1999-12-06 Water & Sewer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOOK 2
REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 6, 1999 PAGE 544
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County District Board of Commissioners of the Water and Sewer District
met in Regular Session on Monday, December 6, 1999, at 6:37 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the
New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
District 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.
Chairman Greer called the meeting to order.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE WATER AND SEWER
DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR
County Attorney Copley reported that according to North Carolina General Statutes, a
Chairman and Vice-Chairman must be elected by the members of the District Board of
Commissioners for the coming year.
County Attorney Copley opened the floor to receive nominations for Chairman of the District
Board of Commissioners.
District Commissioner Birzenieks nominated Robert G. Greer to serve as Chairman of the
District Board. The nomination was seconded by District Commissioner Caster.
There being no further nominations, County Attorney Copley called for a motion to close the
nominations.
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Caster,
to close the nominations. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
County Attorney Copley called for a motion to re-elect Robert G. Greer as Chairman of the
District Board.
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Caster
to re-elect Robert G. Greer to serve as Chairman of the Water and Sewer District Board of
Commissioners for the ensuing year. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
County Attorney Copley opened the floor to receive nominations for Vice-Chairman of the
District Board for the coming year.
Chairman Greer nominated Charles R. Howell. The motion was seconded by District
Commissioner Birzenieks.
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There being no further nominations, County Attorney Copley called for a motion to close the
nominations.
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Davis,
to close the nominations. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
County Attorney Copley call for a motion to re-elect Charles R. Howell as Vice-Chairman
of the District Board for the coming year.
Motion:
Chairman Greer MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Birzenieks, to re-elect
Charles R. Howell to serve as Vice-Chairman of the New Hanover County Water & Sewer District
Board of Commissioners for the ensuing year. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
MEETING CONVENED FROM REGULAR SESSION TO CONTINUE THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairman Greer convened from Regular Session to the regular meeting of the New Hanover
County Board of Commissioners at 6:44 p.m.
Chairman Greer reconvened to Regular Session at 11:43 p.m.
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
Chairman Greer called for a motion to approve the minutes.
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Caster,
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meetings of October 4, 1999 and November 1, 1999 as
presented by the Clerk to the District Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR THE WELL FIELD AND
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY, APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH W. K. DICKSON,
INC., AND APPROVAL OF ASSOCIATED BUDGET AMENDMENT #2000-12
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported on August 16, 1999, W. K. Dickson, Inc. was
selected to provide engineering services for the proposed Well Field and Water Treatment Facility.
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Staff was directed to develop a scope of work and negotiate a contract with W. K. Dickson, Inc. The
District Board has been provided with a copy of the scope of work from the planning through
construction phases of the proposed project. Each phase of the engineering project will be presented
to the District Board for final approval.
County Engineer Blanchard advised that the engineering cost for the pre-design phase was
$151,950. This phase will provide the preliminary design and cost of the entire project. Funding has
been budgeted to establish the capital project. The Board was requested to approve the Capital
Project Ordinance, award the contract to W. K. Dickson, Inc., and approve the associated budget
amendment.
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Caster
to adopt the Capital Project Ordinance for the Well Field and Water Treatment Facility, approve a
contract with W. K. Dickson, Inc. in the amount of $151,950 for the pre-design phase, and approve
the associated budget amendment. The Chairman was authorized to execute the necessary
documents. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Budget Amendment #2000-12
AdjustmentDebitCredit
Well Field & Water Treatment Facility:
Transfer In (from Fund 800) $151,950
Capital Project Expense $151,950
Water & Sewer Operating Fund:
Administrative Reserve $151,950
Transfer to Sewer Capital Projects $151,950
Explanation:
To establish the project budget according to the Capital Project Ordinance.
A copy of the Capital Project Ordinance is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and
is contained in W&S Book II, Page 27.
A copy of the contract is on file in the Legal Department.
POSTPONEMENT OF REQUEST FROM CAROLINA EAST DEVELOPERS TO BE
RELEASED FROM CONTRACT #96-045A FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 13,200 FEET OF
SEWER FORCE MAIN ALONG RIVER ROAD
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Chairman Greer announced that Carolina East Developers had postponed this item until the
next meeting.
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 11:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the District Board