1997-05-05 Water & Sewer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOOK 2
REGULAR MEETING, MAY 5, 1997PAGE 370
ASSEMBLY
The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District
met in Regular Session on Monday, May 5, 1997, at 8:16 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.; Robert G.
Greer; Vice-Chairman Charles R. Howell; Chairman William A. Caster; County Manager, Allen
O'Neal; County Attorney, Wanda M. Copley; and Clerk to the District Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
Chairman Caster called the meeting to order.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Caster announced that time had been reserved for persons from the public to
present an item not listed on the Regular Agenda. He asked if anyone would like to present an item,
and 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 Greer to approve
the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 21, 1997, as presented by the District Clerk to the Board.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO PROCEED WITH
CONDEMNATION FOR A SEWER LINE EASEMENT IN THE KIRKLAND
PROJECT/ABBEY GLEN SUBDIVISIONOWNED BY RICHARD G. TRASK AND WIFE
ANGELA L. KING
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported Staff had been working with Mr. Richard G.
Trask to acquire an easement to serve the Kirkland area. Mr. Trask had agreed to provide the
easement for the cost of the tap; however, due to disagreement among family members, he has
requested the District to pay $30,000 for the easement. County Engineer Blanchard requested the
District Board to authorize the Legal Department to proceed with condemnation.
District Commissioner Birzenieks inquired as to whether Mr. Trask was opposed to providing
the easement, and if he was aware of possible condemnation proceedings?
County Engineer Blanchard responded Mr. Trask was not opposed to providing the easement,
but some members of the family were not in favor of granting the easement. He advised that Mr.
Trask was aware of possible condemnation action.
Motion:
District Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Birzenieks
to authorize the Legal Department to proceed with condemnation, if necessary, to obtain the sewer
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line easement on Tax Parcel No. 2900-003-038-003 recorded in Deed Book 1730, Page 827, New
Hanover County Registry, under the names of Richard G. Trask and wife, Angela L. King. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AWARDING BID #97-0137 TO AMEROCHEM
CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER CHEMICALS
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, requested the District Board to award the bid to
Amerochem Corporation in the amount of $74,445.94 to contract for water chemicals. This was the
only bid received.
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Howell to
adopt the resolution awarding the bid to Amerochem Corporation, the only bidder, in the amount of
$74,445.94 for water chemicals at the unit prices as quoted, and to approve the draft contract. 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 18.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AWARDING BID #97-0365 TO GENEVA CORPORATION,
D/B/A/ COVINGTON DIESEL, INC. TO PURCHASE GENERATORS
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, requested the Board to adopt a resolution awarding the
contract to Geneva Corporation, d/b/a Covington Diesel, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the
amount of $198,089 to purchase nine (9) generators. As a result of Hurricanes Fran and Bertha, two
generators were destroyed; therefore, two of the nine generators will be used to replace the two
flooded generators, and four of the generators purchased will be portable units. When reviewing the
need for generators, it was found that ten additional generators are needed; however Staff is checking
into leasing ten portable generators through a contract. The portable generators would be available
within 48 hours, and the District would be required to lease the number of generators needed within
that time frame.
Motion:
District Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Birzenieks
to adopt the resolution awarding the bid to Geneva Corporation d/b/a/ Covington Diesel, Inc., the
lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $198,089 and approve the draft contract. 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 18.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion:
District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Greer
to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Chairman Caster adjourned the meeting at 8:21 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the District Board