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433 NEW BUSINESS Report Relative to the Funding and Construction of the Muddy Creek Waste Treatment Plant and Interceptor Lines Mr. Witherspoon presented a map showing the location of the proposed Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and main interceptor line to provide sewer in the Midland area. He reviewed the recommended plans for the project which is estimated at a total cost of $1,692,000.00. These plans included the construction of a 75,000 GPD facility that is expandable up to 1.8 MGD and a main interceptor line sized at 18 and 21 inches to provide the capacity to meet future needs of the drainage area. Also, Mr. Wttherspoon advised the Board that it would cost an additional $340,000.00 to construct an interceptor line that would serve the "Midland area proper". Mr. Henry Waldroup, Utilities Director, reviewed the following schedule of completion for the plant: Complete Property Survey 11/1/93; Property Negotiations - 1/15/94; Complete Archeological Survey - 1/15/94; Secure permit and Complete Construction Plans - 2/15/94; Advertise for Bids - 3/15/94; Approve and Award Contract - 4/15/94; Start Construction - 5/1/94; Complete Construction 2/15/95; and Start Operation - 2/15/95. Mr. John Murdock, Executive Director of the Water and Sewer Authority, stated he would recommend to the Authority's Board of Directors that the Authority work with the County in the development of this project. Commissioner Barnhart reported that officials from the towns of Stanfield and Locust had indicated a renewed interest in working with Cabarrus County in developing the wastewater treatment facility in the Midland area. Contact will be made with Stanfield and Locust officials to discuss sewer needs of those communities and to advise them of the planned schedule for construction of the Muddy Creek facility. Mr. Gerald Newton, Director of Planning, Zoning and Building Inspection, briefly reviewed the Economic Development and Community Development Block Grant program funding guidelines. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Barnhart, seconded by Commissioner Fennel and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to the following items: (1) To proceed with the design of the Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and the larger capacity interceptor sewer line with a financing package to be brought back to the Board at a later date; (2) As an adjunct to the project, to do the engineering/ design work for an interceptor line to the "Midland area proper"; (3) To instruct Mr. Mr. Newton and Mr. Waldroup to pursue any possible funding sources for the Muddy Creek project; and (4) That the schedule of completion as presented will not be compromised by waiting on possible State funding. The Board asked Mr. Waldroup to provide status reports regarding those activities as listed on the schedule of completion. Water and Sewer District Meeting Chairman Carpenter recessed the meeting until the conclusion of the Water and Sewer District meeting. Chairman Carpenter reconvened the meeting of the Board of Commissioners. Metric Conversion of Traffic Control Signs Commissioner Fennel discussed the proposed Federal mandate requiring all states to implement the metric conversion of traffic control signs. He stated it would cost the State of North Carolina approximately $10 to $12 million to do this work. The Board by consensus authorized the Chairman to send a letter to the Federal Highway Administration and local legislative delegation in opposition to the proposed metric conversion of traffic control signs (FHWA Docket #93-26).