2006-06-05 Water & Sewer
NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 5, 2006
BOOK 3
PAGE 173
ASSEMBLY
The District Board of Commissioners of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District met in
Regular Session on Monday, June 5, 2006, at 10: 12 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; County Attorney Wanda M. Copley 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 Water and Sewer District
meeting held on May 15, 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 Water and Sewer District meeting held on May 15, 2006, as presented by the Clerk to the District
Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF WELL SITE PURCHASE FOR WATER PLANT PROJECT
County Engineer Greg Thompson reported that on January 20, 2004, the Board approved a $30.4 million
budget for the construction of a six million gallon per day water treatment plant and well field to supply high quality
drinking water. The County has acquired the plant site and more than five well sites. Additional parcels of land are
needed for the remaining required wells.
Staff requests approval to purchase approximately 2.06 acres of property through Triece and Company,
Inc., on behalf of New Hanover County for the purchase price of $29,000. The property is Lot 12, Section 1 of
Greenview Ranches located at 1741 Plantation Road and owned by Glad Tidings Community Church. Staff also
requests approval of budget amendment #2006-68 to appropriate $150,000 for this purchase and for the costs of
future well site purchases and costs to be incurred to Land Management Group.
After brief discussion, District Chairman Kopp requested direction from the Board.
Motion: District Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by District Chairman Kopp, to approve the purchase
of property located at 1741 Plantation Road in the amount of $29,000 and any associated budget amendment needed.
Substitute Motion: District Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by District Vice-Chairman Caster, to
approve the purchase of property located at 1741 Plantation Road in the amount of $29,000 and the associated
budget amendment #2006-68.
District Chairman Kopp called for a vote on the substitute motion.
Upon vote of the substitute motion, the MOTION FAILED 2 TO 3. District Chairman Kopp, District
Commissioner Davis and District Commissioner Greer voted in opposition.
District Chairman Kopp called for a vote on the original motion.
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Upon vote of the original motion, the MOTION CARRIED 3 TO 2. District Commissioner Pritchett and
District Vice-Chairman Caster voted in opposition.
CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH G. ALLIE MOORE OF COASTAL PLAINS UTILITIES FOR
CONTINUED USE OF DRINKING WATER SYSTEM
Assistant County Manager Dave Weaver reported that the original contract signed in August 26,2003 with
G. Allie Moore of Coastal Plains Utilities for the purchase of the Brookfield-Brierwood subdivision drinking water
system included a lot and well at 214 Elliot Drive. According to the contract the lot and well would revert back to
Mr. Moore when the District no longer needed them. It was understood by Mr. Moore that the reversion would have
taken place by this time, concurrent with development of the County's drinking water treatment plant and well field.
Staff recommends compensating Mr. Moore for the continued use of the drinking water system by the
District in the amount of $2,000 per month. Mr. Moore has agreed verbally to this amount.
MOTION: District Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by District Vice-Chairman Caster, to authorize
staff to prepare an appropriate agreement, subject to review and approval by the County Manager and County
Attorney, authorizing compensation to G. Allie Moore of Coastal Plains Utilities in the amount of $2,000 per month
for the use of the drinking water system, beginning June 1, 2006, with the County being able to terminate the
agreement with 30 days notice. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 1. District Commissioner Davis voted in
opposition.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
District Vice-Chairman Caster requested County Engineer Greg Thompson to report to the Board on the
use of emergency generators and automatic transfer switches at the Board's next meeting.
District Commissioner Greer requested that Staff provide the Board with an analysis of use and timetable
of Mr. Moore's water system and an update on the northeast portion of the County's water usage.
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 10:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the District Board