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1995-06-19 Water & Sewer NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOOK 2 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 19, 1995PAGE 236 ASSEMBLY The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water & Sewer District met in Regular Session on Monday, June 19, 1995, at 10:01 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; William E. Sisson, Jr.; Vice-Chairman Sandra Barone; Chairman E. L. Mathews, Jr.; County Manager, Allen O'Neal; County Attorney, Wanda M. Copley; and Clerk to the District Board, Lucie F. Harrell. Chairman Mathews called the meeting to order. NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Mathews inquired as to whether anyone from the general public would like to present an item not listed on the Regular Agenda. The following item was presented: Proposal for Construction of an Elevated Water Storage Tank in the Ogden Area Mr. Bill Grathwol reported he and other developers desired to construct a 500,000 gallon elevated water tank on the New Hanover County Ogden Park site at a cost of $500,000. Once the tank was constructed, it would be donated to the County and in return, the developers would request the County to reserve water capacity in the tank to serve new developments in the area. He reported the County is currently considering the possibility of contributing funds to further upsize the tank. The following advantages were presented: (1)The elevated tank is one component that will help line together the NorthChase System, where the well water is of poor quality, with the system recently purchased from Mr. Grathwol in the Gordon Road area, where the well water quality is excellent. This system could eventually be tied into the Porters Neck area, where saltwater intrusion is becoming a factor. (2)Subdivisions in the area could be tied together to improve reliability. Without the elevated tank, existing State regulations prohibit subdivisions with more than 300 units to tie into a system. (3)County ownership of the tank will encourage developers to donate new systems. This will create a more positive cash flow. NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOOK 2 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 19, 1995PAGE 237 (4)Fire protection in the area would be greatly enhanced by providing the necessary water flow for fire hydrants. Elevated storage of water is a major factor in sustained water pressures. The following disadvantages were presented: (1)The elevated storage tank will further promote growth in the Ogden area, which is not undesirable as long as the sewer system, schools, drainage, and transportation facilities can be extended to accommodate this increased growth. Mr. Grathwol requested a decision by the District Board before erecting the tower on the Ogden Park property. Chairman Mathews commented on the advantages outweighing the disadvantages and reported he felt the proposal would be beneficial to the County. Discussion was held on the deadline for ordering the materials. Mr. Grathwol reported the group would like to order the materials by July 1, 1995. He explained that money for the project would come from Coastal Carolina, Landmark, and other developers who are in need of water capacity in this area. Commissioner Sisson commented on being confused about the need for water capacity and inquired as to whether new wells would have to be drilled? Mr. Grathwol responded there was plenty of water in the existing wells; however, the tank was needed to provide storage of finished water with constant pressure. Discussion was held on whether the name of New Hanover County would be placed on the side of the tank. Mr. Grathwol reported the tank would have Ogden Park, New Hanover County, on both sides. District Commissioner Greer commented on the number of units to be served by the developers and inquired as to the capacity that would be left for the County? County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, responded the developers would pay for the total capacity; therefore, if the County used the capacity, the County would be responsible for replacing this capacity unless the tank is oversized at the beginning of the project. If the County elects to oversize the tank, this additional capacity would be allocated to the County. Consensus: After discussion, it was the consensus of the District Board to prepare a contract to be presented for consideration by the July 5, 1995, meeting. NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOOK 2 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 19, 1995PAGE 238 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: District Commissioner Sisson MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Greer to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 5, 1995, as presented by the Clerk to the Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPROVAL OF SEWER ALLOCATION FROM THE NORTHSIDE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TO H. D. STEVENS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING IN THE AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, commented a request from Ms. Lynda Hobbs on behalf of her client, Mr. H. D. Stevens, for a 350 gallon per day sewer allocation for a 12,000 square foot building to be constructed on three lots adjacent to Export Drive. In order to serve the area, it will be necessary for Mr. Stevens to extend a sewer line approximately 1,300 feet from the Acorn Branch sewer system to Export Drive, in accordance with District specifications. Staff recommends approval of the sewer allocation with the requirement that a building permit be obtained within twelve (12) months of approval. Motion: Vice-Chairman Barone MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Greer to approve the 350 gallon per day sewer allocation to Mr. H. D. Stevens contingent upon issuance of a building permit within twelve (12) months. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR SEWER SERVICE TO HORNDALE DRIVE County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported fourteen residents living on Horndale Drive have signed a petition to request the District to extend sewer service to this area because of septic tank failures. The total line extension would be approximately 1,200 feet at a cost of approximately $60,000. After review, Staff recommends extension of the line as requested. Discussion was held on the incorrect figures in the petition. District Commissioner Greer expressed concern for the citizens being mislead and recommended correcting these figures if the District Board approves the sewer line extension. Discussion was held on the need to receive a reasonable contract price. Vice-Chairman Barone recommended bidding this project with the Kirkland Community project. County Engineer Blanchard reported the Kirkland Community and Horndale Drive projects could be bid at the same time. Motion: After discussion of trying to receive a reasonable contract price, District Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Greer to approve extending the sewer to Horndale Drive contingent upon the project being bid with the NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOOK 2 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 19, 1995PAGE 239 Kirkland Community Project. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MEETING CONVENED FROM REGULAR SESSION After discussion of the need to adopt the Budget Ordinance for FY 1995-96, it was agreed to convene from Regular Session and consider adoption of the ordinance after the Budget Review Session. Chairman Mathews convened from Regular Session at 10:30 A.M. MEETING RECONVENED TO REGULAR SESSION Chairman Mathews reconvened to Regular Session at 2:15 P.M. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT Chairman Mathews reported the Budget Ordinance has been presented for discussion and opened the floor to receive comments. No questions or comments were received. Chairman Mathews requested a motion for adoption of the FY 1995-96 Budget Ordinance for the Water and Sewer District. Motion: Vice-Chairman Barone MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Greer to approve the FY 1995-96 Budget Ordinance for the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the Budget Ordinance is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in W&S Exhibit Book II, Page 15. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Mathews adjourned the meeting at 2:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Lucie F. Harrell Clerk to the Board