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MINUTES OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
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A SEMBLY
The Board of District Commissioners of the New Hanover
C unty Water and Sewer District met in Regular Session on Monday,
o tober 17, 1988, at 12:24 o'clock P.M. in the General Assembly
R om of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street,
W lmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: District Commissioners Robert G.
G eer; Nolan O'Neal; Fred Retchin; Vice-Chairman W. Albert
C rbett, Jr.; Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; County Manager, G.
F lix Cooper; County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to the
D"strict Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
Chairman Barfield called the meeting to order.
N-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Barfield asked if anyone from the general public
uld like to speak on an item not listed on the Regular Agenda.
e following issue was presented and discussed.
scussion of Sewer Extension for James Green
Mr. Yi LeGwin, representing Reed Realty Company, expresse
ncern for the sewer line not being available to a lot locate
Carl Street recently sold by his company to Mr. James Green.
the time of purchase, the listing agent had been told by th
unty Engineering Department that the sewer would be available;
wever, when Mr. James Green applied for the sewer connection,
was informed that the cost would be approximately $4,000 t
,000 for extension of the sewer line to his lot. Mr. LeGwi
quested the District Board to consider extending the sewer lin
Mr. Green's property since he was mislead on the availabilit
sewer and cannot financially afford the costs involved.
Ms. Norma Moore, representing Moore Realty, the listin
ent, stated the County Engineering Department was contacte
erous times with the assurance that sewer would be availabl
this lot. On February 26, 1988, she was informed that sewe
s available and in order to apply for the connection ther
uld a $400 hook-up fee, $375 impact fee, plus $40 in othe
es. Ms. Moore stated when contacted by Mr. LeGwin informin
r that the sewer line did not run by Mr. Green's lot, sh
ediately contacted the County Engineering Department an
sked, again, if sewer was available with the response that i
as available to every lot located on Carl Street. Ms. Moor
equested the District Board to provide some form of relief t
r. Green.
Ms. Elizabeth Reed, owner
mportance of realty companies
of Reed
knowing
Realty, stressed th
and being accuratel
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informed on the availability of sewer to lots throughout the
County. She requested the District Board to establish guidelines
be followed by 'Che Enqineerinq Depar'Cmen'C tha'C will avoid
ors of thlS type occurrlng ln t e uture.
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County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, stated initially the Sewer
tern was set up to handle only existing houses in areas under
struction. He stated the portion of Carl Street being
cussed is an unopened street; however, the Engineering office
not realize a portion of the street was not opened and was
er the impression that sewer was available to all lots on this
eet.
After discussion of the problem, it was the consensus of the
trict Board to direct the County Engineer to check into the
blem and see if some form of relief can be granted to Mr.
en.
Further discussion was held on the County implementing a
icy that will identify the availability of the sewer line to
lots throughout the New Hanover County. It was the consensus
the District Board to request the County Engineer to prepare a
cedure whereby lots are properly identified as to the
ilability of the sewer line so that situations of this type
not occur.
ROVAL OF RATE INCREASE FOR CAPE FEAR UTILITIES
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, stated the County
sently has a contract with Cape Fear Utili ties to transport
treat wastewater; however with expansion of the Souths ide
atment Plant and the additional cost of the debt retirement, a
e increase is needed. He requested the District Commissioners
increase the rate from $.876 cents per 1,000 gallons to $1.16
1,000 gallons.
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Mr. Bill Dobo, owner of Cape Fear Utilities, stated he was
isfied with the proposed increase.
District Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by District
issioner O'Neal to approve the rate increase as follows:
peration and Maintenance - Northeast Interceptor
peration and Maintenance Souths ide WWTP
ebt Retirement
peration and Maintenance Meter
$0.200
$0.642
$0.300
$0.020
$1.16/1,000
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF UNITED STATES
IRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY GRANT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
TEWATER COLLECTION FACILITIES
Chairman Barfield presented a resolution authorizing \
eptance of an EPA grant in the amount of $3,594,492 for the I
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construction of Wastewater Collection Facilities identified as
E~ PLUjt::L;[ Nu. C-370;f2-G 0-4.
II District Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by District
C issioner O'Neal to adopt a resolution accepting the EPA grant
i the amount of $3,594,492 designating the County Engineer,
Watt Blanchard, to execute an EPA Assistance Agreement on behalf
o the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District accepting the
g ant offer. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is contained in W&S Exhibit Book I,
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PORT ON MEETING OF WATER AND SEWER CITY/COUNTY SUBCOMMITTEE
Chairman Barfield stated the first meeting of the Water and
er City/County Subcommittee was held with the consensus that a
nsultant should be hired to perform a feasibility study on the
ssibility of establishing a Water and Sewer Authority or
ining the two systems.
District Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by District
mmissioner Greer to direct the County Manager and City Manager
select a consultant to perform a study on the feasibility of
ining the present City and County utility systems with the cost
the study being jointly funded by the City and County. The
oor was opened for discussion.
commissioner Barfield requested amending the motion to
rect the County Manager and City Manager to select firms with
e capability of performing the study with the final selection
ing made by the Board of Commissioners and City Council.
After further discussion, District Commissioner Retchin
ENDED HIS MOTION, SECONDED by District Commissioner Greer to.
rect the County Manager and City Manager to recommend to the
ard of County Commissioners and City Council the best method or
ocedure to follow in determining the feasibility of joining the
ility systems. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: District Commissioner Greer
District Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Corbett
Chairman Barfield
Voting Nay: District Commissioner O'Neal
District Commissioner 0' Neal stated he voted against this
m tion because he feels a consultant is not necessary and that
f exibility should be maintained between the City and County.
JOURNMENT
District
ce-Chairman
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Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED b
Corbett to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIE
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Chairman Barfield adiourned the meetinq at 12-58 o'clo.ck
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~e~~ctfullY submitted,
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Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the District
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