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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 4, 1992
ASSEMBLY
The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County
Water & Sewer District met in Regular Session on Wednesday, March
4, 1992, at 7:43 P.M. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover
County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, N. C.
Members present were: District commissioners E. L. Mathews,
Jr.; Fred Retchin; William H. Sutton; Vice-Chairman Robert G.
Greer; Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; county Manager, Allen
O'Neal; County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to the District.
Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
Chairman Barfield called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: District commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by District
commissioner Mathews to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of February 17, 1992, as presented by the Clerk to the District.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Barfield asked if anyone from the general public
would like to present an item not listed on the Regular Agenda. No
items were presented.
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APPROVAL OF VARIANCE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY LANDMARK ORGANIZATION FOR
EXEMPTION FROM SEWER CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR GOLD RYDGE
SUBDIVISION
county Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, stated Landmark Organization
has submitted an application to construct a 164 lot subdivision
between U. S. Highway 421 South and Myrtle Grove Road, about two
miles south of Monkey Junction. The subdivision will discharge
approximately 55,000 gallons per day upon buildout. Due to the
cost of constructing the District's planned system, Landmark is
requesting permission to build an interim interceptor system. This
interceptor system will serve some of the surrounding areas and
become a portion of the planned system; therefore, Staff recommends
the variance be granted.
Motion: After discussion, District Commissioner Retchin MOVED,
SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Greer to grant the variance as requested
by Landmark organization contingent upon the system being deeded to
the District. upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF VARIANCE REQUEST FOR OAKBORO SHOPPING, INCORPORATED FOR
THE PROPOSED FOOD LION SHOPPING CENTER
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, stated Oakboro Shopping,
Incorporated is proposing to construct a shopping center near the
intersection of Castle Hayne Road and North Kerr Avenue. The
company has requested authorization to discharge waste water to the
District Sewer System and has also requested a variance from sewer
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construction requirements. An interim pump station will be
constructed downstream from the property. In the future, the
planned District pump station will be constructed near the
Northeast Cape Fear River wetlands. Staff recommends approval of
the variance as requested.
Motion: District Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-
Chairman Greer to approve a variance from sewer construction
requirements as requested by Oakboro Shopping, Incorporated and
recommended by Staff. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR A STATUS REPORT
ON THE SEWER SYSTEM
Chairman Barfield recommended scheduling a Public Hearing to
receive a status report on the Sewer System.
District Commissioner Sutton inquired as to whether a
recommendation has been prepared by the Water & Sewer Advisory Task
Force? Assistant County Manager, Dave Weaver, stated UNC-W is
developing a model based on sources of revenue and the most
efficient way to expand the system. This work will not be
completed for another month or two. Mr. Dan Dawson, a member of
the Task Force, commented on the importance of the model in
determining the most cost-effective way to expand the system.
Consensus: After discussion of the need for the public to be
informed, it was the consensus of the Board to schedule a Public
Hearing within the next six weeks to be held in the evening for'
presentation of a status report on the Sewer System. The County
Manager was directed to work on a suitable date.
Vice-Chairman Greer commented on attending
Br~efing in Washington and stated hopefully federal
funds will become available within the next year.
a Legislative
infrastructure
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Discussion was held on the debt service and revenues generated
with emphasis being placed on the fact that no property tax monies
have been used for construction of the Sewer System. A report on
these figures is to be forwarded to the District Board.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: District Commis~ioner Retchin MOVED,
Commissioner Sutton to adjourn, Upon vote,
UNANIMOUSLY.
SECONDED by District
the MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Barfield adjourned the meeting at 7:59 P.M.
Respe~llY submitted,
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Clerk to the District Board
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