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WQCS00341
Subject: WQCS00341
From: Barbara Sifford <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:38:50 -0500
To: Tom Ascenzo <[e-mail]>
Issue the permit for China Grove, everything looks OK. They have added the new pump
station and the line length. I sent them an ORC change/add form. Mr. Ketner is not
listed in BIMS as the back-up ORC, although I have been told before that he is. Maybe
they will submit the forms to TACU. They should not need any special schedules in the
permit.
I have some questions for Salisbury, since I did the first application some of the
numbers have changed.
Barbara Sifford - [e-mail]
Technical Consultant
North Carolina Dept. of Environment
Div. of Water Quality
610 E. Center Ave., Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ph: 704.663.1699 Fax: 704.663
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
March 28, 2007-)
Mr. Eric Davis, Town Manager
Town of China Grove
205 Swink Street
PO Box 15
China Grove, NC 28023
Subject: Permit No. WQ0031492
China Grove Infrastructure Project
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Rowan County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Davis,
In accordance with your application received on February 26, 2007, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. W00031492, dated March 27, 2007, to the Town of China Grove 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date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified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 therefore incorporated therein
by reference.
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 1) 15A NCAC 2T; 2) the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design
Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; 3) and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for
the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as applicable,
unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification
provided by a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer 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 th/e licensing board.
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'CATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 3
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Application Number: -7
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Town of China Grove
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
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Eric C. Davis, Town Manager
Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b) for authorized signing officials!)
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The legal entity who will own this system is:
El Individual El Federal Z Municipality El State/County El Private Partnership Q Corporation El Other
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205 Swink ST, PO Box 15 _1 e. China Grove
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North Carolina .1 q. 28023
State Zip Code
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704-857-2466 i. 704-855-1855 1j. [e-mail]
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Telephone 1 Facsimile E-mail
2.
Project (Facility) Information:
— -- --------- — -- --------
a.
China Grove CDBG Infrastructure Project 12b. Rowan
Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name) County Where Project is Located
3.
Contact Person:
.­3a.
Brad Bucy, Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates, P.A.
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
704-342-3000 [e-mail]
—.3c.
Phone Number E-mail
1.
Project is ®New F Modification (of an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No.:
For
modifications, attach a separate sheet clearly explaining the reason for the modification (i.e. adding another
phase,
changing line sizellength, etc.). Only include the modified information in this permit application - do not
duplicate
project information in B(7) and B(l 0-11) that has already been included in the original permit.
2.
Owner is 0 Public (skip to Item B(3)) El Private (go to Item 2(a))
------ 2a.
If private, applicant will be: 2b. If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one)
El Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office, etc.) or El Public Utility (instruction 111)
El Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item B(3)) El Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
El Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(2b))
City of Salisbury
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
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Salisbury - Rowan WWTP '4b. NC0023884
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Name of WWTF WWTF Permit No.
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Town of China Grove
15b. Gravity 5c.
Owner of Downstream Sewer
Force Main
Receiving Permit Number of Downstream Sewer (if known)
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,"6.
The origin f this wastewater is (check all that apply):
Residential Subdivision
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E❑ Car Wash
F-1 Apartments/Condominiums
El Institution 100 % Domestic/Commercial
❑ Mobile Home Park
F❑-1Hospital
F] School
❑ Church % Industrial
R Restaurant
El Nursing Home % Other (specify):
F-1 Office
❑ Other (specify):
J 7.
Volume of wastewater to be allocated for this particular project: 17,640 gallons per day
*Do not include previously permitted allocations
8.
If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
F-1 Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
n Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
F] Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected

TION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 4
v!ac Lilt: wastewater now calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0219(I) for Item B(7) or the design flow for line or pump -station sizing if zero flow in the space below. Values other than
fr that in 15A NCAC 2H .0219(1)(1-2) must be supported with -actual water or wastewater use data in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0219(1)(3).
7,640 gpd
46 Acres9f_PotentidCDevelopment
49 Residential Units (3 Bedrooms) aC360 gQ4,
rojected 2.5 Units per Acre at 360 gpd =gp
7P� Flow = 2.5 x ADF = 2.5 x (59,040) = 147,600 gpd - Design Flow
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10. S`umma_rx of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional she necessary)
Size (inches)
Length (feet)
Gravity or Force Main
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(use the pull down menu)
8"
4
5,131
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i Gravity
3,430
Force Main
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH i
IN MILES
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Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional
sheets as necessary)
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Location ID Power Reliability Option
(self chosen - as shown on Design Flow Operational Point (1- dual line feed; 2- permanent generator MATS; 3-
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plans for cross-reference ! MGD GPM TDH
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! STA 0+00 Line SS-1 —
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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 2H
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.0200 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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113. Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
Stormwater? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
114. Does this project involve aerial lines or siphons? Check if yes; ❑ - - j
These_lines_will be considered-bLcib oriorit_v_and_m.,usi_ae-checked once everv-sixmonths —._
115. Does this project have gravity sewer lines designed at minimum slopes? ® — ---- --- ---I
Be aware that the Division will not accept installed lines more than 10% flatter than the minimum slope. Lines installed outside this tolerance should bI
corrected prior to submitting the final engineering certification.. e
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China Grove left out of new sewer line Page 1 of 2
China Grove left out of new sewer line
By Jessie Burchette
Salisbury Post
CHINA GROVE — The southern -most section of a planned Town Creek sewer line will apparently stop
near Webb Road, instead of hooking to China Grove lines.
Mayor Don Bringle told aldermen Tuesday night that he had learned that China Grove has been cut out
of the project.
Matt Bernhardt, assistant city manager for utilities of Salisbury -Rowan Utilities, said Thursday the
China Grove section was never part of the plan agreed on by the Rowan County Board of
Commissioners and the city of Salisbury.
"We're doing exactly what the project called for — 33,000 linear feet of gravity sewer line," said
Bernhardt.
The project will provide sewer service to four I-85 interchanges including Julian Road, Peeler Road,
Peach Orchard and Webb.
Bernhardt said the connection to the China Grove system was envisioned when Salisbury -Rowan
Utilities and China Grove were looking at merging the utility systems.
The overall project ran into multiple complications due to federal and state regulations dealing with
wetlands, causing a delay of a year or more.
Current plans call for putting the project to bid in the spring, with construction starting in early summer.
Bernhardt said he plans to meet with China Grove officials and hopes to come up with a plan to achieve
a connection to their system.
After two years of discussions, county commissioners approved agreements in March 2006 to share the
cost of the project, estimated to be $6 million. The county insisted that major changes or cost overruns
would come back to the board for approval.
County officials contacted Wednesday said they had recently learned of the changes in the project.
Arnold Chamberlain, chairman of the Board of Commissioners, said the county wasn't consulted about
the change.
The latest price tag on the cut -back project is $6.5 million.
Bringle told the Board of Aldermen Tuesday night that Bernhardt had been asked to attend the meeting
and discuss the status of the sewer line. He said Bernhardt notified town officials Tuesday that he would
not attend the meeting,. but would be available to meet with town officials privately.
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China Grove will study merging water -sewer with
Salisbury
By Jessie Burchette, Salisbury Post
CHINA GROVE -- Aldermen have unanimously approved a feasibility study about
merging the town's water and sewer system with Salisbury.
The study is expected to take about three months, and if China Grove and Salisbury
boards agree, China Grove's water and sewer systems could be transferred to the
Salisbury -Rowan Utilities Department by July 1, 2005.
Town officials said they are not proposing to give the system to Salisbury. During a
presentation of the study and the current operations, officials repeatedly referred to
"transferring" the system to Salisbury if a deal can be struck.
Town Manager Eric Davis said the town can not continue on the current path. He said
China Grove serves as a middle man, paying Salisbury almost $1 million in the coming
year for water and sewer treatment.
Combined with the debt payments on the $5 million in loans to upgrade water and
sewer lines and operation costs, Davis said sewer and water currently makes up 75
percent of the town's $4 million budget.
Davis emphasized that the transfer of the utility system to Salisbury is not a done deal.
ti??,qT-D-00,_- -- -' "China Grove can not continue business as usual," said Davis, saying the town owes it
"K to its customers to explore the opportunity.
MEDICAL He noted that currently China Grove customers are paying $6.50 per 1,000 gallons of
water and $7.20 per 1,000 gallons for sewer. Salisbury customers pay $3.27 for 1,000
DIREGiORV gallons of water and $4.24 for 1,000 gallons of sewer.
"As long as the current conditions exist, rates will never go back where they were,"
INTERIORS Davis said.
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Instead, officials said the rates will continue to rise as Salisbury hikes its rates.
He emphasized that lower utility costs would remove a hindrance to growth and
improve the quality of life for residents struggling with high utility bills.
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ERR Among the issues to be considered in the study are: elimination of the long term debt,
rates, status of current China Grove employees and growth or expansion of the town's
system in southern Rowan.
Davis said every effort would be made to ensure town employees find jobs with
Salisbury or with other towns if a deal is struck.
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While the study goes forward, the town will continue to work on extension of services
Commissioners ask
to a future high school off N.C. 152, seeking loans and grants to cover the costs.
school board members
to whittle down new
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During the public comment period, former Mayor Joseph Sloop rose to question the
feasibility study and warn against striking a deal with Salisbury.
Prices on the rise
"Whoever controls utilities controls the town. I can't envision Salisbury giving you
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anything," he said, warning that Salisbury does only what is advantageous for
making fake payroll
Salisbury.
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=Grove
Mayor Don Bringle said the study is looking at all options. And Bringle said most
study
residents are more concerned about how much they paying rather than whom they
merging water -sewer
with Salisbury
pay.
East Spencer wants
ring a and Davis said they have talked with Kannapolis and with the Water and
Dunbar for $1
Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County and have received favorable rates. But getting a
sewer connection to those systems would cost $5 million or more.
Setting date for trick -or -
treating spooks City
And Davis said China Grove entered into a legally binding contract with Salisbury to
Council
buy 300,000 gallons of water daily. The contract expires in 2016. The town's sewer
treatment contract with Salisbury expires in 2024.
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threat against Fisher
China Grove and Salisbury will each pay about $20,000 for the studies, one by
Granite Quarry Police
engineers and one by a financial consulting firm. The studies will assess the condition,
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TOWN OF CHINA GROVE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Fiscal Year 2004 - Fiscal Year 2008
Project Name
FY 03-04
FY 04-05
FY 05-06
FY 06-07
FY 07-08
Unfunded
--� Adm nist
Network Server
$ 4,000
Finance Software Upgrade
$ 7,500
Town Hall Windows
$ 6,000
=xu _ Police: Department
Police Cruisers (2)
$ 64,000
Police Cruisers (2)
$ 65,000
Police Cruisers (2)
$ 66,000
Police Cruisers (2)
$ 67,000
Police Cruisers (2)
$ 68,000
Lap Top Computers (10)
$ 45,000

TOWN OF CHINA GROVE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Fiscal Year 2004 - Fiscal Year 2008
Project Name
FY 03-04
FY 04-05
FY 05-06
FY 06-07
FY 07-08
Unfunded
pept rtment
Power Generator
$ 20,000
Air Compressor
$ 18,000
Interstate Response Vehicle
$ 30,000
$ 30,000
$ 30,000
$ 30,000
$ 30,000
Fire Chief Vehicle
$ 30,000
Air Packs
$ 21,764
$ 21,764
$ 21,764
P;ublio, Works
Backhoe
$ 65,000

TOWN OF CHINA GROVE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Fiscal Year 2004 - Fiscal Year 2008
Project Name
FY 03-04
FY 04-05
FY 05-06
FY 06-07
FY 07-08
Unfunded
Exit & Emergency Lights
$ 2,000
Heat & Air Conditioning System
$ 18,630
Planning and Zoning
Computer
$ 3,500
G/S Software
$ 2,500
, ,.Stre6t De�artrnent '
Street Sweeper
$ 145,000

TOWN OF CHINA GROVE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Fiscal Year 2004 - Fiscal Year 2008
Project Name
FY 03-04
FY 04-05
FY 05-06
FY 06-07
FY 07-08
Unfunded
Water Department
Radio Read Computer Diagnostics
$ 22,000
Meter Replacement
$ 64,000
$ 40,000
$ 40,000
$ 40,000
Bostian Road line replacement
$ 130,000
Chapel Street line replacement
$ 79,000
6" Waterline (Thom Street)
$ 73,125
6" Waterline (Kirk Street)
$ 76,250
6" Waterline (Steven Street)
$ 133,375
6" Waterline (Swink Street)
$ 54,750
6" Waterline (Park Street)
$ 57,156
8" Waterline (Ketchie Street)
$ 77,125
6" Waterline (Ketchie Street)
$ 58,000
6" Waterline (Harris Street)
$ 180,937
6" Waterline (Church Street)
$ 161,625
8" Waterline ( Salisbury Street)
$ 85,875
6" Waterline (Liberty Street)
$ 122,125
6" Waterline (Bostian Street)
$ 109,500
6" Waterline (Ketchie Street)
$ 111,812

TOWN OF CHINA GROVE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Fiscal Year 2004 - Fiscal Year 2008
Project Name
FY 03-04
FY 04-05
FY 05-06
FY 06-07
FY 07-08
Unfunded
Sewer Department
Jet Machine
$ 30,000
Camera System
$ 40,000

THE TOWN OF CHINA GROVE
SEWER USE ORDINANCE
Prepared by: Pease Associates
Pease Associates' Commission No. 2003007.00
Review Date: May 14, 2003
Revised: May 20, 2003
REcEIVED-
1 OA 8 SEC 71ON rs

TOWN OF CHINA GROVE
SEWER USE ORDINANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1 Purpose and Policy
1.2 Definitions and Abbreviations
SECTION 2 - GENERAL SEWER USE REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Prohibited Discharge Standards
2.2 National Categorical Pretreatment Standards
2.3 Industrial Waste Survey and Local Limits
2.4 State Requirements
2.5 Right of Revision
2.6 Dilution
2.7 Pretreatment of Wastewater
2.8 Accidental Discharge/Slug Control Plans
2.9 Hauled Wastewater
SECTION 3 - FEES
3.1 Purpose
3.2 User Charges
3.3 Surcharges
3.4 Pretreatment Program Administration Charges
SECTION 4 - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE
4.1
Wastewater Dischargers
4.2
Wastewater Permits
SECTION 5 - REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
5.1
Baseline Monitoring Reports
5.2
Compliance Schedule Progress Reports
5.3
Reports on Compliance with Categorical Pretreatment Standard Deadline
5.4
Periodic Compliance Reports
5.5
Reports of Changed Conditions
5.6
Reports of Potential Problems
5.7
Reports from Unpermitted Users
5.8
Notice of Violation/Repeat Samplingand Reporting
5.9
Notification of the Discharge of Hazardous Waste
5.10
Analytical Requirements
5.11
Sample Collection
5.12
Timing
5.13
Record Keeping
SECTION 6 - COMPLIANCE MONITORING
Town of China Grove Sewer Use Ordinance Page 1
Dated: May 14, 2003

6.1 Monitoring Facilities
6.2 Inspection and Sampling
6.3 Search Warrants
SECTION 7 - CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
SECTION 8 - ENFORCEMENT
8.1
Administrative Remedies
8.2
Civil Penalties
8.3
Other Available Remedies
8.4
Remedies Nonexclusive
SECTION 9 - ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF SIGNIFICANT NONCOMPLIANCE
SECTION 10 - AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES TO DISCHARGE VIOLATIONS
10.1 Upset
10.2 Prohibited Discharge Standards Defense
10.3 Bypass
SECTION 11 - SEVERABILITY
SECTION 12 - CONFLICT
SECTION 13 - EFFECTIVE DATE
Town of China Grove Sewer Use Ordinance Page 2
Dated: May 14, 2003

(8) Any pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors or fumes
within the collection system or POTW in a quantity that may cause acute
worker health and safety problems.
(9) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the
Town's Director or POTW Director in accordance with Section 2.9 of this
ordinance.
(10) Any noxious or malodorous liquids, gases, or solids or other wastewater
which, either singly or by interaction with other wastes, are sufficient to create
a public nuisance or hazard to life or are sufficient to prevent entry into the
sewers for maintenance and repair.
(11) Any substance which may cause the POTW's effluent or any other product of
the POTW such as residues, sludges, or scums, to be unsuitable for
reclamation and reuse or to interfere with the reclamation process. In no case,
shall a substance discharged to the POTW cause the POTW to be in
noncompliance with sludge use or disposal regulations or permits issued under
Section 405 of the Act; the Solid Waste Disposal Act, the Clean Air Act, the
Toxic Substances Control Act, or State criteria applicable to the sludge
management method being used.
(12) Any wastewater containing any radioactive wastes or isotopes except as
specifically approved by the POTW Director in compliance with applicable
State or Federal regulations.
(13) Storm water, surface water, ground water, artesian well water, roof runoff,
subsurface drainage, swimming pool drainage, condensate, deionized water,
noncontact cooling water and unpolluted industrial wastewater, unless
specifically authorized by the POTW Director.
_
14;Fats, oils, or greases of animal or vegetable origin in concentrations greater
'
than one hundred (100) mg/1.
(15) Any sludges, screenings or other residues from the pretreatment of industrial
wastes.
(16) Any medical wastes, except as specifically authorized by the POTW Director
in a wastewater discharge permit.
(17) Any material containing ammonia, ammonia salts, or other chelating agents
which will produce metallic complexes that interfere with the municipal
wastewater system.
Town of China Grove Sewer Use Ordinance Page 14
Dated: May 14, 2003

When requested by the person furnishing a report, the portions of a report which might disclose
trade secrets or secret processes shall not be made available for inspection by the public, but shall
be made available upon written request to governmental agencies for uses related to this
ordinance, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, Non -
discharge permit and/or the pretreatment programs; provided, however, that such portions of a
report shall be available for use by the State or any state agency in judicial review or enforcement
proceedings involving the person furnishing the report. Wastewater constituents and
characteristics will not be recognized as confidential information.
All records relating to compliance with Pretreatment Standards shall be made available to
officials of the approval authority and EPA upon request.
SECTION 8 -ENFORCEMENT
8.1 Administrative Remedies
(a) Notification Of Violation
Whenever the Director finds that any industrial user has violated or is violating this
Ordinance, wastewater permit, or any prohibition, limitation or requirements
contained therein or any other pretreatment requirement the Director may serve
upon such a person a written notice stating the nature of the violation. Within 30
days from the date of this notice, an explanation for the violation and a plan for the
satisfactory correction thereof shall be submitted to the Town by the user.
Submission of this plan does not relieve the discharger of liability for any violations
occurring before or after receipt of the notice of violation.
(b) Consent Orders
The Director is hereby empowered to enter into consent orders, assurances of
voluntary compliance, or other similar documents establishing an agreement with
the person responsible for the noncompliance. Such orders will include specific
action to be taken by the discharger to correct the noncompliance within a time
period also specified by the order. Consent orders shall have the same force and
effect as an administrative order issued pursuant to Section 8.1(d), below.
Town of China Grove Sewer Use Ordinance Page 41
Dated: May 14, 2003

(c) Show Cause Hearing
The Director may order any industrial user who causes or is responsible for an
unauthorized discharge, has violated this ordinance or is in noncompliance with a
wastewater discharge permit to show cause why a proposed enforcement action
should not be taken. In the event the Director determines that a show cause order
should be issued, a notice shall be served on the user specifying the time and place
for the hearing, the proposed enforcement action, the reasons for such action, and a
request that the user show cause why this proposed enforcement action should not
be taken. The notice of the hearing shall be served personally or by registered or
certified mail (return receipt requested) at least ten (10) days before the hearing.
Service may be made on any agent or officer of a corporation.
The Director shall review the evidence presented at the hearing and determine
whether the proposed enforcement action is appropriate.
A show cause hearing under this section is not a prerequisite to the assessment of a
civil penalty under Section 8.2 nor is any action or inaction taken by the Director
under this section subject to an administrative appeal under Section 4.2(h).
(d) Administrative Orders
When the Director finds that an industrial user has violated or continues to violate
this ordinance, permits or orders issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment
requirement the Director may issue an order to cease and desist all such violations
and direct those persons in noncompliance to do any of the following:
(1) Immediately comply with all requirements;
(2) Comply in accordance with a compliance time schedule set forth in the order;
(3) Take appropriate remedial or preventive action in the event of a continuing or
threatened violation;
(4) Disconnect unless adequate treatment facilities, devices or other related
appurtenances are installed and properly operated within a specified time
period.
Town of China Grove Sewer Use Ordinance Page 42
Dated: May 14, 2003

(e) Emergency Suspensions
The Director may suspend the wastewater treatment service and/or wastewater
permit when such suspension is necessary in order to stop an actual or threatened
discharge which presents or may present an imminent or substantial endangerment
to the health or welfare of persons or the environment, interferes with the or causes
the Town to violate any condition of its NPDES or Non -discharge permit.
Any user notified of a suspension of the wastewater treatment service and/or the
wastewater permit shall immediately stop or eliminate the contribution. A hearing
will be held within 15 days of the notice of suspension to determine whether the
suspension may be lifted or the user's waste discharge permit terminated. In the
event of a failure to comply voluntarily with the suspension order, the Director shall
take such steps as deemed necessary including immediate severance of the sewer
connection, to prevent or minimize damage to the wastewater system or
endangerment to any individuals. The Director shall reinstate the wastewater permit
and the wastewater treatment service upon proof of the elimination of the
noncompliant discharge. The industrial user shall submit a detailed written
statement describing the causes of the harmful contribution and the measures taken
to prevent any future occurrence to the Director prior to the date of the above -
described hearing.
(f) Termination Of Permit
Any user who violates the following conditions of this ordinance, or applicable
State and Federal regulations, is subject to having its permit terminated:
(1) Failure to accurately report the wastewater constituents and characteristics of
his discharge;
(2) Failure to report significant changes in operations, or wastewater constituents
and characteristics;
(3) Refusal of reasonable access to the user's premises for the purpose of
inspection or monitoring; or,
(4) Violation of conditions of the permit.
Noncompliant industrial users will be notified of the proposed termination of their wastewater
permit and will be offered an opportunity to show cause under Section 8.1 of this ordinance why
the proposed action should not be taken.
8.2 Civil Penalties
Town of China Grove Sewer Use Ordinance Page 43
Dated: May 14, 2003

(a) Any user who is found to have failed to comply with any provision of this ordinance,
or the orders, rules, regulations and permits issued hereunder, may be fined up to ten
thousand dollars ($10,000) per day per violation.
(b) Any user who is found to have conducted malicious damage to the public sewer
system, treatment works, and/or all appurtenances shall be subject to punitive acton
and penalties.
(c) In determining the amount of the civil penalty, the Director shall consider the
following:
(i) The degree and extent of the harm to the natural resources, to the public
health, or to public or private property resulting from the violation;
(ii) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(iii) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(iv) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(v) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(vi) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(vii) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with the
pretreatment program;
(viii) The costs of enforcement to the Town.
(d) Actions for any unpaid civil penalties shall be referred to the Town Attorney for
collection.
(e) Appeals of civil penalties assessed in accordance with this section shall be as
provided in Section 4.2(h).
8.3 Other Available Remedies
Remedies, in addition to those previously mentioned in this ordinance, are available to the
Director who may use any single one or combination against a noncompliant user. Additional
available remedies include, but are not limited to:
(a) Criminal Violations. The District Attorney for the 278 Judicial District may, at the
request of the Town prosecute noncompliant users who violate the provisions of
N.C.G.S. 143-215.613.
Town of China Grove Sewer Use Ordinance Page 44
Dated: May 14, 2003

(b) Injunctive Relief
Whenever a user is in violation of the provisions of this ordinance or an order or
permit issued hereunder, the Director, through the Town Attorney, may petition the
Superior Court of Justice for the issuance of a restraining order or a preliminary
and permanent injunction which restrains or compels the activities in question.
(c) Water Supply Severance
Whenever an industrial user is in violation of the provisions of this ordinance or an
order or permit issued hereunder, water service to the industrial user may be severed
and service will only recommence, at the user's expense, after it has satisfactorily
demonstrated ability to comply.
(d) Public Nuisances
Any violation of the prohibitions or effluent limitations of this ordinance or of a
permit or order issued hereunder, is hereby declared a public nuisance and shall be
corrected or abated as directed by the Director. Any person(s) creating a public
nuisance shall be subject to the provisions of the Town Code governing such
nuisances, including reimbursing the Town for any costs incurred in removing,
abating or remedying said nuisance.
8.4 Remedies Nonexclusive
The remedies provided for in this ordinance are not exclusive. The Director may take any, all, or
any combination of these actions against a noncompliant user. Enforcement of pretreatment
violations will generally be in accordance with the Town's enforcement response plan.
However, the Director may take other action against any user when the circumstances warrant.
Further, the Director is empowered to take more than one enforcement action against any
noncompliant user.
SECTION 9 - ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF SIGNIFICANT NONCOMPLIANCE
At least annually, the Director shall publish in the largest daily newspaper circulated in the
service area, a list of those industrial users who were found to be in significant noncompliance,
also referred to as reportable noncompliance in 15A NCAC 2H .0903(b)(10), with applicable
pretreatment standards and requirements , during the previous 12 months.
Town of China Grove Sewer Use Ordinance Page 45
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Largest subdivision in town's history gets approval from aldermen
By Jessie Burchette
Salisbury Post
CHINA GROVE — Aldermen have taken the first steps to clear the way for a 300-unit
residential subdivision on Shue Road.
The board also started the process to voluntarily annex the 177 acres owned by China
Grove Properties LLC.
The subdivision is believed to be the largest such project in the town's history.
The Board of Aldermen conducted a rezoning and conditional use hearing Tuesday
night. The property is currently within the town zoning jurisdiction, but outside the town
limits. Town officials and the public struggled with the unfamiliar rules of the quasi-
judicial hearing, the first the town has conducted in years.
Several speakers had questions about different aspects of the project, including traffic
flow and access roads. But there was no opposition.
Charles E. Canrobert of Colson Park Construction in Hickory outlined plans for the
project. He emphasized that the developers will work with the town and the N.C.
Department of Transportation to ease the flow of traffic.
"We can't sell houses if people can't get to work and get home," said Canrobert.
Information contained in the application identifies China Grove Properties as being
located at the same Hickory address as Colson Park Construction.
Erin Burris, a planner with Benchmark, said developers will be limited to building 100
homes per year.
The lot sizes range from 8,500 square feet to 20,000 square feet. Homes will be sold in
three price ranges going from $110,000 to $350,000.
Developers are offering to give the town several acres in a flood plain for possible
recreational use.
Much of the area was zoned industrial, requiring it to be rezoned to residential.
Benchmark sent out letters to all neighboring property owners. That resulted in some
confusion. Some property owners thought their property was being rezoned. Others
were surprised to find out their homes are in an industrial zone.
Timeout Town officials stressed that the subdivision plans will come before the board again for
approval. At that time, more details on entrances and other issues will be decided.
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Canrobert said tentative plans call for three entrances to the subdivision off Shue Road
and one off Collins Road. He added that the state will have the final say.
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The board unanimously approved the rezoning and conditional use permit.
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In other matters, the board heard information or acted as follows:
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* Town Manager Eric Davis announced the N.C. Department of Transportation has
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Initially, the town had submitted seven sidewalk projects spread over several years.
The state opted to combine them all into one project, with funding set for 2010.
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With the project nearly five years off, Davis said the town will have time to finalize plans
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China Grove if the town opts not to share in the $30,000 local cost of the bus route.
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Davis said he hopes the local costs will be shared by Salisbury, Kannapolis, Rowan
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throughout the area who will have access to several bus systems that will allow anyone
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With the high cost of gasoline, Davis said, ridership has increased sharply on the
Kannapolis-Concord bus system.
* Burris, who has served as the town's planner, introduced Lindsey M. Hobbs Jr., who
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The state has agreed to bring the streets up to state standards at which time
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maintenance will be taken over by the town.
The resolution is a state requirement when spending exceeds $150,000. The project
cost is expected to be $175,000 with completion by July.
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Both the sidewalks and bus project are part of the state's clean air initiative intended to
reduce traffic.
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" Approved purchase of a sewer jet -cleaning device from the low bidder, Jet -Vac
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Equipment Co., at a cost of $29,889.
The money had been budgeted last year, but the town held off on buying the device
while negotiations were under way with Salisbury for merger of the utility system.'
Public Works Director Kent Mishak said the town has been borrowing machines from
Landis and Salisbury as well as renting machines. The devices remove clogs and also
clean the lines.
The state requires the town to clean 10 percent of its sewer lines each year. Mishak
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said the town currently doesn't have a device that will meet the state requirement.
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China Grove delays report on utility transfer
By Jessie Burchette
Salisbury Post
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CHINA GROVE —The transfer of the town's utility system to the city of Salisbury has hit
a clog.
The China Grove Board of Aldermen were set to hear a report Tuesday evening from a
financial consulting firm on the feasibility of merging the system.
Town officials said little publicly, taking the discussion into closed session to consult
with Town Attorney Tom Brooke.
And a scheduled presentation by the consulting firm doing the feasibility study on the
transfer of the system was taken off the agenda.
Town Manager Eric Davis said the firm, Raftelis Financial Consultants, had received
some information from the city of Salisbury and was not comfortable with making the
presentation Tuesday evening.
Print Edition Several months ago, town officials entered the negotiations with Salisbury with the
expectations of striking a deal that would allow China Grove customers to pay the same
Advertise rate as Salisbury's customers. That would virtually cut the current China Grove rates in
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In a letter to China Grove Mayor Don Bringle, Salisbury City Manager David Treme
wrote that based on revised calculations, China Grove residents would have to pay a
higher rate than current customers of the Salisbury -Rowan Utilities Department.
Treme proposed a 25 percent surcharge on water and sewer rates that would decline 5
percent each year over a five-year period. At that point, all customers in the merged
system would pay the same rate.
Even with the surcharge, Treme wrote, the town's customers would still save more than
$3.4 million over the five years.
In his letter, Treme cited changes in data for sewer and water use from 2004 to 2005.
Treme wrote that based on preliminary information from Raftelis Consulting, Salisbury
could have merged the system without any additional charge. The data for early 2005,
when sewer and water use declined, altered the analysis.
Davis and Bringle said Tuesday night that they have questions about the figures and
calculations and are reviewing the information.
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Davis said they expect to have a report on the feasibility study at a budget session
Tuesday at 7 p.m.
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Largest subdivision in town's history gets approval from
aldermen
By Jessie Burchette
Salisbury Post
CHINA GROVE — Aldermen have taken the first steps to clear the way for a 300-unit
residential subdivision on Shue Road.
The board also started the process to voluntarily annex the 177 acres owned by China Grove
Properties LLC.
The subdivision is believed to be the largest such project in the town's history.
The Board of Aldermen conducted a rezoning and conditional use hearing Tuesday night. The
property is currently within the town zoning jurisdiction, but outside the town limits. Town
officials and the public struggled with the unfamiliar rules of the quasi-judicial hearing, the first
the town has conducted in years.
Several speakers had questions about different aspects of the project, including traffic flow and
access roads. But there was no opposition.
Charles E. Canrobert of Colson Park Construction in Hickory outlined plans for the project. He
emphasized that the developers will work with the town and the N.C. Department of
Transportation to ease the flow of traffic.
"We can't sell houses if people can't get to work and get home," said Canrobert.
Information contained in the application identifies China Grove Properties as being located at
the same Hickory address as Colson Park Construction.
Erin Burris, a planner with Benchmark, said developers will be limited to building 100 homes
per year.
The lot sizes range from 8,500 square feet to 20,000 square feet. Homes will be sold in three
price ranges going from $110,000 to $350,000.
Developers are offering to give the town several acres in a flood plain for possible recreational
use.
Much of the area was zoned industrial, requiring it to be rezoned to residential.
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Benchmark sent out letters to all neighboring property owners. That resulted in some
confusion. Some property owners thought their property was being rezoned. Others were
surprised to find out their homes are in an industrial zone.
Town officials stressed that the subdivision plans will come before the board again for
approval. At that time, more details on entrances and other issues will be decided.
Canrobert said tentative plans call for three entrances to the subdivision off Shue Road and
one off Collins Road. He added that the state will have the final say.
The board unanimously approved the rezoning and conditional use permit.
In other matters, the board heard information or acted as follows:
* Town Manager Eric Davis announced the N.C. Department of Transportation has approved a
series of sidewalk projects and the town's participation in an express bus route to link
Salisbury and Kannapolis.
Initially, the town had submitted seven sidewalk projects spread over several years. The state
opted to combine them all into one project, with funding set for 2010.
The project cost is estimated at $662,000, with the town required to pay 20 percent.
With the project nearly five years off, Davis said the town will have time to finalize plans and
decide how to provide the local costs.
The bus route is scheduled to start in 2008 and would operate as a three-year pilot program at
a cost of $450,000.
Responding to a question from Mayor Don Bringle, Davis said buses won't stop in China
Grove if the town opts not to share in the $30,000 local cost of the bus route.
Davis said he hopes the local costs will be shared by Salisbury, Kannapolis, Rowan County,
Landis and China Grove. He went on to cite the benefits for many residents throughout the
area who will have access to several bus systems that will allow anyone to ride from East
Spencer to Charlotte with many locations in between.
With the high cost of gasoline, Davis said, ridership has increased sharply on the Kannapolis-
Concord bus system.
* Burris, who has served as the town's planner, introduced Lindsey M. Hobbs Jr., who has
recently joined Benchmark. Hobbs will now serve as the town's planner.
* Approved a resolution authorizing the N.C. Department of Transportation to improve streets
in the Mill Village area.
The state has agreed to bring the streets up to state standards at which time maintenance will
be taken over by the town.
The resolution is a state requirement when spending exceeds $150,000. The project cost is
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expected to be $175,000 with completion by July.
Both the sidewalks and bus project are part of the state's clean air initiative intended to reduce
traffic.
* Approved purchase of a sewer jet -cleaning device from the low bidder, Jet -Vac Equipment
Co., at a cost of $29,889.
The money had been budgeted last year, but the town held off on buying the device while
negotiations were under way with Salisbury for merger of the utility system.
Public Works Director Kent Mishak said the town has been borrowing machines from Landis
and Salisbury as well as renting machines. The devices remove clogs and also clean the lines.
The state requires the town to clean 10 percent of its sewer lines each year. Mishak said the
town currently doesn't have a device that will meet the state requirement.
Contact Jessie Burchette at 704-797-4254 or jburchette. @salisburypost.com.
©2005, The Salisbury Post
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Charlotte, NC 282188218
West Jefferson, NC 25694
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November 2, 2006
Tony V. Evans, P.E.
Construction Grants and Loans Section
NCDENR
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633
Reference: Town of China Grove
Cold Water Creek Wastewater System Improvements
State Project No. CS370653-02
Pease Commission Number: 2004010.00
Subject: Partial Engineering Certification
Mr. Evans:
OFFICE
NOV 0 7 200f
With this letter we are documenting that the above referenced project is substantially complete. Lift
station start-up was performed on October 13, 2006. A copy of the lift station O&M manual was sent
under separate cover and received and approved by your office. The contractor for the project is
presently completing punch list work. Prior to the contractor completing the punch list work the
Owner is requesting authorization to begin operating the lift station. This will allow the Owner to
end pump and haul services for Carson High School.
Copies of the start-up report and punch list items are attached to this letter. Complete close-out
documentation, including the final engineering certifications will be forthcoming. Please do not
hesitate to call with any questions or comments regarding the attached information or the project in
general. (Direct line: 704-941-2113, Email: robert.bernardCf'npease.com)
Sincerely,
Robert L. Bernard, P.E.
Associate Vice President
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Cc: Samar Bou-Ghazale, NCDENR Mooresville Regional Office
Eric Davis, Town of China Grove
Blake Hyatt, Buckeye Construction Co., Inc.
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I, Robert L. Bernard, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of
North Carolina, having been authorized to observe periodically the construction
of the Projects,
Cold Water Creek Wastewater System Improvements
State Project No. CS370653-02
For
Town of China Grove
hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence were used in
the observation of the project construction such that the construction was
observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved
plans and specifications.
Signature: Registration No. 028619
Date: November 2, 2006
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CAROLINA PUMPWORKS, LLC Phone [phone]
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Date of Start -Up; October.18, 2006
Proiect Name; Coldwater Creek Pump 5t'ca
Contractor- Buckeye Construction Cam
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Type of Equipment/ Description of Operation:
Triplett submersible sewage pumping station with 75-horsepower Chicago Pumps $ triplex pump control panel.
Pump station controlled via float switches with back-up generator for emergency auxiliary power.
Pump Model: I Chicago Pump Model 4153
Primary Design Flow: 450 GPM @ 218' TDH
Design Motor Data :7-75 I HP 1 480I Vo16 3 Ph
Pump(s) Serial 9810577 - A
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Columbia, SC 29205
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Estimated Flow Pump # 1: 1,059 GPM Pump # 2: 1,028 GPM Pump # 3: 997 GPM
Rates:
Pump Rotation YeS Pump Installation Yes Type of Level Float Switches
Verified? Verified? Control?
Proper Float
Installation?
Seal Fail Sensor
Verified?
Floats were installed properly and set at specified level set -points. Floats were attached via
plastic tie -wraps to a stainless steel chain and attached to an anchor dropped to the floor of
the wet -well.
Additional (dotes / Work
Performed?
Service Technician:
Personnel In Attendance:
Thermal Overload Sensor Yes Lower Bearing Sensor N/A
Verified? Verified?
Each pump ran for one (1) minute to determine the flow rate for each pump:
Pump # 1 dropped the level in the wet -well 8.5" in one minute. Pump # 2
dropped the level in the wet -well 8.25" in one minute. Pump # 3 dropped the
level in the wet -well 8.0" in one minute.'
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well was near empty and the low level alarm float switch wag activated shutting
down the pumps before the test was complete -
Scots' HaleSignature: 2 Date: 10/19/06
Jonathon Hagler — Pease & Associates
Eric Davis — Town of China Grove
David Kelner — Town of China Grove
Rodney Wilhoit — Town of China Grove
Wayne Huffman — Town of China Grove
Eric Davis — Town of China Grove
Kent Mishak — Town of China Grove
Harry Norris — Buckeye Construction Company
Tim Hampton —Vector Electric
Bill Ward — Harrisburg Equipment
Robert Pruit— Carolina Pumpworks
Scott Hale — Carolina Pumpworks

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Architects —Engineers
Cold Water Creek Wastewater System
Preliminary Punch List -Line work
Job No: 2004010.00
Project No: 2004010.00
To: BUCKEYE
Pease Associates
Post Office Box 18725
2925 East Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28218
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Punch List: 0001
line work
Date: 11/2/2006
Page: 1 of 1
1. All items noted herein pertain to work within the scope of the contract and effect no change in the contract price.
2. This list may not be exhaustive and failure to include any item does not relieve the Contractor from the
responsibility of completing all work in an acceptable manner in accordance with Contract Documents.
-3. Additional punch lists will be issued if the need is indicated or if additional discrepancies are noted,
4. The Contractor is to verify that each of the following items has been complied with by initialing each item and by
returning a copy of the report to Pease Associates.
..5. Based on the Contractor's indication that all items have been complied with, Pease Associates will schedule a
final inspection for verification.
Contractor
Item Status Location Description Inititals A-E Initials
00001
NEW
MH 102-MH 103
Area reworked reseed and straw and tack
00002
NEW
General
Grout all vent pipes in place inside manholes
00003
NEW
General
Remove all rocks larger than 3" diameter on R.O.W.
00004
NEW
General
Repair all washouts around vent pipes and manholes
60005
NEW
Yostown Road
Remove all silt fencing north of US 52
00006
NEW
Ketchie Road
Remove rock, check dams and restore along force main
00007
NEW
Area E of MH 112
Install Creek Crossing as per detail Al /C1.03
00008
NEW
MH 111 to MH 113
Restore area and reseed
00009
NEW
Area E of Ketchie
Restore area and reseed
Est. deadend
00010
NEW
General
Concrete work around rims of all manholes
00011
NEW
Area between
Rework, seed and straw
MH's @ pump
station
00012
NEW
Entire line E of 1-85
Reworked & reseeded due lack of grass and standing water along line
00013
NEW
Area at Storage
Restore after removal of tank and stone. Restore seed and grass
Tank
00014
NEW
Along Line
Lack of grass, and standing water along line.
00015
NEW
Removal of tank and stone, restore seed and grass
Inspection Conducted By: PEASE : JH
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Peas e
Architects -Engineers
Cold Water Creek Wastewater System
Preliminary Punch List -Pump Station
Job No: 2004010.00
Project No: 2004010.00
To: BUCKEYE
Pease Associates
Post Office Box 18725
2925 East Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28218
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Punch List: 0002
Pump Station
Date: 11/2/2006
Page: 1 of 1
1. All items noted herein pertain to work within the scope of the contract and effect no change in the contract price.
2. This list may not be exhaustive and failure to include any item does not relieve the Contractor from the
responsibility of completing all work in an acceptable manner in accordance with Contract Documents.
3. Additional punch lists will be issued if the need is indicated or if additional discrepancies are noted.
4. The Contractor is to verify that each of the following items has been complied with by initialing each item and by
returning a copy of the report to Pease Associates.
.5. Based on the Contractor's indication that all items have been complied with, Pease Associates will schedule a
final inspection for verification.
Contractor
Jtem Status Location Description inititals A-E Initials
00001
0.0002
00003
00004
00005
00006
00007
00008
00009
NEW
All nipples at cabinets need painting & rust removed
NEW
Electrical cabinets need to be secured with lock.
NEW
Pipe to the left of the main disconnect loose, needs to be tightened.
NEW
Waterproof cover above main disconnect is not secured, ie. bolt holes
do not match up.
NEW
Stainless channel piece at Alarm Cabinet loose. Needs to be tightened.
NEW
Remove all rust buildup on Cabinet and Channel at Pump Station.
NEW
Stainless Channel south side of panels needs to be cut flush with
Cabinetry,
NEW
All hardware at Pump Station site needs to be Stainless Steel.
NEW
Restore entire area at p/s site.
NEW
Provide Gate and Fence for Pump Station site.
-;Inspection Conducted By: PEASE ; JH
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Tony V. Evans P_$.
ConstrucNior► Grants and Loans Section
NCDEN1,
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633
Refp+»+cec Town of China Grove
4Co1c1 Water Creel, Wastewater System lmprove XXC is
State Project No. CS370653-02
Pease Cr+1++X++esion Number: 2004010.00
Subject: Pa_x*ia a Eagirt<eeri�ng Certification
Mr_ EvarIs:
With huts letter we are doc xxrr"erntirtig that the above referenced project is aubster tiany complete_ Lift
station startup was performed on October MS, 2006. A copy of the lift station C>&cM TMzmmxu l was sent
under separate cover aril received and approved by your office. Tine corztractor for the project is
presently completing punch list work_ Prior to the contractor completing the punch list work the
Ow.aer is requesting authorization to begin operating the lift station_ 711i3s will allow the Owater to
end pump and Raul services for Carson High School.
Copies of tine start-up report and punch list steals are attached to this letter_ Complete cYoae-out
dor-+++++erttatiorn, including the fl=al engineering certifications will be fc rthccnr ro. Please do rLat
hesitate to call with any questions or comments regard=ng the attached irtforrnation or the project in
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
i North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
W. Klimek, P.E. Director
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AND KATURA� RE
May 5, 2006 — ,_
Mr. Eric Davis, Town Manager MAY 0,8
2000 '.
Town of China Grove
P.O. Box 15
China Grove, North Carolina 28023-0015
WATER UALI SEC1111
SUBJECT: Town of China Grove
Wastewater Collection System Improvements
SRF Project No. CS370653-01
Interim Inspection
Dear Mr. Davis:
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Construction Giants and Loans Section
performed an interim inspection for the federally funded portion of the subject project on
April 11, 2006. This inspection was conducted in conjunction with the monthly progress meeting.
Please note that our inspection report covers both loan administration and construction. A copy of the
inspection report is attached for your records.
If you and/or your engineer have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Antonio V. Evans, P.E.
Environmental Engineer
Construction Inspection Group
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Attaclunent
cc: Pease Associates
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office
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Construction Grants and Loans Section
1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1633 One
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CONSTRUCTION GRANTS AND LOANS SECTION
INSPECTION REPORT
TOWN OF CHINA GROVE
COLD WATER CREED WASTEWATER SYSTEM EVIPROVEMEN TS
SRF PROJECT NO. CS370653-02
April 11, 2006
I. LOAN ADMINISTRATION
A. SRF LOAN
The project review and cost summary package has not been sent to this office for
approval. This information needs to be expedited to this office for approval.
B. LOAN PAYMENTS
SRF
Date of Last Disbursement(s) — N/A
Disbursed to Date — $0.00
Disbursement #0 - $0.00
Total Disbursement: 0% of SRF Loan Funds
II. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
A. CONTRACT 1
Name — Buckeye Construction, Inc.
Address — 654 Buckeye Cove Road, Canton NC 28716
Original Contract Amount - $1,954,696.50
Amount Based on Latest Change Order — $1,954,696.50
Current Loan Eligible Contract Amount - $1,954,696.50
Contract Description — General Construction
Superintendent at Site — Harry Norris
Date of NTP — 3/27/06
Contract Time — 270 calendar days
Original Completion Date—12/22/06
Current Completion Date — 12/22/06
Current Loan Eligible Contract Time Period — 270 calendar days
Scheduled % Complete - 6%
Actual % Complete — Approximately 5% based on inspection.
CHANGE ORDER UPDATE
None.

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B. The Following Work Was Observed to Be Completed
1. Coldwater Creek Trunk Sewer and Force Main
No work to date.
2. Coldwater Creek East Branch Sewer
No work to date.
3. Coldwater Creek Pumping_ Station
Approximately 80 feet of the bore for the 12-inch gravity sewer has been
completed. Approximately 600 feet of clearing has been completed North
of Piney Bridge Road.
C. Work Schedule for next Month
I. Coldwater Creek Trunk Sewer and Force Main
a. Complete the bores at Lentz Road and Piney Ridge Road
b. Complete clearing.
2. Coldwater Creek East Branch Sewer
a. No work scheduled.
3. Coldwater Creek Pumping Station
a. No work scheduled.
III. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION CHECKLIST
A. CONSTRUCTION SITE:
1. Weather 60's/ Sunny Site Conditions: Dry
2. Storage/Protection of Stored Materials and Equipment Adequate:
Yes No _
3. Safe Conditions/Methods Observed: Yes No
If not, note:
4. Were Unsafe Practices Brought to the Inspector's; Contractor's or Recipient's
Attention? Yes No N/A
Site Comments: + J
B. ENGINEERING/INSPECTION:
1. Resident Inspector On -Site: Yes � No ,
2. Inspector's Records, Reports, Shops, Files, Etc. Reviewed:
Yes_ No �

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3. Copies of Required Testing (concrete, soil, other) Reports .Reviewed:
Concrete: Yes_ No 11
Soil: Yes_ No
Other: Yes_ No
4. As-Builts Being Kept Up -To -Date: Yes No ,
5. Comments or Recommendations:
C. CONTRACTOR(s):
1. N.C. OSHA/Labor Laws Posted: Yes � No
2. Up.. -To -Date Construction Schedule (Bar graph, CPM) Posted:
Yes 4 No _
3. Contractor(s) Coordination of Work Observed: Yes — No _ N/A
4. Comment on Any Known Delays/Impacts in Completing Contract(s) as
per Contractor:
5. If Construction Appears Not to be Completed as per Contract Estimate,
Additional Time Needed for Completion:
D. PROJECT PROGRESS/PAYMENTS
1. Payment Milestones Discussed: Yes — No 4
2. Work Completed Acceptable for Reimbursement: Yes No
IV. GENERAL CONL'IIIJNTS/RECOI' MENDED ACTIONS
A. This inspection was held in conjunction with the monthly progress meeting. Progress
meetings are scheduled on the thud Wednesday of each month at the construction site
at 10:00 a.m. The next progress meeting has been scheduled for May 18, 2006.
B. During the inspection, the contractor (Buckeye Construction, Inc.) was primarily
working on the bore at Piney Bridge Road.

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V. PROGRESS MEETING PARTICIPANTS
Name
Bobby Jordan
Eric Davis
Kend Mishak
David Ketner
Antonio Evans
Butch Bivens
Blake Hyatt
Harris Norris
Bill Hill
Jim Christy
Antonio V. Evans, P.E.
Representuig
Pease Associtates
Town of China Grove
Town of China Grove
Town of China Grove
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Rowan -Salisbury School
Buckeye Construction
Buckeye Construction
Construction Control Corp.
Rowan -Salisbury School
04/11/06
Date

Firm pays $2.2 million for 84 acre property near Carson High
Firm pays $2.2 million for 84 acre
Carson High
By Paris Goodnight
Salisbury Post
Mark Misenheimer and Jim Lyerly recently purchased
about 84 acres near Carson High School for $2.2 million
and are planning a housing development there.
Misenheimer said Wednesday that with property bought
earlier and some other land under contract, the final
parcel will be 110 to 115 acres. It will have entrances on
N.C. 152 and Lentz Road.
The George Stirewalt family sold two of the latest tracts,
each at just over 41 acres, for the project. George
Stirewalt, who just turned 65, said they had farmed the
land since 1949 and bought it for themselves in 1981.
"I didn't want to sell it," he said. "I cried when I sold it. .
I was there in 1950 or 1951 when they built the lake."
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He also didn't want people to think that they got so much money that they'll be able to spend freely now
since taxes and expenses with the land added up quickly.
Misenheimer said the development should begin taking shape within a year, but many of the details
remain to be finalized.
He said this is by far the biggest project he's been involved with. And he said even though Lyerly has
been involved in construction his entire life, bigger builders may be the ones who actually put up the
single-family homes.
He said that while individual contractors may do two or three houses a year, bigger outfits could build
10 to 15 houses a year and fill a development like this one faster.
He's been dealing with a design company in Charlotte to work out a final plan. They've even discussed
options like patio homes for a portion of the property, but he said those may not be in the final plans.
Misenheimer also said they've discussed selling the entire chunk to a bigger developer but haven't gone
further than talk on that.
"We're still feeling our way through," he said.
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China Grove exit could become retail hot spot
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Board OKs rezoning for 42-acre tract bordered by I-85, U.S. 29, N.C. 152 ek-61b
By.1cssle 13urchct_t_c
Salisbury Post
CHINA GROVE — A local businessman
hopes to turn a 42-acre triangle -shaped
tract bordered by Interstate 85, N.C. 152
and U.S. 29 into a landmark retail project
for southern Rowan County.
Tuesday night, the China Grove Board of
Aldermen unanimously approved
rezoning the property owned by Gary
Propst and China Grove Properties from
light industrial to highway business.
Richard Flowe, a planner -designer with In Focus Design Group, presented a design named "Cold Water
Crossing" — named for the stream on the eastern edge of the county.
"This project is bigger than China Grove," Flowe said. "It's a landmark project for southern Rowan. This
is the first southbound interchange for the Research Campus."
To overcome the lack of access to I-85, the project designates land to be given to the N.C. Department
of Transportation to add a southbound exit ramp.
Flowe told aldermen that by giving the land to the state and recruiting retail that will bring jobs, the state
may be persuaded to go ahead and build the ramp before I-85 is widened to eight lanes.
"Sometimes you have to give to get," Flowe said, noting that China Grove Properties also owns land on
the east side of I-85, which at this point remains zoned light industrial.
Propst and China Grove Properties apparently are marketing the project to various developers.
"If we can land the right buyer ... we can benefit the town, the whole southern area," Flowe said.
At another point, Flowe indicated they are in discussions with potential buyers.
The current design has 11 lots ranging from 1.1 acre to 8.5 acres. The design allows for an anchor
tenant, restaurants and a hotel as well as other businesses.
In addition to providing an area for the I-85 ramp, the design sets aside a buffer along Cold Water
Creek. The creek area would serve as a buffer between the interstate and the development.
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The project is also designed with the possibility of adding additional land on the southwestern corner
that currently has some houses and CC Mini -Storage warehouses.
Traffic figures show that nearly 100,000 cars pass by the site daily on I-85, U.S. 29 and N.C. 152.
The site has high visibility from I-85, but also has water issues including the creek, a pond and possibly
other water sources. Flowe said the project is designed to deal with the wetlands issues.
Alderman questioned whether the development would have direct access from U.S. 29.
The north and south bound U.S. 29 access road to I-85 forms the western border of the tract.
Flowe said there is no plan to have an access from that road because of potential traffic issues.
Propst, who was in the audience, did not speak during a public hearing.
Officials praised the project with Alderman Harold Simpson saying it offers great improvement for the
town.
Flowe said they will submit detailed plans to the town in the coming months.
Access to the property has been a major hindrance as past owners have come up with various
development plans including a horse show complex.
China Grove Properties has racked up success, including putting together land on Shue Road for a
residential development. That property eventually was purchased by Castle & Cooke, the developer of
the N.C. JZCSC�11-CI1 Ca1111)us.
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China Grove aldermen come to grips with
potentially huge growth
By Jessie Burchette
Salisbury Post
CHINA GROVE — The town's population could nearly double in the next six years if planned
subdivision fill up rapidly.
Town Manager Eric Davis presented projections to the China Grove Board of Aldermen during its
retreat Thursday night.
Davis called the potential growth scary, while saying the town must plan now and prepare to handle the
growth.
The number of houses in the town limits would grow from 1,600 to more than 2,600, a nearly two-thirds
increase.
On the plus side, the increase in property value, sales tax and collection of subdivision lot fees should
greatly improve the town's financial picture.
Davis told the aldermen that while the town has spent years digging out of a hole, it is now in a position
to take on some major projects.
If the projections for the five planned residential subdivisions come close to forecasts, the town's
revenues could increase by almost $2 million. While the population growth will bring greater demand
for services, the town could still be in a very healthy fmancial situation.
Davis said the projections are a bit like looking in a crystal ball or reading smoke signals.
The projections involve five subdivisions, which developers have purchased land for and are in the
process of moving the projects forward. The subdivisions are:
* Millers Grant on N.C. 152, with 275 planned units with average house value of $200,000;
* Castle & Cooke on Shue Road, 254 units with an average value of $400,000;
* Crafl Homes, 196 homes with an average value of $175,000;
Misenheimer near Carson High School, 225 homes with an average value of $300,000;
Morton, off U.S. 29, 109 townhomes with an average value of $100,000.
Davis said at least two of the developers are looking to buy additional land and expand the total number
of houses.
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Serving historic Rowan
County, North Carolina The Salisbury Post
since 19o5
Tuesday, f
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Commissioners flush funds from budget for sewer line at new
school
By Jessie Burchette
Salisbury Post
When hundreds of students show up for the opening of the county's newest high school, the
facility will be using a pump -and -haul sewer service.
Thanks to action by the Rowan County Board of Commissioners Monday night, Jesse Carson
High School will be connected to a new sewer line by'November.
Commissioners approved spending an additional $524,000 to cover the project shortfall, but
made clear they want the Rowan -Salisbury Board of Education to pick up its part of the cost
overrun.
Under an agreement reached in 2004, the county, the school board and the town of China
Grove were set to share equally in the cost. The initial cost estimate was $1.4 million, with
each paying $454,000.
The cost is now $2.4 million.
Town Manager Eric Davis explained how the process has evolved, including a major change in
the design. Initially the sewer line, which will serve a large area of the Interstate 85 corridor,
involved pumping the sewage across town into the existing Grants Creek connector, then to
Salisbury.
With Salisbury's Grants Creek station nearing capacity, and a plan to put a new sewer line
down Town Creek, the project was redesigned to eventually pump to the Town Creek
treatment plant.
In three years, the project cost increased almost $1.2 million. Davis said much of that was
related to the dramatic increase in oil prices affecting PVC and ductile iron costs.
The total budget project now stands at $2.4 million.
Commissioner Steve Blount noted that recent school projects have increased by 40 to 50
percent. "This is almost a 100 percent increase in three years. It's a little confusing that its
doubled," Blount said.
The China Grove Board of Aldermen has agreed to award the contract to Buckeye
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Construction for $1.9 million.
County Manager Bill Cowan said the project was already up and running when he came on
board in September. Cowan said the project is at the point that the money has to be allocated
or the plug pulled on the project.
County Finance Director Leslie Heidrick said the county was short $332,000, and the school
board was short $192,510. She added that much of the money won't be needed until the 2007
budget year, which starts July 1..
Vice'Chairman Jim Sides suggested the entire $524,000 should come out of the school
board's surplus fund.
Blount agreed that the schools should pay part of the cost. With China Grove ready to sign the
construction contract, Blount said they didn't have time to negotiate with the school board.
Blount offered a motion that the county will pledge the entire $524,000, but will negotiate with
the school board to get them to make up their share of the overrun, $192,000.
The motion passed 3-to-1 with Sides against. Sides said he was not aware that the board
planned to vote on the matter Monday.
Davis assured commissioners that sewer service will be available for the school when it opens,
using temporary tanks that will be pumped and hauled.
Observing the increase in the project costs, Chamberlain urged the board to go forward
immediately with the Town Creek sewer line, a joint project between the county and the city of
Salisbury.
At the outset of the discussions on the China Grove sewer project, the board voted to excuse
Commissioner Frank Tadlock from discussions or voting. Tadlock's company owns land along
the route of the sewer line.
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