1997-08-04 Water & Sewer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOOK 2
REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 4, 1997 PAGE 384
ASSEMBLY
The District Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District held a
regular meeting on Monday, August 4, 1997, at 7:15 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 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 District Commissioner Greer
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 21, 1997, as presented by the Clerk to the
District Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AWARD OF BID #98-0006 AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT #98-0006 TO PUBLIC
WORKS EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF A SEWER CAMERA
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, requested the Board to award a contract to Public Works
Equipment & Supply, Inc. in the amount of $37,775 for the purchase of a sewer camera with a
rotating head to inspect new sewer lines for leaks or breaks. He reported the bid was $825 higher
than the bid submitted by CUES; however, the equipment performed significantly better under
conditions in a simulated environment.
District Commissioner Davis asked if the piece of equipment was needed at this time?
County Engineer Blanchard responded the camera would reduce the number of inspectors
required on new projects and accurately determine if there was a problem with a completed line.
Also, with the age of the sewer system, the camera will allow workers to detect leaks and breaks in
the sewer lines before a major spill or problem occurs.
Motion
: District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Howell to
adopt a resolution awarding the bid and contract to Public Works Equipment & Supply, Inc. in the
amount of $37,775 for the purchase of a sewer camera with a rotating head. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOOK 2
REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 4, 1997 PAGE 385
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in
W&S Exhibit Book II, Page 20.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion
: District Commissioner Birzenieks MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Greer
to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Caster adjourned the meeting at 7:21 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the District Board