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545 00168110-6813-0219 $ 0.00 MG Wolf Meadow Elem. School PTO 00168110-6813-0448 $ 0.00 MG Fred L. Wilson PTA 00168110-6813-0449 (sic) $ 0.00 MG Irvin Elementary School $ 854.00 $ 854.00 $ 5,300.00 $ 5,300.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 Coddle Creek Reservoir Chairman Fennel recognized Commissioner Barnhart for discussion of the Coddle Creek Reservoir. Commissioner Barnhart invited Mr. Don T. Howell and his wife to join him at the podium. He stated he had asked Mr. Howell to the meeting to assist with discussions concerning the Coddle Creek Reservoir. At the request of Commissioner Barnhart, Mr. Howell introduced the following persons present for the meeting: Edna, his wife; Ms. Joanne Ports; Mr. John Kennedy and his wife Barbie; and Mr. J. W. McGee (former member of the Board of Light and Water Commissioners). Commissioner Barnhart then made the following comments: Don T. Howell is a native of Concord, N.C., born March 17, 1921. He received his early education in the local schools. He continued his education through advanced courses in engineering and administration at Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, N.C. State University, Raleigh, and the Alexander Hamilton Institute of New York. Howell was employed by the Board of Light and Water Commissioners of Concord for 46 years, retiring in 1986. He served as Director of Utilities from 1956 until his retirement, a period of 30 years. During his years as Director of the Light and Water Department, tremendous progress was made. A new modern sewage plant, Rocky River Waste Treatment facility, was conceived of, and under his guidance it was constructed. It not only serves the needs of the City of Concord, but also most of Cabarrus County. Among other major advancements was the whiteway lights installed in the downtown area. Thus, improved street lighting facilities throughout Concord and suburban areas were introduced. Conversion of the electrical system more than doubled the voltage capacity. A loop feed to circle the City, along with new power structures was added to increase capacity and the demands of projected growth in population. Computerization of the zones was completed, enabling spotting areas of electrical trouble and outages. Underground electrical cables were installed in the downtown business area, thus eliminating the hazards of high voltage overhead electrical lines. One of his most visionary and enduring accomplishments was the designation of the Coddle Creek Watershed, Highway 73, as the location for an additional dam and water impoundment to supply what he saw as the ever-increasing demand for potable water for the city and surrounding communities. Under his wise leadership, purchases of land in the impoundment area were instituted. A cofferdam was installed and a line to Hillgrove Filter Plant was laid to make use of this new source of water. At the same time, plans for the construction of a dam were made and negotiations for its implementation were under way. Later this project was transferred to the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, who saw it through to completion. Don Howell not only provided great leadership for the Board of Light and Water Commissioners, but he was active as a leader in civic and professional areas as well. His credentials read: Member of the N.C. Water and Wastewater Association; Member American Waterworks Association; Past Chairman of Board - Chamber of Commerce; Past President - Cabarrus Boy's and Girl's Club; Past President - Concord Rotary Club; Senior Man of the Year - 1963; Layman of the Year - 1982; Church - Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, President of Consistory and Sunday School Teacher - Men's Bible Class.