1989-09-18 Water & Sewer
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MINUTES OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT
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SEMBLY
The Board of District Commissioners of the New
unty Water & Sewer District met in Regular Session on
ptember 18, 1989, at 10:13 o'clock A.M. in the Assembly
e New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third
"lmington, North Carolina.
Hanove
Monday,
Room 0
Street,
Members present were: District Commissioners E. L. Mathews,
Nolan O'Neal; Fred Retchin; Vice-Chairman, W. Alber
rbett, Jr.; Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; Acting Count
nager, Mary Gornto, County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Cler
the District, Lucie F. Harrell.
Chairman Barfield called the meeting to order.
OF MINUTES
District Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED b
Commissioner Mathews to approve the minutes of August 7,
presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Barfield asked if anyone from the general publi
uld like to present an item not listed on the Regular Agenda.
one commented.
IAL OF SEWER VARIANCE REQUEST BY GREGORY BROWN -
BILE HOME PARK.
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, presented backgroun
formation on the variance stating the mobile home park owner,
Gregory Brown, proceeded with construction of the interna
wer system in Park Avenue Mobile Home Park due to septic tan
oblems being experienced on various lots. He did not instal
e lines as specified in the Sewer Ordinance; therefore, th
"strict cannot accept ownership or maintenance of the lines.
. Brown is now requesting reimbursement of the tap fee in th
ount of $5,030 since he will have to absorb the cost of th
nes.
for Mr.
complying
Brow
to th
expressed concern
system without
Commissioner Corbett
oceeding to install the
ecified standards.
After discussion of the owner proceeding wi thou
mplying to District standards, Vice-Chairman Corbett MOVED,
by District Commissioner Retchin to deny the varianc
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 1989 ( CONTINUED)
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CONSIDERATION OF-ALTERNATrvE pJ;;AN-SJ.mM-Pl~r-F.-J) B-Y: WAL MAR~ ~OR-SEWER
STEM EXTENS:f0
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, stated Wal-Mart ha
oposed the following alternative with no funding participatio
equired by the District:
lternative B: Placement of a pump station adjacent to the Wal-
Mart site pumping from this point instead of
installing a 24 inch outfall line.
otion: After discussion of the original plan requiring fundin
articipation by the District, Vice-Chairman Corbett MOVED
ECONDED District Commissioner Retchin to accept Alternative B a
roposed by Wal-Mart. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
DATE ON CONSTRUCTION OF WATER & SEWER DISTRICT - PHASES I
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County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, presented an update 0
onstruction of the Sewer System as follows:
PHASE I - Areas 1, 2, 3 - Completed and in Service
Present number of customers: 2,900
Total number of customers: 3,900
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Area 4 - Sewer System is completed with the exception
of two pump stations. Once completed this area will
produce an additional 1,000 customers.
PHASE II - NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION
a. Interceptors are being constructed.
b. Plans have been submitted to the State for the
Collections System. Notification has been received
from the State that an "environmental inventory
must be performed due to the size of the system.
Cost for this requirement has not been determined.
c. Projected Completion Date: 2 to 2 1/2 years.
Discussion was held on the contractor and problems bei
xperienced with completion of the pump stations. Coun
ngineer Blanchard stated once Area 4 is completed, liquidat
amages will be filed against the contractor for delay in t
roject which will be presented to the District Board. Coun
ttorney Pope stated the contract provides for a $500 per day f
for each day's delay.
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2 3 2 REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 1989 ( CONTINUED)
Vice-Chairman Corbett requested an estimated cost for Phases
I and II. COlmty EDgi nppr Rl anchard presented the following
Phase I (including Areas 1, 2, 3, 4, Annexed Areas
A & B, and Souths ide Treatment Plant)
Estimated Cost: $34,000,000
Phase II
$20,000,000
Discussion was held on the total cost of the sewer system a
n estimated $200,000,000. County Engineer Blanchard stated a
ewer expansion is carried to the sparsely populated areas of th
ounty, the cost will increase. He reminded the Distric
ommissioners that the proposed 201 Facilities Plan Updat
xpanded the system to include the entire County.
Vice-Chairman Corbett commented on funding alternatives a
sked when the District Board will address this issue in order
xpand the system beyond Phase II.
onsensus: It was the consensus of the District Board to dire
ounty Engineer Blanchard to present the funding options f
xpansion of the Sewer System at the next meeting of the Water
ewer District.
onsensus: After discussion of the update, it was the consens
f the District Board to request the County Engineer to prese
uarterly updates on the Sewer System.
Chairman Barfield expressed appreciation to County Engine
lanchard for an excellent presentation.
JOURNMENT
District Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Distri
ommissioner 'O'Neal to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRI
NANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Barfield adjourned the meeting at 12: 46
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Respectfully submitted,
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Clerk to the Board
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