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MINUTES OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT,
DECEMBER 71, 1981
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Water and Sewer District met i
Regular Session on Monday, December 21, 1987, at 11:1
o'clock A.M. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover Count
Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.
District Members present were: Commissioners Nola
O'Neal; Fred Retchin; Vice-Chairman, W. Albert Corbett, Jr.
Chairman, Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; County Manager, G. Feli
Cooper; County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to th
District Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
commissioner John M. Dolan was absent due to bein
out-of-town.
Chairman Barfield called the meeting to order.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissione
Corbett to re-elect Chairman Barfield as Chairman of th
Water and Sewer District for the ensuing year. Upon vote
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Corbett
Chairman Barfield
Absent:
Commissioner Dolan
ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN
Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commission
Retchin to re-elept Vice-Chairman Corbett as Vice-Chairm
of the Water and Sewer District for the ensuing year. Up
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Corbett
Chairman Barfield
Absent: Commissioner Dolan
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished
speak on an item not listed on the Regular Agenda. No 0
commented.
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AWARDING BID TO NORTH CAROLINA
EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR PURCHASE OF BACKHOE/LOADER
county .l:!:ngineer. wyatt B-Lanchard. stated the baCKhoe
was needed for operation and maintenance of the Sewer Syst
which requires digging, installing taps, and prepari
lines.
Vice-Chairman Corbett asked why the low bid was n
accepted. County Engineer Blanchard stated the low bidd
did not meet specifications as advertised.
After further discussion, Commissioner Retchin MOVE ,
SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to adopt a resoluti
awarding the bid to North Carolina Equipment Company in t
amount of $33,517 for purchase of a backhoe/loader. Up
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Corbett
Chairman Barfield
Absent: Commissioner Dolan
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Bo
I, Page 40.
WITHDRAWAL OF ITEM ft: 5, AN AMENDMENT TO THE WATER AND S
ORDINANCE
Director of Engineering & Facilities, Ed Hilto,
requested removal of Item #5 from the Water and Sewer Agen
for placement on the Regular Agenda since this is
amendment to the Sewer Ordinance which is a section of t
County Code and requires approval by the New Hanover Coun
Board of Commissioners.
It was the consensus of the Board to withdraw this it
from the Water and Sewer Agenda to be placed on the Regul
Agenda of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners.
APPROVAL OF NOTIFICATION LETTER TO RESIDENTS CONCERN I
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AND TAP LOCATION - AREA 4 OF
SYSTEM
Commissioner Retchin stated the letter was excelle
and MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to approve t
notification letter with underlining of the following pha
in Paragraph 4: "and in the event roblems are n
resolved contact New Hanover Count En ineerin De artme
(919) 341-1739." Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS
Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Corbett
Chairman Barfield
Absent: Commissioner Dolan
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AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT PROPOSED SEWER SYSTEMS UPON
COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTTON
IJ'rrec .or 0 ngJ:neer"].-ng-a-n -aC"l: ,
requested authorization to accept the following list 0
proposed sewer systems. He stated the sewer systems wi
not be accepted until all construction is completed a
approved with all documents properly executed according
general requirements:
Pembroke Jones Park Phase I
Eastwood Village
Finian Subdivision
River Oaks
Old Forest
Green Arbor Point
Sleepy Hollow
Osprey Point
Johnson Farm
Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commission
O'Neal to authorize the Director of Engineering & Faciliti
to approve acceptance of the sewer systems listed above wh
all items have been completed and approved. Upon vote, t
MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Corbett
Chairman Barfield
Absent:
Commissioner Dolan
APPROVAL OF OFFER OF SALE OF EASEMENT FOR PHASE I, AREA IV
Vice-Chairman Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Commission
Retchin to appove the offer of sale of an easement in t
amount of $5,000 recorded as Tax Parcel #59-09-05-08, Ca
Fear Toyota. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Corbett
Chairman Barfield
Absent: Commissioner Dolan
A copy of the Offer of Sale is contained in Exhib
Book I, Page 40.
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APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO POLICY FOR ISSUANCE OF BUILDI
PERMITS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
Director of Engineering and Facilities, Ed Hilto
commented on the current policy allowing issuance
building permits 90 days in advance of an area to be serv
by the Sewer System. He stated the intent of the policy w s
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commissioner Retchin stated he agreed and MOVED not t
allow building permits prior to time that the Sewer Syste
is available. The floor was opened for discussion.
Chairman Barfield expressed concern for totall
disallowing building permits prior to connection to th
system stating only 2 out of 40 people had made a complaint
He recommended using common sense before totally reversin
the policy.
After further discussion, Commissioner Retchin amende
his MOTION, SECONDED by Commissioner 0' Neal to amend th
policy and allow issuance of building permits 60 days prio
to availability of the Sewer System and require the owner t
sign a release stating he understands the risks involved
Upon vote, the AMENDED MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Corbett
Chairman Barfield
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairm
Corbett to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
FOLLOWS:
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Absent:
Chairman Dolan
A copy of the policy is contained in Exhibit Book
Page 40.
Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Corbett
Chairman Barfield
Absent: Commissioner Dolan
Chairman Barfield adjourned the meeting at 11: 0
o'clock A.M.
~~ectful~submitted,
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Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the District
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