1998-04-07 Water & Sewer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTBOOK II
REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 7, 1998PAGE 423
ASSEMBLY
The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District
met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 7, 1998, at 10:16 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the New
Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: District Commissioners Buzz Birzenieks; Ted Davis, Jr.; 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.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Greer announced time had been reserved for anyone from the public to present an
item that was listed not on the Regular Agenda. He requested all persons making comments to limit
their remarks to three minutes.
No items were presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Caster
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 23, 1998, as presented by the Clerk to the
District Board.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT #98-0318 TO DAL-HAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF AN ELEVATED WATER TANK IN THE WEST BAY AREA AND
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #98-39
Chairman Greer reported that Dal-Har Construction has made a request to construct a
300,000 gallon elevated water tank in the West Bay just northeast of Ogden. The tank will serve
subdivision expansions planned by Dal-Har in the area. To prevent construction of an excessive
number of elevated tanks being built, staff recommends enlarging the tank size to 750,000 gallons.
This enlargement would give Dal-Har 300,000 gallons and the District 450,000 gallons of capacity.
Approximately 1,125 additional homes could be served with the additional capacity received by the
District.
The estimated cost of this tank is $750,000 with the County’s cost being $450,000. As
indicated in the contract, the tank will be turned over to the District for ownership upon completion.
The District’s portion of the cost will be returned through water development fees as other
subdivisions connect to the system.
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Howell to
approve the contract with Dal-Har Construction to construct a 750,000 gallon elevated water tank
that will be turned over to the District upon completion, authorize the Chairman to execute the
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necessary contract documents; and approve the following budget amendment. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Budget Amendment #98-39 - Sewer Operating Fund
Debit Credit
Sewer Operating Fund
Appropriate Fund Balance$450,000
Transfer to Sewer Capital Projects$450,000
General Sewer Capital Projects
Transfer in (from Fund 800)$450,000
Capital Project Expense$450,000
Purpose:
To budget the County’s portion for construction of the elevated water tank in the West Bay
area.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO CONDEMN AN EASEMENT ON A MIDDLE SOUND
PARCEL OVER JOSEPHINE FOYLES PROPERTY FOR A FORCE MAIN
Chairman Greer reported there was a sewer pump station located in the Timber Creek
Subdivision which was designed to be regional and later modified to serve a section of Middle Sound.
The time has come to perform the modification by constructing a larger eight-inch force main. In
order to accomplish this, an easement along a lot fronting on Market Street in Ogden must be
obtained. There are several heirs involved with the vacant tract of land, and it may become necessary
to condemn the property to obtain the easement. Staff will continue to work with the heirs, but the
easement must be obtained as soon as possible.
Vice-Chairman Howell inquired as to the size of the easement?
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, responded that a 15 to 20 foot easement would be
needed.
Vice-Chairman Howell recommended changing the resolution to note the size of the
easement.
County Engineer Blanchard advised that a 15 foot permanent easement will be needed.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Howell MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Birzenieks to
adopt the revised resolution to proceed with condemnation, if necessary, for an easement of 25 feet
(15 foot permanent easement and 10 foot temporary easement) over Tax Parcel No. RO4400-005-
016-000 described in Map Book 8, Page 53, New Hanover County Registry owned by Edward
Foyles heirs. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in
W&S Exhibit Book II, Page 22.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT IN WHISPER CREEK SUBDIVISION
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard reported an existing sewer line was currently located in
a drainage/conservation section of an easement in the Whisper Creek Subdivision. The easement
originally was not deeded to the District, but has been offered for public acceptance. He requested
authorization to accept the easement.
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Caster
to accept the easement for public purpose in the Whisper Creek Subdivision. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in
W&S Exhibit Book II, Page 22.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Davis
to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Greer adjourned the meeting at 10:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the District Board