09061988 (2)WEST;CENTRAL WATER & SEWER DISTRICT MEETING, SEPTEMBER_6, 1988
The Harnett,County.,Board of Commissioners sitting as the governing body of
West Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County met September 6, 1988,
in the. County Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina, with the following
members present: Rudy Collins, Mack Reid Hudson, Mayo Smith, and Vice Chair-
man Bill Shaw presiding. Chairman Stewart was absent. Others present were:
Dallas H. Pope, County Manager; Glenn Johnson, County Attorney; Vanessa W.
Young, Clerk to the Board; and Kay S. Blanchard, Recording Secretary.
CALL TO ORDER Vice:Chairman Shaw called the meeting to order at 12:55 p.m.
John M Phelps, II, Public Utilities Attorney, explained the purpose of the
meeting.
RESOL. AUTHOR. Commissioner Collins made a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing applica-
APPLI. FOR LOAN tion for loan or grant under the N. C. Clean Water Revolving Loan and Grant
Act of 1987. Commissioner Hudson seconded the motion and it passed with a
unanimous vote. The resolution is copied in full at the end of these minutes
dated September 6, 1988, as document No. 1.
RESOL...RE: Commissioner Hudson made a motion to adopt a resolution regarding Water
WATER CONSERVA- Conservation Program. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it passed
TION with a unanimous vote. The resolution is copied in full at the end of these
minutes dated September 6, 1988, as document No. 2.
RESOL. TO ESTAB. Commissioner Smith made a motion to adopt a resolution regarding establishment
CAP. RESERVE FUND of a capital reserve fund. Commissioner Hudson seconded the motion and it
passed with a unanimous vote. The resolution is copied in full at the end of
these minutes dated September 6, 1988, as document No. 3.
Commissioner Collins made a motion to adopt a resolution amending rules and
regulations of the West Central Water and Sewer District,' Sections 28 and 29.
Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote.
The resolution is copied',in full at the end of these minutes dated September
6, 1988, as document No. 4.
RESOL AMEND.
RULES & REGULA-
TIONS
ADJOURNMENT There being'no further business, the meeting duly adjourned at 1 p.m.
DOCUMENT NO. 1.
Lloyd . Stewart,
Chairman
Kay S. Blanchard, Recording Secretary
Vanessa W. Young, Cle to th1 Board
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION
FOR LOAN OR GRANT UNDER THE N. C. CLEAN
WATER REVOLVING LOAN AND GRANT ACT OF 1987
(West Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County)
WHEREAS, The North Carolina Clean Water Revolving Loan and Grant
Act of 1987 has authorized the making of loans and grants to aid
eligible units of government in financing the cost of construction of
wastewater treatment works, wastewater collection systems, and water
supply systems; and
WHEREAS, The West Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett
County has need for, and intends to construct a water distribution
system project described as "Water Facilities Phase ICI" consisting of
an elevated storage tank, booster pumping station, and approximately
91,000 linear feet of 2 -inch through 8 -inch water mains; and
WHEREAS, The West Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett
County intends to request State loan and grant assistance for the
project and now desires to authorize the District to make appropriate
application for said funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of
Harnett County, sitting as the governing body of the West Central
Water and Sewer District of Harnett County that:
1. The District, its officers, agents and representatives are
hereby directed and authorized to make application to the
State of North Carolina for a State loan and /or grant under
the N. C. Clean Water Revolving Loan and Grant Act of 1987;
The District- intends to construct the above described "Water
Facilities Phase II" project and in conjunction therewith
'will:
(a) arrange financing for all remaining costs of the
project, if approved for a State loan and grant award.
(b) adopt and place into effect on or before completion of
the project a schedule of fees and charges ,which will
provide adequate funds for proper operation, maintenance,
administration of the system, and repayment of all principal
of and interest on loans.
(c) provide for efficient operation and maintenance of the
project on completion of construction thereof.
3. The Chairman of the governing body of the District and such
other officers, agents and representatives of the District
as necessary are hereby authorized to execute and file an
application on behalf of the District with the State of
North Carolina for a loan and grant to aid in the
construction of the project described above.
The appropriate officers, agents and representatives of the
District are hereby authorized and directed to furnish such
information as the appropriate State agency may request in
connection with such application or the project; to make the
assurances as contained above; and to execute such other
documents and take such other action as may be required in
connection with such application.
The District hereby acknowledges that it has substantially
complied or will substantially comply with all Federal,
State, and local laws,, rules, regulations, and ordinances
applicable to the project and to Federal and State granttand
loans pertaining thereto.
Duly ,adopted this day of September, 1988 upon motion made by
.Commissioner Collins , seconded by Commissioner Hudson
and passed by the following vote:
DOCUMENT NO. 2
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Vanessa W. Young(' Clergy
Absent 1 Abstained 0
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,
sitting as the governing body of the
WEST CENTRAL WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
OF HARNETT COUNTY.
By: 4 :a
d
Lloyd G. Stewart, Chairman
RESOLUTION REGARDING WATER
CONSERVATION PROGRAM - WEST CENTRAL
WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY
WHEREAS, Harnett County, through its Department of Public
Utilities, manages and operates the water distribution systems of
several water service districts within the county, including the West
Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County (hereinafter
"District "); and
WHEREAS, said Department of Public Utilities has heretofore
adopted a program for water conservation, including a publicsleducation
and information plan, which provides for the dissemination of
pertinent data to the public through direct mailings and news
releases; and
WHEREAS, said Department of Public Utilities has also adopted a
water loss program designed to minimize loss of water, which includes
careful audits and review procedures by the Department to ascertain
the consumption of water; and
WHEREAS, the District. desires that such water conservation
programs be implemented by the Department of Public Utilities for the
District's system; and
WHEREAS, the District further desires to express its intentions
regarding the implementation of an effective means for conserving
water to the State of North Carolina as part of its application for a
State Loan or Grant under the N. C. Clean Water Revolving Loan and
Grant Act of 1987;
NOW, 'THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Harnett County Board of
Comniissioners, sitting as the governing body of the West Central Water
and Sewer District of Harnett County that: •
1. The District hereby adopts a continuing program of water
conservation, education, and information, the same to be
instituted as part of the organization, operation and
administration of its water distribution system;
2. The District. hereby adopts a water loss prevention and
correction program, the same to be instituted as part of the
organization,- operation and administration of its water
distribution system; and
3. The District acknowledges that the State Plumbing Code has
been adopted for use within Harnett County, (which includes
the District), and that said code will be effectively
enforced.
Duly adopted this 6th day of September, 1988 upon motion made by
Commissioner Hudson , seconded by Commissioner Collins
and passed by the following vote:
Noes
Vanessa W. Young, ler
DOCUMENT NO. 3
Absent 1 Abstained 0
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,
sitting as the governing body of the
WEST CENTRAL WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
OF HARNETT COUNTY
By:
loyd'G. Stewart, Chairman
RESOLUTION REGARDING
ESTABLISHMENT OF A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
sitting as the governing body of the West Central Water and Sewer
District of Harnett County that upon adoption of an operating budget
for the West Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County the
same shall contain a line item establishing a capital reserve fund.
Duly adopted this 6th day of September, 1988, upon motion
make by Commissioner
Hudson , and passed by the following vote:
Smith , seconded by Commissioner
Ayes
ATTEST:
4 Noes 0 Absent 1 Abstained 0
VGl�v�zaao -J VV .
Vanessa W. Young, =,
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
sitting as governing body of the West
Central Water and Sewer District of
Harnett County
BY: 0't, et /b / /.� -
yd /G. Stewart, Chairman
DOCUMENT NO. 4.
RESOLUTION AMENDING RULES AND REGULATIONS
OF THE WEST CENTRAL WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
OF HARNETT COUNTY - SECTIONS 28 AND 29
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, sitting as
the governing body of the West Central Water and Sewer District of
Harnett County (hereinafter the "Board ") has heretofore, by resolution
duly adopted on February 15, 1988, established Rules and Regulations
for the operation of the District's water distribution system; and
WHEREAS, the Board, upon recommendation of the Harnett County
Department of Public Utilities, now desires to amend said Rules and
Regulations as hereafter set forth, said amendments to become
effective upon adoption;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners, sitting as the governing body of the West Central Water
and Sewer District of Harnett County, that:
1. Section 28 of said Rules and Regulations as it is now
written is deleted; and the following Section 28 is substituted in
lieu thereof:
Section 28. Classifications, Rates, Fees and Charges.
(a) Classification of Service.
All services are classified under two categories to include
residential or multi -unit services.
A residential service is a service which provides water to a
`single family residence and the buildings appurtenant thereto.
A multi -unit service is a service which provides water to
more that one single family residence or more that one user unit.
(b)" Rate Schedules
(1) Residential Services:
Water Schedule
First 2,000 gallons
(minimum)
Monthly Rate
$12.00.
All water used over $2.50 per 1,000
2,000 gallons gallons
(2) Multi -Unit Services:
The minimum amount of $12.00 per unit or the amount
equal to the cost of the number of gallons used through
the multi -unit service at the rate of $2.50 per 1,000
gallons, whichever amount is greater.
(c) Tap -On -Fee. (To become effective after completion of
initial sign up period)
(1) Residential:
If water laterals are installed by the County or
County's contractor, the tap -on -fee is $500.00. This
fee shall apply to three - fourths inch meter size
residential services only. All other residential
connection tap -on -fees shall be the cost of
installation and materials, plus twenty (20) percent.
(2) Multi -Unit:
The cost of installation and materials, plus twenty
(20) percent.
(d) Fire Protection Charges
Services
Standby Fire Plugs
Charges
$5.00 /month each added to
water billing, plus cost of
installation and materials
6" Sprinkler Connection $10.00 /month, plus cost of
installation and materials
8" Sprinkler Connection $25.00 /month, plus cost of
installation and materials
12" Sprinkler Connection $100.00 /month, plus cost of
• installation and materials
Others Negotiated
(e)---.Rates for-persons living outside the District.
Rates for persons living outside the West Central. Water and
Sewer District of Harnett County shall be equal to rates, for
persons living inside the District so long as no tax is
levied within the District for support of the system; if a
tax is levied on users inside the water District for the
purpose of supporting the water system, then the users
outside the District shall pay an increased rate as
established by the County from time to time. In setting
such increased rate-, the County will take into consideration
the rate paid by persons inside the District plus taxes
levied on them for support of the water system.
2. A new Section 29 is added to said Rules and Regulations and
reads as follows:
Section 29
In the event the District desires to connect its water
distribution system to previously existing systems, all such
systems must have the approval of Division of Health
Services, of the North Carolina Department of Human
Resources before such connection may take place and all
previously existing sources of water must be completely
abandoned and rendered incapable of future water production.
Duly adopted this 6th day of September, 1988, upon motion
made by Commissioner Collins , seconded by Commissioner
Smith and passed by the following vote:
Ayes 4 Noes 0 Absent 1 Abstained 0
ATTEST:
74:144A'Aj.
Vanessa W. Youn
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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
sitting as governing body of the West
Central Water and Sewer District of
Harnett County
BY:
Lio d
Stewart, Chairman