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MINUTES OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT
AUGUST 20, 1990
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The District Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water &
S er District met in Regular Session on Monday, August 20, 1990,
a 10:01 o'clock A.M. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover
C nty Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North
Colina.
Members present were:
District Commissioner Robert G. Greer
District Commissioner Fred Retchin
Vice-Chairman E. L. Mathews, Jr.
Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Sr.
District Commissioner Nolan O'Neal was absent due to a death
i his immediate family.
-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Barfield asked if anyone from the general public
ld like to speak on an item not listed on the Regular Agenda.
one commented.
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Chairman Barfield called the meeting to order.
SIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR SEWER ALLOCATION BY PORTERS NECK
ANY, INC.
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, stated Porters Neck
pany, Inc. has requested the following sewer commitment of
,000 gallons per day average flow for development of a
r idential community consisting of 1,467 homes:
1. 200,000 gallons per day capacity treatment immediately.
2. An additional 200,000 gallons per day capacity treat-
ment commitment and reserved until January 1, 1993.
3. An additional 200,000 gallons per day capacity treat-
ment commitment and reserved until January 1, 1995.
Vice-Chairman Mathews commented on the 600,000 gallons
day flow and inquired as to whether this capacity would
1ude other residents in the area.
Mr. Harry Kra1y, representing Porters Neck Company, Inc.,
s ted the 600,000 gallons capacity includes the total build out
of the project plus the Davis Nursing Home and Plantation
Vi lage.
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County Engineer Blanchard stated the Northeast Interceptor
c rently has available a capacity of 200,000 gallons; therefore,
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the County cannot commit to additional capacity without upgrading
th~.n..t.er~c_e~_t.or_.-Ano.t.~ ~~~ ~ab.l.~t.D-the-Cie...v:.e.l.QP.er i.s
conctructlo of a C:9K-c.l Q _ n..t QIL-E...l_t_e.
~ Chairman Barfield stated increasing the pump size of th
terceptor will increase the capacity and handle 600,000 gallon
r day plus future capacity for other developments. He inquire
to the cost for upgrading the interceptor and stated th
veloper, at one point, indicated he would be willing to pay fo
e-half of costs involved. County Engineer Blanchard state
grading the interceptor would cost $1.2 million.
Discussion was held on future developments and the need
grade the interceptor. Mr. Allan Mozingo, Finance Director
e Water & Sewer District, commented on funding in the amount 0
50,000 stating the money is not available in the District I
dget and that funds including bond issues are limited. H
ated the District cannot commit to the capacity requeste
'thout an upgrade of the Northeast Interceptor and recommende
at the resolution presented should contain some form 0
'nancial agreement for upgrading the interceptor. If bid
ould come in lower than expected, funds could become available;
wever, this is an unknown.
Chairman Barfield recommended working out a financia
rangement with the developer whereby they will upgrade th
terceptor at a cost of $250,000 and that other developer
questing sewer allocations will participate in the cost.
District Commissioner Retchin recommended adding verbiage t
e resolution that will specifically state that the financia
ntribution necessary to update the Northeast Interceptor wil
the responsibility of the developer. Mr. Kraly stated thi
nding is only a portion of the $1.2 million for extension 0
e line and recommended that the District and develope
gotiate an agreement on the entire project cost.
District Commissioner Greer expressed concern for adoptin
e resolution before specifically addressing the funding issue.
Mr.
anning;
e sewer
'strict.
Kraly stated the project is in the final stage 0
therefore, in order to obtain the necessary permits,
treatment allocation capacity must be committed by th
Mr. Street Lee, of McKim & Creed Engineering, commented 0
e need to sell lots in order for the project to financiall
cceed stating it is necessary to have the sewer treatmen
location in order for permits to be obtained.
Mr. Kraly stated the
'llion gallons in the
terceptor that will hold
frastructure is in place,
District has a capacity of 5 1/
Souths ide Treatment Plant and a
1-2 million gallons. He stated th
but the pumps need to be upgraded
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therefore, the developer is requesting the allocation currently
available.
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County Manager O'Neal commented on a meeting scheduled wi
Ray Hamilton, the consultant of the Sewer System Project, a
tated the District Board may wish to have the consulti
ngineer to review the proposed resolution and fundi
ommitment.
otion: After a lengthy discussion of funding and the availab r
apacity, District Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED V
hairman Barfield to adopt the resolution subject to satisfacto~v
inancial arrangements being negotiated between the Water & Sewe
istrict and the developer. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
OLLOWS:
Voting Aye: District Commissioner Greer
District Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Barfield
Absent:
District Commissioner O'Neal
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a pa~t
he minutes and is contained in W&S Exhibit Book I, Page 50.~
PROVAL OF CONTRACT #W&S-90-0299 WITH T. A. LOVING COMPANY 10
LACE JOINT CLAMPS ON SEWER LINE ADJACENT TO PRIVATE WELLS I
County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, stated in order to comp]
ith the lateral separation required by the North Caroli
ivision of Environmental Management based on the type of pi
'oint, it is necessary for the District to place clamps on t
ipe joints within 50 feet of a well to reinforce the joint.
tated the following bids have been received and recommend
ward of the bid to T. A. Loving Company, the lowest responsib
idder:
James Utility
Skinner Smith Construction Company
T. A. Loving Company
$42,500
$42,031
$29,700
otion: District Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by Distri
ommissioner Retchin to award the low bid in the amount
$29,700 to T. A. Loving Company and authorize the Chairman
xecute the contract documents. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
OLLOWS:
Voting Aye: District Commissioner Greer
District Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Barfield
Absent:
District Commissioner O'Neal
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $752,000
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otion: District Commissioner Retchin MOVED,
ice-Chairman Mathews to introduce the bond order.
he MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
SECONDED b
Upon vote
voting Aye: District Commissioner Greer
District Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Barfield
Absent: District Commissioner O'Neal
The bond order was read at length.
otion: District Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED
ice-Chairman Mathews to authorize the issuance of $752,000
anitary Sewer Bonds of the New Hanover County Water and Sew
istrict with the Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, Septemb
1990, at 7:30 P.M. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanov
ounty Courthouse. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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voting Aye: District Commissioner Greer
District Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Barfield
Absent:
District Commissioner O'Neal
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JOURNMENT
otion: Vice-Chairman Mathews
Commissioner Retchin to adjourn.
AS FOLLOWS:
MOVED, SECONDED by Distri t
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRI D
Voting Aye: District Commissioner Greer
District Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Barfield
Absent:
District Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Barfield adjourned the meeting at 11:45 o'clo k
A.M.
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Resp.eC:7~
~ F. Harrell
Clerk to the District