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Home My WebLink About1989-11-20 Water & Sewer I I I 237 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 2 3 8 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 20, 1989 ( CONTINUED) 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. I I J 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. I I I MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 20, 1989 ( CONTINUED) 239 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, '~xL~ L cie F. Harrell Clerk to the District Board