1996-03-18 Water & Sewer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOOK 2
REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 18, 1996 PAGE 284
ASSEMBLY
The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County
Water & Sewer District met in Regular Session on Monday, March 18,
1996, at 10:57 A.M. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County
Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: District Commissioners William A.
Caster; Robert G. Greer; Vice-Chairman Sandra Barone; Chairman E.
L. Mathews, Jr.; County Manager, Allen O'Neal; County Attorney,
Wanda M. Copley; and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
Chairman Mathews called the meeting to order and reported
District Commissioner Sisson was absent due a severe cold
infection.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Mathews inquired as to whether anyone from the public
would like to present an item not listed on the Regular Agenda.
No items were presented.
ACCEPTANCE OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT IN WEATHERWOOD AT SUMMERFIELD
SUBDIVISION FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SEWER SERVICE
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, advised that Mr. Bill Wood,
owner of Wood and Son Heating and Air Conditioning Company located
at 6602 Gordon Road, has requested connection of his business to
the County Sewer System because of septic tank failure. After a
review by Staff, the only feasible way to provide sewer service is
through an easement from Wood Sorrell Road in Weatherwood
Subdivision. The easement has been recorded and offered for
dedication to the District. If the District Board accepts the
easement, it must be accepted for sewer purposes only.
Motion: District Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by District
Commissioner Caster to adopt the resolution accepting the easement
for sewer purposes only. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: District Commissioner Caster
District Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Barone
Chairman Mathews
Absent: District Commissioner Sisson
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of
the minutes and is contained in W&S Exhibit Book II, Page 17.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM SIDNEY L. MORGAN, JR. FOR SEWER
ALLOCATION OF 300 GALLONS PER DAY
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, advised that due to septic
tank problems, Mr. Sidney L. Morgan has requested a sewer
allocation of 300 gallons per day for his residence located at 1821
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North Kerr Avenue, Wilmington, N. C. He informed the District
Board that if this request and the other sewer allocation requests
are approved as presented on the agenda today, the available sewer
capacity will be used. If the District Board decides to approve
the request, Staff recommends approval with the condition that the
sewer allocation must be used within twelve months.
Discussion was held on the available sewer capacity. County
Engineer Blanchard advised that approval of the sewer allocations
will fully utilize the uncommitted sewer capacity. After a review
of the committed sewer capacity that has not been used, Staff found
30,000 gallons with no stipulated time limit. Approximately two
years ago, time limits were placed on all sewer allocations, and
after a review of these allocations, Staff found 18,000 gallons of
unused capacity that should be free after the fall. Therefore, the
District has approximately 48,000 gallons of unused capacity.
Vice-Chairman Barone commented on the sewer allocations
granted without any stipulated time limits and suggested contacting
these persons and requesting use of the capacity within the next
twelve months.
Motion: After discussion, Vice-Chairman Barone MOVED, SECONDED by
District Commissioner Caster to direct Staff to contact the
entities to whom the 30,000 gallons per day of unused committed
sewer capacity has been allocated without a time limit and inform
these persons that the capacity must be used within twelve months.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: District Commissioner Caster
District Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Barone
Chairman Mathews
Absent: District Commissioner Sisson
Motion: District Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by District
Commissioner Caster to grant a sewer allocation of 300 gallons per
day to Sidney L. Morgan, Jr. for his residence located at 1821
North Kerr Avenue, contingent upon the capacity being used within
twelve months. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: District Commissioner Caster
District Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Barone
Chairman Mathews
Absent: Commissioner Sisson
ACTION DEFERRED ON POLICY FOR CONNECTION OF A PRIVATE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT TO THE NORTHCASE WASTEWATER DISCHARGE LINE
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported that Staff was
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requested to prepare a policy establishing guidelines for
connection of a private wastewater treatment plant to the New
Hanover County NorthChase wastewater discharge line.
District Commissioner Greer commented on reading the proposed
policy and stated he thought Staff had been directed to prepare a
policy whereby the individual would build the system and then turn
the system over to the District with payment of a monthly fee for
supervision of the system by the District.
Assistant County Manager, Dave Weaver, expressed concern for
allowing a private wastewater treatment plant to connect to the
NorthChase wastewater discharge line because this action could set
a precedent, which would prompt similar requests. He explained
that the primary objective of the County Sewer System was to
dispose of small wastewater treatment plants. If the District
becomes involved with monitoring and operating small package
treatment plants, additional employees will have to be hired to
adequately perform the required inspections.
County Manager O'Neal agreed with Assistant County Manager
Weaver and cautioned the District Board about setting a precedent.
Consensus: After further discussion, it was the consensus of the
District Board to DEFER ACTION on this request. Staff was directed
to prepare another recommendation to be presented to the District
Board.
REQUEST FOR SEWER ALLOCATION BY RAIFORD AND WEB TRASK FOR LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE AREA NORTH OF KERR AVENUE AND
EAST OF BLUE CLAY ROAD
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported Mr. Phil Tripp,
representing Raiford and Web Trask, has requested a sewer
allocation of 5,000 gallons per day for the initial phase of a
proposed light industrial subdivision. The subdivision will
eventually cover 1,000 acres and is located just north of Kerr
Avenue and east of Blue Clay Road. The developer will be required
to construct a sewer line extension approximately 2,200 linear feet
to serve the subdivision. Due to the lack of capacity, Staff
recommends granting a sewer allocation of 4,000 gallons per day
contingent upon the capacity being used within eighteen months.
District Commissioner Greer inquired as to whether an
allocation of 4,000 gallons per day was satisfactory with Raiford
and Web Trask?
County Engineer Blanchard replied that Mr. Tripp has been
contacted and has agreed to accept 4,000 gallons per day.
Vice-Chairman Barone commented on the tremendous amount of
residential growth in the County and stated she was delighted to
see some industrial development.
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Motion: District Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by District
Commissioner Greer to grant a sewer allocation of 4,000 gallons per
day to Raiford and Web Trask for the light industrial subdivision
contingent upon the capacity being used within twelve months.
Vice-Chairman Barone cautioned placing a twelve-month time
frame on industrial development because this type of construction
does not move as quickly as residential development. She
recommended a time limit of eighteen months.
Amended Motion: District Commissioner Caster AMENDED THE MOTION to
grant a sewer allocation of 4,000 gallons per day to Raiford and
Web Trask contingent upon the sewer capacity being used within
eighteen months. District Commissioner Greer SECONDED THE AMENDED
MOTION. Upon vote, the AMENDED MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: District Commissioner Caster
District Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Barone
Chairman Mathews
Absent: District Commissioner Sisson
District Commissioner Greer emphasized the importance of the
City and County moving forward with joint construction of the
Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant.
County Manager O'Neal reported Staff was working closely with
the City Staff in developing an agreement for joint construction of
the Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant. If negotiations continue
to move forward, a draft agreement should be completed within a
short period of time.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: District Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by District
Commissioner Caster to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Mathews adjourned the meeting at 11:26 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the District