1993-07-26 Water & Sewer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND DISTRICT BOARDBOOK 2
REGULAR MEETING, JULY 26, 1993PAGE 117
ASSEMBLY
The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County
Water & Sewer District held a Regular Meeting on Monday, July 26,
1993, at 11:06 A.M. in the New Hanover County Administration
Building First Floor Assembly Room, 320 Chestnut Street,
Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: District Commissioners William A.
Caster; Robert G. Greer; William E. Sisson, Jr.; Vice-Chairman
Sandra Barone; County Manager, Allen O'Neal; County Attorney, Wanda
Copley; and Clerk to the District Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
Chairman E. L. Mathews, Jr., was absent.
Vice-Chairman Barone called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: District Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by District
Commissioner Caster to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of June 21, 1993, and July 6, 1993, as presented by the Clerk to
the District Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: District Commissioner Caster
District Commissioner Greer
District Commissioner Sisson
Vice-Chairman Barone
Absent: Chairman Mathews
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Vice-Chairman Barone 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.
APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF INTERCEPTOR ALONG GUM BRANCH AS
REQUESTED BY LANDMARK ORGANIZATION, INC. AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET
AMENDMENT #94-0013
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported the District Board
on February 15, 1993, approved reimbursement in the amount of
$170,000 to Landmark for construction of a 1,800 foot section of
the planned 30-inch interceptor along Gum Branch. During the
permit approval process, the N. C. Department of Environmental
Management and the N. C. Department of Transportation required
changes in construction of the interceptor line. This change has
resulted in the total project cost being increased to $192,467
because of the following requirements: (1) a portion of the pipe
was required to be ductile iron pipe; and (2) having to dig under
Gordon Road rather than using open cuts in the road. After review,
Staff recommends approval of the increase total project cost from
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$170,000 to $192,467 and approval of the associated Budget
Amendment based upon the condition that all new permits to
Gordonwoods/Indian Wells and Meadowbrook Subdivision shall be
required to pay a $450 sewer transportation fee.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Barone MOVED, SECONDED by District
Commissioner Caster to approve the additional cost of the project
from $170,000 to $192,467, authorize the Chairman to execute the
contract document; and approve the following Budget Amendment:
Budget Amendment #94-0013 - Sewer Operating Fund/Water & Sewer -
Engineering
Debit Credit
Sewer Operating Fund
Appropriated Fund Balance $192,467
Water & Sewer - Engineering
Capital Outlay-Other Improvements $192,467
Purpose: To appropriate sewer operating fund balance in the amount
of $192,467 to cover the reimbursement cost to Landmark for an
interceptor line along Gum Branch.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: District Commissioner Caster
District Commissioner Greer
District Commissioner Sisson
Vice-Chairman Barone
Absent: Chairman Mathews
A copy of the contract is on file in the Legal Department.
DISCUSSION OF OSHA REGULATIONS INCREASING COST FOR INSTALLING SEWER
LINES
District Commissioner Caster inquired as to the cost involved
with new OSHA regulations?
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, reported OSHA regulations
require more time and equipment for installing the sewer line which
results in additional cost to the District.
District Commissioner Caster requested staff to calculate
these figures and forward a report to the District Board.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: District Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by District
Commissioner Caster to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS
FOLLOWS:
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REGULAR MEETING, JULY 26, 1993PAGE 119
Voting Aye: District Commissioner Caster
District Commissioner Greer
District Commissioner Sisson
Vice-Chairman Barone
Absent: Chairman Mathews
Vice-Chairman Barone adjourned the meeting at 11:09 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the District Board