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Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town Manager
Town of Franklin
Post Office Box 1479
Franklin, North Carolina 28744-1479
Subject: Permit No. VUQ`0;03 6(3
Town of Franklin
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Wastewater Collection System Extension
Macon County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
In accordance with your application received September 6, 2011, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0035563, dated September 15, 2011,.to the Town of Franklin for the construction and
operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the
date of issuance until rescinded,) and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is incorporated therein by
reference. Please send Don Price or Jeff Menzel a copy of the "notice to proceed" issued to your
contractor for this collection system extension.
Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater
collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any
individual system-wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does
not meet 15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design
Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the
Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable;a-,nless
specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by
the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer named in the application. It shall be the Permittee's
responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules.
Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143-
215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities,
and/or referral of the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board.
Asheville Regional Office Internet www.ncwaterquality.org
2090 US Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Town of Franklin September 15,2011 Page 2
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted to the
Town of Franklin for the construction and operation of approximately 245 linear feet of 12-inch diameter
replacement gravity sewer, approximately 105 linear feet of 30-inch diameter new gravity sewer,
approximately 31450 linear-feet-of-18-inch new force main, and a 1,600—gallon per minute sewage
pumping station with duplex pumps, on-site audible,and visual high water alarms and permanently
installed diesel backup pump with automatic transfer switch and telemetry; as part of the Riverview
pump station and force main project, and the discharge of wastewater into the Town of Franklin's
existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received September 6, 2011 and in conformity
with 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996
as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations
and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this
permit.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of Franklin's
Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0021547) prior to being discharged into the receiving
stream.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have
the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this
permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150E of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Jeff Menzel at (828)
296-4500.
Sincer ly
for Coleen H. ullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Macon County Building Inspector
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Mike Waresak, PE, McGill Associates
Surface Water Protection Section Central Files
PERCS Files
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 1.5A NCAC .0200; the Division of Water Quality's
(Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the
Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically
mentioned herein.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system-wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0403. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T
.0403:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in
15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e.
365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be
inspected at least once per week.
e. High-priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1 C.
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PERMIT NO lN( 00,25583 Tnwn of Frnnkldn. Rivervmpw Pump Stntann anrd Force Maid SPpfPmhar 15, 2011�
4. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection
facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be
considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
5. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to
interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater
to the surface waters of the State.
6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a
copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina-licensed
Professional Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this
permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as
applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Station
and Force Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. If this project
is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track
further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of
completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record
drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be submitted with
each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record
Drawings," and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non-Discharge Permitting
Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life
of the wastewater collection facilities.
8. Failure to abide by the, conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T.; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted
June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-
215.6A through §143-215.6C.
9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including
those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
facilities.
10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer
rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands
under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water quality staff member at the Asheville Regional
Office, telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours
or on the next working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either
of the following:
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PFRMIT NO W00n15561,Jown of Franklin Riverview Pump Station and Force Main September 15, 2011
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.; or
b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters
without treatment of-all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible but this shall not be considered as the
initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be
reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or (919)
733-3300. Persons reporting any of the- above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing
Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form), within five days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that
the problem does not recur. Per Condition 1(2), Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current
Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control.
Permit issued this the 15'' day of September, 2011
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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for Coleen H. Sullir.4, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0035563
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PERMIT NO WQ0035563. Town of Franklin, Riverview Pump Station and Forr:P Main SPptemher 15, 2011
ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION - POST CONSTRUCTION
System Description: permission is hereby granted to the Town of Franklin for the construction and
operation of approximately 245 linear feet of 12-inch diameter replacement gravity sewer,
approximately 105 linear feet of 30-inch diameter new gravity sewer, approximately 3,450 linear feet of
18-inch new force main, and a 1,600—gallon per minute sewage pumping station with duplex pumps,
on-site audible and visual high water alarms and permanently installed diesel backup pump with
automatic transfer switch and telemetry; as part of the Riverview pump station and force main project,
and the discharge of wastewater into the Town of Franklin's existing sewerage system.
Complete and submit this form to the Asheville regional office with the following:
• One copy of the project record drawings(plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection
system extension
• supporting design calculations(selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable
generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected)for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project
• Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit
modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit, regulations or
minimum design criteria.
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all
required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended
that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division.
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
I, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑weekly, ❑full time)the construction of the above referenced
project for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance
of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Quality's (Division)Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria
adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of
Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's
seal, signature, and date:
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SEND THIS FORM &SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SUPERVISOR
I ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
2090 US HIGHWAY 70
SWANNANOA, NC 28778
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The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received.Any wastewater flow
made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be
considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions.

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FAST-TRACK APPLICATION
a (FTA 12/07_ver2 )
for GRAVITY SEWERS,PUMP STATIONS,AND FORCE MAINS
(Pressure&Vacuum sewer systems are not to be included as part of this application package)
INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate that you have included/addressed the following list of required application package items by
checking the space provided next to each applicable item. Failure to submit all required items will lead to your application
being returned as incomplete. Forms are available from the web site or by calling the Regional Office serving your county:
h Up.//h2o.enr.state.nc.us/peres/Collection%20 Sys tems/Collection Sys temApplications.html
® A. Application Form - Submit one original and one copy of the completed and appropriately executed application
form. The application should;indfude a project narrative describing the final build-out design (i.e. system and/or
pump station to ultimately'Ne 500 homes, but flow for only 100 homes being requested now). For modifications,
clearly explain the reason for the modification (i.e. adding another phase, changing line size/length, etc.). Only
include the modified information in this permit application - do not duplicate project information that has already
been included in the original permit.
Any changes to this form will result in the application being returned. The Division of Water Quality (Division) will
only accept application packages that have been fully completed with all applicable items addressed. You do not
need to submit detailed plans and specifications unless you respond NO to Item B(13).
Separate applications should be made for non-contiguous sewer systems.
® B. Application Fee - Submit a check in the amount of $480 made payable to: North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR). Checks shall be dated within 90 days of application submittal.
❑ C. Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity — If the application is being submitted in the name of a
privately-owned public utility, submit two copies of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN)
which demonstrates that the public utility is authorized to hold the utility franchise for the area to be served by the
sewer extension. If a CPCN has not been issued, provide two copies of a letter from the North Carolina Utilities
Commission's Public Staff that states that an application for a franchise has been received, that the service area
is contiguous to an existing franchised area, and/or that franchise approval is expected. The project name in the
CPCN or letter must match that provided in Item A(2)a of this application.
❑ D. Operational Agreements—Submit one original and two copies of a properly executed operational agreement, as
per 15A NCAC 02T .0115, if the application is submitted by a private applicant and will be serving residential or
commercial lots (e.g., houses, condominiums, townhomes, outparcels, etc.) that will be sold to another entity. If
the applicant is a home or property owner's association, use Form HOA 02/03. If the applicant is a developer,
use Form DEV 02/03. EVEN IF THE PROJECT MAY BE TURNED OVER TO A MUNICIPALITY UPON
COMPLETION, FORM DEV 02/03 IS REQUIRED.
❑ E. Downstream Sewer, WWTF Capacity and Flow Tracking/Acceptance — FORM FTSE 10/07 (Flow
Tracking/Acceptance for Sewer Extension Permit Applications) is required with every application. The applicant
(and owners of downstream sewers, pump stations and/or treatment facilities submitting FORM FTSE-10/07)
certifies that, to the best of their knowledge, the addition of the volume of wastewater to be permitted in this
project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving treatment plant, and that the flow from this project will
not cause capacity related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the
receiving wastewater treatment plant. Where the applicant is not the owner of the downstream sewer, submit two
copies of FORM FTSE 10/07 from the owner of the downstream sewer and owner of the WWTF, if different. The
flow acceptance indicated in FORM FTSE-10/07 must not expire prior to permit issuance and must be dated less
than one year prior to the application date. Submittal of this application and FORM FTSE-10107 indicates that
owner has adequate capacity and will not violate G.S. 143-215.67(a). Intergovernmental agreements or other
contracts will not be accepted in lieu of project-specific FTSE 10/07.
® F Map—Submit an 8.5-inch by 11-inch COLOR copy of a USGS Topographic Map of sufficient scale to identify the
entire project area and the closest surface waters. Each map or maps must show the location of the sewer line
and pump stations and be of reproducible quality. Include a street level map showing the downstream connection
point, and the permit number for the downstream sewer, if known.
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❑ G. Stream Classifications — ershed Classification Attachment (Fo NACAS-12/07) If any portion of the
project boundary is within 100 feet of any surface water or wetlands, the Watershed Classification Attachment
must be completed.
❑ H Environmental Assessments— If this project is subject to an Environmental Assessment (EA) 115A NCAC
01C], this application cannot be used. Send the project application on the most current version of Form
PSFMGSA to the Design Management Unit, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633. Applications
cannot be accepted until a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
has been issued. A copy is to be submitted with that permit application.
❑ I. Flow Direction — Many wastewater treatment systems are entering into agreements for regionalization efforts
and emergency treatment capacity. Parts of the system are installed so that the wastewater flow can be directed
to more than one treatment facility. If this is the case with this project, please indicate in 13(12) and give the permit
number of the second treatment facility.
® J. Certifications—Section C
The application must be certified by both the applicant and the design engineer who is a North Carolina
Registered Professional Engineer (PE). The applicant signature must match the signing official listed in Item
A(1 b). The PE should NOT certify the application if he/she is unfamiliar with 15A NCAC Chapter 2T, the Gravity
Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (most recent version) and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track
Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains (most recent version), as applicable to the project.
THE COMPLETED FTA 12/07 APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS AND $480 FEE, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL OFFICE:
REGIONAL OFFICE ADDRESS COUNTIES SERVED
Asheville Regional Office 2090 US Highway 70 Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee,
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson,
[phone] Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk,
[phone] Fax Rutherford, Swain,Transylvania,Yancey
Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street Suite 714 Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke,
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5094 Montgomery, Moore, Robeson, Richmond,
[phone] Sampson, Scotland
[phone] Fax
Mooresville Regional Office 610 E. Center Avenue Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland,
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan,
[phone] Stanly, Union
[phone] Fax
Raleigh Regional Office 1628 Mail Service Center Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628 Granville, Halifax,Johnston, Lee, Nash,
[phone] Northampton, Orange, Person,Vance,Wake,
[phone] Fax Warren,Wilson
Washington Regional Office 943 Washington Square Mall Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven,
Washington, North Carolina 27889 Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hyde,
[phone] Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pasquotank,
[phone] Fax Perquimans, Pitt,Tyrrell,Washington,Wayne
Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, New
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Hanover, Onslow, Pender
[phone]
[phone] Fax
Winston-Salem Regional Office 585 Waughtown Street Alamance,Alleghany,Ashe, Caswell, Davidson,
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph,
[phone] Stokes, Surry,Watauga,Wilkes,Yadkin
[phone] Fax
For more information,please visit our web site at. http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/peres/
or contact the Regional Office serving your county.
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USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD! j ((tto belcompleted by DWQ) _'"WHOMES °
1. Owner/Permittee:
1a. Town of Franklin
Full Legal Name(company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
Z 1 b. Sam Greenwood,Town Manager
Signing Official Name and Title(Please review 15A NCAC 2T.0106(b) for authorized signing officials!)
11 c. The legal entity who will own this system is:
❑ Individual❑ Federal® Municipality❑ State/County❑ Private Partnership❑ Corporation ❑ Other(specify)_
® �11 d. 95 East Main Street ;le. Franklin
LL Mailing Address City
Z 1f. North Carolina 11g. 28734
Z � State i Zip Code
® 1 h. (82(828) 52524-2516 11 i. [phone] `j1j. sg reenwood franklinnc.com-
Telephone 1 Facsimile j E-mail
2. Project(Facility) Information:
,J �a. Town of Franklin Riverview Pump Station and Force Main 2b Macon
a Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name) County Where Project is Located
Q 3 Contact Person
Q 3a. Mike Waresak, PE, McGill Associates
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b. [phone] 3c. [e-mail]
Phone Number E-mail
11. Project is❑ New ® Modification (of an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No.: WQ0034332
12. Owner is ® Public(skip to Item B(3)) ❑ Private(go to Item 2(a))
2a. If private, applicant will be: 12b. If sold,facilities owned by a(must choose one
❑ Retaining Ownership (i.e.store, church, single office, etc.)or ❑ Public Utility(Instruction C)
❑ Leasing units(lots,townhomes, etc. -skip to Item B(3)) ❑ Homeowner Assoc./Developer(Instruction D)
❑ Selling units(lots,townhomes, etc.-go to Item B(26))
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13. Town of Franklin
Z I Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility(WWTF)Treating Wastewater From This Project
® 14a. Franklin Wastewater Treatment Plant ; b. NCO021547
QName of WWTF WWTF Permit No.
5a. Town of Franklin 5b. WWTF Headworks.❑ Gravity 5c. NCO021547
W i Owner of Downstream Sewer Receiving Sewer Size ❑ Force Main Permit#of Downstream Sewer (Instruction E)
The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply)
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Z ® Residential Subdivision ® Retail (Stores,shopping centers) 100 % Domestic/Commercial
®Apartments/Condominiums ❑ Institution % Industrial (attach
® Mobile Home Park ❑ Hospital description.)
® School ® Church (RO: contact your Regional Office
L i ® Restaurant ® Nursing Home® O Pretreatment staff)
Office El (specify):
m % Other(specify):
�7. Volume of wastewater to be allocated or permitted for this particular project: 0 gallons per day
*Do not include future flows or previously permitted allocations
8. If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
❑ Pump Station, Outfall or Interceptor Line where flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
❑ Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
® Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected (see 15A NCAC 02T.0303 to determine if a
permit is required)
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9. Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T.0114 for
the value in Item 13(7)AND/OR the design flow for line or pump station sizing if a reduced or zero flow is being requested in
Item 13(7). Values other than that in 15A NCAC 2T.0114(b)and (c)must be supported with actual water or wastewater use
data in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T.0114(f).
This modification to the existing permit includes decreasing the proposed pump station capacity from the previously
permitted 1725 gpm to the proposed 1600 gpm (which is equal to the existing pump station capacity). Also,the lengths of
gravity sewer and force main have been modified from the previously permitted lengths due to the relocation of the
proposed pump station site.The new summary of ALL proposed pipes and their respective TOTAL lengths is as follows:
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size(inches) Length(feet) New Gravity or Additional
Force Main
12 245 Gravity Replacement
30 105 New Gravity
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18 3,450 New Force Main
11. Summary of Pump Stations w/associated Force Mains to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
D Pump Station Location ID Riverview Pump Station (self chosen-as shown on plans/map for reference)
Design Flow operational Point' Power Reliability Option
Z (MGD) GPM @TDH 1 -permanent generator w/ATS; Force Main Size Force Main Length
2-portable generator w/MTS
V 0.800 1600 @ 102' 1 Diesel Backup Pump w/ATS 18-inch 3,450
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QPump Station Location ID — -- (self chosen-as shown on plans/map for reference)
Design Flow Power Reliability Option
Operational Point
(MGD) GPM @TDH 1 -permanent generator w/ATS; Force Main Size Force Main Length
2-portable generator w/MTS
V- .------- _ -----�-. --------- --------- -------- ----i---------------------- -- - --------- --
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Pump Station_ Location-...... (
ID (- ._.----- - - -. .---- ------ --- ... -- _._self chosen as shown on planslma_p for reference)
aDesign Flow Power Reliability Option
(MGD) Operational Point 1 -permanent generator w/ATS; Force Main Size Force Main Length
GPM @TDH 2-portable generator w/MTS
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12. Will the wastewater flow in the proposed sewer lines or pump stations be able to be directed to another treatment facility?
[:]Yes® No If Yes, permit number of 2nd treatment facility
(RO-if"yes"to B,12 please contact the Central Office PERCS Unit)
13. Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains(latest version),the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria(latest version)and 15A NCAC Chapter 2T as
applicable?
®Yes ❑ No If No, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
variance is requested.SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS,SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS
PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
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T14. Have the following permits/c_._...cations been submitted for approval for the s,___ ri or project to be served?
Wetland/Stream Crossings-General Permit or 401 Certification? ®Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
jSedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? ❑Yes ❑ No ® N/A
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Stormwater? ❑Yes ❑ No ® N/A
115. Does this project include any high priority lines, [see 15A NCAC 02T.0402 (2)] involve aerial lines, siphons,or interference
manholes)? These lines will be considered high priority and must be checked once every six months
Check if Yes: ❑ and provide details
�1. Owner/Permittee's Certification: (Signature of Signing Official and Project Name)
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1, Sam Greenwood, attest that this application for the Town of Franklin-Riverview Pump Station and Force Main
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required
parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not
included, this application package is sub' eI returned as incomplete. Note: In accordance with North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.6A and - 15.6B, y person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in pplicatio all be guilty o a C/as der anor,which may include a fine not to exceed$10,000
as well a penaltie to$25,000 ion.
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Signing fficial Signature Date
ENGINEERING DESIGN DOCUMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL OF THIS
APPLICATION. THESE DOCUMENTS MUST INCLUDE PLAN AND PROFILE OF SEWERS, THEIR PROXIMITY
CI) �TO OTHER UTILITIES, DESIGN CALCULATIONS. ETC. REFER TO 15A NCAC 02T .0305
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Q12. Professional Engineer's Certification: (Signature of Design Engineer and Project Name)
1, Mike Waresak, attest that this application for the Town of Franklin-Riverview Pump Station and Force Main has
LL been reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information in the engineering plans, calculations,
and all other supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that to the best of my knowledge the
proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria
LU i for Gravity Sewers adopted February 12, 1996, and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump
(_ j Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 and the watershed classification in accordance with Division guidance.
Although other professionals may have developed certain portions of this submittal package, inclusion of these materials
under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the
proposed design. Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly
makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor
which may include a fine not to exceed$10,000 as well as civil penalties up to$25,000 per violation.
2a. Mike Waresak �ooeeaaeoa0000000
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Re: Permit WQ0034332
Fast-Track Permit Application-Modification
Riverview Pump Station and Force Main
Town of Franklin,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Edwards:
The Town of Franklin wishes to modify the above referenced permit to accurately
reflect the final proposed project line sizes and pump station capacity. This modification
to the existing permit includes decreasin; the proposed pump station capacity from the
previously permitted 1725 gpm to the proposed 1600 gpm. Also, the lengths of gravity
sewer and force main have been modified from the previously permitted lengths due to
the relocation of the proposed pump station site.
Please find enclosed the properly executed Fast Track application form (FTA
12/07_ver2), project area map, and application fee payment. Per our phone conversation,
I have not included the WWTF Capacity and Flow Tracking/Acceptance form or the
Watershed Classification Attachment since the proposed modifications do not impact the
forms submitted as part of the original application package. If you have any questions
regarding the application package, please feel free to contact me or Mike Waresak at any
time.
Sincerely,
McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
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fJSEP H C. WILLIAMS, PE
Project Engineer
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Mike Decker, Town of Franklin
Mike Waresak, PE, McGill Associates
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Division of Water Infrastructure
Pat McCrory Kim H.Colson,PE John E.Skvada,III
Governor Acting Director Secretary
December 12, 2013
Mr. Warren Cabe, Town Manager
Town of Franklin
PO Box 1479
Franklin, North Carolina 28744
Subject: FINAL Inspection Report
Improvements to WWTP and Pump Station
[MACON County
Project No. CS370 524-03
Dear Mr. Cabe:
The Infrastructure Finance Section performed a Final inspection for this state funded project
on Monday December 9, 2013. Regularly monthly progress meetings and inspections were
conducted on the 3rd Thursday of each month beginning in July 2012.
You should review this report; take actions or provide responses as indicated and then
file with your project records. You should maintain those project records, including financial
records for 3 years from closeout of the Loan. If you have any questions please contact me at
[phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail]. It has been a pleasure working
with you and your Staff, your Engineer McGill Associates and with the prime contractor
Hickory Construction Company.
incerely,
(
Gerald W. Horton, PE
Environmental Engineer R E C ENE D
Construction Inspection C roup
cc: Ben Cathey, PE, McGill Associates DEC 1 7 2013
ChucCrauf rd sheville DWQ Regional Office
IFS Section Chief- Kim Colson, PE DWQ/Surface Water Protection Section
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Improvements to WWTP and Pump Station December 9,2013
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 2 of 3
I. FINAL INSPECTION -Action Items and Comments -The NC Infrastructure Finance Section
(IFS) requests a response below from either the Owner or Engineer, as applicable on those items
marked with an asterisk *. Item(s) may be addressed via a statement in a cover letter or by
submitting the requested information. It is recommended all closeout information be submitted at
one time to IFS. If forms are needed to comply with items below, refer to web site- ifs.nc.gov
1) * Preparation of Record Drawings is in process. Upon completion of review and edits of the
Record Drawings, by Owner, Engineer and Contractor, please provide a set of half sized
Final Record Drawings to the Infrastructure Finance Section and confirm these have been
provided to Owner. Record drawings are to be completed by Dec. 23, 2013.
2) * Provide all testing records, Engineer agreed at meeting these would be provided on a CD
with item 3) following.
3) * Provide Inspectors daily logs in pdf to Owner and to IFS on CD.
4) * Provide IFS with documentation stating the Warranty Date(s) for the work with indication
that all parties Owner, Engineer and Contractor have been informed of all applicable date(s).
5) * Provide IFS a copy of spare parts inventory list and documentation that these have been
turned over to Owner.
6) For the record, Owner did notify the Asheville Regional office of process startups.
7) * When obtained, provide IFS copy of Contractors Release of Liens.
8) * When obtained, provide IFS copy of Contractors Consent of Surety.
9) * Submit Change Order(s). IFS understands there will be a Final CO#6. IFS is
reviewing CO#5.'
10) * Submit final reimbursement request to IFS, please note that Owner is responsible for
seeking project related Sales Tax reimbursement through the NC Dept. of Revenue.
11) * Submit Owner's Certification of Completion.
12) * Provide latest copy of outstanding work and punch list indicating status of items as of
December 9, 2013.
* Asterisk indicates a response requested
H. Original 1FS (formerly CG&L) Loan budget
Project Expense contract eli i�ble
Hickory Construction Co. Inc_ $ 5,578,000 $ 5,496,000
Legal, Advertisement, etc. $ 30,000 $ 30,000
Contingency $ 274,800 $ 274,800
Planning, Design, Bidding $ 382,000 $ 382,000
Construction Pliase Enizineering $ 166,700 $ 166,700
Total Eligible Costs $ 6,350,300
III. CONTRACT- Hickory Construction Co., Inc., 1728 9"'Ave NW., Hickory NC 28601
(POBox 1769 28603-1769) Unlimited : Unclassified, Lic. # 1145
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ProjectlVlariager Bill Mildner 828 320-3440, Supt. Farron Berryhill 828 320-2924
IV. DESCRIPTION of ELIGIBLE WORK—The work/project consisted of improvements to the
Town of Franklin wastewater treatment plant and replacement of the Riverside pump station
to include:
o a new headworks structure with
o mechanical band screen rated for 6.1 MGD peak flow
o an aerated grit removal system rated for 6.1 MGD peak flow

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Project No.CS 370 524-03 Page 3 of 3
o new 1.5 MG flow equalization basin with electrically-controlled effluent flow valve, coarse
bubble diffuser system and three 1,110 scfm blowers
o an influent flow meter
o a 1.0 MG aerobic digester with fine bubble diffuser system and three- 1,340 scfm blowers
o a sewerage (septage) receiving station with control system and
o improvements to the existing blower building
o a WWTP drain sump pump station consisting of dual 350 gpm pumps
o an 80 kW emergency generator
o and all associated instrumentation and controls, electrical work, site work, and yard piping
Riverside Pump Station &Force Main
o replacing the existing Riverside Pump Station with a new pump station consisting of
o duplex 1,600 gpm pumps with
o a 1,600 gpm emergency diesel pump & 80 kW backup pump,
o on-site audible and
o visual alarms with automatic transfer switch and telemetry
o approximately 243 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer
o 105 linear feet of 30-inch gravity sewer
o 2,708 linear feet of 18-inch force main
o 445 linear feet of 20-inch force main including all associated controls, electrical work, and
site work
Non Eligible Work - Division C Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, any costs
associated with choosing the Bid Alternates Items No. 1 —4 above the Base Bid costs are not
eligible.
V. CHANGE ORDERS - as of date of Final Inspection IFS acted on 4 change orders as follows:
Number Date Amount Major items or description
# 1 Nov..19, 2012 +$18,047.29 SCADA allowance adjustment
# 2 May 16, 2013 +$18,006.76 pump station revisions
#3 May 16, 2013 +$26,226.85 electrical & operational
#4 Oct. 2, 2013 - $12,400.60 misc. credits
#5 Under IFS review +$39,056.04 influent works &misc modifications
#6- FINAL To be submitted
see comment 9) above regarding change orders
VI. Participants at Final Inspection
Jay Gibson Franklin, Dir. of Pub. Works 828 421-2002
Wayne Price Franklin, ORC
Ben Cathey, PE McGill Assocs., Proj. Mgr. 828 310-1456 (C)
Gerald Horton,PE NC Infrastructure Finance Section 919 707-9185 (ofc)

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Notch Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Thomas A.Reeder John E.Skvada III
Governor Acting Director RECEIVED ISecttion
Secretary
June 27, 2013
Mr. Warren Cabe, Town Manager J U L - 5 2013
Town of Franklin
PO Box 1479 DWQ/Surface water Protectio
Franklin,North Carolina 28744 Asheville Regional Office
SUBJECT: Progress Meeting and Interim Inspection
Improvements to WWTP and Pump Station
[MACON County]
Project No. CS370 524-03
Dear Mr. Cabe:
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Infrastructure Finance Section of the Division of
Water Quality performed an interim inspection for the state and federally funded portion of subject
project on June 20, 2013. Monthly progress meetings are held at 1:00 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of each
month at the public works building at the wastewater treatment plant. The next regularly scheduled
meeting is to be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday July 18.
You and your engineer should review this report, take appropriate actions or provide responses as
indicated, and then file this report with your project records. You should maintain your project records
for 3 years. If the reader has any questions or finds errors or items herein with which they disagree,
please contact the undersigned at [phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sinc-erely,
Gerald W. Horton, PE
Environmental Engineer
Construction Inspection Group
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Chuck.Cranford 2Asheville DWQ Regional Office, 2090 US 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Ben Cathey, PE, McGill Associates PA, 55 Broad St., Asheville, NC 28801
IFS -Mark Hubbard, PE, Gerald Horton
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y Town of Franklin Interim Inspection of
WWTP,Riverview Pump Sta &Force Main Improvements June 20,2013
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 2 of 2
GENERAL CONCERNS /RECOMMENDATIONS/ACTION ITEMS—Please note UPDATES below"are
noted in italics.
66) June update: List of Spare Parts has been prepared, inventory is stored at site or at contractors
facilities. Owner verification of list and check-off thereof is pending. IMPORTANT- IFS
requests copy of spare parts list. Spare Parts status - IFS requested a discussion item be added to
the agenda in May. Please be prepared to discuss status of spare parts at June meeting.
67) Franklin raised issue about accessibility through the two hatches (24" square) at the pump
station. Engineer to meet after today's meeting at site to discuss and resolve.
68) HCC asked engineer to resolve Decant Elevation, see drawing M507.
69) Owner wants to check"hammer hole" in MH for leaks with Engineer&HCC, refer to drwg C105.
70) HCC passed out schedule at June meeting which indicates substantial completion Aug. 31, 2013.
Change order(s) need to reflect changed dates if warranted.
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Observations of HCC work done since last inspection includes but is not limited to :
o Through June -completed concrete work of new digester(today pouring last walkway)
o Installed Multitrode(level controls) at EQ basin and finishing up mechanical including freeze
protection at influent works
o Preparing subgrade for paving
o Continuing work in blower building
o Setting equipment at Pump Station and completing backfill, but still need Duke Power at the site
CHANGE ORDERS—change orders nos. 2 & 3 were reviewed and determined eligible. Due to limits .
on the SRF funding, these change orders (nos. 2 &3) were reviewed for permitting and were not
reviewed for loan or grant eligibility. Owner should submit all change orders upon execution.
RFP Requests for Proposal status - engineer and Owner are still anticipating a sampler and DO probe
proposal from HCC
RFI status Requests for Information- current
Project Schedule- Substantial Completion date has been adjusted in change order#3 to June 13,
2013. There are change orders pending which may change the substantial completion date. HCC at
May meeting stated they would obtain substantial completion by August 31, 2013.
Spare Parts status—provide list to IFS
Submittals status—at May meeting HCC requested and expeditious review of the air piping and the
expansion joints submittals
Testing—all concrete breaks strengths have been satisfactory. Leak test of Digester is pending. It was
noted there is no way to drain tank. Coring a hole was discussed.
Record Drawings status—IFS reviewed"As-Builts" at earlier meetings, and they appeared to be up to
date and deemed adequate.
Safety- no issues
List of Attendees
Warren Cabe Franklin,Town Manager
Jay Gibson Franklin,Dir.of Pub.Works 828 421-2002
Ben Cathey,PE McGill Assocs.,Proj.Mgr. 828 310-1456(C)
Jerry B.Wells McGill Assocs.,Inspector 828 381-0313 (C)
Bill Mildner Hickory Construction Co.,Proj.Mgr. 828 320-3440
Farron Berryhill Hickory Construction Co. Supt. 828 320-2924
Alex Knupp Hickory Construction Co.,has taken Nathan Cobb's place
Gerald Horton,PE NC DWQ, IFS 919 707-9185
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Division of Water Quali
Pat McCrory Charles E.Wakild,PE — kvaria III
Govemor Director RECEIVE ecretary
June 3, 2013
JUN - 5 2013
Mr. Warren Cabe, Town Manager
Town of Franklin DWQ/Surface:Water Protection Section
PO Box 1479 Asheville Regional Office
Franklin, North Carolina 28744
SUBJECT: Progress Meeting and Interim Inspection
Improvements to WWTP and Pump Station
[MACON County]
Project No. CS370 524-03
Dear Mr. Cabe:
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Infrastructure Finance Section of the Division of
Water Quality performed an interim inspection for the state and federally funded portion of subject
project on May 16, 2013. Monthly progress meetings were held at 10:00 a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of
each month at the public works building at the wastewater treatment plant. However, at the request of
WS the time of this meeting have been changed to 1:30 p.m. until project completion. The next
regularly scheduled meeting is to be held June 20.
You and your engineer should review this report, take appropriate actions or provide responses as
indicated, and then file this report with your project records. You should maintain your project records
for 3 years. If the reader has any questions or finds errors or items herein with which they disagree,
please contact the undersigned at [phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail].
SinCerely, ff
Gerald W. Horton, PE
Environmental Engineer
Construction Inspection Group
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'Chue'k'xWran!gndWAsheville DWQ Regional Office, 2090 US 70, Swannanoa,NC 28778
Ben Cathey, PE; McGill Associates PA, 55 Broad St., Asheville, NC 28801
IFS -Mark Hubbard, PE, Gerald Horton
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Town of Franklin Interim Inspection of
WWTP,Riverview Pump Station a Force Main Improvements May 16, 2013
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 2 of 3
GENERAL CONCERNS /RECOMMENDATIONS/ACTION ITEMS—Please note UPDATES below are
noted in italics.
60) May update: Low pressure and low flow of wash water at barscreen was traced to an
undersized underground pipe which was 1" instead of 2" in diameter. It was stated the
replacement remedied the problem. [April] - Experiencing problems with pressure and delivery
on Bar screen wash water.
63) Since April meeting COMPLETED the Horizontal Directional Drill under the river! This has
been a difficult and time consuming endeavor. Refer to comment 46) from earlier reports.
64) At May meeting IFS asked if there had been any spills or bypasses of sewerage since last
meeting, Owner, HCC and Engineer stated there had been none.
65) At May meeting HCC requested an expeditious review of the air piping and the expansion joints
submittals.
66) Spare Parts status - IFS requested a discussion item be added to the agenda in May. Please be
prepared to discuss status of spare parts at June meeting.
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Observations of HCC work done since last inspection of March includes but is not limited to
o through May meeting—completed demolition of old digester
o formed and poured concrete footing of new digester
o began forming walls of digester
o COMPLETED HDD (Horizontal Directional Drill) under the river! This has been a difficult and
time consuming endeavor. Refer to comment 46) from earlier reports.
o hydro-seeded slope at EQ basin
o continuing on electrical work in blower building and set blowers
o set precast structures at Riverview Pump Station on Arthur Drake Rd.
CHANGE ORDERS —change orders nos. 2 & 3 were reviewed and determined eligible. Due to limits
on the SRF funding, these change orders (nos. 2 & 3) were reviewed for permitting and were not
reviewed for loan or grant eligibility. CO#4 regarding Pump Station site layout modifications is
being executed. Please submit CO#4 to IFS when completed and submit with half size drawing and
with the change order checklist provided earlier. CO#5 will address headworks modifications, 18"
plug valve, barscreen washwater piping modifications, electrical and fiber optic matters, the EQ basin
mutitrode and a weather related contract time extension. Please submit CO#5 to IFS when completed
RFP Requests for Proposal status - engineer and Owner are anticipating a sampler and DO probe
proposal from HCC
RFI status Requests-for Information- current
Project Schedule - Substantial Completion date has been adjusted in change order#3 to June 13,
2013. There are change orders pending which may change the substantial completion date. HCC at
May meeting stated they would obtain substantial completion by August 31, 2013.
Spare Parts status please be prepared to discuss status at June meeting.
Submittals status —at May meeting HCC requested and expeditious review of the air piping and the
expansion joints submittals
Testing—digester concrete slabs,concrete breaks were> 6k psi on 7 day breaks
Record Drawings status —IFS reviewed "As-Builts" at earlier meetings, and they appeared to be up to
date and deemed adequate.
Safety - no issues

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WWTP,Riverview Pump Station&Force Main Improvements May 16,2013
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 3 of 3
List of Attendees
Warren Cabe Franklin,Town Manager.
Jay Gibson Franklin,Dir. of Pub. Works 828 421-2002
Wayne Price Franklin,ORC
Ben Cathey,PE McGill Assocs.,Proj.Mgr. 828 310-1456 (C)
Jerry B. Wells McGill Assocs.,Inspector 828 381-0313 (C)
Bill Mildner Hickory Construction Co.,Proj. Mgr. 828 320-3440
Farron Berryhill Hickory Construction Co. Supt. 828 320-2924
Nathan Cobb 'Hickory Construction Co. 828 320-4924
Gerald Horton,PE NC DWQ,IFS 919 707-9185
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory CharleFVAt2kiW-P2— John E.Skvarla,III
Governor DRECEIVE® Secretary
Ma013
Mr. Warren Cabe, Town Manager MAY 1 7 2013
Town of Franklin
PO Box 1479 DWQ/Surface Water Protection Section
Franklin,North Carolina 28744 Asheville Regional Office
SUBJECT: Change Order nos. 2 & 3 Hickory Constr. Co.
Improvements to WWTP and Pump Station
[MACON]
Project No. CS 370 524-03
Dear Mr. Cabe :
The Infrastructure Finance Section of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality has
concluded review of the information received March 8 and April 26 in support of subject change
orders, for which the following determinations have been made:
Change order no. 2 Total Contract SRF Eligible
Orig. Contract/Hickory Constr. Co. $ 5,578,000.00 $ 5,350,300.00
Contract before this change order $ 5,596,047.29
Change Order#2 $ 18,006.76
New Total $ 5,614,054.05
Change order#2 is for control and electrical changes to pipe,pump station and septage
receiving station and a credit for downsizing hoist. Due to limits on the SRF funding,this
change order was reviewed for permitting and was not reviewed for loan or grant
eligibility. There was a request for a 30 time extension which is deemed justified, hence
the contract completion date changes by an additional 30days.
Change order no. 3 Total Contract SRF Eligible
Orig. Contract/Hickory Constr. Co. $ 5,578,000.00 $ 5,350,300.00
Contract before this change order $ 5,614,054.05
Change Order#3 $ 26,266.85
New Total $ 5,6407320.90
Change order#3 is for electrical changes related to the access gates, and demo &
operational changes in transitioning from Digester to EQ basin. Due to limits on the SRF
funding,this change order was reviewed for permitting and was not reviewed for loan or
grant eligibility. There was a request for a 30 time extension which is deemed justified,
hence the contract completion date including days from CO#2 adds a total of 60 days.
Thus the new contract completion date is changed to July 13, 2013.
* Loan amount is limited to $5,350,300. There is also additional Rural Center funding in
the amount of$1,000,000.
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Location:9"i Floor Archdale Building,512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 NOI thCarolina
Phone:[phone]\FAX:[phone]
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Town of Franklin Page 2 of 2
Improvements to WWTI J Pump Station Change Orders Nos.2 & 3
Hickory Construction May 16, 2013
Project No. CS 370 524-03
These Change or:,ders,with,reated,procurement documentation have been found to be in
compliance with applicable SRF regulations. However, it should be understood that this approval
is administrative only and does not relieve the recipient of the responsibility to ensure the validity
of the supporting documentation including the corresponding cost and pricing data.
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Accordingly this-approval-i5 without+prejudice to a redetermination of
allowable/unallowable'.costs:should a post-approval review or audit disclose facts not now
discernible.
Time extensions are approved for purposes of funding eligibility only. Any compliance
schedules contained in an SOC, JOC,permit, or other compliance or enforcement document issued
by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, are not affected by this
change order determination.
This letter should be filed with the other SRF project documents in your possession. If you
have any questions or comments,please contact Gerald Horton at [phone], or me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Mark L. Hubbard, P.E., Assistant Chief
Infrastructure Finance Section
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cc: Keith Krzywicki, PE,NC Rural Center
Chucl�Cianfa d, Asheville DWQ Regional Office, 2090 US 70, Swannanoa,NC 28778
Ben Cathey, PE,McGill Associates PA, 55 Broad St., Asheville,NC 28801
IFS -Mark Hubbard, PE, Gerald Horton
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles E.Wakild,PE John E.Skvarla III
Governor Director Secretary
April 29, 2013
Mr. Warren Cabe, Town Manager
Town of Franklin
PO Box 1479
Franklin,North Carolina 28744
SUBJECT: Progress Meeting and Interim Inspection
Improvements to WWTP and Pump Station
[MACON County]
Project No. CS370 524-03
Dear Mr. Cabe:
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Infrastructure Finance Section of the Division of
Water Quality performed an interim inspection for the state and federally funded portion of subject
project on April 18, 2013. Monthly progress meetings are held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the
3`d Thursday of each month at the public works building at the wastewater treatment plant. The next
regularly scheduled meeting is to be held May 16.
You and your engineer should review this report, take appropriate actions or provide responses as
indicated, and then file this report with your project records. You should maintain your project records
for 3 years. If the reader has any questions or finds errors or items herein with which they disagree,
please contact the undersigned at [phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail].
s ncerely,
Gerald W. Horton, PE
Environmental Engineer
Construction Inspection Group
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Ch ck CTown-6-e, sheville DWQ Regional Office,'2090 US 70, Swannanoa,NC 28778
Ben Cathey, PE, McGill Associates PA, 55 Broad St., Asheville,NC 28801
IFS - Mark Hubbard, PE, Gerald Horton
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Infrastructure Finance Section
1633 Mail Service Center,Raleigh.North Carolina 27699-1633 One
Location:8'h Floor Archdale Building,512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 ®1�1,
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Town of Franklin Interim Inspection of
WWTP, Riverview Pump Sty &Force Main Improvements April 18,2013
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 2 of 3
GENERAL, CONCERNS /RECOMMENDATIONS /ACTION ITEMS—Please note UPDATES below are
noted in italics.
46) April update: difficulties continue, lost 2 heads and some shafts recently,.however HDD could be
finished now within the week. Refer to earlier reports comment 46)for history of this endeavor.
57) IFS asked [March] if there had been any spills or bypasses of sewerage since last meeting,
Owner, HCC and Engineer stated there had been none.
58) April update..IFS provided change order checklist with last inspection report. Owner should
submit change orders if seeking IFS participation in cost changes and an adjustment to the
contract completion dates. Change orders are pending. When and if Owner and/or Engineer
wish to seek participation in funding of these change orders, they are advised to submit
documentation. IFS has not received CO#2 if dates have been revised. CO(s)need to be sent to
IFS. Please refer to the attached CO checklist. Contractor revised schedule indicates
completion date of September 26, 2013.
59) At April meeting IFS asked if there had been any spills or bypasses of sewerage since last
meeting, Owner, HCC and Engineer stated there had been none.
60) Experiencing problems with pressure and delivery on Bar screen wash water.
61) Ray Alexander will be inspecting while Jerry Wells is on vacation starting April 25.
62) IFS advised Wayne Price to notify Regional office of any impending startups of equipment or
unit operations.
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Observations of HCC work done since last inspection of March includes but is not limited to
o through April meeting demolished and removed old digester
o set stairs and walkway and readied EQ basin for commissioning,pending completion of minor
work items
o installed and checking out bar screen, grit collector and blower equipment
o ready to pour slab at river pump station
o finished force main installation—Arthur Drake Rd.
o performed some seeding and grading, but needs work on slopes
o will be doing SCADA testing week of April 22
CHANGE ORDERS—change orders nos. 2 & 3 are pending. When and if Owner and/or Engineer
wish to seek participation in funding of these change orders,they are advised to submit
documentation.
RFP status Requests for Proposal - current
RFI status Requests for Information- current
Project Schedule- Substantial Completion date of September 26, 2013 must be adjusted by change
order.
Spare Parts status—please be prepared to discuss status at May meeting.
Inspectors Logs &Documentation-reviewed by IFS at previous meetings and deemed adequate
Testing—concrete breaks of pump station slab were> 3400 psi on 7 day breaks and 4180 psi on 7 day
indicating the concrete will meet specifications. The 6" WL, 10" force-main, and the 18" force-main
all tested to 200 psi and were acceptable.
Record Drawings status—IFS reviewed "As-Builts"at earlier meetings, and they appeared to be up to
date and deemed adequate.
Safety -no issues

• Town of Franklin Interim Inspection of
WWTP,Riverview Pump St, &Force Main Improvements April 18,2013
• Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 3 of 3
List of Attendees
Wayne Price Franklin,ORC
Ben Cathey,PE McGill Assocs.,Proj.Mgr. 828 310-1456(C)
Jerry B. Wells McGill Assocs.,Inspector 828 381-0313 (C)
Bill Mildner Hickory Construction Co.,Proj.Mgr. 828 320-3440
Farron Berryhill Hickory Construction Co. Supt. 828 320-2924
Nathan Cobb Hickory Construction Co. 828 320-4924
Gerald Horton, PE NC DWQ, IFS 919 707-9185 (ofc)
919 601-1864(C)
end of report

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles E.Wakild,PE John E.Skvaria III
Governor Director Secretary
April 4, 2013
Mr. Warren Cabe, Interim Town Manager
Town of Franklin
PO Box 1479
Franklin, North Carolina 28744
SUBJECT: Progress Meeting and Interim Inspection
Improvements to WWTP and Pump Station
[ MACON County]
Project No. CS370 524-03
Dear Mr. Cabe:
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Infrastructure Finance Section of the Division of
Water Quality performed an interim inspection for the state and federally funded portion of subject
project on March 21, 2013. Monthly progress meetings are held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the 3rd
Thursday of each month at the public works building at the wastewater treatment plant. The next
regularly scheduled meeting is to be held April 18.
You and your engineer should review this report, take appropriate actions or provide responses as
indicated, and then file this report with your project records. If the reader has any questions or finds
errors or items herein with which they disagree, please contact the undersigned at [phone] or
via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sinely,
Gerald W. Horton, PE
Environmental Engineer
Construction Inspection Group
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cc:' Keith Krzywicki, PE, NC Rural Center
Cktuck Granford%Asheville DWQ'Regional Office, 2090 US 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Ben Cathey, PE, McGill Associates PA, 55 Broad St., Asheville, NC 28801
IFS -Mark Hubbard, PE, Gerald Horton
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Attachment: Change Order checklist
APR 1 1 2013
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Town of Franklin Interim Inspection of
WWTP,Riverview Pump Station&Force Main Improvements March 21, 2013
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 2 of 3
GENERAL CONCERNS /RECOMMENDATIONS/ACTION ITEMS —Please note UPDATES below are
noted in italics.
46) March update: still working on HDD under the river, has fused pipe and will attempt to launch
in the next few days. Pipe has been pressure tested before launch as it is laying on ground at
plant site. The HD pipe will be tested again once HDD is completed.
[Feb] - several (drilling) heads have been lost but final push is now to proceed and should be
completed within the next few working days. For the record the "Canadian expert's"
recommendations were not effective.
[Nov.] -the expert from Canada did visit job site and recommended deeper directional drill to
mitigate potential for fracking breakout. Option will cost - $200k additional, Engineer and
Owner will evaluate environmental risks vs. costs. Decision will be made very soon as timely
completion of project is dependent on this work. HCC (Hickory Construction) is to provide
MSDS on the fracking agent which is thought to be bentonite. The horizontal directional drill
(HDD) under the river has not gone well, HCC reported there have been 6 attempts. Rock type
and vertical restraints have made the HDD difficult. HCC states they have obtained expert on-
HDD out of Canada who will be in town week of October 22 to help resolve.
48) March update: revised plans were provided to IFS. [Feb.] IFS still requests revised grading
drawing(s) for this area. [Nov]-please provide revised drawing, in pdf format. The grading
plan will be revised around EQ basin, please provide copy to IFS.
49) March update: revised plans on pump station infrastructure relocation were provided to IFS.
Costs are being negotiated. [Feb.] -it was decided to move the proposed location of the new
pump station. Please provide latest drwg to IFS. [Nov]- the matter is still under review, Owner
and Engineer will meet week of Nov. 19 and make a decision. HCC indicates with a shift of
20+ft., a savings could be effected and operational phasing out of the old pump station could be
enhanced. Engineer will evaluate, there may be wetlands implications and/or NC DOT issues.
53) March update: inspector stated he took care of situation that day. IMPORTANT- After
meeting Horton of IFS walked the WWTP construction site and then visited the pump station
construction site on NC28/Bryson City Rd. where it was noticed that contractor was discharging
silt laden sump water to the adjacent wetlands without intervening silt fence, silt pond or a silt
bag. G. Horton called Inspector Jerry Wells on cell phone to advise him of this situation which
he did, but then lost reception. Please be prepared to discuss resolution of this matter at April
meeting.
54) March update: HCC is removing sludge from digester and hauling to limits to adjacent landfill
and disposing of overage to facility in Georgia. That is approximate 3 loads per day to the
adjacent landfill and 1 to 2 loads per day to Georgia. At Feb. meeting the handling of sludge
was discussed. Owner expressed concerns on where and rate of transfer to the oxidation ditch.
55) March update: Hickory has begun working on Saturdays. [Feb] - Hickory stated they may begin
working Saturdays in order to return to schedule.
56) IFS hereby requests the NC Rural Center's Keith Krzywicki acknowledge receipt of this report
and confirm the Rural Center wishes to continue receiving these reports.
57) IFS asked if there had been any spills or bypasses of sewerage since last meeting, Owner, HCC
and Engineer stated there had been none.
58) Owner should submit change orders if seeking IFS participation in cost changes and an
adjustment to the contract completion dates. Change orders are pending. When and if Owner
and/or Engineer wish to seek participation in funding of these change orders, they are advised to
submit documentation. IFS has not received CO#2 if dates have been revised. CO(s) need to be
sent to IFS. Please refer to the attached CO checklist. Contractor revised schedule indicates
completion date of September 26, 2013.

Town of Franklin interim Inspection of
WWTP,Riverview Pump Station&Force Main Improvements March 21,2013
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 3 of 3
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Observations of HCC work done since last inspection of March includes but is not limited to.
o through March meeting installed equipment &misc metals at influent works
o removed blowers and installing steel at blower building
o installing light poles
o continued on directional drilling, see comment 46) above
o installed EQ piping and cleaning pipes, diffusers
o began cleaning out digester and hauling out sludge/grit and augmenting saw dust
o continued excavation at pump station on NC28 but shut down job until the movement of sheet
piping can be resolved, the sheet piling has buckled or bent inward towards the excavation posing
a danger to workers
CHANGE ORDERS—change orders are pending, when and if Owner and/or Engineer wish to seek
participation in funding of these change orders, they are advised to submit documentation. Engineer
related that completion date has been revised in CO#2 to June 12, 2013 for substantial and to
July 12, 2013 for completion. 'IFS has not received CO#2. CO(s) need to be sent to IFS. Please
refer to attached CO checklist.
RFP status Requests for Proposal - engineer refers to RFPs as COPs, see above comment.
RFI status Requests for Information - current -
Project Schedule- a revised schedule was handed out at the February meeting. That schedule
indicated a Substantial Completion date of September 26, 2013, but this must be adjusted by change
order. Thus far an extension of time via CO#1 changes the completion date to June 13, 2013. No
additional time has been sought or submitted to IFS to extend that completion date. Hence the
completion date of June 13, 2013 remains the official Final Completion date. HCC however
indicated they are on schedule with the "new" September date.
Submittals status - all submittals have now been approved, only record revisions are outstanding.
It was previously suggested by IFS that spare parts handling and manufacturer's O&Ms be added to
the agenda.
Inspectors Logs & Documentation -reviewed by IFS at previous meetings and deemed adequate
Testing—all previous concrete testing reports are now been acceptably passed
Record Drawings status—IFS reviewed"As-Builts" at February meeting which appeared to be up to
date.
Safety- no issues other than imminent danger noted at pump station site excavation, see last comment
under work done.
List of Attendees
Warren Cabe Franklin,interim Town Manager
Jay Gibson Franklin,Dir. of Pub. Works 828 421-2002
Wayne Price Franklin, ORC
Ben Cathey,PE McGill Assocs.,Proj.Mgr. 828 310-1456(C)
Jerry B. Wells McGill Assocs.,Inspector 828 381-0313 (C)
Bill Mildner Hickory Construction Co.Proj.Mgr. 828 320-3440
bmildner @ hickory-construction.com
Nathan Cobb Hickory Construction Co. 828 320-4924
Gerald Horton,PE NC DWQ, IFS 919 707-9185 (ofc)
[e-mail] 919 601-1864(C)
end of report

Town of Franklin reconstruction Meeting of
WWTP,Riverview Pump Station &Force Main Improvements May 1,2012
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 7 of 7
NC Division of Water Ouality Infrastructure Finance Section
Change Order Checklist
In order for changes orders to be considered for eligibility, the following checklist must be completed
and all information must be submitted prior to eligibility determination (approval). Upon conclusion
of review as letter indicating what costs are eligible for funding will be sent to the project Owner. If
IFS requests additional information and it is not received within 14 calendar days, IFS may return all
Change order information.
Owner
Project Name
State Project No.
Change Order No.
Contract No. or ID
Contractor Name:
CHANGE ORDER DOCUMENTATION:
One (1) original properly executed change order with original signatures including each signatory's
printed name and title is required. An unexecuted copy may be submitted for a preliminary eligibility
determination clearly indicating what is sought. All supporting documentation must be provided
including the following:
❑ Federal and/or State Project number(s) shown on the change order.
❑ Clear description of each change.
❑ Detailed justification to identify the need for each change.
❑ Summary and detailed costs.
❑ Justification and documentation for any contract time extensions. Time extensions for weather
should be for the number of days above the average precipitation defined as the average number
of days with precipitation greater than 0.10" for each month. Precipitation information can be
obtained from NOAA Report No. 20.
❑ It may be necessary to provide new or revised contract drawings and/or specifications showing
and describing the change or provide copy of existing drawings and/or specifications with
changes noted, highlighted, and/or red-lined.
COST DOCUMENTATION:
The degree of cost documentation required is directly proportional to the cost of the change.
However, each of the following items should be addressed regardless of the cost:
❑ Engineer's independent cost estimate.
❑ Contractor's detailed cost breakdown typically including labor, material, equipment, tax,
overhead, and profit.
❑ Copies of suppliers invoices for major items.
❑ Memorandum of Negotiation (if applicable) which documents the negotiation process and the
basis for the final negotiated settlement.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources .
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles E.Wakild,PE John E. Skvarla III
Governor Director, Secretary
March 15, 2013 RECEIVE®
Mr. Warren Cabe, Interim Town Manager
Town of Franklin MAR 2 0 2013
PO Box 1479
Franklin, North Carolina 28744
DWQ/Surface Water Protection Section
SUBJECT: Progress Meeting and Interim Inspection Asheville Regional Office
Improvements to WWTP and Pump Station
[MACON]
Project No. CS370 524-03
Dear Mr. Cabe:
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Infrastructure Finance Section of the Division of
Water Quality performed an interim inspection for the state and federally funded portion of subject
project on February 28, 2013. Normally monthly progress meetings are held beginning at 10:00 a.m.
on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the public works building at the wastewater treatment plant.
However this February meeting was moved from Feb. 21 to Feb. 28. The next regularly scheduled
meeting is to be held April 18.
You and your engineer should review this report take actions or provide responses as indicated, and
then file this report with your project records. If the reader has any questions or finds errors or items
herein with which they disagree, please contact the undersigned at [phone] or via e-mail at
[e-mail].
i cerely,
`Gera d W. Horton, PE
Environmental Engineer
Construction Inspection Group
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cc: Keith Krzywicki, PE, NC Rural Center
iuc[ ford, Asheville DWQ Regional Office, 2090 US 70, Swannanoa,NC 28778
Ben Cathey, PE, McGill Associates PA, 55 Broad St., Asheville, NC 28801
IFS -Mark Hubbard, PE, Gerald Horton
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Town of Franklin interim Inspection of
WWTP,Riverview Pump Station&Force Main Improvements February 28, 2013
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 2 of 3
GENERAL CONCERNS /RECOMMENDATIONS /ACTION ITEMS—Please note UPDATES below are
noted in italics..
46)Feb. update: several heads have been lost but final push is now to proceed and should be
.completed..w.ithin..the._nextfew working days. For the record the "expert's" recommendations
w,ereo4t effective. [Nov.] - the expert from Canada did visit job site and recommended deeper
4 directional drill to mitigate potential for fracking breakout. Option will cost- $200k additional,
Engineer and_Owner'will evaluate environmental risks vs. costs. Decision will be made very soon
as"timely completion of project is dependent on this work. HCC (Hickory Construction) is to
provide MSDS on the fracking agent which is thought to be bentonite. The horizontal directional
t
a+.hT'drill(HDD)`�ndr=the river has not gone well, HCC reported there have been 6 attempts. Rock
. .--...-_..type_and.vertical.restr-aints have made the HDD difficult. HCC states they have obtained expert
on HDD out of Canada who will be in town week of October 22 to help resolve.
48)Feb. update:IFS still requests revised grading drawings)for this area. [Nov]- please provide
revised drawing, in pdf format. The grading plan will be revised around EQ basin, please provide
copy to IFS.
49)Feb. update: it was decided to move the proposed location of the new pump station. Please
provide latest drawing to IFS. ,[Nov]- the matter is still under review, Owner and Engineer will
meet week of Nov. 19 and make a decision. .... HCC indicates with a shift of- 20+ ft., a .
savings could be effected and operational phasing out of the old pump station could be enhanced.
Engineer will evaluate, there may be wetlands implications and/or NC DOT issues.
50)After meeting Horton of IFS walked site and noted a worker was grinding concrete without safety
glasses in EQ basin. Horton reported this to HCC Supt. Berryhill who took immediate action to
remedy situation.
52)Feb. update:please discuss this matter at April meeting. [Nov.]Issue- wires and circuits were
missed by Haynes and Hydrodyne on their submittal.
53)IMPORTANT - After meeting Horton of IFS walked the WWTP construction site and then
visited the pump station construction site on NC28/Bryson City Rd. where it was noticed that
,.ontraetor was d scfiarg ng;sllt.-tadensump water16 tlie°adjacent'Wetlandsz=witli6utint6rvening'gilt
fence -siltpond or-a-silt-.bag: G. Horton called Inspector Jerry Wells on cell phone to advise him
of this situation which he did, but then lost reception. Please be prepared to discuss resolution of
this matter at April meeting._
54)At Feb. meeting the handling of sludge was discussed. Owner expressed concerns on where and
rate of transfer to the oxidation ditch.
55)Hickory stated they may begin working Saturdays in order to return to schedule.
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
G. Horton was unable to attend progress meeting in January and understands there was no meeting in
December. Observations of HCC work done since last inspection report includes but is not limited to
o Nov. -Feb. -placed concrete structures at influent works and presently installing equipment,
panels, electrical, and misc. metals
o Functional testing, operational testing and then startup of EQ and influent facilities is pending
o Performed grading in vicinity of EQ basin
o Took old AB/digester out of service and began demo of tank/contents and removed blowers from
blower bldg.
o Continued on directional drill and now getting closer to launching the - 400 ft section of HDPE
from WWTP side to west side of river
o Setting piles and excavating new pump station on NC28

Town of Franklin interim Inspection of
WWTP,Riverview Pump Station &Force Main Improvements February 28, 2013
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 3 of 3
CHANGE ORDERS - IFS received Change Order#1 at.October meeting. CO#1 is for adjustment to
SCADA, specifically it is an adjustment to the allowance.
RFP status Requests for Proposal - engineer refers to RFPs as COPs, see above comment.
RFI status Requests for Information - IFS suggests contractor submit RFI on demo requirements on
sheet C116 where there are live wires existing where drawing indicates removal. A written clarification
is warranted.
Project Schedule- a schedule was handed out at the November meeting. The schedule contains
Substantial Completion date of June 12, 2013 and Final Completion date of July 12, 2013. HCC
indicated they are on schedule.
Submittals status - submittals are current, Hickory stated that all major equipment has now been
deliver to job site or to Hickory's property. It is now suggested that spare parts handling and
manufacturer's O&Ms be added to the agenda.
Inspectors Logs &Documentation - reviewed by IFS at previous meetings and deemed adequate
Testing—concrete breaks and % entrained air have been satisfactory, it was reported today.
Record Drawings status—IFS reviewed As-Builts at February meeting and they appear to be up to
date.
Safety- no issues
List of Attendees
Warren Cabe Franklin,interim Town Manager
Jay Gibson Franklin,Dir. of Pub. Works 828 421-2002
Wayne Price Franklin, ORC
Ben Cathey,PE McGill Assocs.,Proj. Mgr. 828 310-1456 (C)
Jerry B. Wells McGill Assocs.,Inspector 828 381-0313 (C)
Bill Mildner Hickory Construction Co. Proj.Mgr. 828 320-3440
[e-mail]
Farron Berryhill. Hickory Construction Co. Supt. 828 320-2924
[e-mail]
Nathan Cobb Hickory Construction Co. 828 320-4924
Gerald Horton, PE NC DWQ, IFS 919 707-9185 (ofc)
[e-mail] 919 601-1864 (C)
end of report

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles E.Wakild,PE ee Freeman
Govemor Director n� , .: ecrefary-
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Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town Manager
Town of Franklin ! NOV 20 2012-
PO Box 1479
Franklin, North Carolina 28744 . WA;ER aUAL lf-Y OLO'-�10*
ASHEV!LLE RE_G10i\!AL OFFi:a.
SUBJECT: Progress Meeting and Interim Inspection
r Improvements toT_I'�-4nd�P#unzptation j
[MACON]
Project No. CS370 524-03
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Infrastructure Finance Section of the Division of
Water Quality performed an interim inspection for the state and federally funded portion of subject
project on November 15, 2012. Monthly progress meetings are held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on
the 3rd Thursday of each month at the public works building at the wastewater treatment plant.
The next progress meeting is scheduled for Thursday December 20, 2012.
You and your engineer should review this report, take actions or provide responses as indicated, and
then file this report with your project records. If the reader has any questions or finds errors or items
herein with which they disagree, please contact the undersigned at(919) 707-9185 or via e-mail at
[e-mail].
Si cerely,
Gerald W. Horton, PE
Environmental Engineer
Construction Inspection Group
GWFUgwh
cc: Keith Krzywicki, PE, NC Rural Center
Chucranfa�d Asheville DWQ Regional Office, 2090 US 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Ben Cathey, PE, McGill Associates PA, 55 Broad St., Asheville, NC 28801
IFS -Mark Hubbard, PE; Gerald Horton
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Internet:www.newaterguality.org atu ally
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Town of Franklin Interim Inspection of c
WWTP,Riverview Pump Stat k Force Main Improvements November 15, 2012
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 2 of 3
GENERAL CONCERNS /RECOMMENDATIONS/ACTION ITEMS—Please note UPDATES on
Comments and Concerns are noted in italics for reference.
46) Nov. update: the expert from Canada did visit job site and recommended deeper directional drill
to mitigate potential for fracking breakout. Option will cost- $200k additional, Engineer and
Owner will evaluate environmental risks vs. costs. Decision will be made very soon as timely
completion of project is dependent on this work. HCC(Hickory Construction) is to provide MSDS
on the(racking agent which is thought to be bentonite. The horizontal directional drill (HDD)
-under the river has not gone well, HCC reported there have been 6 attempts. Rock type and
vertical restraints have made the HDD difficult. HCC states they have obtained expert on HDD
out of Canada who will be in town week of October 22 to help resolve.
47) November update: McGill's structural engineer is yet to provide recommendationldetails on how
to proceed with'ihis footing. McGill will contact their structural consultant about this RFI#13A to
see what is the delay. HCC encountered deeper footing at blower bldg. than indicated and
reasonably expected. Engineer feels extra compensation is warranted. Refer to drwg S 103.
48) November update: please provide revised drawing, in pdf format. The grading plan will be
revised around EQ basin, please provide copy to IFS.
49) November update: the matter is still under review, Owner and Engineer will meet week of
Nov. 19 and make a decision. Mildner, HCC expressed concern that this delayed decision
is eating into the float on the schedule, hence may affect completion date if decision
delayed further. There was a lengthy discussion at the October meeting regarding changing
the site plan of the pump station. HCC indicates with a shift of— 20+feet, a savings could
be effected and operational phasing out of the old pump station could be enhanced.
Engineer will evaluate, there may be wetlands implications and/or NC DOT issues.
50) After meeting Horton.of IFS walked site and noted a worker was grinding concrete without
safety glasses in EQ basin. Horton reported this to HCC Supt. Berryhill who took
immediate action to remedy situation.
51) Davis Bacon- after November meeting IFS was informed by EPA they would no longer
require DB interviews on projects. Owner and Engineer are hereby advised of that.
However, Owner is cautioned: Owner should maintain Certified payroll records and be
vigilant as to compliance with wage rate requirements.
52) Issue- wires and circuits were missed by Haynes and Hydrodyne on their submittal.
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Observations of HCC work done since last progress meeting includes but is not limited to
o Oct. -Nov. - successfully leak tested and backfilled around EQ tank
o placed concrete pad near EQ basin for septic tank unloading station
o evaluated HDD under river and awaiting Owner decision
o placed concrete footings and walls of headworks
o continued on Blower Bldg demo, installed replacement roof and fascia
o cored and tied in the 24" dia pipe to oxidation ditch and finished 18" DIP FM (and tested) to
WWTP
o installed transformer pad at headworks
CHANGE ORDERS - IFS received Change Order#1 at October meeting. CO#1 is for adjustment
to SCADA, specifically it is an adjustment to the allowance.
RFP status Requests for Proposal -engineer refers to RFPs as COPs, see above comment.
RFI status Requests for Information - IFS suggests contractor submit RFI on demo requirements on
sheet C116 where there are live wires existing where drawing indicates removal. A written
clarification is warranted.

Town of Franklin Interim Inspection of
WWTP,Riverview Pump Stat Force Main Improvements November 15,2012
Project No.CS 370 524-03 Page 3 of 3
Project Schedule - a schedule was handed out at the November meeting. The schedule contains
Substantial Completion date of June 12, 2013.and Final Completion date of July 12, 2013. HCC
indicated they are on schedule.
Submittals status - an updated status log was handed out and discussed at November meeting.
Except for colors, submittals are essentially complete, hence it will not be necessary hereafter to
bring a submittal log to meetings. However, Mildner/HCC noted they are still awaiting colors
selection by Owner.
Inspectors Logs &Documentation -reviewed by IFS at previous meetings and deemed adequate
Testing- There have been low concrete breaks and issues regarding water-stops, Engineer provided
documentation in November via email that these items have been satisfactorily resolved. The EQ
basin passed the leak test but is still under observation. previously the 18" pipe under the EQ basin
tested satisfactorily. Other pipe is yet to be tested.
Record Drawings status -there have been no significant annotations needed on As-Buiits which
were viewed by IFS in November.
Safety - no issues
Davis Bacon- - after November meeting IFS was informed by EPA they would no longer require
DB interviews on projects. Owner and Engineer are hereby advised of that. However, Owner is
cautioned: Owner should maintain Certified payroll records and be vigilant as to compliance with
wage rate requirements.
List of Attendees
Wayne Price Franklin, ORC
Ben Cathey, PE McGill Assocs.,Proj.Mgr. 828 310-1456 (C)
Jerry B. Wells McGill Assocs.,Inspector 828 381-0313 (C)
J.C.Williams McGill Assocs.
Bill Mildner Hickory Construction Co.Proj.Mgr. 828 320-3440
Farron Berryhill Hickory Construction Co. Supt. 828 320-2924
Nathan Cobb Hickory Construction Co. 828 320-4924
Gerald Horton,PE NC DWQ,IFS 919 707-9185 (ofc)
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles E.Wakild,PE Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
October 29, 2012
Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town Manager
Town of Franklin
PO Box 1479
Franklin,North Carolina 28744
SUBJECT: . Progress Meeting and Interim Inspection
Improvements to WWTP and Pump Station
[MACON]
Project No. CS370 524-03
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Infrastructure Finance Section of the Division of
Water Quality performed an interim inspection for the state and federally funded portion of subject
project on October 18, 2012. Monthly progress meetings are held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on
the 3rd Thursday of each month at the public works building at the wastewater treatment plant.
The next progress meeting is scheduled for Thursday November 15, 2012.
You and your engineer should review this report, take actions or provide responses as indicated, and
then file with your project records. Please note that concerning comments 39) and 40)IFS has
repeatedly requested documentation on construction deficiency. You should direct your engineer
to provide the requested documentation. If the reader has any questions or finds errors or items
herein with which they disagree, please contact the undersigned at [phone] or via e-mail at
[e-mail].
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GENERAL CONCERNS /RECOMMENDATIONS/ACTION ITEMS —Please note UPDATES on
Comments and Concerns are noted in italics for reference. Preconstruction meeting comments are those numbered 1)through 28).
39) Oct. update: this is a repeat request, please provide requested documentation. [Sept] - matter is
resolved, however IFS still requests related correspondence be provided to IFS. IMPORTANT -
There have been some early concrete breaks below the anticipated strength. Please prepare to
discuss this matter fully at September meeting. Engineer asked for letter from HCC and/or their
concrete supplier regarding the strength of the suspect concrete. Cores may be necessary. Provide
copies of relevant reports to IFS prior to September meeting via email and pdf.
40) Oct. update: this is a repeat request, please provide requested documentation. [Sept.] - HCC
repaired integrity of waterstop via long process of moving reinforcement steel in order to provide
access for chipping out concrete and "mortaring in" the waterstop. This issue resulted in RFI#12, a
copy of RFI and related correspondence it to be provided to IFS. IMPORTANT - A vertical
waterstop came out on one of the wall pours, a run of- 5 ft. from 4 ft. to 9 ft. above F/F. Location
on tank is - 3 o'clock, using north as 12 o'clock. Access to resolve is virtually impossible. Please
discuss resolution of this matter at September meeting.
44) HCC provided updated and final "Approved" schedule at the October meeting. The schedule
contains Substantial Completion date of June 12, 2013 and Final Completion date of July 12, 2013.
45) The digester cleanup was discussed and it is likely there is - 3 feet depth of grit to be removed.
Owner and HCC discussed disposal and it appears a cooperative agreement was reached to landfill
the grit with the Owner of(WWTP) working with the County (LF Owner) to accept the solids.
46) The horizontal directional drill (HDD) under the river has not gone well, HCC reported there have
been 6.attempts. Rock type and vertical restraints have made the HDD difficult. HCC states they
have obtained expert on HDD out of Canada who will be in town week of October 22 to help
resolve.
47) HCC encountered deeper footing at blower bldg. than indicated and reasonably expected.
Engineer feels extra compensation is warranted. Refer to drwg S 103.
48) The grading plan will be revised around EQ basin, please provide copy to IFS.
49) There was a lengthy discussion at the October meeting regarding changing the site plan of
the pump station. HCC indicates with a shift of- 20+ feet, a savings could be effected and
operational phasing out of the old pump station could be enhanced. Engineer will evaluate,
there may be wetlands implications and/or NC DOT issues.
50) After meeting Horton of IFS walked site and noted a worker was grinding concrete without
safety glasses in EQ basin. Horton reported this to HCC Supt. Berryhill who took
immediate action to remedy situation.
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Observations of HCC work done since last progress meeting includes but is not limited to
o Sept- Oct- attempts (6) have been made.to install directional drill under river, see comment 46)
o cleaned up, applied thoroseal concrete coating, placed columns and piping in EQ basin
o grading plan will be revised around EQ basin, please provide copy to IFS
o placed concrete walls of influent structure adjacent to EQ basin
o proceeded on demo work at blower bldg
o installed trusses, began roof installation and fascia on blower bldg
o poured concrete generator pad and installing conduit
CHANGE ORDERS - IFS received Change Order#1 at October meeting. CO#1 is for adjustment
to SCADA, specifically it is an adjustment to the allowance.
RFP status Requests for Proposal -engineer refers to RFPs as COPs, see above comment.
RFI status Requests for Information - see comment 40) above

Town of Franklin Interim Inspection of
WWTP,Riverview Pump Station a Force Main Improvements October 18,2012
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 3 of 3
Project Schedule - a final version was provided at the October meeting. The schedule contains
Substantial Completion date of June 12, 2013 and Final Completion date of July 12, 2013. HCC
indicated they are on schedule.
Submittals status - an updated status log was handed out and discussed at October meeting. Last
month there were 3 critical submittals: 1) actuated valves- due to long delivery,2) WesTech grit
removal system and 3) the Fortech/SCADA system. These have all been processed. As of today
there are no critical outstanding submittals.
Inspectors Logs &Documentation - reviewed by IFS at August meeting and deemed adequate
Testing- there have been low concrete breaks and issues regarding water-stops, see comments 39)
and 40)
Record Drawings status -please have these available for review and discussion at November
meeting
Safety - Horton of IFS noted worker was grind concrete without safety glasses in EQ basin. Horton
reported this to Ben Cathey, Engineer stating he should notify Supt. with HCC. A few minutes
later Horton reported matter to HCC Supt. Berryhill who took immediate action to remedy
situation.
Davis Bacon - at each meeting, please be prepared to discuss how many interviews have been done
and how each checks out with the certified-payroll and the Wage Rate Determination. At October
meeting it was reported one interview had been conducted, with Haynes Electrical. A running
total of 7 DB interviews have been conducted to date.
List of Attendees
Jay Gibson Franklin,Dir. of Pub. Works 828 421-2002
Wayne Price Franklin, ORC
Ben Cathey, PE McGill Assocs.,Proj.Mgr. 828 310-1456 (C)
Jerry B. Wells McGill Assocs.,Inspector 828 381-0313 (C)
Bill Mildner Hickory Construction Co. Proj.Mgr. 828 320-3440
Farron Berryhill Hickory Construction Co. Supt. 828 320-2924
Nathan Cobb Hickory Construction Co. 828 320-4924
Gerald Horton, PE NC DWQ, IFS 919 707-9185 (office)
end of report

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles E.Wakild,PE Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
September 28, 2012
Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town Manager
Town of Franklin
PO Box 1479
Franklin, North Carolina 28744
SUBJECT: Progress Meeting and Interim Inspection
Improvements to WWTP and Pump Station
[MACON]
Project No. CS370 524-03
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Infrastructure Finance Section of the Division of
Water Quality performed an interim inspection for the state and federally funded portion of subject
project on September 20, 2012. Monthly progress meetings are held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on
the 3rd Thursday of each month at the public works building at the wastewater treatment plant. The
next progress meeting is scheduled for Thursday October 18, 2012.
You and your engineer should review this report, take actions or provide responses as indicated, and
then file with your project records. If the reader has any questions or finds errors or items herein with
which they disagree, please contact the undersigned at [phone] or via e-mail at
[e-mail]. - —~
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Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 2 of 3
GENERAL CONCERNS /RECOMMENDATIONS/ACTION ITEMS —Please note UPDATEs on
Comments and Concerns are noted in italics for reference. Preconstruction meeting comments are those numbered 1)through 28).
3) Sept. update: HCC provided an updated construction schedule which requests changing the
construction period to 425 days from 395 days due to the date of availability of the sludge digester
being Feb. 13 instead of Jan. 22, 2013. [August] Hickory Constr. will provide an updated
schedule at September meeting. There has been 6 versions, sticking point is timing of taking down
digester. HCC can take digesters if it gives 30 days notice, if it is shown on schedule in proper
sequence and if done around January 2013. [July]-another Construction schedule is being
prepared/updated. Owner wants the 30 days available for digester related work shown as around
Feb. 15 instead of the Jan. 22 date.
9) Sept. update:IFS received suitable statement and has filed it with project records. [August] IFS
still awaiting response. [July]-Engineer stated they will send written/letterhead statement signed by
the Engineer attesting to the scope of work. IMPORTANT - IFS requests Owner and Engineer
read the description of eligible work herein and confirm at next meeting in writing that the Scope
of Work is accurate and as approved.
38) Sept. update: a NEMA 3R has been approved. Issue arose on control panels at pump station,
specifically NEMA 4X SS was specified but supplier contends NEMA 31Z only can be provided.
Engineer and HCC are to check the facts. Refer to drawings numbers E105 & E-602.
39) Sept. update: matter is resolved, however IFS still requests related correspondence be provided to
IFS. IMPORTANT - There have been some early concrete breaks below the anticipated strength.
Please prepare to discuss this matter fully at September meeting. Engineer asked for letter from
HCC and/or their concrete supplier regarding the strength of the suspect concrete. Cores may be
necessary. Provide copies of relevant reports to IFS prior to September meeting via email and pdf.
40) Sept. update: HCC repaired integrity of waterstop via long process of moving reinforcement steel
in order to provide access for chipping out concrete and "mortaring in"the waterstop. This issue
resulted in RFI#12, a copy of RFI and related correspondence it to be provided to IFS.
IMPORTANT - A vertical waterstop came out on one of the wall pours, a run of— 5 ft. from 4 ft.
to 9 ft. above F/F. Location on tank is — 3 o'clock, using north as 12 o'clock. Access to resolve is
virtually impossible. Please discuss resolution of this matter at September meeting.
41) Referring to drawing S101, HCC asked if it made any difference whether the columns are round or
square. Engineer stated it made no difference.
42) Color submittals have been provided to Owner and Engineer by HCC.
43) HCC noted and Owner acknowledged there can be no septic tank discharges during pipe
installation in the vicinity beginning Sept. 26.
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Observations of HCC work done through September meeting includes
1. finished concrete wall pours on EQ basin, now have — 2 weeks patching, grinding and coating with
thoroseal,before leak testing the tank
2. installing pipe around/to EQ basin
3. began excavation for headworks
4. performed demolition at existing Blower Bldg.
5. staked and ready to start river HDD and pump station work
CHANGE ORDERS - none yet, a COP, change order proposal, is being negotiated regarding SCADA.
RFP status Requests for Proposal - engineer refers to RFPs as COPs, see above comment.
RFI status Requests for Information - see comment 40) above
Project Schedule - a final version will be provided at the October meeting. See comment 3).

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Town of Franklin Interim Inspection of
WWTP,Riverview Pump Station« Force Main Improvements September 20,2012
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 3 of 3
Submittals status - a status log was handed out and discussed at September meeting. Last month
there were 3 critical submittals: 1) actuated valves- due to long delivery,2) WesTech grit removal
system and 3) the Fortech/SCADA system. Submittals 1) & 2) were approved and 3) will be
approved within days. Important remaining submittals are now the generator and the MCCs.
Presently there are no critical submittals outstanding.
Inspectors Logs &Documentation -reviewed by IFS at August meeting and deemed adequate
Testing- see comment 39), please provide documentation requested to IFS.
Record Drawings status - still reported there is nothing noteworthy yet
Safety- no issues
Davis Bacon- at each meeting, please be prepared to discuss how many interviews have been done
and how each checks out with the certified payroll and the Wage Rate Determination. At
September meeting it was summarized there had been 2 DB.interviews recently done for. a.total of 4
since project initiation. It was reported all were compliant with Certified payrolls and wage rate
determination.
List of Attendees
Jay Gibson Franklin,Dir.of Pub. Works 828 421-2002
Wayne Price Franklin, ORC
Ben Cathey,PE McGill Assocs.,Proj.Mgr. 828 310-1456 (C)
Jerry B. Wells McGill Assocs.,Inspector 828 381-0313 (C)
J.C.Williams McGill Assocs.
Bill Mildner Hickory Construction Co.Proj.Mgr. 828 320-3440
Farron Berryhill Hickory Construction Co. Supt. 828 320-2924
Nathan Cobb Hickory Construction Co. 828 320-4924
Gerald Horton,PE NC DWQ,IFS 919 .707-9185 (office)
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Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles E.Wakild,PE Dee Freeman
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Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town Manager ;. I SEP — 7 2012
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PO Box 1479
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SUBJECT: Progress Meeting and Interim Inspection
Improvements to WWTP and Pump Station
[MACON ]
Project No. CS370 524-03
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Infrastructure Finance Section of the Division of
Water Quality performed an interim inspection for the state and federally funded portion of subject
project on August 1.6, 2012. Monthly progress meetings are held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the 3ra
Thursday of each month at the public works building at the wastewater treatment plant. The next
progress meeting is scheduled for Thursday September 20, 2012.
You should review this report,take actions or provide responses as indicated, and then file for your
records. If you have any questions or find errors or items herein with which you disagree, please
contact the undersigned at(919) 707-9185 or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sin rely,
Gerald W. Horton, PE
Environmental Engineer
Construction Inspection Group
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Town of Franklin Interim Inspection of
WWTP,Riverview Pump Stati i Force Main Improvements August 16, 2012 _
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 2 of 3
GENERAL CONCERNS /RECOMMENDATIONS/ACTION ITEMS—Please note UPDATES on
Comments and.Concems are noted in italics for reference, Preconstruction meeting comments are those numbered 1)through 28).
3) August update:Hickory Constr. will provide an updated schedule at September meeting. There has
been 6 versions, sticking point is timing of taking down digester. HCC can take digesters if it gives
30 days notice, if it is shown on schedule in proper sequence and if done around January 2013.
[July]-another Construction schedule is being prepared/updated. Owner wants the 30 days
available for digester related work shown as around Feb. 15 instead of the Jan. 22 date. IFS
requests copy when done. Construction schedule(s) -provide copy to NC IFS after approval by
Engineer.
9) August update: IFS still awaiting response. [July]-Engineer stated they will send written/letterhead
statement signed by the Engineer attesting to the scope of work. IMPORTANT - IFS requests
Owner and Engineer read the description of eligible work herein and confirm at next meeting in
writing that the Scope of Work is accurate and as approved.
31) August update: Owner provided sludge level information to HCC. Refer to comment 3) above. In
June HCC/Mildner asked Owner to check sludge levels. HCC is concerned when the digester area
would be available for their work. This work needs to be addressed in contractors schedule and
Owner needs to accommodate,but maintenance of treatment is critical around the digester levels
and operations. IMPORTANT -This topic should be discussed at each meeting until a plan of
action is determined.
34) August update:property access/permission has been obtained for HCC to proceed on boring
under river for force main work, it was reported. Also refer to comment 34) in July report. IFS
requests copy of the release or agreement. [June]-HCC advises they are having difficulty with
local landowner regarding performing the force main bore under the river. Commissioners may
have to condemn in which case it may be September before HCC is able to do work. Please
discuss this matter at July meeting.
35) August update: it was stated a video, an hydrostatic test and a mandrell test are required.
[July] Jay Gibson stated the HDD river crossing must be tested with a mandrell,by next [August]
meeting Engineer will verify if the test is specified in the contract documents.
36) August update: review is in process and will proceed with Multi:Trode. Owner requested using
Multi-Trode in lieu of level floats for wetwell levels controls.
37) August update: pace of submittal reviews has improved. HCC expressed concern regarding pace
of submittal reviews.
38) Issue arose on control panels at pump station, specifically Nema 4X SS was specified but supplier
contends Nema 3R only can be provided. Engineer and HCC are to check the facts. Refer to
drawings numbers E105 &E-602.
39) IMPORTANT -There have been some early concrete breaks below the anticipated strength.
Please prepare to discuss this matter fully at September meeting. Engineer asked for letter from
HCC and/or their concrete supplier regarding the strength of the suspect concrete. Cores may be
necessary. Provide copies of relevant reports to IFS prior to September meeting via email and pdf.
40) IMPORTANT =A vertical waterstop came out on one of the wall pours, a run of- 5 ft. from 4 ft.
to 9 ft. above F/F. Location on tank is - 3 o'clock, using north as 12 o'clock. Access to resolve is
virtually impossible. Please discuss resolution of this matter at September meeting.
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Observations of HCC work done through August meeting includes :
1. thru August meeting: placed concrete footing for EQ basin (in July)
2. placed concrete on 2 wall sections
3. dress up erosion & sediment control and install sediment traps

Town of Franklin Interim Inspection of
WWTP,Riverview Pump Static :Force Main Improvements August 16, 2012
• Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 3 of 3
CHANGE ORDERS - none yet
RFP status Requests for Proposal - none
RFI status Requests for Information- none yet, these should be presented to Owner as they arise
Project Schedule- a version 7 revised schedule is being prepared to include work at digester, see
comments 3) and 31)
Submittals status - a status log was handed out and discussed at August meeting. Submittals review
pace has improved. There are 3 critical submittals: actuated valves- due to long delivery, WesTech
grit removal system and the Fortecb/SCADA sytem. HCC/Mildner suggested 3 party conference
call to work out details and expedite the SCADA.
Inspectors Logs &Documentation-reviewed by IFS at August meeting and deemed adequate
Testing- see comment 39), please discuss this matter at September meeting
Record Drawings status -nothing noteworthy yet
Signs - posted
Safety- no issues
Davis Bacon- at each meeting, please be prepared to discuss how many interviews have been done
and how each checks out with the certified payroll and the Wage Rate Determination. At next
meeting be prepared to assist in completing the Davis Bacon record attached to this report.
List of Attendees
Jay Gibson Franklin,Dir.of Pub. Works 828 421-2002
Wayne Price Franklin, ORC
Ben Cathey,PE McGill Assocs.,Proj.Mgr. 828 310-1456(C)
Jerry B.Wells McGill Assocs.,Inspector 828 381-0313 (C)
Mike Waresak McGill Assocs.
J.C.Williams McGill Assocs.
Bill Mildner Hickory Construction Co.Proj.Mgr. 828 320-3440
Farron Berryhill Hickory Construction Co. Supt. 828 320-2924
Nathan Cobb Hickory Construction Co. 828 320-4924
Gerald Horton, PE NC DWQ,IFS 919 707-9185 (office)
end of report

Davis-Bacon Requirements
(required for SRF projects only)
Project Owner Town offranklin
Project Number CS 370 524-03
Inspection Date
General Requirements
1) Davis-Bacon wage poster(WH-1321)is posted at the construction site in a conspicuous place protected from
the weather in all relevant languages ❑ Yes
❑ No
2) Applicable Davis-Bacon wage determinations or rates are displayed at the construction site in a location
accessible to laborers and mechanics ❑ Yes
❑ No
For contractors-
1 Indicate in the table if payrolls records are complete and being maintained by the recipient(WH-347 or
equivalent)for all laborers/mechanics for all weeks of construction and they are signed.
2) Indicate in the table if the assistance recipient has documentation (SF-1445 or equivalent)that wage
interviews were conducted(It is not necessary to interview all subcontractors)
Contractor Name 1)Payrolls Are Complete 1)Payrolls Are Not Complete 2)Interviews Completed
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Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles E.Wakild,PE Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
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Project No. CS370 524-03
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Division of Water Quality performed an interim
inspection for the state and federally funded portion of subject project.on Julyl9, 2012. Monthly
progress meetings are held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the public
works building at the wastewater treatment plant. The next progress meeting is scheduled at
10:00 a.m. Thursday August 16, 2012.
You should review this report, take actions or provide responses as indicated, and then file for your
records. If you have any questions or find errors or items you disagree with in this report, please
contact me at (919) 707=9185 or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sinc ely,
Gerald W. Horton, PE
Environmental Engineer
Construction Inspection Group
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Town of Franklin taterim Inspection of
WWTP,Riverview Pump Station&Force Main Improvements July 19, 2012
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 2 of 3
GENERAL CONCERNS /RECOMMENDATIONS/ACTION ITEMS—Please note UPDATES on
Comments and Concerns are noted in italics for reference. Preconstruction meeting comments are those numbered 1)through 28).
3) July update: another Construction schedule is being prepared/updated. Owner wants the 30 days
available for digester related work shown as around Feb. 15 instead of the Jan. 22 date. IFS
requests copy when done. [June]-provided 4`h draft at first interim inspection, please provide
updated schedule upon approval. Construction schedule(s) - provide copy to NC IFS after
approval by Engineer.
4) July update: received excel spreadsheet via email. [June]-Schedule of Values (SOV) for
contract(s) must be provided to NC IFS. The SOV should coincide with the bid form or for lump
sum portions of the contract, the Schedule of Values should be in the same format as a pay request
with line item cost breakdown. Upon approval of SOV by Owner and or Engineer, it is requested
SOVs be provided to Gerald Horton in electronic spreadsheet format, preferably excel.
5) July update:IFS received updated subcontractors list. [June]-pending. IFS requested list of ALL
subcontractors proposed or intended to work on project, including Prime Contractor. IFS received
list at meeting however, please update and note thereon which are DBE or MBEs, if any.
6) July update: [June]- interviews (2) were conducted on HCC and National Erectors and both
complied with wage rates and were checked vs. certified payroll. [June] - IMPORTANT - Davis
Bacon [DB] interviews and compliance are required on this project. Refer to attached guidance
and interview form. Also note "Davis Bacon Requirements" attachment which IFS will fill out in
one of the early progress meetings with assistance from Owner. This same form will be filled out
again with help from the Owner towards the end of the project.
9) July update:Engineer stated they will send writtenlletterhead statement signed by the Engineer
attesting to the scope of work. Refer to June 21 Inspection report. [June]-please provide written
statement at July meeting. IMPORTANT - ITS requests Owner and Engineer read the description
of eligible work herein and confirm at next meeting in writing that the Scope of Work is accurate
and as approved.
24) [June] testing will be performed by BLE. Testing is the responsibility of the Owner and the
testing firm(s) as of date of Precon were yet to be determined.
27) July update:Supt. Farron's gage will be used with the SW Dept's as back up. [June]-McGill should
address this at next meeting. Hickory asked which NOAA weather station Engineer will use.
Engineer will respond.
29) July update: Owner is receiving critical submittals. At June meeting, Owner(Jay Gibson) stated
they wish to review certain submittals, generally equipment submittals. They stated they would
not hold up approvals.
30) July update: Owner has not been receiving but Engineer stated henceforth they will receive RFIs.
Engineer stated at June meeting they would send ALL RFIs to Owner.
31) July update: Owner has not taken sludge levels but will. In June HCC/Mildner asked Owner to
check sludge levels. HCC is concerned when the digester area would be available for their work.
This work needs to be addressed in contractors schedule and Owner needs to accommodate, but
maintenance of treatment is critical around the digester levels and operations. IMPORTANT -
This topic should be discussed at each meeting until a plan of action is determined.
32) July update: approved. HCC via an RFI will advise how they intend to place the precast wetwell
on a slab vs. placement on#57 stone. A related handout was passed out at June meeting for
discussion.
33) July update: a smaller vertically dimensioned hoist and beam were approved. The hoist and
clearances at blowers was discussed. Please discuss resolution at July meeting.
34) July update: no change, Commissioners have not condemned the property and Owner is still trying
-to negotiate access for doing the river crossing force main pipe work. IFS expressed concern,
asking will this delay affect contract completion date or interfere with ability of HCC to do the

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WWTP,Riverview Pump Station &Force Main Improvements July 19, 2012
Project No. CS.370 524-03 Page 3 of 3
work during "cooperative weather"and river conditions?HCC indicates they were expecting
release on the property to perform the work beginning Aug. 1. HCC stated if no rock they should
be able to finish the work in 4 weeks, if they encounter rock it may take 2 to 3 months. [June]-HCC
advises they are having difficulty with local landowner,regarding performing the force main bore
under the river. Commissioners may have to condemn in which case it may be September before
HCC is able to do work. Please discuss this matter at July meeting.
35) Jay Gibson stated the HDD river crossing must be tested with a mandrell, by next meeting
Engineer will verify if the test is specified in the contract documents.
36) Owner requested using Multi-Trode in lieu of level floats for wetwell levels controls.
37) HCC expressed concern regarding pace of submittal reviews.
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Observations of HCC work done through June meeting includes :
1) thru July meeting:,installed erosion control facilities at WWTP
2) tested pipe under EQ slab to 200 psi
3) poured EQ basin slab
4) setting vertical steel
5) delivered materials
CHANGE ORDERS - none yet
RFP status Requests for Proposal - none
RFI status Requests for Information- none yet, these are to be provided to Owner as they arise
Project Schedule- revised schedule being prepared to include work at digester
Submittals 'status - in process, log handed out and discussed at July meeting. Owner requested using
Multi-Trode in lieu of level floats for wetwell levels controls.
Inspectors Logs &Documentation- not reviewed by IFS at June meeting as project has just started
Testing- successfully tested pipe under EQ slab, concrete entrained air tested at 6.5%±within spec,
indications are concrete strength is adequate. Bonnell-Lammons is the testing firm.
Record Drawings status -nothing noteworthy yet
Signs - posted
Safety- no issues
Davis Bacon- at each meeting, please be prepared to discuss how many interviews have been done
and how each checks out with the certified payroll and the Wage Rate Determination. Be prepared
to assist in completing the Davis Bacon record attached to the Preconstniction report.
List of Attendees
Jay Gibson Franklin,Dir. of Pub. Works 828.421-2002
Wayne Price Franklin,ORC
Ben Cathey,PE McGill Assocs.,Proj.Mgr. 828 310-1456 (C)
Jerry B.Wells McGill Assocs.,Inspector 828 381-0313 (C)
Mike Waresak McGill Assocs.
Bill Mildner Hickory Construction Co.Proj.Mgr. 828 320-3440
[e-mail]
Farron Berryhill Hickory Construction Co. Supt. 828 320-2924
[e-mail]
Gerald Horton,PE NC DWQ,IFS 919 707-9185 (office)
[e-mail] 919 601-1864 (C).

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Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles E•Wakild,PEADeeFreerian
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SUBJECT: Initial Interim Inspection
Improvements to WWTP and Pump Station
[MACON]
Project No. CS370 524-03
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Division of Water Quality performed its first interim
inspection for the state and federally funded portion of subject project on June 21, 2012. Monthly
progress meetings are held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the 3Td Thursday of each month at the public
works building at the wastewater treatment plant. The next progress meeting is scheduled at
10:00 a.m. Thursday July19, 2012.
You should review this report, take actions or provide responses as indicated, and then file for your
records. If you have any questions or find errors or items you disagree with in this report,please
contact me at(919) 707-9185 or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Si rely,
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Gerald W. Horton, PE
Environmental Engineer
Construction Inspection Group
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Town of Franklin Interim Inspection of
WWTP,Riverview Pump Station&Force Main Improvements June 21, 2012
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 2 of 4 -
GENERAL. CONCERNS /RECOMMENDATIONS /ACTION ITEMS—Please note UPDATES on
Comments and Concerns written in PreConstruction meeting are noted in italics for reference. Preconstruction meeting comments
are those numbered 1)through 28).
1) Reader is referred to Engineer's minutes of the PreCon meeting.
3) June update:provided 4th draft at first interim inspection,please provide updated schedule upon
approval. Construction schedule(s) -provide copy to NC IFS after approval by Engineer.
4) June update:pending. Schedule of Values (SOV) for contract(s) must be provided to NC IFS.
The SOV should coincide with the bid form or for lump sum portions of the contract, the Schedule
of Values should be in the same format as a pay request with line item cost breakdown. Upon
approval of SOV by Owner and or Engineer, it is requested SOVs be provided to Gerald Horton in
electronic spreadsheet format,preferably excel.
5) June update:pending. IFS requested list of ALL subcontractors proposed or intended to work on
project, including Prime Contractor. IFS received list at meeting however, please update and note
thereon which are DBE or MBEs, if any.
6) June update: no interviews yet conducted. Davis Bacon [DB] interviews and compliance are
required on this project. Refer to attached guidance and interview form. Also note "Davis Bacon
Requirements" attachment which IFS will fill out in one of the early progress meetings with
assistance from Owner. This same form will be filled out again with help from the Owner towards
the end of the project.
7) June update: IFS has been provided a set of half sized drawings. IFS, at today's meeting,
requested a conformed half size set of drawings.
9) June update:please provide written statement at July meeting. IMPORTANT- IFS requests
Owner and Engineer read the description of eligible work herein and confirm at next meeting in
writing that the Scope of Work is accurate and as approved.
10) June update: submittal log was provided at June meeting, RFI and RFP logs not yet initiated.
IFS requested logs of submittals, RFIs, RFPs etc be kept and brought to Progress meetings for
discussion. IFS is not requesting copies of these logs at this time.
11) June update: done. Though not required by IFS, IFS recommended contractor take videos of
routes and structures prior to initiating work.
15) June update: items were posted. Contractor was advised to post OSHA, EEO, Labor, wage rates
& other notices at a staging area or construction office in proximity of the work.
21) June update: there were 3 and they were approved according to Engineer. Engineer or Owner
shall confirm at first progress meeting how many addenda there were and that all were approved
by IFS.
24) June update: testing will be performed by BLE. Testing is the responsibility of the Owner and the
testing firm(s) as of date of Precon were yet to be determined.
25) June update: this comment 25) in Precon report was not relevant to this project.
27) June update: McGill should address this at next meeting. Hickory asked which NOAA weather
station Engineer will use. Engineer will respond.
29) At June meeting, Owner (Jay Gibson) stated they wish to review certain submittals, generally
equipment submittals. They stated they would not hold up approvals.
30) Engineer stated at June meeting they would send ALL RFIs to Owner.
31) HCC-Mildner asked Owner to check sludge levels. HCC is concerned when the digester area
would be available for their work. This work needs to be addressed in contractors schedule and
Owner needs to accommodate, but maintenance of treatment is critical around the digester levels
and operations. IMPORTANT - This topic should be discussed at each meeting until a plan of
action is determined.
32) HCC via an RFI will advise how they intend to place the precast wetwell on a slab vs. placement
on#57 stone. A related handout was passed out at June meeting for discussion.

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WWTP, Riverview Pump Station &Force Main Improvements June 21,2012
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 3 of 4
33) The hoist and clearances at blowers was discussed. Please discuss resolution at July meeting.
34) HCC advises they are having difficulty with local landowner regarding performing the force main
bore under the river. Commissioners may have to condemn in which case it may be September
before HCC is able to do work. Please discuss this matter at July meeting.
The Project Funding Budget is:
item total eligible
Hickory Construction Co. Inc. $ 5,578,000 $ 5,496,000
Legal, Advertisement, etc. $ 30,000 $ 30,000
Contingency $ 274,800 $ 274,800
Planning, Design, Bidding $ 382,000 $ 382,000
Construction Phase Engineering $ 166,700 $ 166,700
Total Eligible Costs S 6,350,300
The maximum loan amount is $5,350,300. Closing costs for this project are 2% of the eligible
costs, which is $107,006. The project also received funding from the NC Rural Center.
Scope of Authorized Representatives:
Loan Recipient: Sam Greenwood, Town Manager
NC-DENR, DWQ, CG&L: Mark Hubbard, PE, Gerald Horton, PE
Consulting Engineer: Ben Cathey, PE, McGill Assocs., Asheville NC (MGA)
. Inspector: — Jerry Wells
Contractor:
Hickory Construction Co., Inc., 1728 91" Ave NW., Hickory NC 28601 (POBox 1769 28603-1769)
Unlimited : Unclassified, Lic. # 1145 (HCC)
Contract Amount: $ 5,578,000
Project Manager Bill Mildner 828 320-3440 Supt. Farron Berryhill 828 320-2924
Contract: Notice to Proceed is effective May 14, 2012 for contract substantial completion date of
May 13, 2013 and contract completion date of June 12, 2013.
Eligible Work consists of improvements and modifications to the Town of Franklin wastewater
treatment plant by constructing:
o a new headworks structure with
o mechanical band screen rated for 6.1 MGD peak flow
o an aerated grit removal system rated for 6.1 MGD peak flow
o new 1.5 MG flow equalization basin with electrically-controlled effluent flow valve, coarse
bubble diffuser system and three 1,110 scfm blowers
o an influent flow meter
o a 1.0 MG aerobic digester with fine bubble diffuser system and three (3) 1,340 scfm blowers
o a sewerage receiving station with control system and
o improvements to the existing blower building
o a WWTP drain sump pump station consisting of dual 350 gpm pumps
o a 80 kW emergency generator
o and all associated instrumentation and controls, electrical work, site work, and yard piping
o and Riverside Pump Station&Force Main
o replace the Riverside-Pump Station with a new pump station consisting of
o duplex 1,600 gpm pumps with
o a 1,600 gpm emergency diesel pump& 80 kW backup pump, on-site audible and visual alarins
with automatic transfer switch and telemetry;

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WWTP; Riverview Pump Station&Force Main Improvements June 21, 2012
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 4 of 4
o approximately 243 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer;
o 105 linear feet of 30-inch gravity sewer;
o 2,708 linear feet of 18-inch force main;
o 445 linear feet of 20-inch force main including all associated controls, electrical work, and site
work.
Non Eligible Work - Division C - Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, any'costs associated
with choosing the Bid Alternates Items No. 1 —4 above the Base Bid costs are not eligible.
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Observations of IICC work done through June meeting includes :
1) thru June -mobilized
2) set up construction trailer and posted notices
3) cleared site and prepared grades
CHANGE ORDERS -none yet
RFP status Requests for Proposal -none
RFI status Requests for Information-none yet, these are to be provided to Owner as they arise
Project Schedule - revised schedule being prepared to include work at digester
Submittals status - in process, log handed out and discussed at June meeting
Inspectors Logs & Documentation- not reviewed by IFS at June meeting as project has just started
Record Drawings status -nothing noteworthy yet
Signs posted
Safety - no issues
Davis Bacon - please be prepared to discuss how many interviews have been done and how each
checks out with the certified payroll and the Wage Rate Determination. Be prepared to assist in
completing the Davis Bacon record attached to the Preconstruction report.
List of Attendees
Jay Gibson Franklin,Dir. of Pub. Works 828 421-2002
Wayne Price Franklin, ORC
Ben Cathey, PE McGill Assocs., Proj.Mgr. 828 310-1456(C)
Jerry B. Wells McGill Assocs., Inspector 828 381-0313 (C)
Mike Waresak McGill Assocs.
Bill Mildner Hickory Construction Co.Proj. Mgr. 828 320-3440
[e-mail]
Farron Berryhill Hickory Construction Co. Supt. 828 320-2924
[e-mail]
Nathan Cobb Hickory Construction Co. 828 320-4924
Gerald Horton, PE NC DWQ, IFS 919 707-9185 (office)
[e-mail] 919 601-1864(C)

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,PE �r1 .;� y ap��fr31� „+°i�Dee Freeman `
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Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town ManagerTown of of Franklin1' l '
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Franklin North Carolina 28734
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Subject: Pre Construction Meeting
Improvements to WWTP and Pump Station
[MACON)
Project No. CS370 524-03
Dear Mr. Greenwood :
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Infrastructure Finance Section, IFS, attended the
Preconstruction meeting at the Town Hall on Tuesday May 1, 2012 Location of monthly progress
meetings will likely be at the Town Hall until construction trailer is set up at the wastewater treatment
plant site. Progress meetings will occur on the 3rd Thursday of each month beginning at 10:00 am.
Subject to confirmation, the first progress meeting will be Thursday June 21, 2012.
You should review this report, take actions or provide responses as indicated, and then file with your
project records. If you have any questions or find errors or items you disagree with in this report,
please contact me at [phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sinrely,
Gerald W. Horton, PE
Environmental Engineer
Construction Inspection UnitGroup
cc: Rural Center
h ck +�zanor , Asheville DWQ Regional Office, 2090 US 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Ben Cathey, PE, McGill Associates PA, 55 Broad St., Asheville, NC 28801
IFS - Mark Hubbard, PE, Don Evans, Leslie Rogers, Gerald Horton
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WWTP,Riverview Pump Station &Force Main Improvements May 1,2012
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 2 of 7
Proiect information
Authorized Representatives:
Grant Recipient: Sam Greenwood, Town Manager,
NC-DENR,DWQ,IFS:.Mark Hubbard, PE, Gerald Horton, PE
Consulting Engineer: Ben Cathey, PE, McGill Assocs., Asheville NC ( MGA)
Inspector: Jerry Wells
Contractors:
Hickory Construction Co.,Inc., 1728 9`h Ave NW., Hickory NC 28601 (POBox 1769 28603-1769)
Unlimited: Unclassified, Lie. # 1145" ( HCC)
Contract Amount: $2,250,000
Project Manager Bill Mildner 828 320-3440
Supt. Farron Berryhill 828 320-2924
Contract: Notice to Proceed is effective May 14, 2012 for contract substantial completion date of
May 13, 2013 and contract completion date of June 12, 2013.
Funding
The Town of Franklin has been approved for loan assistance from the Clean Water State Revolving
Fund in the amount of$5,350,300 and has received additional funding from the NC Rural Center.
There was an allowance included for SCADA in the bid documents.
Eligible Work consists of improvements and modifications to the Town of Franklin wastewater treatment
plant by constructing:
o a new headworks structure with
o mechanical band screen rated for 6.1 MGD peak flow
o an aerated grit removal system rated for 6.1 MGD peak flow
o new 1.5 MG flow equalization basin with electrically-controlled effluent flow valve, coarse bubble
diffuser system and three 1,110 scfm blowers
o an influent flow meter
o a 1.0 MG aerobic digester with fine bubble diffuser system and three (3) 1,340 scfm blowers
o a sewerage receiving station with control system and
o improvements to the existing blower building
o a WWTP drain sump pump station consisting of dual 350 gpm pumps
o a 80 kW emergency generator
o and all associated instrumentation and controls, electrical work, site work, and yard piping
and Riverside Pump Station&Force Main
o replace the Riverside Pump Station with a new pump station consisting of
o duplex 1,600 gpm pumps with
o a 1,600 gpm emergency diesel pump & 80 kW backup pump, on-site audible and visual alarms
with automatic transfer switch and telemetry;
o approximately 243 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer;
o 105 linear feet of 30-inch gravity sewer;
o 2,708 linear feet of 18-inch force main;
o 445 linear feet of 20-inch force main including all associated controls, electrical work, and site
work.
Non Eligible Work - Division C - Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, any costs associated with
choosing the Bid Alternates Items No. 1 —4 above the Base Bid costs.

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WWTP,Riverview Pump Station &Force Main Improvements May 1,2012
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 3 of 7
Pre-Construction Meeting Attendees (only those who signed roster)
Verlin Curtis Franklin, Town Alderman
Sam K. Greenwood Franklin, Town Administrator
Jay Gibson Franklin, Dir. of Pub. Works 828 421-2002
Wayne Price Franklin, ORC
John Henning, Jr. Franklin, Attorney
Ben Cathey, PE McGill Assocs.,Proj. Mgr. 828 310-1456 (C)
Jerry B. Wells McGill Assocs., Inspector 828 381-0313 (C)
Daniel Griffee McGill Assocs. 828 252-0575
J.C. Williams McGill Assocs.
Jeff Bishop McGill Assocs.
Mike Waresak McGill Assocs.
Mike Waresak McGill Assocs.
Bill Mildner Hickory Construction Co. Proj. Mgr. 828 320-3440
[e-mail]
Farron Berryhill Hickory Construction Co. Supt. 828 320-2924
[e-mail]
Nathan Cobb Hickory Construction Co. 828 320-4924
Gerald Horton,PE NC Construction Grants &Loans 919 601-1864(C)
[e-mail] 919 707-9185 (office)
Comments, observations and concerns discussed at the Preconstruction meeting
Reader is also referred to meeting agenda and minutes prepared McGill Associates.Please note that the terms Owner and
Recipient have the same meaning in this document. The following comments and concerns(though not intended to be a
complete list) were discussed during the meeting:
1. Reader is referred to Engineer's minutes of the PreCon meetings.
2. Construction Infrastructure Finance Section (formerly Construction Grants &Loans) [IFS] discussed
pertinent items in "NOTES for Pre Construction Conference for NC DENR IFS Funded Projects",
2 pages which are attached.
3. Construction schedule(s) - provide copy to NC IFS after approval by Engineer.
4. Schedule of Values (SOV) for contract(s)must be provided to NC IFS. The SOV should coincide
with the bid form or for lump sum portions of the contract, the Schedule of Values should be in the
same format as a pay request with line item cost breakdown. Upon approval of SOV by Owner and or
Engineer, it is requested SOVs be provided to Gerald Horton in electronic spreadsheet format,
preferably excel.
5. IFS requested list of ALL subcontractors proposed or intended to work on project,including Prime
Contractor. IFS received list at meeting however,please update and note thereon which are DBE or
MBEs, if any.
6. Davis Bacon [DB] interviews and compliance are required on this project. Refer to attached guidance
and interview form. Also note "Davis Bacon Requirements" attachment which IFS will fill out in one
of the early progress meetings with assistance from Owner. This same form will be filled out again
with help from the Owner towards the end of the project.
7. IFS, at today's meeting,requested a conformed half size set of drawings.
8. Forms and information referenced herein may be found at IFS's website : www.ncwattKguality.org

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9. IFS requests Owner and Engineer read the description of eligible work on page 2 herein and confirm at
first progress meeting in writing that the Scope of Work is accurate and as approved.
10. IFS requested logs of submittals, RFIs, RFPs etc be kept and brought to Progress meetings for
discussion. IFS is not requesting copies of these logs at this time.
11. Though not required by IFS, IFS recommended contractor take videos of routes and structures prior to
initiating work.
12. If not already done, Owner is advised they must submit the Capital Project Ordinance.
13. This is an SRF project hence an Operation &Maintenance Manual (O&M manual) should be prepared.
14. Progress meetings will be at the operations building at the WWTP and landfill. The regularly scheduled
progress meetings will be the 3rd Thursday each month beginning at 10:00 a.m. Subject to
confirmation, the first progress meeting is anticipated Thursday June 21, 2012.
15. Contractor was advised to post OSHA, EEO, Labor, wage rates &other notices at a staging area or
construction office in proximity of the work.
16. IFS requested copy of Engineers minutes of today's Preconstruction meeting.
17. IFS discussed change orders and will provide copy of change order checklist(attached).
18. Gerald Horton accompanied Ben Cathey on "windshield" tour to pump station site and WWTP after
the meeting.
19. IFS asked if NC Dept. of Labor personnel with OSH (safety) had been invited to Preconstruction
meeting, they had not.
20. Engineer stated that all approvals, encroachments, and permits have been obtained.
21. Engineer or Owner shall confirm at first progress meeting how many addenda there were and that all
were approved by IFS.
22. Engineer advised that sales tax statements must be included with each of contractor's progress payment
request.
23. Engineer stated that all pay requests must be approved by inspector before they will be further
processed.
24. Testing is the responsibility of the Owner and the testing firm(s) as of date of Precon were yet to be
determined.
25. Owner discussed critical work sequencing and that contractor must adhere to restrictions regarding
work at the City Park. Also critical are the crossings of Tar River, refer to drwgs FM8 &FM10 and to
Engineer's meeting minutes.
26. If materials or equipment are stored off site or out of Right of Ways, and reimbursement therefore are
sought, then Owner or Engineer should provide an affidavit attesting extant.
27. Hickory asked which NOAA weather station Engineer will use.'Engineer will respond.
28. There was an allowance included for SCADA in the bid documents.
Role of the Construction Inspection Group (CIG)
1. Conduct periodic inspections of the project.
2. Review change orders for necessity and reasonableness to determine eligibility for loan funding.
3. Purpose:
a. To ensure that the overall objectives of the loan or grant are realized.
b. To monitor administration of the loan and/or grant to ensure the project is executed in accordance
with State regulations and loan and/or grant conditions.
c. To ensure contract compliance and construction in accordance with NC DENR approved contract
documents.
d. To advise and offer assistance to the loan and/or grant Recipient.

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WWTP,Riverview Pump Station &Force Main Improvements May 1,2012
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 5 of 7
CHANGE ORDERS
Refer to attached change order checklist. IFS "Approval" of a changer order is not necessary to proceed on
the work because a change order is a modification of the agreement between the Owner and the Contractor.
However, a determination as to eligibility(sometimes termed "approval")is required for IFS to participate
in the funding of the change order. Should Owner wish to ascertain that the work item(s) are eligible for
funding they should ask, and if additional information is needed then IFS will advise.
CIG (Construction Inspection Group) INSPECTIONS
1. Prior notice may be given; however, unannounced inspections may also be conducted.
2. Inspections will be concerned with administrative matters and construction matters/activities.
3. During inspections, CIG may wish to review, observe and/or discuss:
o files and status of shop drawings, submittals,
o inspector's field reports,
o status of record(as-built) drawings,
o status of: Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
o revised construction schedules,
o records of testing of materials, soils, concrete, equipment, and
o pending or executed change orders documentation for completeness and accuracy.
4. The Division of Water Quality(DWQ) and IFS requests that all equipment and materials on job site
be properly stored, stockpiled, and protected. Improper storage of materials and equipment may
result in recommendation to reduce reimbursement amount. The job site(s) shall be maintained in an
acceptable manner.
5. Safe working conditions should be maintained at all times. CIG will discuss potential or apparent
safety violations. If warranted or deemed necessary, CIG will attempt to take prompt action by
notifying authoritative on-site personnel and may notify State and/or OSHA regional representatives
of any noted conditions which appear to be life endangering or threatening of serious injury. Safety
is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
6. Results of the inspection will be discussed at the job site during or upon completion of the inspection.
7. Formal copies of the inspection report will be sent to the Loan Recipient (Owner), the Engineer and
to other parties, only if so requested.
8. CIG asks to be notified when the Engineer or Owner plan to schedule a pre pre-final and/or the final
inspection(s). IFS requests a copy of punch list(s). In order to close out the project,IFS must
conduct a final inspection.
Recipient's (Owner) and Engineer's responsibility
1. The Owner and Engineer should become familiar with their responsibilities as defined in the Code of
Federal Regulations Part 40 CFR.
2. Comply with the Loan conditions.
3. Comply with the WQ and/or NPDES permit conditions.
Owner payment request
1. Before first reimbursement request will be processed, the Owner must provide NC IFS executed
engineering contract(s) and executed Construction contract(s).
2. Owner should provide the NC IFS inspector with Schedule(s) of Values (SOV) and Construction
(Progress) Schedule for each construction contract. Schedule of Values should correlate with Bid
items or construction costs as applicable. Providing the SOV in electronic format, excel or other
spreadsheet would be appreciated.

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WWTP,Riverview Pump Station &Force Main Improvements May 1,2012
Project No. CS 370 524-03 Page 6 of 7
3. Owner should submit all payment requests to the NC IFS section with backup documentation as
needed to support the payment reimbursement request.
4. Owner should be aware of the following payment milestones:
4.1. Before first reimbursement can be made, Contract Documents must be approved.
4.2. Closing cost must be paid.
4.3. Prior to 90% Disbursement-All tax must be reported.
4.4. Before final reimbursement- Engineer's Certification of Completion must be received.
5. The Contractor's pay request should coincide with the items on the bid form or approved schedule of
values.
6. Do submit/report sales tax with each pay request. The sales tax report should indicate the time
period that is covered. The reimbursement amount will be reduced by the sales tax amount at the
90% milestone. The sales tax is included in the Owner's loan or grant amount. Therefore, the
Owner should be prepared to cover this amount until they receive reimbursement. If the contractor
makes no purchases and has no sales tax to report for the period,regardless, the sales tax report
should be submitted or indicate "No sales tax to report this period."
7. If requesting reimbursement/payment for materials stored on site, invoice(s) must be provided to
document material cost. Such materials shall be stored safely and securely on site or in a bonded
location(s). An affidavit from the Engineer may be requested by IFS for stored items and materials
stored at each off-site location(s).
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The Owner is advised that the protection of the environment is a loan and/or grant requirement. It is for
Owner, Contractor(s), Engineer and other participating entities to comply with all environmental pollution
control programs established by the Local jurisdiction, the State, and the EPA. These expectations include,
but are not limited to:
1. Continued proper conveyance and treatment of Owner's wastewater during construction.
2. Protection of existing trees, shrubs, and grass, public infrastructure and private property.
3. Dust control atof haul roads, excavation areas, work areas, and borrow areas and keeping public
roads clean of construction debris and soil.
4. Submission of, adherence to, and compliance with the erosion and sedimentation control plan
approved by the applicable State or local agency.
5. Proper disposal of all solid and hazardous wastes encountered or generated as part of the project.
6. Notifying the NC Division of Water Quality(DWQ) field office in Asheville, NC, telephone: ,
[phone] to report an oil or hazardous substance spill or other environmental emergency
caused by any party. The responsible party shall take the initiative to report the matter promptly and
to initiate containment and cleanup activities.
7. Because this is an environmental project, it is expected that the Contractor(s) and sub contractors
collect and properly dispose of litter, trash and debris generated by workmen on the project or on the
site and along routes of the work.

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MACON County
Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek
Trunk Sewer Line &WW Reuse System
E-SRG-T-02-0134, E-SRL-T-02-0051
Dear Mr. Horton:
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Infrastructure Finance Section [IFS], (formerly
Construction Grants and Loans) performed an interim inspection for the state and federally funded
portion of subject project on Friday March 9, 2012. This is.the first interim inspection and
progress meeting attended by IFS since November 29, 2011. During the most active periods of the
project, Interim inspections and monthly progress meetings were conducted on the 1st Thursday
each month at 1:00 p.m. at the Macon County Courthouse. As project is in punch list phase, the
next meeting will likely be a Final Inspection.
Please review the attached report, take any actions indicated or required, notify me of any items
with which you disagree and then file this report with your project records. If you have any
questions about this matter, please email me at [e-mail] or call me at
[phone].
Sin ely,
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Gerald W. Horton, PE
Construction Inspection Group
cc: Mike Waresak, PE, McGill Associates
Chuck Cranford, Asheville DWQ Regional Office
IFS - Section Chief- Kim Colson, PE, Mark Hubbard, PE
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Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek Interim Inspection of
Trunk Sewer Line &WW Reuse System March 9, 2012
E-SRG-T-02-0134, E-SRL-T-02-0051
Comments, action items and concerns discussed:
UPDATES to Comments,action items and concerns noted in previous progress meetings(for reference)are italicized.
41.March 2012 update: Engineer is monitoring and observing this section of pipe at least every other
week. At March meeting it was reported there had not been any additional settlement and that a
"fill moon" was observed through all manhole to manhole sections. November 2011 update: - the
settled section of the re installed sewer appears to be stable. CG&L hereby notifies Macon County
that verification of the stability of this segment will be required as a condition of project closeout.
[August] -remedy proposed and implemented and as of August 2011 the portion of sewer line
appears to be stable. Work stopped in December [2010] until a remedy could be implemented for
the portions of the sewer that settled. Refer to comment 38 in previous reports. Work resumed in
late March [2011]. Remedy consists of filter fabric, with geo-grid, filled with#57 stone, pipe laid,
the encased with the filter fabric. At meeting it was revealed that daily elevation checks indicate
the solution is working.
42.At March 2012 meeting County manager indicated he wished to set up meeting in Raleigh with IFS
on March 21, 22 or 23 to discuss completing reclaimed water portion of project and budget.
[August]-Macon County did discuss revising scope of work related to the reclamation portion of
the work with Dan Blaisdell, former Chief CG&L, however it appears no final resolution of the
matter was made. By copy of this letter to Kim Colson, Chief CG&L the matter should be
reconsidered and a determination made. [April] -Due to budget Owner is yet to finish work at
landfill. It is strongly advised and recommended that Owner discuss resolution thereof with CG&L
and Regional office of DWQ.
43. March update:for the record - none of the requested information or maps noted below has been
provided. Please provide at next meeting or at Final inspection. Nov. update: CG&L requested
color map of entire project route at today's (Nov. 2011)meeting. Also, CG&L requested updated
half sized drawings of revisions. [ Aug]- routing at Shaw has been revised. CG&L requests
Engineer or Owner provide relevant drawings in half size. GGP has asked [Dec. 2010] Owner to
assist in rerouting a portion of the work at Shaw. This reroute would be beneficial to all parties.
47.March update: schedule not obtained, however as of today's[Mar. 9] meeting GGP needs punch
list, lacks making some tie-ins, is still trying to successfully test the force main,pumps and the
Industrial Park Pump Station and has yet to complete work at landfill. McGill's Jerry Wells
stated he would prepare punch list next week[week of March 121. IMPORTANT-IFS requests
copy of the punch list as soon as it is prepared. Gary's Grading &Pipeline Co., Inc. (GPP)
provided construction schedule at the Nov. 29 meeting and stated it is their goal to complete
project by New Years day and would work 74days per week to accomplish this, excluding
Christmas day.
49.March update: Owner obtained assurances from DOT protecting integrity of new sewer line at
bridge piers. IMPORTANT - GPP pointed out to Owner that NC DOT is doing bridge work
over a portion of the newly installed line work and may be causing damage for which GPP states
they cannot be expected to honor their warranty on that portion of work due to the potential for
damage or distortion to segments where the bridge contractor(CW Matthews, Atlanta) has been
crossing the shallow 24" sewer line. Mr. Jack Horton then went and retrieved relevant
correspondence regarding their encroaching on the newly laid sewer line. Discussions ensued.
CG&L strongly recommended that County hold NC DOT accountable and responsible for any
damage or potential damage to the sewer and that the County require DOT to inspect the line via
TV or other means to validate the lines integrity or damage.
50. For the record - the original contract completion date was November 30, 2010. The present
contract completion date, revised by Change Order#8, remains at July 29, 2011.

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Trunk Sewer Line &WW Reuse System March 9, 2012
E-SRG-T-02-0134, E-SRL-T-02-0051
51. A Final inspection should be scheduled as soon as the work remaining (refer to comment 47)
above) and the reclaimed water portion of the project is completed. A Final inspection checklist
is attached. .
CHANGE ORDERs—there have been 8 change orders determined eligible to date, a Final
quantity adjusting change order will be necessary.
Meeting Attendees:
Jack Horton Macon County Manager 828 349-2025
jhorton @ maconnc.or2
Jay Gibson Town of Franklin
Paul Higdon Sewer Solutions, for Macon County
Mike Waresak, PE McGill Assocs.,Project Mgr. 828 252-0575
mikew@mc ig llengineers.com
Jerry B. Wells McGill Assocs., Sr. Constr.Field Rep. 828 381-0313
Christopher Opolka Gary's Grading &Pipeline Co., Proj. Mgr &VP
Gerald Horton,PE NC Construction Grants &Loans 919 707-9185

SIC Construction rants & Loans Project Ck,. aout Checklist
OWNER/ NAME: PROJECT NO:
ENGINEER: DESCRIPTION:
Certify all applicable items have been received by owner or have occurred:
1. Approved Plans and Specifications-in owner's possession.
2. As-Built/Record Drawings (certified/sealed) provided to owner.
3. Test Reports: pipe/pressure tests recorded, concrete, compaction etc.
4. Inspector's Daily Logs turned over to owner.
5. Approved shop drawings and submittals provided to owner.
6. Warranty Information provided to owner.
7. Release of Liens &Consent of Surety to final payment received from contractor.
8. Spare Parts Inventory and List provided to owner.
9. Training,training sessions completed.
10. Release/Approval from NC-DOT and/or Rail Roads (if Applicable)
11. Contact Regional Office to inform them of facility startup.
Submit the following to the CG&L, attention Kavitha Ambikadevi for SRF or Don Evans for
State Grants and Loans. Check off what is being submitted as part of the close out package.
12. Final adjusting change order(must match final reimbursement request)
13. Submit final reimbursement request and supporting invoices including final sales tax
report
14. Owners Certification of Completion.
15. Engineer's Certification .
16. Clear Site/ Certification (a) by Owner& (b) by Owner's Counsel
(If easements added or changed since final design forms must be resubmitted)
17. Verify payment of closing costs. If not paid forward payment to Leslie Rogers.
18. Operation and Maintenance Manuals (O&M), if required (SRF Only)
19. Davis-Bacon Interviews conducted. (Standard Form 1445) (SRF Only)
20. Submittal of form 6100-2, indicating actual amounts paid to DBE firms (SRF Only).
21. STAG projects: closeout items also include a final MBE, WBE and Quarterly Report;
the Final Reimbursement Request form, and the Lobbying Certification. They can be
found on.our website, (http://portal.ncdenr.org). Send these to Don Evans.
Signature of Authorized Representative for items 1-11
Internet:http://portal.ncdenr.org
Division of Water Quality,Construction Grants&Loans Section
1633 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1633
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Trunk Sewer Line &WW Reuse System
E-SRG-T-02-0134, E-SRL-T-02-0051
Dear Mr. Horton:
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Construction Grants and Loans Section
performed an interim inspection for the state and federally funded portion of subject project on
Tuesday November 30, 2011. This is the first interim inspection and progress meeting attended by
CG&L since Tuesday August 4, 2011, though there was a meeting conducted September 22, 2011.
The Contract completion date was revised to July 29, 2011 but is now likely to be completed early
next year. The project is and has been seriously behind schedule since December of last year.
You should review this report; take actions or provide responses as indicated to comment
numbers 41, 42, 43, 48 and 49 and then file for your records. If you have any questions please
contact me at(919) 715-6219 or via e-mail [e-mail].
Sin ely,
Gerald W. Horton, PE
Construction Inspection Group
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cc: Mike Waresak, PE, McGill Associates
Chuck Cranford, Asheville DWQ Regional Office
CG&L - Section Chief- Kim Colson, PE, Mark Hubbard, PE
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Little Tennessee River/Car 0echaye Creek Interim Inspection of
Trunk Sewer Line&WW Reuse System November 29, 2011
E-SRG-T-02-0134, E-SRL-T-02-0051
Comments, action items and concerns discussed:
41.November 2011 update: - the settled section of there installed sewer appears to be stable. CG&L
hereby notifies Macon County that verification of the stability of this segment will be required as a
condition of project closeout. [August] -remedy proposed and implemented and as of August
2011 the portion of sewer line appears to be stable. Work stopped in December [2010] until a
remedy could be implemented for the portions of the sewer that settled. Refer to comment 38 in
previous reports. Work resumed in late March [2011]. Remedy consists of filter fabric, with geo-
grid, filled with#57 stone,pipe laid, the encased with the filter fabric. At meeting it was revealed
that daily elevation checks indicate the solution is working.
42. [ August]-Macon County did discuss revising scope of work related to the reclamation portion of
the work with Dan Blaisdell, former Chief CG&L, however it appears no final resolution of the
matter was made. By copy of this letter to Kim Colson,Chief CG&L the matter should be
reconsidered and a determination made. [April] -Due to budget Owner is yet to finish work at
landfill. It is strongly advised and recommended that Owner discuss resolution thereof with CG&L
and Regional office of DWQ.
43.Nov. update: CG&L requested color map of entire project route at today's (November 2011.
meeting. Also, CG&L requested updated half sized drawings of revisions. [Aug]- routing at
Shaw has been revised. CG&L requests Engineer or Owner provide relevant drawings in
half size. GGP has asked [Dec. 2010] Owner to assist in rerouting a portion of the work at Shaw.
This reroute would be beneficial to all parties.
46. [Aug] - IMPORTANT/ CAUTION -PVC pipe which has been paid for with loan and grant
money is sitting at the landfill uninstalled. Owner is advised to properly store the pipe so as not to
allow damage•to the pipe by ultraviolet light. If the pipe is damaged, the funds expended therefore
may be subject to recall.
47. Gary's Grading&Pipeline Co., Inc: (GPP) provided construction schedule at the Nov. 29
meeting and stated it is their goal to complete project by New Years day and would work 7 days
per week to accomplish this, excluding Christmas day.
48. IMPORTANT - CG&L hereby advises Owner that completion of the project as approved in the
Loan and in the Grant agreements is expected. Specifically, this means that all the work of the
reclaimed water [landfill] portion of the project covered under the Grant must be completed in its
entirety before final payments can be made. Failure to complete all elements of project as
approved via permits,ATAs, loan and grant agreements, etc. will jeopardize funding amount.
Refer to comment#42 in the April 5, 2011 inspection report and to DESCRIPTION of
ELIGIBLE WORK on following page.
49. IMPORTANT - GPP pointed out to Owner that NC DOT is doing bridge work over a portion of
the newly installed linework and may be causing damage for which GPP states they cannot be
expected to honor their warranty on that portion of work due to the potential for damage or
distortion to segments where the bridge contractor(CW Matthews, Atlanta) has been crossing
the shallow 24" sewer line. Mr. Jack Horton then went and retrieved relevant correspondence
regarding their encroaching on the newly laid sewer line. Discussions ensued. CG&L strongly
recommended that County hold NC DOT accountable and responsible for any damage or
potential damage to the sewer and that the County require DOT to inspect the line via TV or
other means to validate the lines integrity or damage.

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Little Tennessee River/Cartuvgechaye Creek Interim Inspection of
Trunk Sewer Line &WW Reuse System November 29, 2011
E-SRG-T-02-0134, E-SRL-T-02-0051
DESCRIPTION of ELIGIBLE WORD by GGP :
Construction of the Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer Line, for
transmission of wastewater to the Town of Franklin wastewater treatment plant, to include:
0 9,286 linear feet of 24-inch gravity sewer,
0 2,867 linear feet of 18-inch gravity sewer,
0 12,142 linear feet of 16-inch gravity sewer,
0 2,187 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer,
0 3,380 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer,
0 93 sanitary sewer 5-foot diameter manholes,
0 46 sanitary sewer 4-foot diameter manholes,
0 62 service taps,
0 255 linear feet of 6-inch sewer service replacement,
0 850 linear feet of 4-inch service pipe,
o Zickgraf pump station, to include three (3) 668 gpm, 25 Hp pumps, on-site audible & visual
high water alarms, & 125 kW emergency generator with automatic transfer switch,
o approximately 2,042 linear feet of 12-inch force main,
o Industrial Park Pump Station (located off Industrial Park Road SR 1168) to include two (2)
200 gpm- 60 Hp pumps, on-site audible&visual high water alarms, & 85 kW emergency
generator with automatic transfer switch,
o approximately 13,600 linear feet of 6-inch force main; and miscellaneous asphalt, concrete,
curb and gutter replacement and associated sitework.
Construction of a 164,866 gpd reclaimed water generation facility at the Town of Franklin
WWTP consisting of
o an effluent transfer pump station located at the chlorine contact basin consisting of dual 229
gpm, 5 Hp pumps;
o a 114 f 2 traveling bridge filter with a backwash pump station consisting of
o dual 110 gpm, 2 Hp pumps;
o a flowmeter;
o a turbidity meter;
o associated yard piping;
o a reclaimed water irrigation pump station consisting of three 115 gpm, 15 Hp pumps;
o approximately 4,000 linear feet of 8-inch reclaimed water force main; and
o an irrigation system consisting of 48 fixed 57-gpm sprinkler nozzles with irrigation onto 42.62
acres at the Macon County Landfill.
CHANGE ORDERS—there have been 8 change orders determined eligible to date
RFPs Status- none pending
RFIs Status - none pending
Project Schedule—completion date was revised via change order to July 29, 2011.
Safety- there have been no issues recently
Inspectors logs were not reviewed on this date, as job not requiring full time inspection now.
Inspector was not present for today's (November)meeting. Please have inspection logs available
for review at Final Inspection.
As-builts or Record Drawings - were not reviewed at this meeting,please refer and respond to
comment#43.

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Trunk Sewer Line&WW Reuse System November 29, 2011
E-SRG-T-02-0134, E-SRL-T-02-0051
Meeting Attendees:
-Jack Horton Macon County Manager 828 349-2025
[e-mail]
Laurie Hall (new Oct.) Macon County,Finance Director
Jay Gibson Town of Franklin
Paul Higdon Sewer Solutions, for Macon County
Mike Waresak, PE McGill Assocs.,Project Mgr. 828 252-0575
mikewALmLcg_illengineers.com
Christopher Opolka Gary's Grading&Pipeline Co.,Proj. Mgr &VP
Gerald Horton,PE NC Construction Grants &Loans 919 715-6215

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
October 7, 2011 _
Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town Manager OCT 1 1 2011 i
Town of Franklin
95 East Main Street •. �. — -.,=;_,; ��,elv .1r
Franklin,North Carolina 28734
SUBJECT: Town ofrariklin F
Town of WFranklin WWTP
Wastewater System Improvements
Approval of the Plans and Specifications
SRF No. CS370524-03
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
The review for completeness and adequacy, of the project construction plans and
specifications has been concluded by the Construction Grants & Loans Section of the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality. Therefore, said plan documents are hereby approved.
Eligibility for Revolving Loan funding is determined as follows:
Eligible Division A &B Riverside Pump Station and Force Main
Replacement of the Riverside Pump Station with a new pump station consisting of duplex 1,600
gpm pumps with a 1,600 gpm emergency diesel pump, a 80 kW backup pump, on-site audible
and visual alarms with automatic transfer switch and telemetry; approximately 243 linear feet of
12-inch gravity sewer; 105 linear feet of 30-inch gravity sewer; 2,708 linear feet of 18-inch force
main; 445 linear feet of 20-inch force main; and including all associated controls, electrical
work, and site work.
Eligible Division C - Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Improvements to the Town of Franklin wastewater treatment plant,to include construction of a
new headworks structure, to include a mechanical band screen rated for 6.1 MGD peak flow and
an aerated grit removal system rated for 6.1'MGD peak flow; a new 1.5 MG flow equalization
basin with electrically-controlled effluent flow valve, coarse bubble diffuser system and three (3)
1,110 scfm blowers; an influent flowmeter; a 1.0 MG aerobic digester with fine bubble diffuser
system and three (3) 1,340 scfm blowers; a sewerage receiving station; control system and
improvements to the existing blower building; a WWTP drain sump pump station consisting of
dual 350 gpm pumps; a 80 kW emergency generator; and including all associated
instrumentation and controls, electrical work, site work, and yard piping.
1633 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1633 One
Location:2728 Capital Blvd.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 North Carolina
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org /1/at����lJ/
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Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town Manager
October 7, 2011
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Non Eligible Division C - Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Any costs associated with choosing the Bid Alternates Items No. 1 —4 above the Base Bid costs.
Issuance of this approval letter does not imply availability of funding. Please note that the
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)program is priority based system which includes
adhering to a schedule for submittal of applications through contracting. Therefore, in order to
maintain assurance of fundiniz an Authority to award must be obtained by June 1, 2012
and all contracts must be executed by July 2, 2012.
If any of these milestones are not met, you must reapply if you wish to seek CWSRF
funding for this project. The CWSRF program accepts applications twice per year and projects
are funded based on priority and availability of funds. We encourage you to try to complete
these milestones well before the due date to build in contingency time.
All encroachments, easements, agreements, and plan approvals must be obtained prior to
receiving Authority to Award.
In the event that received bids exceed the amount established through the funding offer,
and local funds are not adequate to award contract(s), it will be necessary to consider all
alternatives including redesign, re-advertising, and rebidding.
Neither the State nor Federal Government, nor any of its departments, agencies or
employees is or will be a party to the invitation to bids, addenda, any resulting contracts or
contract negotiations/changes.
If the Recipient does not maintain the court-sanctioned schedules which extended the
compliance date for complying with the final effluent limits established in the NPDES Permit,
then project costs incurred will not be eligible for Revolving Loan payments.
Your project is subject to the one-year performance certification requirements. By this,
you are required on the date one year after the completion of construction and initial operation of
the subject treatment facilities, to certify, based on your consulting engineer's advisement,
whether or not such treatment works meet the design performance, specifications and the permit
conditions and effluent limitations.
In accordance with the Federal Regulations, the Recipient is required to assure compliance
with the OSHA safety regulations on the subject project. In complying with this regulatory
responsibility, the Recipient should, by letter, invite the Bureau Chief, Education Training and
Technical Assistance Unit,NC OSHA Division, 1101 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-
1101 at [phone], to participate in the Preconstruction Conference to assure that proper
emphasis is given on understanding and adhering to the OSHA regulations.

Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town Manager
October 7, 2011
Page Number 3
It is the responsibility of the Recipient and the Consulting Engineer to insure that the
project plan documents are in compliance with Amended N. C. G. S. 133-3 (ratified July 13,
1993). The administrative review and approval of these plans and specifications, and any
subsequent addenda or change order, do not imply approval of a restrictive specification for
bidding purposes; nor is it an authorization for noncompetitive procurement actions.
Any addenda to be issued for subiect project plans and specifications must be
submitted by the Recipient such that adequate time is allowed for review/approval action
by the State and for subsequent bidder action prior to receipt of bids.
It is mandatory for project facilities to be constructed in accordance with the North
Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applicable, the North Carolina Dam
Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractors'responsibilities
shall be in complying with these Acts.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable project Permits from the State, including an Authorization to Construct and/or Non-
Discharge Permit.
While rejection of all bids is possible, such action may be taken only with prior State
concurrence, and only for good cause.
A goal of 8% of the contract price is established for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
participation in this project, and a goal of 5% of the contract price is established for Women's
Business Enterprise (WBE)participation in this project. The Recipient and Bidders shall make a
good-faith effort to assure that MBE's and WBE's are utilized, when possible, as sources of
goods and services. The good-faith effort must include the following affirmative steps: (a)
including small, minority, and women's businesses on solicitation lists; (b) assuring that small,
minority, and women's businesses are solicited whenever they are potential sources; (c) dividing
total requirements, when economically feasible, into small tasks or quantities to permit
maximum participation by small, minority, and women's businesses; (d) establishing delivery
schedules, and (e) using the services of the Small Business Administration and the Minority
Business Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Please note that the
solicitation efforts should include documentable follow-up phone calls.
The Recipient shall comply with the provisions of 40 CFR, Part 7, Subpart C -
Discrimination Prohibited on the Basis of Handicap.
Attached is one (1) copy of the Project Bid Information which is to be completed within 21
days after bids have been received, and submitted to the State for review. Upon review and
approval of this information,the State will authorize the Recipient to make the proposed award.

Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town Manager
October 7, 2011
Page Number 4
Do not proceed with construction until the Authority to Award package and the EEO and
MBE documentation/certification have been reviewed, and you are in receipt of our approval, if
a CWSRF loan is desired for project construction.
Two (2) copies of any change order must be promptly submitted by the Recipient to the
State. If additional information is requested by the State, a response is required within two (2)
weeks, or the change order will be returned without further or final action.
One (1) set of the final approved plans and specifications will be forwarded to you. One
(1) set of plans and specifications identical to the approved set must be available at the project
site at all times.
Upon completion of the project construction, the Recipient shall submit a letter confirming
that the project has been constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by
the State. "As-built" plans will need to be submitted with any changes clearly documented on
the plans if the above confirmation cannot be made.
If there are any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact
Seth Robertson, P.E. at [phone].
Sincerely,
Kim H. Colson, P.E., Section Chief
Construction Grants & Loans Section
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality_ .__..
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins "Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
May 23, 2011 D
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Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town Manager i MAY 2 .5 2011
Town of Franklin
PO Box 1479 WATER QUALITY SECT ON
Franklin,North Carolina 28744 �'="I'.'. c - 1cE ,
SUBJECT: Engineering Report Approval
Town of Franklin
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
and Riverview Pump Station and Force
Main Improvements Engineering Report
Project No.: CS370524-03
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
The Construction Grants and Loans Section of the Division of Water Quality has
completed its review of the subject engineering report for Town of Franklin Wastewater
Treatment Plan Improvements and Riverview Pump Station and Force Main Improvements
Engineering Report. The proposed project includes/addresses improvements to the Town's
Wastewater Treatment Plant(WWTP) and replacement of the upstream Riverview Pump Station.
The proposed WWTP improvements include a 1.5 million gallon (MG) flow equalization basin,
1.0 MG sludge digester, headworks/grit removal assembly, electrically actuated flow control
valve vault, yard piping, and backup electrical generator. The proposed pump station
improvements include demolition of the existing 1,600 gallons per minute(gpm)pump station
and construction of a new 1,600 gpm pump station. The subject Town of Franklin Wastewater
Treatment Plan Improvements and Riverview Pump Station and Force Main Improvements
Engineering Report is hereby approved.
Enclosed you will find the Determination of Minor Construction Activity(DMCA) for
the subject project. Please keep a copy of the DMCA in your files. This document must be
made available for public viewing, upon request.
1633 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1633 One
Location:2728 Capital Blvd.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 NOI t�lCar011lla
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] l Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org ��tu�+�"1/
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Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town Manager
May 23,.2011
Page Number 2
Please note that the milestones below must be met to maintain assurance of funding under
the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). In the event that any of these milestones are
not met, you must reapply under the new, competitive priority system if you wish to seek
CWSRF funding for this project. We will be accepting applications twice per year, and projects
will be funded based on priority and availability of funds.
Plans and Specifications (P&S) must be submitted by: December 1, 2011
Permitting and P&S approval must be completed by: March 1, 2012
CG&L's Authority to Award must be issued by: June 1, 2012
Construction contract(s) must be executed by: July 2, 2012
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Jessica Sutton of our
staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
Daniel M. Blaisdell, P.E.,Chief
Construction Grants & Loans Section
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cc: McGill Associates, P.A. —Mike Waresak, P.E.
UO ►W AsheviGll gjona�c.e
Kim H. Colson, P.E., Assistant Chief
Jennifer Haynie, FEU Supervisor
Mark Hubbard, P.E., Assistant Chief
Don Evans
Jessica E. Sutton
FEU/SRF

Determination of Minor Construction Activity
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Construction Grants and Loans Section
Project Applicant: Town of Franklin
Date: May 23, 2011
Project Number: CS370524-03
Estimated Project Cost: $5,508,211
Estimated Funding Amount: $4,419,815
Project Description:.- The proposed project consists of improvements to.the Town's Wastewater
Treatment Plant (WWTP) and replacement of the upstream Riverview Pump Station. The
proposed WWTP improvements include a 1.5 million gallon(MG) flow equalization basin, 1.0
MG sludge digester, headworks/grit removal assembly, electrically actuated flow control valve
vault, yard piping, and backup electrical generator. The proposed pump station improvements
include demolition of the existing 1,600 gallons per minute (gpm)pump station and construction
of anew 1,600 gpm pump station.
The above named applicant intends to apply for assistance from the State Revolving Fund
program to construct the wastewater facilities described above. The North Carolina Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) has conducted a review of the project in accordance with the procedures-
(NCAC 15A Subchapter 1 C) for conformance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy
Act. The DWQ has determined that this project is a minor construction activity, and that the
preparation of additional environmental documents is not required.
This determination shall become effective upon its distribution by DWQ and will be available on
the DWQ Construction Grants and Loans Section's website
(ht p://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/cgls/er/fonsis). This determination can be revoked at any time
adverse information is made available. The documentation to support this decision will be on
file with the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,Division of
Water Quality, Construction Grants and Loans Section, and is available for public scrutiny upon
request.
Comments concerning this decision may be addressed to Ms. Jennifer Haynie, Facility
Evaluation Unit, Construction Grants and Loans Section, Division of Water Quality, 1633 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699, or she can be reached by phone at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Daniel M. Blaisdell, P.E., Chief
Construction Grants and Loans Section
Division of Water Quality

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North Carolina Department of En-Ylran=,-Q.QA q qlMral Resources
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Mr. Landon Davidson, Aquifer Protection Supervisor
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FROM: Jessica E. Sutton
Review Engineer
Facilities Evaluation Unit
Construction Grants and Loans Section
SUBJECT: {I own �railklin
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements and tRNerview_Pump S-ton'and
Force< rlain Improvement"s' '-ngneering Report f
Project No. CS 370524-03
One copy of the subject Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements and Riverview Pump Station
and Force Main Improvements Engineering Report is attached for the Asheville Regional
Office's technical review and comment. The Regional Office's technical input concerning this
project, based on the Region's knowledge of Franklin's collection system/wastewater facilities,
will be greatly appreciated. Please keep this copy of the report for your files and return your
comments to this office by February 1, 2011, if possible.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and responsiveness. If you have any questions,please
contact me at(919) 715-6225 at your earliest convenience.
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Attachment
cc: Jennifer Haynie, FEU Supervisor
FEU/SRF
1633 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1633 One
Location:2728 Capital Blvd.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org ;Vatmra"�/
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Governor DirectorSecietary .
May 17, 2010 _..
Mr. Jack Horton, County Manager
County of Macon
5 West Main Street
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Interim Inspection
Macon County
Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek
Trunk Sewer Line &WW Reuse System
E-SRG-T-02-0134, E-SRL-T-02-0051
Dear Mr. Horton:
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Construction Grants and Loans Section
performed an interim inspection for the state and federally funded portion of subject project on
Friday May 7, 2010. Interim project meetings and inspection are normally scheduled for the
I"Friday each month at 9:00 a.m. The next progress meeting is scheduled for June 4. Location of
the Progress meeting is at the County Courthouse. Contract completion date remains at
January 11, 2011.
You should review this report; take actions or provide responses as indicated and then file
for your records. If you have any questions please contact me at(919) 715-6219 or via e-mail
[e-mail].
S' ,erely, l
Gerald W. Horton, PE
Construction Inspection Group
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cc: John Sullivan, McGill Associates
Roger Edwards, DWQ Asheville Regional Office
CG&L,-Mark Hubbard, PE
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IG33 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27G99-IG33
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Little Tennessee River/Cartuugzchaye Creek Interim Inspection of
Trunk Sewer Line & WW Reuse System May 7, 2010
E-SRG-T-02-0134,E-SRL-T-02-0051
Comments, action items and concerns discussed:
UPDATES to Comments,action items and concerns noted in previous progress meetings(for reference)
are italicized.
1. For the record,CG&L has received the Capital Projects Ordinance(CPO)regarding financing of the
project and has received the Promissory Note.
2. May update: an updated schedule not provided though Garys Grading &Plumbing Co. (GGP)
noted they are on schedule.
3. GPP expressed concern about lack of restrained joint at Cartoogechage Creek. Engineer stated
they had checked on this and were comfortable with pipe w/o restrained joint.
4. GPP will tunnel instead of bore on sheet C3.
5. GPP inquired on status of pump station relocation, Engineer stated it is under design. CG&L
mentioned if significant it may require permit modification.
6. GPP requested of Owner and Engineer the names and addresses of all who received sewer
services, (reference sheets C6
7. May update:permission was granted for this move. Engineer should make sure this is annotated
on As-Built or Record Drawings. GPP wants to move force main ups lope 3 ft., refer to sheet 30.
Engineer and GPP will ask DOT.
8. May update: it is CG&L's understanding the matter is resolved. Engineer pointed out and
advised GPP they still need to install some silt fence and do some seeding. TEC, Atlanta, GA.-
the sub doing erosions control work, has performed poorly. GPP acknowledges and will
remedy.
9. May update: matter has been deferred to later date, as not presently relevant. SS run is one of
deepest cuts on project, reference sheet C9. Macon County pointed out that they wish Paul and
GPP to look at work to be done at the community college to insure there are no conflicts with
the landscaping effort at the Garden.
10.May update: address obtained. GPP stated they need a physical address for the pump station
for 911 purposes and to obtain electrical permit.
11.May update: recommendation accepted and compaction testing is being performed as
requested by McGill inspector. Engineer is evaluating testing proposal from Froehling &
Robertson, (F&R) and will make recommendation to Owner.
12.May update:please bring submittal log to next meeting: It-is requested that Submittal Tracking
sheet be brought to all early progress meetings or until all submittals have been approved.
13.May update: record drawings not available for review today. Again, CG&L requests record
drawings be available for review. CG&L requests record drawing annotations and inspector's
logs be available for review at all progress meetings.
14.May update: GGP relieved Young from contract and hired Locklear to do bore &jacks.GGP
cited unresponsiveness. GGP stated their bore &jacks sub is Young Construction Co. and they
will do 441 west bore and then the east bound bore starting in April.
15.May update: Refer to item#1 above but CG&L yet to received SUO or sewer rate Schedule.
Owner is reminded to submit to CG&L 1) Capital Projects Ordinance, 2) Sewer use ordinance
(SUO), and 3) Sewer rate schedule. Until received, reimbursement requests may be held up.
16.May update: electronic version has been received. Though CG&L received an itemized cost
breakdown, it is requested it be provided in electronic format, specifically, excel or other
spreadsheet.

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Little Tennessee River/Canoogechaye Creek Interim Inspection of
Trunk Sewer Line &WW Reuse System May 7, 2010
E-SRG-T-02-0134, E-SRL-T-02-0051
LOAN DISBURSEMENTS
No reimbursements have yet been made. Though Promissory note and CPO have been
received, Owner is yet to submit required Sewer Use Ordinance and Sewer Rate Schedule.
Progress
o Working on-bore and jack a creek crossing/US 441
o Pulled off K line to do above bore and jack at US 441
o Installed manhole and sewer south of bridge
o Bored under industrial Park(sheet C24)
o Third pipe crew not yet deployed
o Sheet C16 -will dig part of it instead of bore and jack due to geography
CHANGE ORDER UPDATE—there are items, including deletion of a bore (sheet C26), pipe
size change, and possibly items related to pump station redesign.
RFPs Status - current
RFIs Status - current
Project Schedule—GPP maintains they are on schedule.
SUBMITTAL Status- GPP brought in additional submittals to today's meeting. It is requested a
submittal log be brought to next meeting.
Inspectors logs were not reviewed. Please have these available for review at all meetings.
As-builts or Record Drawings - were not reviewed, see comment above
Signage and labor information is posted.
Meeting Attendees
Paul Higdon Sewer Solutions, for Town of Franklin
John Sullivan McGill Assocs., Construction Services Mgr. 828 310-1456
johns@mc ig llengineers.com
Tommy Hunter Garys Grading&Pipeline Co.,Project Manager
Gerald Horton,PE NC Construction Grants &Loans 919 715-6215

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 19, 2010
Mr. Jack Horton, County Manager
County of Macon
5 West Main Street
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Interim Inspection
Macon County
Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek
Trunk Sewer Line & WW Reuse System
E-SRG-T-02-0134, E-SRL-T-02-0051
Dear Mr. Horton:
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Construction Grants and Loans Section
performed an interim inspection for the state and federally funded portion of subject project on
Wednesday April 1, 2010. This meeting was changed from the normally scheduled time per your
request. Interim project meetings and inspection are normally scheduled for the I"Friday each
month at 9:00 a.m. The next progress meeting is scheduled for May 7. Location of the Progress
meeting is at the County Courthouse. Contract completion date remains at January 11, 2011.
You should review this report; take actions or provide responses as indicated and then file
for your records. If you have any questions please contact me at [phone] or via e-mail
[e-mail].
S' I erely, /
Gerald W. Horton, PE
Construction Inspection Group.
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Mr. Jack Horton, County Manager
County of Macon
5 West Main Street
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Interim Inspection
Macon County
Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek
Trunk Sewer Line &WW Reuse System
E-SRG-T-02-0134, E-SRL-T-02-0051
Dear Mr. Horton:
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Construction Grants and Loans Section
performed an interim inspection for the state and federally funded portion of subject project on
Wednesday March 10, 2010. This meeting was changed from the normally scheduled time per
your request. Interim project meetings and inspection are normally scheduled for the 1"Friday
each month at 9:00 a.m. Now due to Good Friday occurring on the next scheduled meeting date,
that meeting will be moved to Thursday April 1. Location of the Progress meeting is at the County
Courthouse. Contract completion date remains at January 11, 2011.
You should review this report; take actions or provide responses as indicated and then file
for your records. If you have any questions please contact me at [phone] or via e-mail
[e-mail].
S' rely,
Gerald W. Horton, PE, Project Engineer
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Little Tennessee River/Canoogechaye Creek Interim Inspection of
Trunk Suer Line & WW Reuse System March 10, 2010
E-SRG-T=02-0134, E-SRL-T-02-0051
Comments, action items and concerns discussed:
1. Garys Grading &Plumbing Co. (GGP) provided Submittal Tracking sheet and Project Schedule
at meeting. CG&L requests copy of revised construction schedule. The construction schedule
distributed at this meeting needs revisions and more detail.
2. It is:requested that Submittal Tracking sheet be brought to all early progress meetings or until all
submittals have been approved.
3. CG&L requests record drawing annotations and inspector's logs be available for review at next
meeting April 1.
4. As discussed at Preconstruction meeting, it was noted that line Al has changed to a 16-inch dia.
instead of 8-in. dia. (800 LF). Engineer and Owner wish GGP to negotiate a better price or
remove this segment from the contract.
5. CG&L received copy of suppliers and subs at Preconstruction meeting Nov. 30, 2009.
6. GGP indicated that their sub Lanier Construction Co. is doing the Industrial Pump Station and
anticipates starting next month.
7. GGP.indicated that their sub Young Construction Co. is doing the bore &jacks and anticipates
starting next month.
8. Engineer emphasized the grades indicated on line segment up to US 441 are critical, there is no
place to make up bust in grades.
9. GGP.stated they would be bringing in large pipe laying crew in May to do the 24" dia. sewer.
10. If not already provided, Owner is reminded to submit to CG&L 1) Capital Projects Ordinance,
2) Sewer use ordinance (SUO), and 3) Sewer rate schedule.
11. CG&L requested and received at Preconstruction meeting an itemized cost breakdown, that is, a
"Schedule of Values" (SOV). Providing the SOV in electronic format, excel or other
spreadsheet would be appreciated.
12. Town of Franklin mentioned at Pre-con meeting they had no desire for salvaged equipment at
pump station.
LOAN DISBURSEMENTS
No reimbursements have yet been made.
Contract- Garys Grading &Pipeline Co., 7434 Hwy 81, Monroe GA 30656 ( GGP)
Lic #66270, Unlimited PU/Water Lines & Sewer Lines, Contract Amount: Sewer$3,966,589;
Reuse $453,570; total eligible $4,401,909
DESCRIPTION of ELIGIBLE WORK by GGP :
Construction of the Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer Line, for
transmission of wastewater to the Town of Franklin wastewater treatment plant, to include:
o 91;286 linear feet of 24-inch gravity sewer,
o 23867 linear feet of 18-inch gravity sewer,
o 12,142 linear feet of 16-inch gravity sewer,
o 2;187 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer,
o 3 380 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer,
o 93 sanitary sewer 5-foot diameter manholes,
o 46 sanitary sewer 4-foot diameter manholes,
0 62 service taps,
o 255 linear feet of 6-inch sewer service replacement,
o 850 linear feet of 4-inch service pipe,
o Zickgraf pump station, to include three (3) 668 gpm, 25 Hp pumps, on-site audible & visual
high water alarms, & 125 kW emergency generator with automatic transfer switch,

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Trunk Sebver Line & WW Reuse System March 10, 2010
E-SRG-T-02-0134, E-SRL-T-02-0051
o approximately 2,042 linear feet of 12-inch force main,
o Industrial Park Pump Station (located off Industrial Park Road SR 1168) to include two (2)
200 gpm- 60 Hp pumps, on-site audible & visual high water alarms, & 85 kW emergency
generator with automatic transfer switch,
o approximately 13,600 linear feet of 6-inch force main; and miscellaneous asphalt, concrete,
curb and gutter replacement and associated sitework.
Construction of a 164,866 gpd reclaimed water generation facility at the Town of Franklin
WWTP consisting of
o an effluent transfer pump station located at the chlorine contact basin consisting of dual 229
gpm, 5 Hp pumps;
o a 114 ft2 traveling bridge filter with a backwash pump station consisting of
o dual 110 gpm, 2 Hp pumps;
o a flowmeter;
o a turbidity meter;
o associated yard piping;
o a reclaimed water irrigation pump station consisting of three 115 gpm, 15 Hp pumps;
o approximately 4,000 linear feet of 8-inch reclaimed water force main; and
o an irrigation system consisting of 48 fixed 57-gpm sprinkler nozzles with irrigation onto
42.62 acres at the Macon County Landfill.
CHANGE ORDER UPDATE—none
RFFs.Status - current
RFIs Status - current
Project Schedule—see comment# 1 above
SUBMITTAL Status-in process, see comment#2
Inspectors logs were not reviewed due to time constraints of CG&L. see comment#3 above
As-builts or Record Drawings - were not reviewed, see comment#3 above
Signage and labor information is posted.
Meeting Attendees
Jack Holton Macon County Manager 828 349-2025
[e-mail]
Sam Greenwood Town of Franklin,Town Manager(formerly County Manager)
Jay Gibson Town of Franklin
Paul Town of Franklin
Mike Waresak, PE McGill Assocs., Project Mgr. 828 252-0575
[e-mail]
John Sullivan McGill Assocs., Construction Services Mgr. 828 310-1456
[e-mail]
Jerry B: Wells McGill Assocs., Sr. Constr. Field Rep. 828 381-0313
Tommy Garys Grading&Pipeline Co.,Project Manager
Burnie Garys Grading&Pipeline Co., Supt.
Gerald Horton, PE NC Construction Grants &Loans 919 715-6215

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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
July 16, 2008
Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town Manager
Town of Franklin
188 West Main Street
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
SUBJECT: Crawford Branch Sewer Project
Town of Franklin
Wastewater Collection System
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Macon County.
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
I've been informed that the Town of Franklin is seeking funding to replace the Crawford
Branch Sewer. I am in favor of this project and wish the Town success in its attempt to
arrange funding. I have had extensive involvement in regards to this Sewer. The Town of
Franklin was experiencing sanitary sewer overflows (SSO's) from the Crawford Branch
Sewer when I first came to work in State government and they continue to exist through
today. One of the problems associated with the present Crawford Branch Sewer is a low
gradient at its lower end, which causes sewer solids to accumulate in this segment, which
leads to blockages. Modern material and construction techniques will substantially
reduce infiltration and inflow.
Again, I wish the Town success in its endeavors to replace the Crawford Branch Sewer.
Should I be able to assist in this matter, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
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Environmental Engineer
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April 2, 2008
Mr. Sam Greenwood
Town Manager
Town of Franklin
188 West Main Street
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Special Order by Consent
Town of Franklin
Macon County
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
I appreciate you and Mike Decker taking the time to meet with me yesterday to discuss
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) occurring along the Greenway. We discussed solutions
being considered by the Town of Franklin to stop the storm water induced SSOs along this
section of the Little Tennessee River. It is my suggestion that the Town of Franklin
consider entering into a Special Order by Consent (SOC). A SOC is appropriate when
pollution control facilities need to be constructed to abate an environmental violation. The
document is essentially a contract between anyone needing to build such pollution control
facilities and the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC). An SOC
commits that person to build specific pollution control facilities in accordance with an
agreed upon time schedule. In return the EMC agrees too withhold Civil Penalties for the
environmental violation being abated so long as the terms and conditions of the SOC are
met. Attached is a copy of the form to be used to apply for a SOC.
You may find a discussion of SOCs in North Carolina General Statute 143-215.2.
Additionally 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 02 H.1200 (see attached) offers
additional discussion on this subject. SOCs are subject to public notice and represent a
serious commitments.. A SOC contains stipulated penalties to be imposed upon the
missing of any date or failure to comply with any condition. Critical items to be absolutely
certain of in advance of applying for a SOC include:
® the type pollution control facilities to be built,
the time required to design, bid, and construct those facilities,
© the funding source,
® any and all time requirements associated With obtaining those funds.
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Several months ago I sent Mike Decker an electronic copy of the draft SOC for the
City of Brevard so the Town of Franklin could get an idea of what a SOC might look like.
Should you need to discuss this matter in any way, I encourage you to call me at 828-296-
4659.
Sincerely,
Roy M. Davis
Environmental Engineer
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July 12, 2007
Mr. Roy Davis
NC Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Dear Mr. Davis:
This letter is a follow-up to a meeting that you and I had, along with
other town officials, back on April 5 of this year. At that time, you had
requested that I put in writing some of our efforts to address the infiltration
and inflow (I&I) problems associated with our sewer collection system.
As we have noted, the town has, through its consulting engineering
firm, conducted a Sanitary Sewer System Infiltration and Inflow Study,
dated May 2005. From that, McGill Associates and the town worked together
to develop a five-year Capital Improvement Plan to address items that were
detailed in the study. At this time, the town is in the midst of securing
funding to complete those improvements.
We realize that the repeated sanitary sewer overflows at the same
manhole on the Little Tennessee River Greenway have raised concerns with
DWQ, and we also realize that penalties and fines are likely forthcoming for
continuing spills at that same location. Please understand that we are
working as quickly as possible to correct our I&I issues and thus hopefully
reduce and/or prevent these kinds of overflows in the future.
Thanks for discussing with us the "special order of consent" option that
might be available to us with regard to the overflows, and we will discuss this
with our elected leadership. Any examples of that type of document would be
most helpful, and if possible, could you forward those to me via e-mail at
[e-mail].

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In closing, we appreciate your efforts to work with us as we look for a
solution to the problems with the overflows.
Sincerely,
Mike Decker
Town Administrator
CC: Water and Sewer Committee Members
Mr. Jeff Bishop, McGill Associates

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