2000-02-21 Water & Sewer Distri
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTBOOK 2
REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 21, 2000 PAGE 554
ASSEMBLY
The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District
met in Regular Session on Monday, February 21, 2000, at 11:31 a.m. in the Assembly Room of the
New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: District Commissioner Buzz Birzenieks; District Commissioner Ted
Davis, Jr; District Commissioner William A. Caster; Vice-Chairman Charles R. Howell; Chairman
Robert G. Greer; County Manager, Allen O’Neal; County Attorney, Wanda M. Copley; and Clerk
to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Greer announced that time had been reserved to allow any person from the public
to speak on an item that is not listed on the Regular Agenda. He requested all persons speaking to
limit their remarks to three minutes.
No comments were received.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Caster
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 7, 2000, as presented by the Clerk to the
District Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AUTHORIZATION TO USE COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY FOR EXPANSION OF THE
NORTHSIDE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, requested the District Board to authorize the use of
County owned property west and adjacent to the City’s Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant for
expansion of this facility. He stated that the Humane Shelter is currently located on a portion of the
property, but the Shelter will remain in the same location and continue its service.
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Howell
to authorize the use of County owned property west and adjacent to the City’s Northside Wastewater
Treatment Plant for expansion of this facility. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
District Commissioner Davis asked if the Airport had been notified about this use of the
property.
Chairman Greer expressed appreciation to Commissioner Davis for mentioning this issue, and
he requested County Engineer Blanchard to contact the Airport Authority and explain the
construction plans for the site.
ACTION DEFERRED ON REQUEST FOR SEWER SERVICE TO THE SPRING VIEW
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SUBDIVISION
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported on discussing this issue with Ms. Dianne Harvell,
Director of the Environmental Health Division, and stated that she has offered to research this issue
to determine how many homes are experiencing septic tank problems in the Spring View Subdivision.
He requested the District Board to defer action on this item until the March 27, 2000, meeting so this
information can be presented before approving construction of a sewer collection system in this
subdivision.
Consensus:
It was the consensus of the Board to defer action on this item until March 27, 2000.
AWARD OF CONTRACT #99-0304 TO STATE UTILITY CONTRACTORS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF MARKET STREET WATER LINE
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported that proposals have been received for
construction of a 16-inch water line from the West Bay Subdivision along Market Street to Country
Haven and Marsh Oaks. This water line will be extended to serve Porters Neck and Figure Eight
Island in the near future. The extension is in response to concern about salt water intrusion, and Staff
recommends award of the contract to State Utility Contractors.
The following proposals were received:
State Utility Contractors$345,490
T. A. Loving$372,920
Heath Construction$363,500
Pipeline Utilities$422,150
District Commissioner Davis asked if money would be saved by using a larger pipe. County
Engineer Blanchard explained that placing a large line in now would be much less costly than waiting
until the future.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Howell MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Birzenieks to
award the contract to State Utility Contractors, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of
$345,490 to construct a 16-inch water line along Market Street as recommended by the Engineering
Department. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the contract is on file in the Legal Department.
AWARD OF CONTRACT #00-0131 TO T. P. WOODARD ELECTRICAL, INC. FOR
INSTALLATION OF 19 GENERATORS FOR PUMP STATIONS
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported that bids have been received to install 19
generators for pump stations. This work will consist of pouring the concrete slabs and connecting
generators to the pump stations. Once this project is completed, 60 existing pump stations will have
generators with only 40 pump stations to be served with portable generators during hurricanes. He
requested the Board to award the low bid to T. P. Woodard Electrical, Inc.
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The following bids were received:
T. P. Woodard Electrical, Inc.$ 69,269
Bryant Electrical Company$114,154
North Brunswick Electric$187,572
Vice-Chairman Howell commented on the difference in bids received and he asked if there
was a reason why T. P. Woodard Electrical, Inc. was able to submit a lower bid. County Engineer
Blanchard responded that in most cases it depends on the work load of the contractor.
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Howell to
award the bid to T. P. Woodard Electrical, Inc. in the amount of $69,269 to install the 19 generators
at pump stations. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the contract is on file in the Legal Department.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner
Caster to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Greer adjourned the meeting at 11:59 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the Board