1987-09-21 Water & Sewer
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND
SEWER DISTRICT, SEPTEMBER 21, 1987
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Water and Sewer District met n
Regular Session on Monday, September 21, 1987, at 3: 1
o'clock P.M. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover Coun y
Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.
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District Members present were: Commissioner Jo n
Dolan; Nolan O'Neal; Fred Retchin; Vice-Chairman W. Albe t
Corbett, Jr., Chairman, Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; Coun y
Manager, G. Felix Cooper; County Attorney, Robert W. Pop
and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
Chairman Barfield called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Barfield asked to be excused from voting n
the minutes of August 17, 1987, due to not being presen .
It was the consensus of the District Board to excu e
Chairman Barfield from voting.
Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commission r
Dolan to approve the minutes of August 17, 1987, s
presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Dolan
Commissioner Retchin
Commissioner O'Neal
Vice-Chairman Corbett
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Excused:
Chairman Barfield
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present would like 0
speak on an item not listed on the Regular Agenda. T e
following person commented:
Request for Public Hearing - Ness Creek Discharge Permit -
N. C. Division of Environmental Management
Mr. William Funderburg, representing the citizens f
Castle Hayne, commented on N. C. Division of Environment 1
Management Permit #0070629 for proposed discharge into Ne s
Creek for the North Square Shopping Mall. He stated t e
deadline for requesting a Public Hearing in the Wilmingt n
area was October 1, 1987. Mr. Funderburg respectful y
requested the Commissioners to write Mr. Paul Wilms aski g
him to schedule a Public Hearing in order to give t e
citizens of the County an opportunity to comment on t s
issue.
After discussion, Vice-Chairman Corbett MOVED, SECON
by Commissioner Dolan to authorize the Chairman to write
Paul Wilms, Director of the N. C. Division of Environment
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. William Funderburg requested an Executive
in order to discuss items of a sensitive nature.
County Attorney Pope, after discussion with Mr
Funderburg, recommended an Executive Session for the purpos
of discussing legal matters.
Vice-Chairman Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissione
Retchin to convene from Regular Session to Executiv
Session. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Barfield convened to Executive Session at 3:3
o'clock P.M.
Vice-Chairman Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissione
Retchin to reconvene to Regular Session. Upon vote, th
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Barfield convened to Regular Session at 4:0
o'clock P.M.
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Discussion of Follow-Up Inspections on Contractors' Work 0
Installation of Sewer Mains
Chairman Barfield asked who was responsible fo
checking on contractors to be sure they have fulfilled thei
responsibilities in performance of their work.
Director of Engineering and Facilities, Ed Hilton
stated under the consultant agreement with Henry von Oesen
Associates, four field inspectors are provided to perfor
this service. However, due to the volume of work and numbe
of crews to inspect, the County has provided thre
additional field inspectors. Director Hilton stated wit
seven inspectors to oversee 14 work crews, it was difficul
to stay on a timely schedule; however, the Engineerin
Department has set up a reporting system to respond t
complaints as quickly and courteously as possible.
Chairman Barfield commented on complaints received fro
ci tizens stating when inspecting one site, the manner i
which the property had been left was a complete injustice t
that citizen and the surrounding property owners. H
stressed the importance of properly informing the public an
handling complaints in a fair and equitable manner.
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Discussion was held on restoration of DOT rights-of-way
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easement agreement, but the County is under DOT requireme s
for restoration of state rights-of-way.
Chairman Barfield expressed concern for citizens
have taken the initiative to plant grass and shrubs on th
property, whether a private or DOT easement, with
guarantee of an acceptable restoration after placement
the sewer lines.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM
PHASE I, AREA 4
Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chair an
Corbett to award the following contracts and approve e
following Budget Amendments for pipework and lift statio s.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Award of Contracts:
Contract I - Pipework
W. E. Blackmon Construction
$3,714,095
Contract II - Lift Stations
Roanoke Construction Company
$ 163,500
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Budget Amendments:
87-0077 Water & Sewer/FmHA
Debit
Credit
General Contractor
Contingencies
$2,425,653
803,325
Pipe Line
Pump Stations
Transfers
$2,730,85
163,50
334,62
Transfer necessary for award of bid for Area 4.
88-0078 Water & Sewer/Interceptors
Debit
Credit
Transfers In
$ 984,818
Contingencies
Pipe Line
$ 1,57
983,24
Transfer necessary for award of bid for Area 4.
Commissioner Dolan asked Mr. William Funderburg if he
had any problem with the contracts presented. r.
Funderburg stated he had not studied the contracts due t a 'l
death in his family.
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ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATELY CONSTRUCTED SEWER SYSTEMS
Engineer wyatt BldnchdLu Lt::yU\:::;:,[ea.-fl!e D-:i:st:r~ct
Commissioners to autnorize accepEance of--EITe---ro~-rowI or
proposed sewer systems upon completion of constructi
according to requirements.
Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commission
Retchin to approve acceptance of the following private
constructed sewer systems upon completion as recommended:
Baywoods; Airlie West; Woodberry Forest; Kingsland Wood
Stratford Place; Cavalier Woods; Whisper Creek; 0
Ridge; Villas at Landfall; prestwick; Eastwood Roa
Long Leaf Acres; Tanbridge; Turtle Hall; Benson-Spru
Raintree; Cedar Landing; Lake Side Villas; Bradley Pine
Wrightsville Green; Marsh Landing; Windward; 3 J's.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Copies of the list and maps are contained Exhibit Bo k
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AUTHORIZATION TO CONNECT HOMES IN THE SEAGATE AREA THAT ME T
PLUMBING CODE
Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairm n
Corbett to authorize connection of homes to the sewer li e
in the Seagate area meeting minimum plumbing code standar s
before completion of the contract at a cost $150 each. Up n
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION WATER AND SEWER UPDATE
Mr. William Funderburg asked when an update would e
performed on the County's Sewer System.
Director of Engineering and Facilities, Ed Hilto ,
stated a summary could be presented up to this point . f
desired.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice-Chairman Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Commission r
Retchin to adj ourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRI D
UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Barfield adjourned the meeting at 4:30 o'clo k
P.M.
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Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the District