1995-09-18 Water & Sewer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOOK 2
REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 1995PAGE 253
ASSEMBLY
The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County
Water & Sewer District met in Regular Session on Monday, September
18, 1995, at 10:46 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; William E. Sisson, Jr.; Vice-Chairman Sandra Barone;
Chairman E. L. Mathews, Jr.; Deputy County Manager, Andrew J.
Atkinson; County Attorney, Wanda M. Copley; and Clerk to the Board,
Lucie F. Harrell.
Chairman Mathews called the meeting to order and reported
District Commissioner Robert G. Greer and County Manager O'Neal
were absent.
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. No items were presented; however, Commissioner
Sisson requested a few minutes to discuss the following item:
Discussion of Sewer Capacity in the City's Northside Wastewater
Treatment Plant
District Commissioner Sisson reported it is assumed that the
City of Wilmington's Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant has an
eight million gallons per day capacity with the County receiving a
sewer allocation of 150,000 gallons per day. As a result of
investigation, there appears to be some question as to whether or
not the City's Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant can actually
process eight million gallons per day. He expressed appreciation
to the City for the capacity allocation to the District, but
expressed concern for approving additional sewer allocations until
the District is sure the capacity figure is accurate.
Assistant County Manager, Dave Weaver, responded after
discussion with the City, he felt the capacity figure was accurate;
however, he would be glad to check into this matter and report back
to the District Board.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: District Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-
Chairman Barone to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
September 5, 1995, as presented by the Clerk to the District Board.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: District Commissioner Caster
District Commissioner Sisson
Vice-Chairman Barone
Chairman Mathews
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Absent:District Commissioner Greer
POSTPONEMENT OF SEWER ALLOCATION REQUESTS FOR THE PROPOSED
SUBDIVISION ADJACENT TO NORTHBROOK DRIVE, AND THE MURRAYVILLE
STATION, PHASE II DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Assistant County Manager, Dave Weaver, advised that approval
of the two sewer allocation requests would leave the District
approximately 9,000 to 10,000 gallons of sewer capacity at the
City's Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant.
District Commissioner Sisson informed the District Board that
a company was seriously considering relocation to New Hanover
County and would need a sewer capacity allocation of less than
50,000 gallons per day. He expressed concern for not having ample
capacity to accommodate commercial and industrial development in
the northern end of the County if sewer allocations are continually
approved for residential development.
After discussion of the difference in the capacity allocated
and the actual capacity used, County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard,
advised that in order to provide an exact figure, the sewer
transported would have to be compared to the capacity allocated.
He reported, in his opinion, he would estimate a capacity of
approximately 15,000 to 20,000 gallons per day would be left if the
two sewer allocations are approved.
Discussion was held on the impact of residential development
on the infrastructure in comparison to commercial development.
After further discussion, District Commissioner Sisson recommended
deferring action on the two sewer allocation requests until this
company decides if it plans to locate in the northern end of the
County.
Motion: District Commissioner Sisson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-
Chairman Barone to delay action on the sewer allocation requests
under Items 3 and 4 until the meeting of October 16, 1995. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: District Commissioner Caster
District Commissioner Sisson
Vice-Chairman Barone
Chairman Mathews
Absent: District Commissioner Greer
The Deputy County Manager was requested to contact the
Committee of 100 to find out more details about the possible
relocation of this company and the time frame involved with the
proposed relocation.
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District Commissioner Caster inquired as to when the
Regionalization Study by Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates, P.A. would
be presented to the District Board.
County Engineer Blanchard responded that final details were in
the process of being worked out, and when completed, the report
would be presented to the District Board.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF WILMINGTON, CONTRACT 92-0457A
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, requested approval of an
amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Wilmington
for an additional 150,000 gallons of sewer capacity in the City's
Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant. He reported this request had
been approved by the Wilmington City Council.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Barone MOVED, SECONDED by District
Commissioner Caster to approve the contract amendment and authorize
the Chairman to execute the necessary documents. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye:District Commissioner Caster
District Commissioner Sisson
Vice-Chairman Barone
Chairman Mathews
Absent:District Commissioner Greer
DISCUSSION OF EXPANDING THE SEWER SOUTH OF MONKEY JUNCTION
Assistant County Manager, Dave Weaver, reported that Staff and
the developers had met numerous times and have agreed that
following the Master Plan as originally established would be the
best option for the provision of sewer beyond Monkey Junction. The
District Board was requested to consider the following actions:
(1)Remove the work component of the contract with Blackmon
(Contract #95-0151) dealing with construction of the pump
station and force main. County funds that would have been
spent for the pump station could be used to construct the
expansion as outlined in the Master Plan.
(2)Add a work component in the Blackmon contract requesting that
the contractor construct the gravity interceptor to River Road
in accordance with the Master Plan, if the Board requests
staff to pursue this option.
(3)Move with speed to authorize construction of the Mott's Creek
interceptor, pump station, and River Road force main in
accordance with the Master Plan, in order to take advantage of
developers' willingness to contribute upfront funds for this
project.
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Mr. Dan Dawson, an engineer representing the developers,
reported after meeting with Staff and finding out that an increased
flow into the Barnard's Creek pump station could overburden that
station, it was felt that the District should follow the Master
Plan. This means that wastewater from Monkey Junction could be
pumped directly to the Wastewater Treatment Plant without the use
of pump stations in between the route. This proposal would
eliminate five to six pump stations that have a great potential to
incur maintenance problems because these stations were installed
before the District developed standard criteria for pump stations.
The cost for constructing the Mott's Creek interceptor, pump
station, and River Road force main would be approximately
$1,550,000. It is felt that with increased growth, the
construction of this portion of the sewer system will pay for
itself as the system is developed. He reported that Staff had been
most cooperative and was appreciative of the private sector
offering to contribute to the system as outlined in the Master
Plan. The Commissioners were requested to commit to the long-term
solution and follow the Master Plan in lieu of the temporary
improvements to the Monkey Junction Pump Station.
Mr. Dawson advised the District Board that the contract with
the company now constructing the pump station and force main could
be amended by a change order to construct the gravity interceptor
down River Road. He, again, recommended proceeding with the Master
Plan and stated the private sector was ready to commit to its
contribution to the project. He urged the District Board to move
forward as quickly as possible in order for the funds to remain
available from the private sector.
District Commissioner Sisson commented on the Work Session
scheduled for October 12, 1995, at 10:00 A.M. in Room 501 of the
County Administration Building and recommended not rendering a
decision on this matter until after the Work Session.
Consensus: It was the consensus of the District Board to defer
action on this matter until the Work Session scheduled for October
12, 1995.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Mathews adjourned the meeting at 10:40 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the District Board