NCS000412_APPLICATION_20100310

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
M54 PERMITS
PERMIT NO.
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DOC TYPE
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VNNUALREPORT
APPLICATION
❑ COMPLIANCE
❑ OTHER
DOC DATE
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State of North Carolina OFFIC USE ONLY
Department of Environment & Natural Resources Date Rec'd
Division of Water Quality Fee PaidPermit Number 1�
NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public
Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application
package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this farm.
This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small M54 Stormwater
Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application
submittals may be returned to the applicant.
APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION ❑ New Application ® Renewal (Permit No. NCS000412 )
a.
Name of Public Entity
Seeking Permit Coverage
City of Bessemer City
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
state or local
Local
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
town, county, prison, school,
etc.
City
MAR 1 0 M0
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
Classification Code
SIC 91 — 97 0ar Branc
e.
County(s)
Gaston
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
miles
4.5 sq/mi (city limits) ; 8.4 sq/mi in ETJ
g.
Population
Permanent
5,562
Seasonal (if available)
NA
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
4.2%
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes ®No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
(square miles
4.5 sq/mi
b.
River Basin(s)
Catawba
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
4
d.
Estimated percentage of Jurisdictional
area containing the following four land use activities:
•
Residential
40%
•
Commercial
20%
•
Industrial
10%
•
Open Space
30%
Total =
100%
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑ Yes ® No
III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
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a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
❑ Yes ® No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
® Yes ❑ No
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
® Yes ❑ No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
❑ Yes ® No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit with
❑Yes ®No
a permitted Phase I enti ?
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
• NPDES Permit Number
c. Do you intend to co -permit
❑ Yes ® No
with another Phase II entity?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
the entity:
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No NA
ermittees?
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
(If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
our permit obligations?
® Yes ❑ No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
Gaston County
• Element they will implement
Construction Site SW Runoff Control and Post Construction
• Contact Person
Kevin Krouse
• Contact Address
• Contact Telephone Number
704-833-0363
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
®Yes ❑ No
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This
delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action
through board action.
a. Name of person to which permit authority
Kevin Krouse
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
Planning Director
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application report.
VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
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NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application
Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit
application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through
board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above
may sign the official statement below.
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines a imprisonment for knowing violations.
Signature
Name
Allan Farris
Title
City Manager
Street Address
132 W. Virginia Avenue
PO Box
City
Bessemer City
State
NC
Zip
28016
Telephone
704-833-0360
Fax
704-629-2237
E-Mail
[e-mail]
VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the Stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
Kevin Krouse
b.
Title
Planning Director
c.
Street Address
132 W. Virginia Ave.
d.
PO Box
e.
City
Bessemer City
f.
State
NC
g.
Zip
28016
h.
Telephone Number
704-833-0363
i.
Fax Number
704-629-2237
j.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
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IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact
name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets.
a.
RCRA Hazardous Waste
N/A
Management Program
N/A
b.
UIC program under SDWA
c.
NPDES Wastewater Discharge
N/A
Permit Number
d.
Prevention of Significant
N/A
Deterioration (PSD) Program
N/A
e.
Non Attainment Program
f.
National Emission Standards for
N/A
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
reconstruction approval
g.
Ocean dumping permits under the
N/A
Marine Protection Research and
Sanctuaries Act
h.
Dredge or fill permits under
N/A
section 404 of CWA
X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of the Stormwater Management Program Report for the five-year permit term. The
Stormwater Management Program Report shall be assembled in the order and formatted in accordance with
the Table of Contents shown below, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table
of Contents with page numbers for each entry. The required narrative information for each section is
provided in the Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report
(SWU-268).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served .......... page 1
1.2. Growth Rate ... ........ page 1
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas .......... page 1
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System ......... page 1
I.S. Land Use Composition Estimates ........... page 1
1.6. TMDL Identification .......... page 1
2. RECEIVING STREAMS ........ page 2
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BESSEM ER CITY
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served .......... page 1
1.2. Growth Rate ........... page 1
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas .......... page 1
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System ......... page 1
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates ........... page 1
1.6. TMDL Identification...... —page 1
2. RECEIVING STREAMS ........ page 2
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs ......... page 3
3.2. State programs ....... ..... page 3
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List.......... page 3
4.2. Organizational Chart ........... page 3
4.3. Signing Official..............page 3
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative ........... page 4
5. CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)
5.1. Co-Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY
6.1. Name of Entity ............ page 4
6.2. Measure Implemented ........... page 4
6.3. Contact Information.............page 4
6.4. Legal Agreements .......... page 4
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
MAR 1 0 2010
DENR - WiTEWOUALITY
We0ands & StonTmater Branch

7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts .......... pages 4-7
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation ............ pages 7-8
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination..............pages 7-8
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control...............page 8
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment ... ....... page 8
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations .......... page 8-10

SECTION 1: STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population: 5,562 permanent & seasonal (Based on The 2008 population
estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau)
1.2. Growth Rate: 4.2 % Growth Rate (Based on change between the 1990 and 2000
Census)
1.3. 4.5 sq/mi Jurisdictional / MS4 service area and 8.4 sq/mi in ETJ.
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System: The Stormwater system consists of pipe and open
channels that feed into small systems. Streams are piped at road crossings. The
system performs well, carrying storm water flow. Maintenance is performed by
the public works departrnent to clean out ditches as needed and storm drains are
cleaned with a vacuum on a schedule developed by the public works director.
The public works dept. works on a complaint basis generally. Catch basins are
cleared before heavy rains and the pipes are cleared using a water jet machine.
The annual budget for these activities is $25,000.
1.5. Land Use Compositions:
Residential — 40 %
Commercial — 20 %n
Industrial — 10 %
Open Space — 30 %
1.6. T MDL - No

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Table 1. Catawba River Basin
Receiving Stream Name
Stream Segment
Water Quality
Classification
Use Support Rating
Water Quality
Issues
303(d)
Abernethy Creek, unnamed tributary 01
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
NA
Abernethy Creek, unnamed tributary 02
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
NA
Abernethy Creek, unnamed tributary 03
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
NA
Abernethy Creek, unnamed tributary 04
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
NA
Crowders Creek, unnamed tributary 01
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
NA
Long Creek (from 0.7 mile upstream of
SR1408 to Bessemer City water intake
11-129-16-(2.3)
WS-11, HQW
NA
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 01
Not assigned
WS-II, HQW
NA
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 02
Not assigned
WS-11, HQW
NA
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 03 (from
source to point 0.3 mile upstream of SR 1405)
11-129-16-3-(1)
WS-11, HQW
NA
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 03 (from 0.3
mile upstream of SR 1405 to Long Creek)
11-129-16-3-(2)
WS-II, HQW, CA
NA
NA
NA
Long Creek (from Bessemer City water intake
to South Fork Catawba River
11-129-16-(4)
C
NA
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 04 (from
source to dam at Arrowood Lake)
11-129-16-4.5-
(i )
WS-II, HQW, CA
NA
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 04 (from dam
at Arrowood Lake to Long Creek)
11-129-16-4.5-
(2)
C
NA
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 05
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 06
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 07
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 08
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 09
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
NA
Long Creek, Gibsons Branch tributary
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 10
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
NA
Oates Creek
11-135-5-1
C
NA
NA
NA
Oates Creek, unnamed tributary 01
Not assigned
I C
NA
NA
NA
C — aquatic life, secondary recreation, fresh HQW — high quality water
CA — critical area WS-11—water supply, undeveloped

SECTION 3: EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs - (A) Our City has adopted the Gaston County Water Supply
Watershed Protection Ordinance. This ordinance was adopted by Gaston County
December 9, 1993; and adopted by Bessemer City January 10, 1994. (B)
Bessemer City also has an Erosion and Sedimentation Control ordinance that is
enforced by Gaston County through an inter -local agreement. (C) Bessemer City
adopted a new land use plan in 2008 that includes an urban services boundary
with an intent to preserve open space and has designated a large portion of the
jurisdiction as a conservation development area.
3.2 State Programs: None
SECTION 4: PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. William R. Hovis
Mayor
[phone]
[e-mail]
Allan Farris
City Manager
[phone]
allan @bessemercity.com
Kevin L. Krouse
Planning Director
[phone]
kevin @ bessemercity.corn
Jamie Ramsey
Public Works Director
[phone]
Jamie @ bessemercity.com
4.2. Organizational Chart: Attached (see appendix A)
4.3. Signing Official: Allan W. Farris; City Manager. The City Manager has the
authority from City Council to execute such documents
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4.4. Ditty Authorized Representative: Kevin L. Krouse; Planning Director will be the
duly authorized representative.
SECTION b: RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY TO
SATISFY ONE OR MORE PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
6.1. Name of Entity: Gaston County Department of Natural Resources
6.2. Element to be Implemented: Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control. i.e.
Pre and Post Construction Ordinances
6.3. Contact Information for the Responsible Party:
Dean Parker
Gaston County Natural Resources Department
1303 Cherryville Hwy
Cherryville, NC 28034
[phone]
6.4. Legal Agreement: Yes
SECTION 7: Stormwater Management Program Plan
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.1.1. BMP Summary Table:
'
Goals
,Position/ Party
School
Continue working with our local schools to educate the
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Programs
children about stormwater related issues. We would like to
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purchase a model city that provides a fun visual for kids to sec
what happens to the water when it rains. Continue an earth day
presentation to children about stormwater. Focus on basic
message regarding clean water and the things they can do at
home to help. Track the number of children reached and the
subject covered.
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Mailers,
I . Target homeowners and businesses with messages about
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Brochures,
how they can reduce pollution picked up by stormwater. Track
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Posters
number of homes and businesses reached by mailer. We
distribute brochures at city hall and local businesses. Notices
are rinted on utility bills.
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Festivals,
Participate in Down Home Day annually by having a booth
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Parades,
dedicated to information on Slormwater pollution. Provide
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Local hairs
messaged on the importance of clean water and on specific
activities that can be carried out to help keep stormwater clean.
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Business
Educate business and industry using the Bessemer City
Chamber of
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Education
Chamber of Commerce on workplace issues to reduce pollutant
Comnlerce/Joan
& Outreach
loading. Target hots of businesses.
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Website
The City's Website contains a link for information concerning
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Stormwater Pollution and Prevention.
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Billboards
Through our regional SW Partnership we will continue to buy
Regional Stormwater
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hillboard space if available to educate the public.
Partnership
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Radio
Through our regional SW Partnership we will continue to buy
Regional Storn►water
air -time on our regional stations.
Partnership
7.1.2. Target Audience: Our goal is to reach as many people as possible through
various outreaches. Local business's and our industrial users are major
contributors to stormwater discharge therefore they are top priorities.
Developers are also a key group to educate because'the leading contributor to
stormwater pollution is sediment and erosion. The general public is targeted at
every opportunity available because this is the most uninformed audience.
7.1.3. Target Pollutant Sources:
Sediment: Sediment is the number one cause of Stormwater pollution and this
factor is often overlooked.
Grass Clippings: This has been a problem for us because many people direct
clippings into the street and this is also tied to the fertilization issue when
people over fertilize and it ends up in our storm drains.
Automobile Fluids: Many people don't understand how much one drop of oil
Pollutes Our water
Trash: There are a number of residents that need to develop better practices of
trash disposal.
Fecal Coliform: From Septic and Pet waste.
Household Chemicals: The Application of and Disposal of is a topic that many
need educated on.
7.1.4. Outreach Program: We are part of a Regional Stormwater Partnership that. was
spear -headed by Centralina COG which consists of 23 communities. Some of
the public education and outreach that has been done and will continue is as
follows:
• Brochures: Nearly 10,000 brochures that contained useful stormwater tips and
which outlined the work of the Partnership were given to Partnership
communities for public distribution.
• Advertising: Weekly stormwater videos, which were produced and presented by
Daniella Lopez, the WCNC Channel 36 on -air meteorologist were shot from
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February 1, 2008-January 31, 2009. These videos were all shot in Partnership
commmunities and showcased local stormwater programs as well as promoting
good stormwater practices. The videos were aired twice weekly during this
period. In addition, the videos were featured on WCNCs "Storm Center" website
along with a variety of stormwater and environmental tips and ideas.
Beginning in February 2009, custom made stormwater ads, both in English and
Spanish, began being aired on a variety of radio media outlets in the Charlotte
region. And starting in July 2009, television ads were also placed on a variety of
cable television channels.
• Hispanic Focus Groups — A series of focus groups were held in Charlotte,
Monroe and Concord where Hispanic residents were invited to give input on their
knowledge of environmental issues including; stormwater, what messages related
to stormwater should be delivered, and what the best means are for getting those
messages across to the Hispanic community.
• Billboards: Custom-made stormwater ads were created and placed on an
electronic billboard on I-85 and run for two months in 2009. Both the billboard
space and the billboard copies were offered and created on a pro bono basis for
the Partnership.
Supplies
• Over $10,000 worth of Adopt -a -Stream supplies and storm -drain identification
supplies were distributed to Partnership communities in FY 2008-09 and again in
FY 2009-10. A custom-made "Adopt -a -Stream" logo was created for Adopt -a -
Stream signs bought under this prograrn.
Grants
• The City of Charlotte and Gaston County were each awarded $35,000 in
demonstration grant funds to construct innovative bio-detention facilities. The
Partnership recently submitted an application to the US EPA for approximately
$16,000, If awarded, grant funds will be used to put develop posters with
stormwater messages in Spanish. The posters will be distributed to all Partnership
communities.
• The Partnership is currently submitting an application to the Clean Water
Management Trust Fund for a second round of funding. if the application is
awarded, funds will be used to build two additional stormwater demonstration
projects in the region.
Training
• The Partnership holds quarterly workshops where public works and stormwater
personnel can receive valuable training. In Fall 2009, the Partnership contracted
with Tetra Tech to conduct two training sessions on stormwater related Issues.
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The sessions that were offered were preparing for an MS4 Audit and Clean Water
Act Section 303(d) and TMDLS.
7.1.5. Evaluation: We will keep track of the number of people reached through each
BMP program. Each BMP in the table lists the ways to measure success.
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.2.1. BMP ,Summary Table
Public blearing We will hold a Public Hearing on February 24, 2003 to
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allow the public to give comment and suggestions for our
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ermit a lication.
2 IBC Big Sweep
Participate in NC Big Sweep to allow citizens a venue to
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artici ate in keepinE our streets and ditches clean
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3 Adopt -A -Stream
The local Boy Scouts have plans to adopt a stream here in
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Bessemer City. We have purchased the sign through our
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Regional Partnership.
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.3.1. Storm Systent SewerMrrp:
AWARE Environmental Inc. prepared our Storm Sewer System Map. This trap
is updated as needed
7.3.2. Regulatory Mechanism: The Illicit Discharge Ordinance is our Regulatory
Mechanism to effectively prohibit illicit discharges into the MS4.
7.3.3. Enforcement: To ensure enforcement of the ordinance we will rely on the penalty
section. The ordinance addresses four major areas: (1) Dumping and illicit
connections are illegal. (2) The ordinance addresses how one can correct the
problem. (3) The ordinance provides its with the right of entry onto a property to
inspect for illicit connections and illegal dumping. (4) Strict penalties are in
place for those not in compliance. The Penalty section allows Cot- a warning first
with options for bringing the violation into compliance. If there is no compliance
the penalty section contains a $100 civil penalty per day as well as criminal
penalties.
7.3.4. Detection and Elimination: In the following sections 1.3.5.1. through 7.3.5.4 the
procedural method for detection and elimination is outlined.

7.3.5.1. To locate illicit connections we will conduct Dry Weather testing.
7.3.5.2. To trace illicit connection we can use camera scoping work and smoke testing.
We will test waters visually and follow up on complaints of odors etc.
7.3.5.3. To remove the source we will rely on the ordinance and penalty section.
7.3.5.4. We will rely on the ordinance to evaluate the plan.
7.3.6. Non-Storntwater Discharges: We will allow all listed non-stormwater flows.
7.3.7. Incidental Non-Stormvater Discharges: We have made provisions for
allowing Charity car washes not for profit. (i.e. churches) Stipulations have
been placed on charity car washes such as: frequency, location, etc.
7.3.8. Outreach: This outreach will be conducted through our public education
program. Please refer to section 7.1.
7.3.9. Staff Training: A new training video has been purchased by our local
Cooperative Extension that will be show to public works employees.
7.3.10. Evaluation: To evaluate success we will first identify the problem. Second,
issue a notice. Third, explain how to correct the problem. Fourth, Check for
compliance. We will document all findings and keep a monthly progress
report.
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Bessemer City has an inter -local agreement in place with Gaston County
Natural Resources Department to enforce this element of our program.
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development
And Redevelopment
Bessemer City has an inter -local agreement in place with Gaston County
Natural Resources Department to enforce this element of our program.
7.6. Pollution Prevention 1 Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
7.6.1. BMP Summary Table
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Complete an inventory of
In year one, inventory facilities owned by
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facilities that will be evaluated
community and prioritize them for an
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through an environmental audit
environmental audit. Report on number and type
to determine potential pollution
of facilities that you will audit.
contributions
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Provide training for those
Beginning in year t , provide training to all
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employees that maintain the
employees who maintain the drainage system with
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drainage system with the focus
a focus on floatables, grit, sediment, and disposal
on floatables, grit, sediment,
of pollutants removed from the drainage system,
and other pollutants removed
Report annually on number of employees trained
from Ilse system
and subjects covered.
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Inspect a]I materials storage
Initiate inspection of material storage facilities in
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facilities to determine priority
year 2 and establish priorities for addressing issues
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for reducing exposure to
identified. Address corrective activity in next fiscal
stormwater
year unless high hazard was identified. Report on
number and type of sites inspected and actions
taken in each annual report.
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Inspect all materials storage
Initiate inspection of salt storage facilities and
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facility and application
application equipment in year 1. Identify problems
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equipment annually to identify
and address when found. Report annually on
and eliminate exposure to
inspections and resulting actions.
stormwater and/or ineffective
application, Evaluate current
snow and ice management
program & ensure that
effective measures are in place
to minimize contamination of
stormwater.
7.6.2. Affected Operations: We have no such facilities that require an individual
NPDES permit. Public Works facility is the main area of focus to make sure
proper procedures are taking place that could impact stormwater quality.
7.6.3. Training: Training is conducted by our public works director. We are waiting on
a training video that has been purchased by the County that will be shown to all
employees on an annual basis.
7.6.4. Maintenance and Inspections: The city will implement Standard Operating
Procedures for its facilities that cover the correct method of conducting individual
operations at the facility. To reduce pollutants in the MS4, the City of Bessemer
City contracts street sweeping for all city maintained streets. Street
sweeping activities are regular, but are not scheduled. City employees clean
storm sewer piping on an as needed basis, at present.
7.6.5. Vehicular Operations: Contracted street sweeping is used on an as needed basis
to clean all City -maintained parking lots. Salt storage areas are covered under a
permanent structure. Vehicles are washed in a bay that collects water to send to
sewer system.
7.6.6. Waste Disposal: All waste collected from the storm sewer system is deposited in
dumpsters, collected and hauled by a contracted waste disposal service to the
Landfill.
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7.6.7. Evaluation: All inspections will be conducted annually to ensure
Good Houskeeping measures are met. Annual records will be compared to
measure success.
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Finance
Director
Parks & Recreation
Director
Accounting
Specialist
Senior Recreation
Specialist
Purchasing & Accounts
Payable Specialist
Recreation
Specialist
Customer Service
Representative (2)
Temporary Staff
and Volunteers
Mayor and
City Council
Human Resources
City Clerk
City
Manager
Planning
Director
Public Utilities
Director
Enforcement Treatment Plant
Gas Distribution
Officer Supervisor
System Supervisc
Pretreatment Senior Plant
Senior Gas
Coordinator
Maintenance Mechanic
Technician
Treatment Plant
Plant Maintenance
Gas
Operator
Mechanic
Technician
Utility Locate
Technician
City of Bessemer City
Organizational Chart
May 2008
Public Works
Director
Senior
Equipment Sanitation
Meter Reader
Mechanic Crew Leader (2)
Meter
Reader
Equipment
Operator (2)
PW Maintenance
Technician (4)
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NPDES
STORMWATER
PERMIT APPLICATION
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OUTLINE
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HPDES STORMWATER PERMU APPLICATION
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Applicant Status Information (pages I — V)
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I.
Storm Sewer System Information (page 1)
II.
Receiving Streams (page 2)
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III.
Existing Water Quality Programs (page 3)
W.
Permitting Information (page 4)
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V.
Co -Permitting - N/A
VI.
Reliance on Another Government Entity to Satisfy One or More Permit
Obligations (page 5)
VII.
Stormwater Management Program
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A. Public Education and Outreach Program (pages 6-7)
B. Public Involvement and Participation (page 8)
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C. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (pages 9-11)
D. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control (page 12)
E. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development
and Redevelopment (pages 13-14)
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F. Pollution Prevention / Good Houskeeping (pages 15-16)
VIII.
Appendix
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
OFFIC USE ONLY
Date Rec`d
o 3 - 07 - 0 3
Fee Paid
U If sr, v':
Permit Number
Qcs4u._.ytz
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public
Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application
package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this form.
This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small M54 Stonnwater
P&mitApplication (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-168) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application
submittals may be retumed to the applicant.
I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
a.
Name of Public Entity
Seeking Permit Coverage
City of Bessemer City
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
state or local
Local
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
town, county, prison, school,
etc.
City
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
Classification Code
SIC 91 - 97
e.
County(s)
Gaston County
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
miles
4.246 sq/mi in city limits ; 8.4 sq/mi in EfJ
g.
Population
Permanent
5119
Seasonal (if available)
5119
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
4.2 %
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
[] Yes ® No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
uare miles
4.264 sq/mi
b.
River Basin(s)
Catawba
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
4
d.
Estimated percentage of jurisdictional
area containing the following four land use activities:
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Residential
70916
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Commercial
20 %
•
Industrial
5 %
•
Open Space
5 %
Total =
100%
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑Yes ® No

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M. EIQSTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
❑ Yes ® No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
❑ Yes No Will Adv
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Contra! ram
❑ Yes ® No **///A&jLt
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
❑ Yes ® No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit with
❑ Yes ® No
a permitted Phase I entity?_
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
• NPDES Permit Number
c. Do you intend to co -permit
❑ Yes ® No
with another Phase II entity?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
the entity:
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No N/A
rm ittees?
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
(If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
our permit obligations?
® Yes ❑ No
b. If yes, identify each entity and
the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
Aware Environmental Inc.
• Element they will
implement
Storm Sewer System Mapping
• Contact Person
David Love
• Contact Address
9305 Monroe Rd. Suite I ; Charlotte NC 28270
• Contact Telephone Number
704-845-7697
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
® Yes ❑ No
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This
delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action
through board action.
a. Name of person to which permit authority
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application repqrt.
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1 VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit
' application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through
board action and documented in this permlt application, the person/position listed in Section VI above
may sign the official statement below.
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I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
propen'y gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there a significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possip�7l� of fines and im n nment for knowing violations.
Signature
Name
Allan W. Farris
Title
Mayor
Street Address
132 W. Virginia Ave.
PO Box
City
Bessemer City
State
NC
Zip
28016
Telephone
704-629-2238
Fax
704-629-2237
E-Mail
VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
Kevin L. Krouse
b.
Title
Planning Director
c.
Street Address
132 W. Virginia Ave.
d.
PO Box
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City
Bessemer City
f.
State
NC
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Zip
28016
h.
Telephone Number
704-629-2238
i.
Fax Number
704-629-2237
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E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
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DC. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact
name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets.
a.
RCRA Hazardous Waste
N/A
Management Program
N/A
b.
UIC program under SDWA
c.
NPDES Wastewater Discharge
Public Works Dept is applying for first required NPDES
Permit Number
By Mardi 10, 2003. No permit # available.
d.
Prevention of Significant
N/A
Deterioration (PSD) Program
N/A
e.
Non Attainment Program
f.
National Emission Standards for
N/A
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
reconstruction approval
g.
Ocean dumping permits under the
N/A
Marine Protection Research and
Sanctuaries Act
h.
Dredge or fill permits under
N/A
section 404 of CWA
IX. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management program for
the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown
Wow, The required narrative information for each section is provided in the instructions for Preparing the
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the
' following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with
page numbers for each entry.
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
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3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2. Organizational Chart
' 4.3. Signing Official
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)
5.1. Co-Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
' 5.3. Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1. Name of Entity
t 6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4, Legal Agreements
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
t 7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
' 7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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SECTION 1: STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
Population: 5,119 permanent & seasonal (Based on 2000 Census)
Growth Rate: 4.2 % Growth Rate (Based on 2000 Census)
4.246 sq/mi Jurisdictional / MS4 service area and 8.4 sq/mi in ETJ.
MS4 Conveyance System: The Stormwater system consists of pipe and open
channels that feed into small systems. Streams are piped at road crossings. The
system performs well, carrying storm water flow. Very little maintenance is done
to the system. The public works dept. works on a complaint basis generally.
Catch basins are cleared before heavy rains and the pipes are cleared using a
water jet machine. The annual budget for these activities is $25,000.
Land Use Compositions:
Residential -- 70 %
Commercial — 20 %
Industrial — 5 %
Open Space — 5 %
Estimate Methodology: Land use estimates were derived from current Zoning
Map.
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Table 1. Catawba River Basin
Receiving Stream Name
Stream Segment
Water Quality
Classification
Use Support
Rating
Water Quality
Issues
Abernethy Creek, unnamed tributary 01
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
Abernethy Creek, unnamed tributary 02
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
Abernethy Creek, unnamed tributary 03
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
Abernethy Creek, unnamed tributary 04
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
Crowders Creek, unnamed tributary 01
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
Long Creek (from 0.7 mile upstream of
SR1408 to Bessemer City water intake
11-129-16-(2.3)
WS-II, HQW
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 01
Not assigned
WS-II, HQW
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 02
Not assigned
WS-Il, HQW
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 03 (from
source to point 0.3 mile upstream of SR 1405)
11-129-16-3-(1)
WS-II, HQW
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 03 (from 0.3
mile upstream of SR 1405 to Long Creek)
11-129-16-3-(2)
WS-II, HQW, CA
NA
NA
Long Creek (from Bessemer City water intake
to South Fork Catawba River
11-129-16-(4)
C
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 04 (from
source to dam at Arrowood Lake)
11-129-16-4.5-(1)
WS-II, HQW, CA
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 04 (from dam
at Arrowood Lake to Long Creek)
11-129-16-4.5-(2)
C
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 05
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 06
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 07
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 08
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 09
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
Long Creek, Gibsons Branch tributary
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
Long Creek, unnamed tributary 10
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
Oates Creek
11-135-5-1
C
NA
NA
Oates Creek, unnamed tributary 01
Not assigned
C
NA
NA
C — aquatic life, secondary recreation, fresh HQW — high quality water
CA - critical area WS-II - water supply, undeveloped
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SECTION 3: EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
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3.1. Local Programs - Our City has adopted the Gaston County Water Supply
Watershed Protection Ordinance. This ordinance was adopted by Gaston County
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December 9, 1993; and adopted by Bessemer City January 10, 1994.
§ 153.01 ADOPTION OF COUNTY
WATERSHED PROTECTION ORDINANCE.
The city hereby adopts the Water Supply Watershed
Protection Ordinance, Gaston County, North Carolina, adopted by
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the Gaston County Commissioners on December 9, 1993, along
with any future amendments thereof, and shall be in full force and
effect upon adoption.
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(Ord. 94-1-2, passed 1-10-94 )
3.2 State Programs: None
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SECTION4: PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Allan W. Farris
Mayor
[phone]
ails a.aoi.com
Joe Albright
City Manager
[phone]
ioenbessemercitv.com
Kevin L. Krouse
Planning Director
[phone]
keyin a_ bessemerciiy.coni
Jamie Ramsey
Public Works Director
[phone]
no email
The above contacts responsibilities will be detailed in the BMP summary table.
4.2. Organizational Chart: Attached (see appendix A)
4.3. Signing Official: Allan W. Farris; Mayor. The Mayor is the primary
representative of our City. Resolution is attached that authorizes this.
(see appendix B)
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative: Kevin L. Krouse; Planning Director will be the
duly authorized representative.
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SECTION 6: RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY TO
SATISFY ONE OR MORE PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
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6.1.
Name of EntityGaston County
y
6.2.
Element to be Implemented: Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Contact Information for the Responsible Party:
Dean Parker
Gaston County Natural Resources Department
1303 Cherryville Hwy
Cherryville, NC 28034
t(704)922-2154
6.4.
Legal Agreement: No. The agreement is in progress.
6.1.
Name of Entity: Aware Environmental Inc.
6.2.
Element be Implemented: System Mapping
to
6.3.
Contact Information for the Responsible Parly
David Love
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9305 Monroe Road, Suite J
Charlotte, NC 28270-1490
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6.4. Legal Agreement: Yes
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SECTION 7: Stormwater Management Program Plan
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.1.1. BMP Summary Table :
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School Develop school children
Planning Director
Programs education program in year 2 and
X
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implement on Earth Day
annually. Focus on basic
message regarding clean water
and the things they can do at
home to help. Track the number
of children reached and the
subject covered and report
annually.
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Mailers,
Develop mailer for insert in
Planning Director
Brochures,
utility bills and implement in
X
X
X
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Posters
year 1. Target homeowners and
businesses with messages about
how they can reduce pollution
picked up by stormwater. Track
number of homes and businesses
reached by mailer and report
annually,
3
Festivals,
Participate in Down Home Day
Planning Director
Parades,
annually by having a booth
X
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Local Fairs
dedicated to information on
Stormwater pollution starting in
Year 3 and report annually on
event and message provided.
Provide messaged on the
importance of clean water and
on specific activities that can be
carried out to help keep
stormwater clean.
4
Business
Develop program for educating
Chamber
Education
business and industry using the
X
X
X
X
X
President 1 Joe
& Outreach
Bessemer City Chamber of
Albright
Commerce beginning in year I
and report annually on number
of businesses reached and
number of employees educated.
Focus on workplace issues to
reduce pollutant loading. Target
hot spot businesses.
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Website
The City's Website will contain
Planning Director
a link for information
X
X
X
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and Prevention. The information
will be available in year I
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7.1.2. Target Audience: Our goal is to reach as many people as possible through
various outreaches. However, our main focus will be on local business owners
and local developers. These two groups are the major contributors to
stormwater discharge. Developers are the key group to educate because the
leading contributor to stormwater pollution is sediment and erosion. The
General Public will be targeted at every opportunity available. Our BMP's will
reach the General Public very effectively through the Web, mailers, festivals,
and public hearings.
7.1.3. Target Pollutant Sources:
Sediment: Sediment is the number one cause of Stormwater pollution and this
factor is often overlooked.
Trash: There are a number of residents that need to develop better practices of
trash disposal.
Fecal Coliform: From Septic and Pet waste.
Household Chemicals: The Application of and Disposal of is a topic that many
need educated on.
7.1.4. Outreach Program: We plan to take advantage of every opportunity to educate
the public on this matter. Our outreach has already begun through our Chamber
of Commerce. Business owners have been made aware of this topic through
Power point presentations and guest speakers. We plan to reach the young
people through opportunities such as Earth Day etc. The general public will be
reached through several venues such as: (1) Down Home Day (our annual
festival will have a booth designated for Stormwater information, (2) Public
Hearings, (3) Utility Bill Mailers, (4) Website (our cities website will contain a
link for information on Stormwater Phase 11 regulations. We want to focus on
first educating the public on how our habits and actions affect others. We will
work with the public to make them aware of the little things they can do to
prevent pollution of our water supply.
7.1.5. Decision Process: After looking at the resources we had available, the above
plan was the most logical and obtainable approach of public education. We
have a small staff and the options chosen will be able to be tracked and
measured for success. Refer to BMP table for measurable goals and responsible
parties.
' 7.1.6. Evaluation: We will keep track of the number of people reached through each
BMP program and report annually. Each BMP in the table lists the ways to
Imeasure success.

7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
The City of Bessemer City held a public hearing on February 24, 2003
concerning the Stormwater Plan. The purpose of the hearing was to give the
public the opportunity to make comment and suggestions for our current
Stormwater Phase 2 permit application. Also at this public hearing, the
opportunity for public education was done. A copy of this public hearing notice
is included in this application. (see appendix C)
7.2.1. BMP Summary Table
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Public Hearing We will hold a Public
Planning Director!
Hearing on February
Kevin L. Krouse
24, 2003 to allow the
public to give comment
and suggestions for our
permit application,
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Use of Public
We will take advantage
Planning Director I
Education BMP's
of our different Public
X
X
X
X
X
Kevin L. Krouse
Education venues to
involve the General
Public in issues and
BMP's that can allow
them to be hands on in
this new way of
thinking about our
Stormwater s stem
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7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.3.1. BMP Summary Table
444,
1 Develop ordinance
Develop ordinance
ifioW
Planning Director
to include illicit
within one year. Have
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detection, right of
ordinance adopted by
entry, prohibition of
city council by end of
certain discharges,
one year. Note date of
enforcement actions
adoption and have copy
and penalties for
of ordinance in annual
dumping, spills, and
report file.
willful illicit
connections.
2
Develop system map
We have recently
Aware
showing outfalls and
outsourced the mapping
X
Environmental
the receiving body of
project to Aware
Inc.; Charlotte
water. Update any
Environmental Inc. of
system changes
Charlotte. The project
within already
is underway & will be
mapped areas as they
completed by March
occur
2003. The map denotes
outfalls and receiving
body of water for each
outfall.
3
Train Employees on
Provide materials
Planning Director
how to inspect for
through HR to all
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illicit connections
employees regarding
and establish a
illicit connections and
tracking system for
how to recognize one,
managing reported
Complete by end of
problem areas.
year number 2 and note
date distributed.
Summarize in annual
report.
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Implementation
We will begin to
Public Works
conduct the real
X
X
X
Director I Jamie
business of detection
Ramsey
and elimination after all
employees are trained
and ordinances are in
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7.3.2. Storm System Sewer Map:
AWARE Environmental Inc. is preparing our Storm Sewer System Map. The
work is underway and should be completed by March of 2003. The mapping is
being conducted with GPS and will be available digitally as well as a paper
copy. All contact information for AWARE is located in section 6 of this
application.
7.3.3. Regulatory Mechanism: An Ordinance will be our Regulatory Mechanism to
effectively prohibit illicit discharges into the MS4. An ordinance is our most
effective tool for regulating and enforcing issues. The ordinance will be
developed and adopted in the first year of the permit cycle.
7.3.4. Enforcement: To ensure enforcement of the new ordinance we will rely on the
penalty section in the new ordinance. The ordinance will address four major
areas: (1) Dumping and illicit connections are illegal. Definitions will be
included to define what is specifically considered illegal. (2) The ordinance will
address how one can correct the problem. (3) The ordinance will provide us with
the right of entry onto a property to inspect for illicit connections and illegal
dumping. (4) Strict penalties will be included for those not in compliance. The
Penalty section will allow for a warning first with options for bringing the
violation into compliance. If there is no compliance the penalty section will
contain harsh fines as well as civil and criminal penalties.
7.3.5. Detection and Elimination: In the following sections 7.3.5.1. through 7.3.5.4 the
procedural method for detection and elimination is outlined.
7.3.5.1. To locate illicit connections we will walk the system sections at a time. Dry
outfall mapping will also be used after a 72 hour period with no rain.
7.3.5.2. To trace illicit connection we can use camera scoping work and smoke testing.
We will test waters visually and follow up on complaints of odors etc.
7.3.5.3, To remove the source we will rely on the ordinance and penalty section.
7.3.5.4. We will rely on the ordinance to evaluate the plan.
7.3.6. Non-Stormwater Discharges: We will allow all listed non-sormwater flows.
7.3.7. Incidental Nan-Stormwater Discharges: We want to make provisions for
allowing Charity car washes not for profit. (i.e. churches) Stipulations will be
placed on these charity car washes such as: frequency, location, etc.
7.3.8. Outreach: This outreach will be conducted through our public education
program. Please refer to section 7.1.
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Decision Process: Developing the Ordinance is the first step in detecting and
eliminating illicit discharges. This will allow us to determine what is and what
is not allowable and will give us right of entry onto the properties. Staff will be
trained to detect illicit discharges in everyday duties. After our map of outfalls
is complete we will begin to walk the entire stormwater system starting with
the worst areas. We will look for illicit detections through these methods as
well as public complaints.
Evaluation: To evaluate success we will first identify the problem. Second,
issue a notice. Third, explain how to correct the problem. Fourth, Check for
compliance. We will document all findings and keep a monthly progress
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7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.4.1. BMP Summary Table
I Establish
Create method for
Public Works Director
Comm tool
public reporting by
X X X X 1 Jemie Ramsey
to provide method
end of year 2 and
for public to report
implement at time
concerns over
of program
sediment and erosion
adoption. Track
issues. Track calls
number and type of
and maintain log
complaints and
with incident
dispositions of
resolution, include
each. Summarize
action taken,
in annual report.
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Adopt Gaston
Adopt County's
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ordinance and have
X
X
X
X
Kevin L. Krouse
Erosion and
inter -local
Sedimentation
agreement in place
Control Ordinance
by end of year 2
7.4.2. — 7.4.8. At the present, the City of Bessemer City relies on the States plan and
ordinance concerning Erosion and Sediment control through NCDENR.
Our contact information for this is:
Gene Owens or
Steve Allred
NCDENR
919 N. Maine Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
Although we are relying on the State's plan concerning this issue we will
Later adopt the County's plan The County's plan is similar to the
State's plan although it is even more inclusive and restrictive.
Enforcement and communication will be more effective under the
County rather than the State.
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7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development
And Redevelopment
7.5.1. — 7.5.3. We will develop an ordinance that incorporates the State's language.
We will adopt the State language for post development controls.
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We will implement program by March 10, 2005.
7.5.7. We adopted the Gaston County Watershed Protection Ordinance in 1994.
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Copied below is the section in our ordinance that states this:
§ 153.01 ADOPTION OF COUNTY
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WATERSHED PROTECTION ORDINANCE.
The city hereby adopts the Water Supply Watershed
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Protection Ordinance, Gaston County, North Carolina, adopted by
the Gaston County Commissioners on December 9, 1993, along
with any future amendments thereof, and shall be in full force and
effect upon adoption.
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(Ord. 94-1-2, passed 1-10-94 )
7.5.8. BMP Summary Table
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1 Develop standards and policies on Initiate the Planning
ent of new
BMPs for the development development X X X X X Director /Kevin
properties or the redevelopment of of standards L. Krouse
properties. Consider the following and practices
ra
strategies in your program; a for post-
Policies and ordinances that provide
requirementsra
and standards to direct construction
grow7h to identified areas b. controls in
Policies that protect sensitive areas Year 2 and
such as wetlands and riparian areas implement in
c. Policies or standards that Year 2,
'
maintain and/or increase open space Report
(including a dedicated finding annually on
source for open space acquisition) progress made,
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d. Policies or standards that provide addressing
buffers along sensitive water bodies
review
e. Policies or standards that plan
minimize impervious surfaces, f process,
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Policies or standards that minimize number of
disturbance of soils and vegetation sites impacted,
g. Policies or ordinances that inspection
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encourage infill development in practices and
higher density urban areas, and any follow up
areas with existing storm sewer procedures
infrastructure; h. Education implemented.
'
programs for developers and the
public about project designs that In first report,
document
minimize water quality impacts
(coordinate with Public Education procedures
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minimum control measure) i.
followed in
Source control measures often
adopting
thought of as good housekeeping,
program,
preventive maintenance and spill
including any
prevention for new development as
input from the
pan of the regulatory controls, j.
stakeholder
Storage practices such as wet ponds
and extended detention outlet
communities.
structures: k. Filtration practices
This is a long -
such as grassed swales, bioretcntion
term
cells, sand filters and filter strips I.
operation.; 1
Infiltration practices such as
infiltration basins and infiltration
trenches. m. Design and control
standards to address on site
treatment for total suspended solids
removal of 85% n. Standards for
density of development limitations
to reduce: impervious coverage.
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7.5.9.— 7.5.10. — Non -Structural BMP's:
We will adopt the States BMP manual which will meet all the minimum
requirements for Non -Structural and Structural BMP's.
1 7.5.11. Regulatory Mechanism: We will adopt an ordinance that addresses post
construction run-off by 3/10/05. We will incorporate the State's language in our
ordinance for high and low density development ,
1 7.5.12. Operation and Maintenance: Our operation and maintenance program will
ensure the adequate long-term operation of the structural BMP's put in place.
1 The program will include a requirement that the owner of a permitted structural
BMP, submit annually to the local program, a maintenance inspection report on
each structural BMP. The inspections will be conducted by a qualified
1 professional. A septic program will also be included.
7.5,13. Decision Process: We will adopt the State's BMP manual and use it for
1 guidelines to control the volume of Stormwater runoff. Adhering to the State's
guidelines and BMP's was our best option based on our small staff and limited
resources.
' 7.5.14. Evaluation: Keep track of the number of permits issued and number of
enforcement actions taken. Deliver this information in the yearly report.
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' 7.6. Pollution Prevention 1 Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
1 7.6.1. BMP Summary Table
r-,
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1 Complete an
to year one, inventory
Planning Director 1
inventory of
facilities owned by
X
Kevin L. Krouse
facilities that will
community and prioritiac
be evaluated
them for an environmental
through an
audit. Report on number
environmental
and type of facilities that
audit to determine
you will audit.
potential pollution
contributions
2
Provide training
Beginning in year 1.
Public Works Dinxtor!
for those
provide training to all
X
X
X
X
X
Jamie Ramsey
employees that
employees who maintain
maintain the
the drainage system with a
drainage system
focus on floatables, grit,
with the f'"s on
sediment, and disposal of
floatables, grit,
pollutants removed from the
sediment, and
drainage system. Report
other pol IutanLs
annually on number of
removed from the
employees trained and
system
subjects covered.
3
inspect all
Initiate inspection of
Public Works Director /
materials storage
material storage facilities in
X
X
X
X
Jamie Ramsey
facilities to
year 2 and establish
determine priority
priorities for addressing
for reducing
issues identified Address
exposure to
corrective activity in next
stormwater
fiscal year unless high
hazard was identified
Report on number and type
of sites inspected and
actions taken in each annual
report-
4
Inspect all
Initiate inspection of salt
Public Works Director /
materials storage
storage facilities and
x
X
X
X
X
Jamie Ramsey
facility and
application equipment in
application
year I. ldentify problems
equipment
and address when found.
annually to
Report annually on
identify and
inspections and resulting
eliminate exposure
actions.
to stormwater
and/or ineffective
application.
Evaluate current
snow and ice
management
program & ensure
that effective
measures are in
place to minimize
contamination of
storrnwater.
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7.6.2.
Affected Operations: Our Department of Public Works (DPW) is the only
municipal operation that requires a NPDES separate permit. (we no longer treat
'
waste water) Our DPW is currently applying for this permit. This is the first year
required, therefore no permit numbers available.
7.6.3.
Training: Training will be coordinated with the fire department.
7.6.4.
Maintenance and Inspections: The city will implement Standard Operating;
'
Procedures for its facilities that cover the correct method of conducting individual
operations at the facility. To reduce pollutants in the MS4, the City of Bessemer
City contracts street sweeping for all city maintained streets. Street
'
sweeping activities are regular, but are not scheduled. City employees clean
storm sewer piping on an as needed basis, at present. The City is hopeful that
it can set up a regular schedule of preventative maintenance operations for
'
the system in the first permit term.
'
7.6.5.
Vehicular Operations: Contracted street sweeping is used on an as needed basis
to clean all City -maintained parking lots. Salt storage areas are covered under a
permanent structure.
'
7.6.6.
Waste Disposal: All waste collected from the storm sewer system is deposited in
dumpsters, collected and hauled by a contracted waste disposal service to the
'
CMS Landfill.
T6.7.
Flood Management Projects: The City currently institutes development standards
to prohibit building in flood prone areas. The City's program coordinates with
'
FEMA on Flood control measures.
7.6.8.
Existing Ordinances: Existing ordinances and programs are subject to review by
'
staff and City Council.
'
7.6.9.
Other Evaluations: None
7.6.10.
Decision Process: The pollution prevention plan was developed by recognizing
'
existing policies and practices that impact water quality and systematically
addressing each individually. The deficiencies in these policies were noted
and incorporated into the BMP's. Important factors considered were the
requirement of employee training, Standard Operating Proceedures, and
documenting current functions of municipal operations that have impact on
water quality.
'
7.6.11.
Evaluation: All inspections listed in BMP's will be conducted annually to ensure
Good Houskeeping measures are met. Annual records will be compared to
measure success.
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EQUIPMENT
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REC/MAINT.
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SUPERVISOR
PLANT OPERATOR
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APPENDIX - B
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�. City of Bessemer City
RESOLUTION
Authorization to Submit National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II
Permit Application and Storm -water Management Plan
WHEREAS, The United States Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972 and amended said Act in
1987 to address controls for pollution carried by stormwater;
WHEREAS, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was authorized to define and proscribe a
program of measures to improve the quality of water in our national and state streams, rivers and water
bodies under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and promulgated Phase II
rules on December 9, 1999 affecting communities and institutions under 100,000 population;
WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina is delegated by EPA to establish a regulatory program for NPDES
Phase 11 and has established rules and regulations as required;
WHEREAS, the City of Bessemer City has been notified of and is legally designated to comply with the
NPDES Phase I1 regulations as established by EPA and the State, requiring the submittal of a permit
application and stormwater management plan:
WHEREAS, the regulations require designation of the legally responsible party and authorization for
submittal of the application and stormwater management plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bessemer City supports the goals and objectives of the regulatory program to
provide a safe and healthy environment for all its citizens;
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council on this 106' day of February in 2003, is hereby resolved to the
following:
l . The Mayor shall sign and submit on behalf of the City of Bessemer City, no later than March 10,
2003, the necessary documentation for compliance with the NPDES Phase 11 program
requirements as established by the State; and
2. I Allan W. Farris, and each successor serving as Mayor of Bessemer City, shall carry out all
necessary strategies and requirements as set forth in the stormwater management plan developed
and submitted as required by the NPDES Phase II regulations, to ensure compliance on behalf of
the City of Bessemer City.
This the I0`s Day of February, 2003.
ALLAN W. FARRIS
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132 West Virginia Avenue • Bessemer City, NC 28016 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
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le. NC 28269
207
it13. 10. 2003
NERAL COURT OF
CAROLINA
I kJ COURT DIVISION
1N COUNTY
I
MATTER OF THE
SURE OF A DEED
LUST EXECUTED BY
V. HOWELL AND
HOWELL DATED
5, 2002 AND RE-
IN BOOK 3401 AT
259 IN -THE GASTON
Y PUBLIC REGISTRY,
f ROLINA
- SALE
nt to an order of
ethIe
I parlor Court and urn
I virtue of the power
t rty Contained in the
enced deed o1 trust
cause of delaull in the
it of the indebtedness
red and taiture to
"I'll, peiiormtheslipu-
ragreements therein
ad and, pursuant to de -
if the owner and holder
redness secured by
Y I Srus[, the under-
stittite trustee will
sale at public auc-
the Nghesl bidder for
usual place o1 sale
y courthouse of sa-
1:00 PM on Thurs-
o ry 13, 2003 the lot -
described real estate
ry other improvements
1 be situated thereon,
If Gaston County,
ina. aryl being more
ar y described as fol-
41AHCEL OF LAND
NIA TOWNSHIP,
COUNTY, STATE
AS MORE FULLY DE-
'D IN DEED BOOK
938 AND BEING
RTICULARLY DE-
6 THE FULL CON -
OF LOTS NUMBERS
D 24 OF THE R.D.
iffOPERTY AS SET
THAT CERTAIN
ORDER IN PLAT
AT PAGE 17B OF
>-.STON COUNTY REG-
more commonly
1802 West McFar-
venue Gastonia, NC
-',owner(s) of the
reflected on the
of the Register. of
istare Henry V. Howell
IHowell
l to be ollered pur-
notice of sate is
Ilened lot sale, transfer
0 yance 'As Is.
Neither the Trus-
t holder o1 the note
the deed o1
JACK H Ldrr U. Jr.
3525 Ballentine Street
Hope Mills, NC 28348
Jim R. Funderburk
Attorney for the Estate
407 S. York Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
4C-February 3. 10, 17, 24,
2003
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that on 03l06r03, at 11:00 am
at U-Store-It 528, 5921 Wil-
kinson Blvd, Belmont. NC, The
undersigned. U-Store-It 528 will
sell at Public Sale by competi.
live bidding, the personal prop-
erty heretofore stored with the
undersigned by:
Sylvia 9 Lerees Blackwell
Unitlf 024
Household items
Heather Costner Units DC
Household items
Christopher Smoot Unite F19
Household items
Joseph Ouade Unit$ 119
Household items
Joey Grdfrth Unttp L33
Household items
Sharon Willis UndN L7
Household items
Sylvia & Lerees Blackwell
Unity 030
Household items
Joseph Ouade Unit A 118
Household items
Valerie Shropshire Unit AG10
Household items
2C-February 3, 10, 2003
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL
ESTATE
Pursuant to the power of safe
contained in that Deed of Trust
executed by Khao
Mounmanivong and Lounny
Dethsy, dated the 261h day of
May, 2000, and recorded in the
Office of the Register of Deeds
for Gaston County, North Caro-
lina, in Book 3090, a1 Page 14.
and because Of default in the
payment of the indebtedness
thereby secured, and pursuant
to demand of the owner and
holder of the indebtedness w-
arred by said Deed o1 Trust,
the undersigned Substitute
Trustee will sell at public auc-
tion to the highest bidder at the
usual piece of sale in the Gas-
ton County Courthouse, Gas-
tonia, North Carolina, at 2:D0
o'clock p.m. on the 18th day o1
February, 2003 the following
described real properly, induct-
ing all improvements thereon:
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
503 West Henry Sifeet, Mt.
Holly, NC 28120.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BE-
ING a portion of Lot No 328 of
the W.B. Puett property known
as section 2 of the Catawba
Heights Park as shown on and
described on a map or plat
1. .. . , . - ... _.. -
APPENDIX - C AR -
Carol 13 Wertz
J. Ben Morrow, P.A.
Attorney for the Estate
312 South Chester Street
P.O. Box 116
Gastonia, N. C, 28053-0116
4C-January 20, 27. 2003
February 3, 10, 2D03
NOTICE OF EXECUTOR
NORTH CAROLINA
GASTON COUNTY
The undersigned, having quali-
fied as Executor of the Estate
of Eleanor L. Burch, deceased,
tale of Gaston County, hereby
notifies all persons, firms, and
corporations having claims
against the estate of said dece.
dent to exhibit them to the un-
dersigned on or before May 5,
2D03, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery,
Ali persons firms, and corpora.
Lions indebted to the said Es-
tate will please make immedi-
ate payment to the under-
signed.
This the 3rd day of February,
2003.
Charles James Burch, Jr.,
Executor
Estate at Eleanor L Burch
Card B. Wertz
J. Ben Morrow, P.A.
Anomery for the Estate
312 South Chester Street
P.O. Box 116
Gastonia, N. C. 28053-0116
4C-February 3, 10. 17. 24
2003
NOTICE OF EXECUTOR
NORTH CAROLINA
GASTON COUNTY
The undersigned, having quali-
fied as Executor of the Estate
of Manly Leroy Hoffman, de-
ceased, late of Gaston County,
hereby notifies all persons,
fines, and corporations having
claims against the estate of sa-
id decedent to exhibit them to
the undersigned on or belore
May 12, 2OD3, or this notice will
be pleaded in bar of their recov-
ery. All persons firms, and cor-
porations indebted to the said
Estate will please make imme-
diate payment to the under-
signed.
This the 10th day d February,
2003,
Branch Banking and Trust,
Executes Estate of Many Leroy
Hoffman
200 South College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202.2005
Carol B. Wertz
J. Ben Morrow, P.A.
am-
mal
3ro-
re-
ntN!
is an aosome drvorce cased
upon the grounds of one yearS
Continuous separation.
You are required to make de-
fense to said Complaint on or
before February 20, 2003, or
the parties Seeking relief
against you will appy to the
Court tot relief Sought.
This the 201h day of January,
2003,
J. Thomas Hunn
Attorney for the Plaintiff
140 W. Trade Street
P.O. Box 459
Deltas, NC 28034
Telephone: 704.922- t 222
3C-January 27. 2003
February 3, 10, 2D03
Public Hearing Notice
The Board of Commissioners
lot the Town of Cramenon will
hold a Public Hearing Tuesday,
February 25ih, 2003 at 7:00
p.m. at Town Hat to take public
comment on a proposed text
amendment to the Land Devel-
opment Code to allow the use
of Class A Manufactured
Homes in the R-2 zoning drs-
thct only.
The Town of Cramerfon does
not discriminate on the basis at
disabilfly. If you need an auxii-
iary aid or service or other ac-
commodation in order to attend
of July participate at this meet-
ing, please Contact the Town
Clerks office at 824-4337 as tar
in advance as possible so that
your request can be consid-
ered
Luann Ellis
Town Clerk
HEARING NOTICE
The following Public Hearing
will be held before the Besse-
mer City Council on Monday
ebruary 24, 2003 at 5:00 PM,
The hearing will be held in the
essemer City Council Cham-
rs. 132 W. Virginia Avenue,
essemer City. NC.
purpose of the hearing is
accept public comment on
:semer City's NPDES
tse 11 permit application and
rmweler Management Pro -
II Interested persons are
rged to attend the hearing.
lelated documentation is
vailable for review in the Plan-
ing Directors office during rag-
lan business hours.
evin L. Krouse
Tanning Director
C-February 10, 2003
sell for $too. Call
704.823-0153
Ceiling Fan
POLISHED BRASS clever
been opened, $45.00. Call
704.8254343
CLEAN LEAVES
From gutters, most homes $25
dollars, Call 704.735-4256.
EAST MAIN Hair & Tanning
Salon-100 Minutes, $10.
1000 Minutes, $90. Call
704.922.9333 Booth For Rent.
FIREPLACE INSERT wrtn
blower, solid steel, approxi-
matey 36 inches wide, 5300,
Call 704.824.3701.
Firewood
Split & Seasoned
704.866.0216 of 813.3350
FOR SALE - 2 seater all lenarn
rQo�kart; Christmas gifl. Paid
51,400: new condition.
704.823-8976.
GOLF CART 1992 Easy Go
wAop & back seat. Runs good,
looks good, very good tires.
S1,200, Call 704,713.8411
HARLEY
DAVIDSON
Teleptone, new, still in bon.
M. Call 704-922-1 122.
LADIES WIG new, short,
brown, Very neat permanently
sfyied. Easy to wear & Care lot.
Adjustable net wtStyrofoam
head for storage. Life weight
natural look $45. Call
704.263.2050
Like To Ski?
SNOW SKIS and skills $75.00
or best offer. Can 704.736-103E
MIKE BURGESS Trucking &
Paving. Driveways, Free esti-
mates. Owner Operator. Tired
of dust? Mike 704-629-S265
PORTABLE DISHWASHER —
Like New, $75. GAS HEAL
ER-- Shop Type, 30,000 BTU,
Electronic igrrtion, $175. Can
704.864-0505. Barn-9pm
Cell
704-869-1750
m ram_
The Gazette Classifieds,
You'll lave our deals
Utility Building
Children's Playho
8x10 with 4-foot Covered
White vinyl siding wr wi
& door, S575 firm. You
Stanley Call 704.509.68:
Builder's
Check -Point
New 12xl6, i'1dudn
overhang. S998.9e
FREE delivery
1.800.232-B453. Gatti
Weighs Set
300 lb Olympic Weights
ing $100. Call (704)730.6:
Wholesale
Ladles Clothi!
Tops
• Pants
• Dresses
• Jackets
Can Chrlssy
br appornrmen7
M.F, 10am-3pm
704-865-6331
WOLF TANNING Beds 3
hol bulbs. SaWrade for
value. Salon equipment to
also, good price. 704.823
r8yCE55
Walter Payn
says
he had doubt
that he woult
sell his kids
bunk bed
bedroom sui.
but immediate
he started
getting calls ai
he sold
everything!
"That's proof
positive
it works!"
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