1998-04-20 Water & Sewer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTBOOK II
REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 20, 1998PAGE 426
ASSEMBLY
The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District
met in Regular Session on Monday, April 20, 1998, at 12:01 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the New
Hanover 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.
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 to limit their remarks to three
minutes.
No items were presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion:
District Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Birzenieks
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 7, 1998, as presented by the Clerk to the
District Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AUTHORIZATION TO LEASE ANTENNA SPACE ON THE KING’S GRANT WATER
TOWER
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard reported the contract with Sea Coast Communications,
Inc. for leasing antenna space on the King’s Grant Water Tower had expired. Currently the company
is paying $75 per month for the space. After a review of the contract, staff recommends allowing
the equipment to remain on the King’s Grant water tower with a rate increase because the rates
charged by other counties are considerably higher.
Discussion followed on the rates being charged by other counties and the need to develop a
guide for rental rates for future requests. County Engineer Blanchard explained the rates charged by
other counties are for cellular use; however, Sea Coast Communications, Inc. uses a two-way radio
system, which is entirely different.
Vice-Chairman Greer requested Mr. Holliday to comment.
Mr. Holliday advised a two-way radio system requires one antenna for one user at a time,
which is similar to a telephone party line. The rate charged is less than $10 per month, per vehicle or
user. There is no minute fee associated with the use of the system. This is a low-end system that was
placed on the water tank in the 70's. It is not like a cellular antenna that can represent at least 20
channels. If the rate is more than $150 per month, it would not be worth allowing the antenna to
remain on the tower.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTBOOK II
REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 20, 1998PAGE 427
Motion:
District Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Birzenieks
to prepare a contract to lease the tower space to Sea Coast Communications, Inc. for $150 per
month for two years. The County Manager was authorized to execute the necessary contract
documents.
A copy of the contract is on file in the Legal Department.
APPROVAL OF CONNECTION POLICY FOR THE NORTHCHASE INTERCEPTOR
FORCE MAIN
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported the proposed policy has been submitted for new
development to connect to the NorthChase Interceptor between NorthChase and Castle Hayne, N.
C.:
Constraints:
(1)Capacity of NorthChase Interceptor: 828,288 per gallons per day
Policies:
(1)Priority for Existing Residential Areas and Businesses: The existing uses need 580,000 gallons
per day, including the industrial area and Pender County. This leaves approximately 250,000
gallons per day available for new development.
(2)The Sewer Plan Schedule will be reviewed to connect existing areas with septic problems.
This information will be furnished by Environmental Health.
(3)Requests for new development allocation of available capacity in the NorthChase Interceptor
may be allowed in advance of the Sewer Plan Schedule based upon the following
requirements:
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The developer must construct the sewer system in compliance with District plans and
specifications.
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The developer will pay for connection of the entire system, but will be reimbursed as
additional new developments connect to the line. The County will pay for the connection of
existing development.
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The Water and Sewer District must review and approve each new development request for
connection in order to be able to consider other factors that may be peculiar to each case.
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The allocation must be used within 18 months of being granted by the District or it will be
taken back by the District.
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REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 20, 1998PAGE 428
County Engineer Blanchard requested the District Board to approve the policy.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Howell MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Birzenieks to
approve the connection policy for the NorthChase Interceptor force main. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF CAPACITY IN THE NORTHCHASE WASTEWATER DISCHARGE LINE
FOR JOHN BERMAN
Chairman Greer advised this request was postponed at the last meeting until a connection
policy was developed with a time limit. He requested a motion to approve the capacity request.
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Howell to
approve the capacity request of 20,000 gallons per day in the NorthChase wastewater discharge line
for a proposed retail area near the intersection of NC Highway 132 and US Highway 177 in Castle
Hayne contingent upon Mr. John Berman complying to the connection policy. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Howell MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Birzenieks to
adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Greer adjourned the meeting at 12:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the District Board