1998-12-21 Water & Sewer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTBOOK II
REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 21, 1998PAGE 470
ASSEMBLY
The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District
met in Regular Session on Monday, December 21, 1998, at 10:56 a.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 Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
Chairman Greer called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Greer asked if anyone from the public would like to present an item that was not
listed on the Regular Agenda.
No items were presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion:
District Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Howell to approve
the minutes of the Regular Meetings of November 9, 1998, November 23, 1998, and December 7,
1998 as presented by the Clerk to the District Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FROM PETE PREHN TO EXTEND GRAVITY SEWER TO
SERVE EIGHT LOTS IN THE THRIFT ACRES SUBDIVISION AND APPROVAL OF
BUDGET AMENDMENT #99-0069
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported that Mr. Pete Prehn was planning to extend
gravity sewer to serve eight lots in the Thrift Acres Subdivision. The total number of lots in the
subdivision is 25 with 14 lots being occupied by existing homes. Since the area will be served by the
District in 2006, staff recommends the District paying for one half of the cost at $8,850 as requested
by Mr. Prehn. This action will result in a future savings to the District.
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Caster
to participate in extending the gravity sewer line to serve eight lots in the Thrift Acres Division at a
cost of $8,850 and to approve the associated budget amendment. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTBOOK II
REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 21, 1998PAGE 471
Budget Amendment #99-0069 - Water & Sewer Operating Fund/Water and Sewer
Engineering
DebitCredit
Water & Sewer Operating Fund:
Appropriated Fund Balance $8,850
Water & Sewer Engineering:
Contracted Services$8,850
Purpose:
To appropriate Water & Sewer District Fund Balance in the amount of $8,850 as
reimbursement for one-half of the sewer extension to the Thrift Acres Subdivision.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST BY LANDMARK DEVELOPERS FOR THE DISTRICT TO
PARTICIPATE IN OVERSIZING THE WATER LINE FOR THE CAPE FEAR
COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRACT AND APPROVAL OF ASSOCIATED BUDGET
AMENDMENT #99-0070
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported that Landmark Developers sold a tract of land
at the intersection of North College Road and Sidbury Road to Cape Fear Community College. As
part of the agreement, Landmark agreed to extend an 8-inch water line from NorthChase to the tract
for the future college campus. The water line will be part of the water system which will eventually
extend north on College Road. This will require the 8-inch line to be oversized to a 12-inch line. The
total estimated cost of the line is $68,752, including $20,351 for the upgrade.
Motion:
After discussion of this being a good example of private and public participation, Vice-
Chairman Howell MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Birzenieks for the District to
participate in the cost of oversizing the water line in an amount not to exceed $20,351 to extend the
NorthChase water line to the future Cape Fear Community college campus, and to approve the
associated budget amendment. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Budget Amendment #99-0070 - Water & Sewer Operating Fund/Water & Sewer Engineering
DebitCredit
Water & Sewer Operating Fund:
Appropriated Fund Balance $20,351
Water & Sewer Engineering:
Contracted Services$20,351
Purpose:
To appropriate Water and Sewer District Fund Balance for participation in the cost of
oversizing the water line to the Cape Fear Community College tract of land at the intersection of
North College Road and Sidbury Road.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTBOOK II
REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 21, 1998PAGE 472
DISCUSSION OF WATER SERVICE FOR BALD EAGLE LANE AND FIGURE EIGHT
ISLAND
Mr. John Canada, representing the Porters Neck Homeowners Association, read the following
petition signed by 174 residents living in the area:
“This is to indicate our strong support for the District to continue planning for supplying
water from inland wells to our area. Many of us already have terrible groundwater well
problems. Our rapid growth and increasing salinity indicate the need to construct water
facilities before the problem becomes critical for the entire area.”
Mr. Dave Adams, representing the Northeast Conservancy, commented on the poor quality
of water in this area, and he urged the District to develop a plan for providing water to the area.
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported in an effort to response to the citizens living
on Bald Eagle Lane and Figure Eight Island, staff has taken a preliminary look at the method and cost
of providing water service. To run a 12-inch line from Market Street to Bald Eagle Lane will cost
approximately $800,000, which will include two new wells on the northwestern part of Market Street.
To expand into the Avenel Subdivision, the estimated cost is $110,000. Staff recommends a more
in depth study for development of a wellfield and water treatment facility so water can be expanded
to this area.
Chairman Greer explained that it would cost $800,000 to run a water line into Bald Eagle
Lane and down to Figure Eight Island. This cost does not include Avenel or any other subdivision.
If the line is placed in this area, each property owner will have to pay a fair share of the cost.
County Engineer Blanchard informed the Board that the Porters Neck Company has offered
to work with the District on a short-term basis.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Howell MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Birzenieks to
authorize Staff to proceed with studying and preparing a recommendation, including cost estimates,
for the provision of water to Bald Eagle Lane and Figure Eight Island. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #99-21 TO BUDGET THE ACTUAL AMOUNT
OF THE CONOCO CONTRACT
Motion:
District Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Birzenieks
to approve the following budget amendment in the amount of $5,000 to adjust the actual amount of
the Conoco contract. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTBOOK II
REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 21, 1998PAGE 473
Budget Amendment #9-21 - Water/Sewer District
DebitCredit
General Sewer Capital Projects
Transfer in from Fund 800$5,000
Contributions from Builders $10,000
Capital Project Expense$5,000
ADDITIONAL ITEM
Rejection of Bid for Painting SAS Elevated Water Tank
County Engineer Blanchard requested the Board to reject the only bid received from Carver
Tank Company in the amount of $136,800 for painting the elevated water tank on U. S. Highway
421. Staff feels the bid far exceeds a reasonable cost, and the District Board is being requested to
reject the bid and authorize staff to re-advertise the bid.
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner
Caster to reject the bid from Carver Tank Company based on the cost exceeding a reasonable charge,
and authorize Staff to re-advertise the bid. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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 11:14 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the District Board