2006-02-20 Water & Sewer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 20, 2006
BOOK 3
PAGE 160
ASSEMBLY
The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District met in
Regular Session on Monday, February 20,2006, at 11:42 a.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; County Attorney Wanda M. Copley and Clerk to the District
Board Sheila L. Schult.
District Chairman Kopp called the meeting to order.
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 February
6, 2006, as presented by the Clerk to the District Board.
Motion: District Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Greer, to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting held on February 6, 2006, as presented by the Clerk to the District Board. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CONSIDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY OF US
HIGHWAY 421 NORTH WASTEWATER SYSTEM
County Engineer Greg Thompson reported that the Board directed staff to assess the feasibility of
providing sewer along Highway 421. Staff has obtained a two-phase proposal for professional services; Phase I is to
renew the exiting permit and Phase II is to provide a preliminary investigation of options. The process will involve
several meetings with state and local officials and the evaluation of previously completed studies of the area in order
to appropriately develop viable options and provide cost estimates. The project assessment will also involve the
input and participation of interested parties, such as the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority, the
Committee of 100 and surrounding jurisdictions.
Staff is requesting that the Board award the contract to WK Dickson in the amount of $69,190 and approve
the associated budget amendment #06-0127 in the amount of $100,000. The base cost of the Phase I study will be
$21,172 and the base cost of the Phase II study will be $48,018. A contingency of $30,810 is requested to cover
expenses associated with the investigation such as surveys, preliminary wetland investigations and regionalizing
Issues.
After brief discussion on the necessity of renewing the existing permit and proceeding with the preliminary
investigation to include the feasibility of partnering with Pender County and other interested parties, District
Chairman Kopp requested direction from the Board.
Motion: District Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by District Commissioner Pritchett, to award the
contract to WK Dickson in the amount of $69,190 and approve the associated budget amendment #06-0127 in the
amount of $100,000. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 20, 2006
BOOK 3
PAGE 161
Budget Amendment #06-0127 - Water and Sewer District
Adjustment
Debit
Credit
Water and Sewer District:
Appropriated Fund Balance
Water and Sewer Administration
Contracted Services
$100,000
$100,000
Explanation: To contract for professional services to renew existing permit and to develop an assessment
of cost to provide service to US Highway 421 North corridor.
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 Pritchett, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
District Chairman Kopp adjourned the meeting at 11: 57 a.ill.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the District Board