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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-04-18 Water & Sewer ~ ~ I~~~ I MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 18, 1988 1\SSEMB- The New Hanover County Water an commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, April 18 1988, at 10:38 o'clock A.M. in the Assembly Room of the Ne Hanover County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut street Wilmington, North Carolina. District commissioner Fred Retchin, County Manager, Felix Cooper; and County Attorney, Robert W. pope, we excused due to pending litigation involving New Hanov r County and Jetstream. Members present were: District commissioners John Dolan; Nolan O'Neal; Vice-Chairman, W. Albert Corbett, Jr. Chairman, Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; Assistant County Manage Mary Gornto. Chairman Barfield called the meeting to order. I APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice-Chairman Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Distri t commissioner Dolan to approve the minutes of the Regu r Meeting of March 21, 1988, as presented. Upon vote, e MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: District commissioner Dolan District commissioner O'Neal Vice-Chairman Corbett Chairman Barfield Excused: District commissioner Retchin NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present would like to speak on an item which is not listed on the Regular Agen a. No one commented. APPROVAL FOR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTA: ON FACILITIES LOCATED ON DIVISION DRIVE TO TIE INTO THE CI OF WILMINGTON IS NORTHSIDE TREATMENT PLANT SEWER SYSTEM Mr. Jim Cook, Division Engineer of the N. C. Depart nt of Transportation, gave background information on he request to pump wastewater from the Department of Transportation offices on Division Drive to the city of Wilmington's Northside Treatment Plant. He stated DOT offices are presently contracting with a waste treat ent plant for the Wilmington corporation with no assurance his plant will continue to operate. He respectfully reque ted approval to tie into the city'S Northside Treatment Plan. I /611=:8 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 18, 1988 (CONTINUED) /~If=E County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, stated the Sewer Di.s_t.r_i.ct's c_ux'xent :golicy: reguires anyone making a reguest to connect to the sewer system olltside of the Cllrrent pll.:l!=:p!=: must construct sewer lines up to the point of connection in accordance with the Sewer District Plan. He stated DOT is requesting an exemption to this requirement due to costs involved. t I J After discussion, Vice-Chairman Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Dolan to authorize DOT offices on Division Drive to tie into the City's Northside Treatment Plant with issuance of the exemption as requested. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: District Commissioner Dolan District Commissioner O'Neal Vice-Chairman Corbett Chairman Barfield Excused: District Commissioner Retchin APPROVAL OF GRADING CONTRACT WITH QUALITY GRADING COMPANY Discussion was held on problems being experienced with streets after placement of sewer lines. District Commissioner Dolan expressed concern for the County having to go back and repair streets asking why the original contractor is not responsible. County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, stated the original contractor left dirt streets in good condition; however, due to settling after a period of time, additional work is needed. Discussion was held on requiring performance bonds and tightening specifications in contracts which will require contractors to be responsible for damages incurred. Further discussion was held on the County earmarking funds for repair of dirt streets after a 6-12 months period of time. '\ I I J After further discussion, District Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Dolan to approve the grading contract to the low bidder, Quality Grading Company, not to exceed $15,000 authorizing the Chairman to execute the document. The Engineering Staff was requested to tighten specifications in future contracts. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: District Commissioner Dolan District Commissioner O'Neal Vice-Chairman Corbett Chairman Barfield Excused: District Commissioner Retchin 'I I . J MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 18, 1988 (CONTINUED) I~'I-~ I APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH KELLY PLUMBING FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER METERS 0tlfl- -ng-r , .-.-- -- - - a contract with Kelly Plumbing for installation of wate meters to homes that did not respond to the original reques for installation of meters to adjoining property. After discussion of informal bids and response fro four vendors, District Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDE by Vice-Chairman Corbett to award the low bid to Kell Plumbing, Inc. in the amount of $10,000 for installation 0 meters authorizing the Chairman to execute the contract. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: District Commissioner Dolan District Commissioner O'Neal Vice-Chairman Corbett Chairman Barfield Excused: District Commissioner Retchin ADJOURNMENT District Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Distric Commissioner O'Neal to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTIO CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: I Voting Aye: District Commissioner Dolan District Commissioner O'Neal Vice-Chairman Corbett Chairman Barfield Excused: District Commissioner Retchin Chairman Barfield adjourned the meeting at 11:0 o'clock A.M. ~c~~ Lucie F. Harrell Clerk to the District I