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NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTBOOK 2
REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 2001 PAGE 672
ASSEMBLY
The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District
met in Regular Session on Monday, October 1, 2001 at 5:45 P.M. in the Assembly Room of the New
Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: Chairman Robert G. Greer; Vice-Chairman Nancy H. Pritchett;
District Commissioner Julia Boseman; District Commissioner Ted Davis, Jr.; District Commissioner
William A. Caster; County Manager, Allen O’Neal; County Attorney, Wanda M. Copley; and Clerk
to the District Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
Chairman Greer called the meeting to order.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Greer 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
Chairman Greer called for a motion to approve the minutes of September 17, 2001.
Motion:
District Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Caster,
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on September 17, 2001 as presented by the Clerk
to the District Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR WATER SERVICE IN GREENVIEW RANCHES
AND OAK RIDGE
County Engineer Blanchard reported on September 17, 2001, the District Board requested
Staff to prepare an estimated cost for the District to provide untreated water to the Greenview
Ranches/Oak Ridge area. The following figures were presented:
Estimated Cost of Constructing a Water System$236,970
(to serve 52 existing customers plus 37 vacant lots)
Estimated Cost Per Customer$ 2,658
Another option discussed at the September 17, 2001, meeting was the possibility of the
District selling water to Coastal Plains Utilities. If this option is approved, it will cost Coastal Plains
Utilities approximately $25,000 to purchase the back flow preventer and the meter.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTBOOK 2
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Chairman Greer asked if a response had been received from the N. C. Utilities Commission
regarding the request for Coastal Plains Utilities to purchase water from the District.
County Engineer Wyatt Blanchard advised that a letter was just received from the N. C.
Public Staff of the Utilities Commission and stated that the Public Staff is not in the position to make
a recommendation.
Chairman Greer asked Mr. Allie Moore, President of Coastal Plains Utilities, if he would like
to speak on this issue.
Mr. Moore informed the District Board that he was interested in purchasing water from the
Water and Sewer District. He requested the District Board to allow time for him to contact the
following agencies:
•The N. C. Utilities Commission to find out the tariff charged and obtain a rate schedule to
determine what the water rate will be for customers in the Greenview Ranches/Oak Ridge
area if water is purchased from the District.
•The N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources to find out the types of tests
that will have to be conducted by Coastal Plains Utilities.
In concluding his remarks, Mr. Moore advised that he would move forward with obtaining
this information as soon as possible and report back to the District Board.
After discussion, the District Board agreed to allow Mr. Moore time to contact the necessary
state agencies and report back to the Board once the requested information has been received.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Greer called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion:
District Commissioner Boseman MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Caster,
to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Greer adjourned the meeting at 6:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the District Board