1989-11-20 Water & Sewer
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MINUTES OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT
REGULAK ~~Tl~u U~ Nuv~ER 20, 19S9
SEMBLY
The Board of District Commissioners of the New
unty Water & Sewer District met in Regular Session on
vember 20, 1989, at 12:37 o'clock P.M. in the Assembly
e New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third
'lmington, North Carolina.
Hanove
Monday,
Room 0
Street,
Members present were:
District Commissioner E. L. Mathews, Jr.
District Commissioner Fred Retchin
District Commissioner Nolan O'Neal
Vice-Chairman W. Albert Corbett, Jr.
Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Sr.
Chairman Barfield called the meeting to order.
N-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Barfield asked if anyone from the general publi
uld like to present an issue not listed on the Regular Agenda
e following person commented:
nial of Request by Mr. Eldridge Fergus for Assistance i
oviding Sewer to Property Located on Market Street
Mr. Eldridge Fergus requested the Commissioners to assis
'm in obtaining sewer for his property located just outside 0
e City Limits on Market Street. He commented on the need t
le the property stating a party is interested; however, it wil
st him $15,000 to $18,000 to connect to the City's system.
District Commissioner Retchin stated phases of the sewe
stem have not been established in the northern end of th
unty; therefore, the District Board cannot be of assistance t
im, and suggested that he should reconsider connecting to th
ity's system.
PROVAL OF SEWER ALLOCATION TO MASONBORO HARBOUR
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, stated the developer 0
asonboro Harbour, a proposed 39 lot subdivision, has requested
ewer allocation of 14,000 gallons per day for the propose
roj ect. The developer has agreed to construct the dry sewe
ines; however, due to the location of the project if the reques
s granted, it will be necessary to prepare an agreement betwee
he New Hanover County Water & Sewer District and Cape Fea
tilities for transporting the wastewater to the District'
ystem on South College Road.
Mr. C. Lawrence Sneeden, Jr., representing the developer
r. Frank Carter, presented background information on th
roposed project, stating the system developed within the
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subdivision will be a part of the county-wide Sewer System with
the flow being metered to each home. He stated the developer has
dI,JLt::t::U Lu l;uuLL.i..Lutt:: up tu $10,000 to the District if this 'l=
e enSlon lS gran e . , r
Chairman Barfield commented on the importance of seeking
s to encourage developers to construct trunk lines in areas
t are going to be developed before placement of the system
ting this can be cost effective for both parties.
Vice-Chairman Corbett asked how the $10,000 would be
'lized. County Engineer Blanchard stated the money would pay
installation of approximately 400 feet of line and would be
ced in escrow for construction of the trunk system in that
a.
ion: After further discussion, Chairman Barfield MOVED,
ONDED by District Commissioner 0' Neal to approve the 14,000
lons per day allocation and accept the $10,000 offer from the
eloper, contingent upon an agreement between New Hanover
nty and Cape Fear Utilities subject to final approval by the
nty Attorney. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CUSSION OF FUNDING FOR EXISTING AND FUTURE SEWER SYSTEM
JECTS
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, presented a report
laining the current status of the sewer system and potential
ding sources as outlined in the Talbert, Cox & Associates
sibility report. He stated after study and review by Staff,
only option that appears reasonable is imposing a property
nsfer tax and pursuing federal aid through our Congressmen and
ators.
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A lengthy discussion was held on deciding if the sewer
tem is going to be completed within 20 years. Mr. Ray
ilton, a representative of Talbert, Cox & Associates, stated
ying an additional 1/2% sales tax or imposing a 1% property
nsfer tax will fund completion of the system within the time
me.
Vice-Chairman Corbett stressed the importance of the
trict Board going on record as being committed to completing
sewer system within 20 years stating the District Board has
er taken this action.
A lengthy discussion was held on the property transfer tax
revenue needed to complete the system. District Commissioner
chin stated the property transfer tax is the best option
ilable and recommended pursuing this funding source through a
al bill. Commissioner Mathews expressed concern for the
osition that will be received from the realtors and home
lders and recommended tabling this decision for more time to l
s dy the impact of a property transfer tax.
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District Commissioner Retchin stated a funding
mm::rt-bEl-decided-H-f>Ar-l-a-BQ~eGommended pllr.slliILg the
t -a-ns-:t:e-r- '\::a'x-a~e'H~ W,L_6h-o.ther-fundin.-<J-D_o.ur..c_Els.
mechanism
I2roperty
After further discussion, Vice-Chairman Corbett MOVED,
CONDED by District Commissioner Retchin to commit as a Board t
nding and completion of the sewer system wi thin the next 2
ars and to solicit a local option for imposing a propert
ansfer tax as well as seeking other funding sources. Upo
te, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Finance Director, Alan Mozingo, commented on local option
ating the local legislators must be contacted within a certai
. me frame for introduction of a local bill during the Shor
ssion of the General Assembly. County Attorney Pope stated h
uld prepare the necessary documents.
JOURNMENT
District Commissioner Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Distric
mmissioner 0' Neal to adj ourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIE
ANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Barfield adjourned the meeting at 2:30 o'clock P.M
~e pectfully submitted,
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L cie F. Harrell
Clerk to the District Board