2005-12-19 Water & Sewer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2005
BOOK 3
PAGE 154
ASSEMBLY
The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District met in
Regular Session on Monday, December 19, 2005, at 12:06 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County
Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: District Chairman William A. Kopp, Jr.; District Vice-Chairman William A.
Caster; District Commissioner Ted Davis, Jr.; District Commissioner Robert G. Greer; District Commissioner
Nancy H. Pritchett; County Manager Bruce T. Shell; Deputy County Attorney Kemp Burpeau and Clerk to the
District Board Sheila L. Schult.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
District Chairman Kopp announced that time had been reserved for anyone from the public to present an
item that was not listed on the Regular Agenda. He requested all persons to limit their remarks to three minutes.
No items were presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
District Chairman Kopp called for a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on
December 5, 2005, as presented by the Clerk to the District Board.
Motion: District Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Pritchett, to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting held on December 5, 2005, as presented by the Clerk to the District Board. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO EAST COAST CONTRACTING FOR THE
BLOSSOM FERRY AREA WATER SYSTEM
County Engineer Greg Thompson reported that staff has received two informal bid proposals for the
construction of the water system in the Blossom Ferry area. One bid was from East Coast Contracting in the amount
of $123,917 and one bid from the T. A. Loving Company in the amount of $259,430.
There are approximately twenty homes and lots in the area for an approximate cost of $6,195.85 per
home/lot for the water system construction. Each property owner will be responsible to pay the New Hanover
County Water and Sewer District a total of $1,770, which includes the standard tap fee of $1,050 (includes a 5/8"
meter) and the development fee of $720. Each property owner will also be responsible for all connection fees from
the meter to the house. The estimated time of completion per the contract is sixty days.
Staff recommends awarding contract #05-0327 to East Coast Contracting in the amount of $123,917,
authorizing the District Chairman to execute the contract and approving the associated budget amendment.
District Chairman Kopp requested direction from the Board.
Motion: District Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Pritchett, to award the
contract for the Blossom Ferry area water system to East Coast Contracting in the amount of $123,917, authorize the
District Chairman to execute the contract and approve the associated budget amendment. Upon vote, THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Budget Amendment #06-0087 - Water & Sewer
Adjustment
Debit
Credit
Water & Sewer Finance:
Appropriated Fund Balance
$140,000
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2005
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Budget Amendment #06-0087 - Water & Sewer (Continued)
Adiustment
Debit
Credit
Water & Sewer Administration:
Capital Project Expense
$140,000
Explanation: To budget for the construction of the water system in the Blossom Ferry area.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business, District Chairman Kopp requested a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion: District Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Greer, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
District Chairman Kopp adjourned the meeting at 12: 11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the District Board