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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-05-16 Water & Sewer NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16,2005 BOOK 3 PAGE 125 ASSEMBLY The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District met in Regular Session on Monday, May 16, 2005, at 12:32 p. m. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members present were: District Chairman William A. Caster; District Vice-Chairman William A. Kopp, Jr.; District Commissioner Ted Davis, Jr.; District Commissioner Robert G. Greer; District Commissioner Nancy H. Pritchett; County Manager Allen O'Neal; County Attorney Wanda M. Copley and Clerk to the District Board Sheila 1. Schult. District Chairman Caster called the meeting to order. NON-AGENDA ITEMS District Chairman Caster announced that time had been reserved for anyone from the public to present an item that was not listed on the Regular Agenda. He requested all persons to limit their remarks to three minutes. No items were presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES District Chairman Caster called for a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 2, 2005, as presented by the Clerk to the District Board. Motion: District Vice-Chairman Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by District Chairman Caster, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 2, 2005, as presented by the Clerk to the District Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. UPDATE ON BLOSSOM FERRY SUBDIVISION WATER PROBLEMS Assistant County Manager Dave Weaver reported that the 70 foot deep test well at the Blossom Ferry subdivision tested positive (unacceptable) for bacteria. The test results eliminate the possibility of replacing the 40- foot wells with 70-foot wells. As directed by the Board at their May 2, 2005 meeting, Staff is moving forward with the following plan to provide a central water system to the residents: . Approximately six months for completion. . Cost of approximately $50,000-$75,000. . The Water and Sewer District will manage the development of the system. . The system will be extended from the City's Shearin Hills system. The Blossom Ferry Subdivision residents will become City customers and the County will provide bulk water to both. . Payment for the construction may involve contributions from the developer, the residents, and/or the County. This discussion is on going while staff moves ahead with the development phase of the system. . Staff will provide the Board with funding options at a later date. Assistant County Manager Weaver provided the following construction schedule for the Blossom Ferry Subdivision water system: 05/09/05 Initiate design, start project OS/27/05 Submit request for system permits to be in the City of Wilmington name 06/22/05 Receive permits (estimate) 06/22/05 Solicit for bids (informal with three bidders minimum) 07/13/05 Receive Bids 08/01/05 Award bids (Board meeting) 08/02/05 Routing of Contract for Execution NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16,2005 BOOK 3 PAGE 126 08/08/05 Notice to Proceed 10/10/05 Contract completion date 10/14/05 Activate System 11/02/05 Six months from 5/2/05 Commissioners' meeting District Chairman Caster requested direction from the Board. After brief discussion, the consensus of the Board was to proceed with the plan to provide a central water system to the residents of the Blossom Ferry subdivision. Peter Longo, resident on Mossy Rock Road, clarified with Assistant County Manager Weaver, that the well had been chlorinated and continued to test positive, which is unacceptable for bacteria. CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT OF A WATER LINE STUB FOR FUTURE SERVICE TO FURTADO DRIVE Assistant County Manager Weaver reported that the construction of this water line stub under Porter's Neck Road is being performed at the request of the District. A developer-funded project is extending the water system westward along Porter's Neck Road past Furtado Drive to reach a new subdivision by the name of The Cottages. Installation of this eight-inch stub under Porter's Neck Road will benefit the District when water service is extended to Furtado Drive properties in the future. The Cottages has less than thirty units and will not present a significant demand on the County's water system before the new storage tank is constructed. Staff is requesting that the Board approve the District's participation and authorize expenditure in the amount of $12,750. District Chairman Caster requested direction from the Board. Motion: District Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by District Vice-Chairman Kopp, to approve the District's participation in the construction of a water line stub for future service to Furtado Drive and authorize the expenditure in the amount of $12,750. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, District Chairman Caster requested a motion to adjourn. Motion: District Vice-Chairman Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Pritchett, to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. District Chairman Caster adjourned the meeting at 12:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sheila 1. Schult Clerk to the District Board