1997-07-21 Water & Sewer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOOK 2
REGULAR MEETING, JULY 21, 1997PAGE 380
ASSEMBLY
The District Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District held a
regular meeting on Monday, July 21, 1997, at 12:03 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; Deputy County Manager,
Andrew J. Atkinson; County Attorney, Wanda M. Copley; and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
Chairman Caster called the meeting to order.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Caster announced that time had been reserved for anyone from 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 Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Howell to
approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 7, 1997, as presented by the Clerk to the District
Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AWARD OF CONTRACT #97-0351 TO MCKIM AND CREED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE MIDDLE SOUND COLLECTION SYSTEM AND APPROVAL OF CAPITAL
PROJECT ORDINANCE AND ASSOCIATED BUDGET AMENDMENT #98-02
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported a committee comprised of Chairman Caster,
Vice-Chairman Howell and members of Staff reviewed the proposals received and recommended
award of the contract to McKim and Creed for engineering design and construction services at a cost
of 6.75% of the total project cost now estimated at $11.5 million. Once preliminary plans have been
completed, the fee will become fixed based upon the projected cost.
Motion
: District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Greer
to award the contract to McKim and Creed for design and construction services for the Middle Sound
Collection System. The Chairman was authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
County Engineer Blanchard requested adoption of the Capital Project Ordinance and
approval of the associated budget amendment.
Motion:
District Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Birzenieks
to adopt the Capital Project Ordinance and approve the associated budget amendment. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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A copy of the Capital Project Ordinance is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and
is contained in W&S Exhibit Book II, Page 20.
A copy of the contract is on file in the Legal Department.
#98-02 Middle Sound Sewer Capital Project
Debit Credit
Middle Sound Sewer Capital Project
Proceeds from COPS $12,500,000
Capital Project Expense $12,500,000
Purpose:
To establish the project budget according to the Capital Project Ordinance.
AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR THE OGDEN INTERCEPTOR
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported bids have been received for the Ogden
Interceptor. Due to the amount of work available to contractors with the continuation of rapid
growth, the bids received were $2,475,000 more than anticipated. He advised that Staff had worked
with the low bidders to reduce the costs.
County Engineer Blanchard commented on the need to move forward with the project and
stated if the interceptor is not constructed, building activities will have to be restricted. The District
Board was requested to award the following contracts and approve the associated budget
amendment:
Gravity Interceptor (west) T.A. Loving $1,678,325
Gravity Interceptor (east) State Utility Construction $2,065,220
Force Main State Utility Construction $1,384,200
Kerr Pump Station (general) T. A. Loving $1,251,000
Kerr Pump Station (electrical) McCarter Electric $ 295,731
TOTAL COST $6,674,476
Chairman Caster reported the Airport Authority had agreed for the project to be placed on
Airport property, which will reduce the cost of the project by $250,000; however, this will not be
official until FAA approval has been received.
Motion
: District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Davis
to award the contracts as recommended by Staff and approve the associated budget amendment.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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98-01 Ogden Interceptor Capital Project
Debit Credit
Ogden Interceptor Capital Project
Installment Loan $2,475,000
Capital Project Expense $2,475,000
Purpose
: To increase the budget to cover construction bids awarded.
Copies of the contracts are on file in the Legal Department.
APPROVAL OF WRIGHTSBORO AREA WATER SYSTEM EXPANSION
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported McKim and Creed, the engineer for Conoco,
had been searching for a water source to provide water to the Wrightsboro area which has been
negatively impacted by contamination from the old Conoco gas station. Based on test wells, a
sufficient supply of quality water is not available in the area; consequently, McKim and Creed is
designing a water line that will connect the Runnymeade water system with the NorthChase water
system to allow water to be supplied from the Murrayville area. The interconnecting water line will
cost approximately $180,000 more than constructing a well; however, the line will connect the
Walnut Hills, Runnymeade, NorthChase and Murrayville water systems, which will greatly enhance
the reliability and quality of the District’s water systems. Conoco is requesting the District to
participate in constructing the line and pay 50% of the cost.
Motion:
After discussion of the benefits derived from connecting the water systems, Vice-Chairman
Howell MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Birzenieks to participate with Conoco in
construction of the interconnecting water trunk line at a cost not to exceed $90,000 and approve the
associated budget amendment. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
98-03 General Water/Sewer Capital Project
Debit Credit
Sewer Operating Fund
Appropriated Fund Balance $90,000
Transfer to Sewer Capital Projects $90,000
General Water/Sewer Capital Projects
Transfer from Sewer Operating $90,000
Contributions from developers 90,000
Capital Project Expense $180,000
Purpose:
To increase the budget for Conoco to construct an interconnecting water line.
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UPDATE ON HANBY/WILMINGTON BEACH SEWER PROJECT
Chairman Caster requested an update on the Hanby/Wilmington Beach sewer project.
County Engineer Blanchard reported a draft contract had been prepared and will be forwarded
to the beach communities.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion
: Vice-Chairman Howell MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Birzenieks to
adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Caster adjourned at 12:23 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the District Board