water treatment
plant on it and is considered surplus. Landmark Land, Inc. has submitted an offer of $125,000 for the purchase of
the land and has deposited with the County the required five percent bid bond. Contingent with their offer is a
requirement for a 120 day Due Diligence Period for the Buyer to determine the suitability of the property for the
intended use; all other standard closing terms apply. On the property there are functional pressure waste water mains
that will be phased out; the buyer is granting a blanket easement for a period of two years to allow the District access
to the pressure mains until they are abandoned in place. After the two year period the use of those pressure mains will
longer be needed by the District. The existing property has a tax value of $122,400, however, the abandoned waste
water treatment plant will need to be removed by the buyer in order to use the property. Therefore, the costs to be borne
by the buyer for that process, affects the price received for the sale.
The recently established Capital Facilities Review Group has reviewed the proposal and have agreed with the
resolution presented to the District for sale of the property through the upset bid process. Upon adoption of the
proposed resolution by the Water and Sewer District Board of Commissioners, staff will proceed with the upset bid
procedure. Upon completion of the process, the final bid will be brought back to the Board for consideration of award.
Chairman Caster asked for direction from the Board.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOOK 3
REGULAR MEETING, MAY 17, 2004 PAGE 76
Motion:
District Commissioner Boseman MOVED, SECONDED by District Vice-Chairman Greer to adopt a
resolution authorizing the sale of property located at 4407 Northchase Parkway NR 1A through upset bid procedure
and authorizing staff to accept the offer from Landmark Land, Inc. for the property as the initial offer in the beginning
of the upset bid process. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in W&S Exhibit Book
III, Page 2.1
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Chairman Caster reported to the Board that the final inspection was completed as of Friday, May 14, 2004,
for Archmill Place Subdivision to the city water system.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Caster called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion:
District Vice-Chairman Greer MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Boseman, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Caster adjourned the meeting at 11:10 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the District Board