1988-02-15 Water & Sewer
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 15, 1988
1l.SSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Water and Sewer District met on
Regular Session on Monday, February 15, 1988, at 11: 3
o'clock A.M. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover Coun y
Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmingto ,
North Carolina.
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Members present were: District Commissioners Nol n
O'Neal; Fred Retchin; Vice-Chairman W. Albert Corbett, Jr
Chairman, Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; County Manager, G. Fel x
Cooper; County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to t e
Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
District Commissioner John M. Dolan was absent.
Chairman Barfield called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
District Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED Y
District Commissioner Retchin to approve the minutes f
Special Meeting of January 11, 1988, as presented and t e
minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 19, 1988, s
presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: District Commissioner O'Neal
District Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Corbett
Chairman Barfield
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Absent:
District Commissioner Dolan
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Barfield asked if
speak on an item not listed on
following items were presented:
anyone present wished 0
the Regular Agenda. T e
Approval of Contract with Talbert, Cox & Associates
Director of Engineering and Facilities, Ed Hilto ,
presented a proposed contract in the amount of $192,0 0
submitted by Talbert, Cox & Associates to provi
engineering services for the 201 Facilities Plan Update a
design of the Collection System. He stated under t
federal program approximately $162,727 of the $192,000 wi
be eligible for federal funding with the remaining $30,2
being funded by the County representing the cost for t
feasibility study. Director Hilton requested authorizati
to contract with Talbert, Cox & Associates utilizing t
standard County professional services contract subject
review by the County Attorney's office.
After discussion District Commissioner Retchin MOVE
SECONDED by District Commissioner O'Neal to approve t
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contract with Talbert, Cox & Associates in
MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: District Commissioner O'Neal
District Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Corbett
Chairman Barfield
Absent:
District Commissioner Dolan
Director Hilton stated Talbert, Cox & Associates ha
performed an outstanding job in moving this project forward
He, also, expressed appreciation to Chairman Barfield fo
his involvement, particularly meeting with state agencies i
Raleigh.
Announcement of an Informal Public Hearing on 201 Facilitie
Plan Update and Design of Sewer System
Chairman Barfield announced an informal Public Hearin
would be held on February 23, 1988, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. i
the Judicial Building, Courtroom 317 by Talbert, Cox
Association to discuss the proposed amendment to the 20
Facilities Plan Update.
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AUTHORIZATION TO ALLOW THE CITY OF WILMINGTON TO ACCEPT
ALTERNATE BID FOR TRUNK LINE, PHASE II, ECHO EAST AREA
Director of Engineering & Facilities, Ed Hilton, state
a developer is preparing to construct a sewer system for
proj ect adj acent to Echo East wi thin the City Limits. H
stated approximately 1,600 feet of sewer line will b
constructed in the Sewer District's route of the main trun
for the Southwest Interceptor. Director Hilton recommende
working with the City to accept an alternate bid for large
pipe with payment of additional costs. He commented on th
amount of money that can be saved by installing 24 inch pip
which will accommodate the trunk line for the Southwes
Interceptor.
After discussion, District Commissioner Retchin MOVED
SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Corbett to authorize the Directo
of Engineering and Facilities to work with the City 0
Wilmington for acceptance of an alternate bid for 24 inc
pipe. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: District Commissioner O'Neal
District Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Corbett
Chairman Barfield
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Absent:
District Commissioner Dolan
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ADJOURNMENT
District Commissioner Retchin to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Upon vote, th
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Voting Aye: District Commissioner O'Neal
District Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Corbett
Chairman Barfield
Absent: District Commissioner Dolan
Chairman Barfield adjourned the meeting at 12:0
o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the District
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