1999-02-01 Water & Sewer District
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTBOOK 2
REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 1, 1999 PAGE 481
ASSEMBLY
The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District
held a regular meeting on Monday, February 1, 1999, at 7:42 p.m. in the New Hanover County
Courthouse Assembly Room, 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 District Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
Chairman Greer called the meeting to order.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Greer announced that time had been reserved to allow the public to present an item
that was not listed on the Regular Agenda. He requested all persons speaking to limit their remarks
to three minutes.
No items were presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Howell MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Birzenieks to
approve the minutes of Regular Meetings of January 4, 1999 and January 19, 1999 as presented by
the Clerk to the District Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO DISPOSE OF TRAILER MOUNTED SEWER JET AS
A TRADE-IN ON THE PURCHASE OF A NEW SEWER JET AND APPROVAL OF
ASSOCIATED BUDGET AMENDMENT #99-0081
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported that the Aquatech sewer jet was purchased in
1987 and was in need of major repairs. After a review by Staff, the District Board is being requested
to dispose of the equipment as a trade-in on the purchase of new equipment. Bids were solicited and
Public Works Equipment and Supply Company has offered the highest trade-in amount which
resulted in the lowest net purchase amount. He requested the District Board to adopt a resolution
to sell the old sewer jet as a trade-in on the purchase of a new sewer jet.
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Davis
to adopt a resolution to authorize the Finance Officer to dispose of the Aquatech Model SJ600E,
Serial Number 87600124 as a trade-in on the purchase of a new trailer mounted sewer jet from Public
Works Equipment and Supply, Inc. in accordance with the General Statutes and to approve the
associated budget amendment. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTBOOK 2
REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 1, 1999 PAGE 482
#99-0081 - Water & Sewer Operating/Water & Sewer Engineering
DebitCredit
Water & Sewer Operating:
Sale of Fixed Asset $10,900
Water & Sewer Engineering:
Capital Outlay - Equipment $10,900
Purpose:
To budget proceeds from sale of equipment as a trade-in sale to be handled as a private sale
in accordance with General Statutes.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in
W&S Exhibit Book II, Page 25.
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING POLICY CHANGE FOR CONNECTION TO
NORTHCHASE INTERCEPTOR
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported at the last meeting, sewer capacity from the
NorthChase Interceptor was discussed. Staff was requested to prepare the following amendment to
the existing policy for connection to the NorthChase Interceptor:
Amend Second Sub-Paragraph to read as follows:
may
The developer will pay for the entire system for connections but be reimbursed as
additional new development connects. The County will pay for the connection of existing
development.
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Howell to
approve the amendment as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the amended policy is on file in the Water and Sewer District office.
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #99-26 TO INCREASE BUDGET FOR
CONTRIBUTION TO BE MADE BY CONOCO TO PAY FOR EQUIPMENT
Chairman Greer requested the Board to approve the budget amendment as presented.
Motion:
District Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Birzenieks
to approve the following budget amendment. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTBOOK 2
REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 1, 1999 PAGE 483
#99-26 General Sewer Capital Projects
DebitCredit
General Sewer Capital Projects
Contributions from developers$20,000
Capital Project Expense$20,000
Purpose:
To increase the budget for the contribution to be made by Conoco to pay for equipment.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Caster
to adjourn.
Chairman Greer adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the District Board