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1966-12-05 Regular Meeting9~ Minutes of the Meeting December 5, 1966 - 1o:3a A. M. ASSEMBLY - After the Swearing=.in ceremony, the Commissioners, Dr. Jos. W. Hooper, Jr., Laurence O. Bowden, M. H. Vaughan, J. M. Nall, Jr. and John Van B. Metts, Jr., County Attorney L. Bradford Tillery, County Auditor Perry Shepard and County Manager, 'J. E. Marshall, assembled in the Commissioners~ room. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Dr. Hooper, at 10:30 A.N. INVOCATION- After the Chairman called the meeting to order, he asked Rev. C. R. Hutcherson, Pastor of Devon Park Methodist Church, to open the meeting with a prayer for guidance. REORGANIZATIOIQ= - The Chairman, Dr. Hooper, stated that the first item of business was'.r• to reorgani2e the Board of Commissioners and that nominations for Chairman were in order: Chairman - Mr. Bowden nominated Dr. Jos. ~d. Hooper for Chairman. The nomination was seconded by Mr. Hall. There being no further nominations, 3 and by voice vote, Dr. Hooper was elected Chairman. Mr. Vaughan did not vote. Vice-Chairman - Mr. Hall then nominated Mr. Bowden as Vice Chairman. It was seconded by Dr. Hooper. There being no further nominations, a voice vote was taken and Mr. Bowden was delared elected as Vice Chairman. County Attorney - Mr. Hall nominated Mr. L. Bradford Tillery for the position of County Attorney. The nomination was seconded by Mr. Bowden. There being no further nominations, a voice vote was taken and Mr. Tiilery was elected as Covnty Attorney. Mr. Vaughan voted "no" and stated that he felt that certain factors dictated a change. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - Before approving the minutes of the regular meeting held on November 21st, 1966, ~*h~ f:ollor•.ir.3 ~ottec~ions eere authorized: Under "AUDITOR~S RECOMMENDATION's, Dr. Hooper would like the minutes to reflect that the representatives of the New Hanover Memorial Hospital were advised that the hospital would be self-supporting and that the Hospital Soard could not expect subsidy in the future and will be reimbursed only for indigent patients. Under the paragraph headed "EIl.ECTION BILLS", the following was authorized: "Mr. Vaughan moved that all the bills presented be paid with the exception of those for the Election Board and the one-half day bills, to which exception had been taken by members of the Board of Commissioners." Under the paragraph headed "LEGISLATION," Mr. Vaughan stated that after the words "counting eaachines" and before the word "legal", the following words should be inserted "as approved by the Board of Elections and Board of Commissioners for New Hanover County". ~r. Bowden then moved that the minutes with the above corrections, be approved. The motion was seconded by Nr. Vaughan and unanimously carried. CONlN'iUNITY HOSPITAL LEASE AGREEMENT, BOARDING AND NURSING HOME- Mr. H. A. Narks and Miss Lela Noore Hall, Director of Public Welfare, appeared before the Board to discuss the Community Hospital Lease Agreement as a Nursing and Boarding Home. Mr. isarks ouLlined in preliminary form the basic provisions of the proposed lease agreement, along with certain changes. Several changes k~ere noted by members of the Board and they are to be incorporated in the final draft. Mr. Vaughan then moved that the Lease Agreement be resubmitted to the County Attorney for the changes and copies furnished members of the Board by mail for their approval and the Chairm.a, contact, by phone, each member for his final approval. The motion was seconded by Dr. Hooper and carried by unanimous vote. The ratification 6 of this agreement, if approved, will be at the December 19th meetino. At this junctvre, Miss Hall stated that she will meet with County Auditor 5hepard on the Welfare Department finance problem mentioned in the minutes of November 21, 1966. ACCEPTANCE OF AUDIT - Mr. Hall stated Lhat he had no objections to the audit for the fiscai year endiny June 30th, 1966. Mr. Vauohan stated that items shown at the bottom of Schedule 10 be investiaated to determine if additional bonds should be secured ~ or increased. Mr. Bowden then moved that the audit be accepted as presented, seconded by ~r. Hall and the motion was carried. Mr. Hall then moved that the amount of $472.51 be appropriated in addition to the budgeted amount of $9,000 in order that final payment to Wm. C. Barfield, C.P.A., can be made for the audit for the year ending June 30, 1966, motion seconded by Nr. Bowden and it was unanimously carried. The above mentioned $l}72•51 is to come from the Emergency Fund. At this point, County Auditor Shepard stated that the posting's~in~;the General.Ledger~have no.t been made since.June 30,,1966. -~-~ See page 12 -after "Adjournment." ~ Mr. Vauchan moved that tlie Chairman be authorized to meet with the County Auditor and the external auditors to determine how much work on an emergency basis will be needed to brino the books up to date. The motion t,ras seconded by Mr. Bowden and carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Vaughan moved that the auditors presently working on the books in the County Auditor'S Office be retained for the period beginning December 5, 1966 and ending June 30, 1967. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Hall moved that Mr. Wm. C. Barfield be notified that he will be ~etained for the period beginning December 5, 1966 and ending June 30, 1967 for the purpose of auditing the books in the County Auditor~s office. It was seconded by Mr. Netts. N'otion was defeated by 3 against 2 for it. Mr. Vaughan offered a substitute motion. seconded by Dr. Hooper that the date of March 15, 196~ be set as the date for selectino an~' external auditor for the ~ ~~o N,inutes of the meeting December 5, 1966 - continued. fiscal year ending .lune 30; 1967. Motion died because of a tie vote. Dr. Nooper did not vote. At this juncture, ~r. Vaughan suggested that the Commission as a whole go into executive session. The Chairman asked all spectators and other people present if they would kindly leave the room for a few minutes. After a short period of time, the Commission went back into regular session and Dr. Hocper briefly explained that personalities were discussed by the Commission and felt it in the best interest that this not be made public. SUPERIOR COURT CLERK, PUBLIC FUNDS- Miss Lois UJard, Assistant C1erk of Superior Court, at this point presented the Inventory of Public runds contained in the Clerk of Superior Court Office for verifi- cation by the County Auditor. This Inventory list was turned over to Mr. Shepard and, at this time, he left the meeting. NEDITAL: H~'rJ"6LTH;'C.LIVT.C ~=? ~' ~ - Mrs. W. E. Sisson, Co-chairman of the Mental Health Advisory Council, appeared before the Commission and stated that she was available to discuss any questions con- cerning the Mental Health Clinic that the Board may have. The Chairman, Dr. Hooper, advised Nrs. Sisson that a letter outlining the program proposed by her Advisory Covncil be presented before any action could be taken by the Board. 5URPLUS COMMODITY RECORDS STORAGE RECOMMENDATION- County Manager J. E. Marshall advised the Commission that the records for the Surplus Commodity Program are the responsibility of the Board of Commissioners for safe keepino. He recommended as a storage area the vault on the north side of the Courthouse, presentiy being used by the A.B.C. Board, he designated as the area.. Dr. Hooper moved, seconded by Mr. Vaughan, that the recommendation be accepted. Motion was carried. BOND5 ON ELECTED OFFICIALS - The bonds for all the elected officials; who are required to post bonds, were presented to County Attorney Tillery and he was instructed to report on them at the next meeting. REQUEST FOR 1dAIVER OF LATE LISTING PENALTY, NICHAEL C. BRObJN- Tax Supervisor l~J. G. Houck presented a request from N!ichael C. Brown asking that a late listino penalty be waived in his case. Nr. Houck recommended that this request be granted. ~r. Metts moved, seconded by Dr, Hooper, that the request be granted. Nr. Metts stated that this action should not be, in any way, interpreted as setting a precedent. Question was called on the motion and it was carried by a vote of 1}, Dr. Hooper abstaining. By common consent, the Board aareed that Mr. Metts be added to the Committee consistinc of Mr. Bok~den to work on the project, tax by mail. APPOINTIvENT - CllERK TO THE BOARD - P•!r. Vauchan moved, seconded by Mr. Bowden, that J. E. Narshall be appointed Clerk of the Soard. N!otion was carried by unanimous vote. COL. GILLETTE, HILTON RAILROAD BRIDGE - Chairman Hooper pointed out to the Board the untiring worlc that Col. G. W. Gillette had performed relative to the Hilton Railroad Bridge. By common consent; i~ was agreed that the Chairman would write him a letter of thanks for his good work. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF 1ATE LISTING, A'iltS. R. Y. LENNOPI- Tax Superv:sor W. G. Houck presented a request and recommended that the penalty for late tax listing relative to Mrs, Lennon be waived. Mr. Nieets moved, seconded by Dr. Hooper that the request be granted. Isotion was carried. AM,EIJDMENT OF CANCELLATION County Attorney L. Bradford Tillery presented the Amendment of Cancellation in detail to the Board. Mr. Vaughan ~noved, seconded by Mr. ~owden, that the County Attorney proceed with vigor on the matter of obtai~ing easements in and near the Airport. Mo9ion v.~as carried by unanimous vote. CHAI~IGE IN CLASSIFICATION, Th~O TYPISTS, P7ENTAL HEALTH CENTER- By common consent, it was agreed by the Board thaL this matter be held in abeyance until Janvary 1, 1967. ~ .4PPROVAL OF TAX LISTERS FOIt YEF1R 1967 - * Tax Supervisor 4~J. G. Houck had previously; by mail, presented a list of tax listers to the Board. ~r. Hall moved, seconded by Dr, Hooper, that the recommendation of Mr. Honck be accepted. Motion was carried by un2nimous vote. BOARD MENtBERS, NEW HANOVER MEN.ORIAL HOSPITAL Dr. Hooper pointed out that due to Nir. Netts being elected to the Board of County Commissioners, he is no longer eligible to serve on the Board of Trustees at New Hanover ~emorial Hospital. Dr. Hooper also pointed out that the Board oS Commissioners is on record as approving a woman to serve on the Board of Trustees at tQeia Hanover ~emorial Hospital. N~r. Vaughan then moved that the Soard of Commissioners fill both vacancies at d~ts next meeting. Notion seconded by Dr. Hooper and motion carried. DOCKIIVG BERTH, THE PLOVER, CAP~ FEAR TECHTJICAL INSTITUTE - Dr. Hooper advised the Board that he had received a letter from Mr. M. J. M,cLeod, President of the Cape Fear Technical Institute; statine that the U. S.Naval Reserve has beem seekino s home dock for their ship, the Plover. The Board of Trustees for Cape Fear Technical Institute offered their help in solvino the situation. The have conferred with Commander Dudley relative to this matter to arranoe docking space alongside the trestle bo the C.F.T.I. pier. In his letter, Mr. McLeon stated that some dredging would be necessary, buffer piling wouid be needed; tyino dolphins would be needed, cleats, water and power connections added to the pier. All of the above foregoina work will be accompiished by the Navy. Mr. NcH,eod also stated in his letter that the C.F.T.I. did not anticipate any change in their project or any increase in cost. , \ ~. ~ Ninutes of ineeting December 5, 1966 - continued Dr. Herring, Chairman of the State Board of Education, has been con- tacted and voiced his approval. Nr. McLeod also stated in his letter that he would contact the State Attorney General's Office to establish the legality of such an undertaking. After considering the above, Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Dr. Hooper, that the Board of Commissioners endorse the docking of the Plover at the C,F.T.I. pier. Motion was carr;ed. ' TAX SUPERVISOR TO HANDLE CROP REPORTING CENSUS - Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Dr. Hooper, that the Tax Supervisor be authorized to handle the Crop Reporting Census for the ensuing year. Motion was carried. BEER PERNIT REQUEST - CARL BENNETT POTTER, 11 Summit Walk, Wilmington, N. C. A request for a Beer Permit from the above named person was received and Mr. Bowden moved, seconded by Dr. Hooper, that this be referred to the Sheriff for investigation. ~otion was carried. REPLACEMENT OF FUtJDS- AIRPORT BUDGET -CONTROL TOWER DAMAGE- The storm damage to the Federal Aviation Agency~s Control Tower that occurred recently amounted to $1,21}2.79. The insurance policy covering such damage contains a deductible clause of $100.00. In order that this money may be replaced in the Airport Budget under Building Repairs, Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Dr. Hooper, that the amount of $1,11~2.79 be placed back in the, Airport-Building Repairs Budget. Motion was carried. ACTIONS OF BOARD CLARIFICATIONS - NEWSPAPER ADVERTISENENTS Mr. Vaughan moved that the Chairman be authorized to in the papers, if required, to explain any action, actions Board of Commissioners. Motion died for lack of a second. place advertisements or points of the LETTER FROM HIGHWAY COMNISSION, ME~ORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING- Chairman, Dr. Hooper, presented a letter from the State Highway Commission thanking the Board of Commissioners for their ~emorandum of Understanding for a continuing transportation planning process. Contained within the letter is a statement that the Highway Commission is preparing a revised version of the proposed Memorandum which will include the County Nanager and the Airport Manaoer on the proposed Technical Coordinating Committee. / EMPLOYEES TO BE PAID FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECENBER 30, 1966 PRIOR TO CHRISTNAS Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Nr. Bowden, that the slalries for the period ending December 30, 1966 be paid before the beginning of the Christmas Holidays. Motion was carried. LETTER OF THANKS FRON DIRECTOR OF NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - A letter dated November 30, 1966 was received from Mr. E. N. Grubbs, expressing their appreciation for the fine cooperation and many courtesies extended the Planning Staff of the New Hanover Memorial Hospital. REPORTS - The following reports were reviewed by the Board and ordered filed for future reference: (a) Agricultural Extension Office - Home Economics Extension Agent's Report for November 1966. (b) Wilmington Public Library Report for October, 1966. . PETIT JURY - The following good and lawful persons were drawn to serve as Jurors in Superior Court for the weeks beginning: January 9, 1967 -Criminal term; January 16, 1967 and January 23, 1967 - Civil Terms. Jurors for thw Week Allender, P. J. Bellamy, Heyward C. Boyette, Thedie Brock, Clifton Brown, Alex T.Jr Brown, Mary M. Cameron, Robert F. Carter, Thomas H. Costin, Robert L. Dew, Naomi H. Dry, Ralph Ea}ies, Joe D. Edwards, Sheldon Everett, George G. Ferrill, R.M. Fowler, Ray Gisonna, Ludwig A. Grissom, Albert E. Hanchey, ~ernice Hardee, J. E. Harvin, Clinton Hayes, Robert T. Hewlett, W.M. Hintze, Fred M. Holliday, Elliott beqinninq January 9, 1967 - Criminal Term: 1Z6 Stokley Rd. Johnson, Charles G 2713 Willow St. Johnston, Robert B. R1-B232,~~~~~eNC Jones, Y!. A. Sr. 202 Huntington Kennedy, Boyd A. 809 Chestnut Kerr, George N. 505 Northern Blvd Lane, J. B. Lane Box 990 Liles, Charles A. 220 Lake For.Pkwy Lynch, O. H. 109 Mercer Niarshaii, S.A. 6 Wrightsv.Ave 1`9athews, Jerry 1208 S. 6th McCall, Thomas C. B. 32, Hure Bch;NC McGowan, Claude J. 2822 Washington McLucas, Charles 705 Dock Miller, E.L.Sr. RFD 1, Box 25q Mills, J. R. 51 Lerrnon Dr. Moore, John C. 805 Blue Bird La. Noran, John A. 2SZS Van Buren Mouring, John A. 1911}' Nun Neal, John L.Sr. 1!} Norningside Nielson, ~,rs. Meader 1316 King 5t. Norment, James L. 4015 Halifax Rd Pace, Virginia Box 1271 Parham, Mrs. Ellen 601 Pine Valley Potter, Bessie 1005 S. lOth Rhodes, William 3~8 tv. Cha~pel P.o.sox 35 1920 P7arke~ (}702 Cedar 232 Oak Crest Dr 121 Holbrook 3023 Jefferson 2l~18 Prittcess P1 3$27 Hoggard Dr R 1,B 222, Castle 2822 Willow 4918 Park Ave 116 Dare St. 124 5eacrest Rd RFD 2, Box 111C 21 ivey Circle 122 Stradlefoh RD RFD 2, B.312 B 203 Sunnyvale Dr. B.171~ Caro Bch,NC 1~13 Jennings Dr RFD 3, B 63 2736 Harrison 2022 Klein R. 317 YJood Da 1 e H. N.C. ~ ~.z Minutes of the Meeting December 5, 1966 - continued Jurors for the Week beQinninq January 9, 1967, -,Criminal Term - continued. Robeson, James,W. 13t~ Bermuda Walker,.Lucille ~i4 N. 5th Shue, Mrs. Wil.lie R. 827 Windsor Dr. ~ Watkins, Nathaniel 1206 Rankin St. Simpson, Riaherd 620 N. lOth l~atters, W. Hall 809 Greenhow Smith, Samuel E. 214 Borden Ave. Williams, James RFD 1 B. 127 Snell, Annie S. 206 N. lsth Wood, Norman M. 5016 Oleander Dr. Sprunt, Kenneth M. 123!} Fairway Dr. Long, Clifton L. Sr. 2210 Shirley Rd Stinson, James C. 60 Woodlawn May, Mattie O, 2229 Plaza Dr. Strickland E. M. 221 N. Wallace Morton, Hugh N. P. O. Box 839 Sullivan, Edith 310 5..1}th McFayden, George D. 231 N. 26th Tadiock, Marvin L. 450 Castle H. Rd Nixon, W. E. 206 S. 12th Tate, Robert H. RFD 3, B 142 Schulken, James E. 1912 Pender Ave Toney, Johnnie 1205 Neares Whitehurst, E, R. RFD 3, B. I~.70 Turner, W. L. 4703 Long Leaf H. Jurors for the Week beciinnina, January 16, 1967 - Civil Adkins, Beecher P. #9 Castlewood Dr. Loflin, W. C. RFD 2, B 223 B Bali, Robert 2-G Oleander Ct. Apts Marshall, John 1601 Princess Blackley, W. P. 323 pine Valley Nathews, uobt. x. 55t~ Castle Hayne Dr Brinson, M. D. 1}600 Nocking Bird McClelland, C.W. 207 Church St. Buag, H. J. !~Jilmington Hotel McGowan; ~~I.B. 1209 Lincoln Rd. Capps, J. H. 1111 S. 3rd Meyland, Joyce H. !}137 Halifax Carter, W. J. 109 Jacks Ave Miller; H.H. 112 Bagley Crambo, Fannie 506 ?dooster Niner, P.C. 3831} Hoggard Dr. Dixon, Clifton, Jr. 6 Church St Norris, Herrean N. Sr. 3719 ~^linston Blvd Dunn, W.G. Jr, !}009 Halifax Rd. Moore, Roger P. O. Box 188 Earle, Dorothy P. 15 Wrightsv,Beach Murphy, James q22 Dock St. Ellerby, Samuel 704 N. 7th Nelson, Walter D. Jr. 108 Southern Blvd Ezzell, Georoe T. 1728 Oranae St. Nixon, John E. 220 Castle St. Fleisher, H.K. 122 Pine Valley Owens, Annie c/o Foster-Hill Gaddy, Cari B. RFD 2, B.293A Page, Dalton 1206 Castle St. Gore, Victor S. 2520 l~l.Lake Shore Patelos, N. S. 208 S. 3rd Hali; John 110 Gores Row Pyle; Mrs. Augusta PQ 193. Wr. Bch, NE. Hankins, James H. 142 Colonial Cir. Ridousht, M.T. . Sherwood Forest Hargrave, G.D. 15 5. llth . Rush, Nora P. 101 5. 41st HaskeSt; N:B.Sr 213 nI• 9th Shytle, J. N. 361!} Stratford Herbst, Julius T. 219 Beach St. Singleton, R. B. 114 St. James Alley Hicks, Helen R. P. O. Box 1195 Stack; Nartha C. 20l~. N. 15th Hobbs, ~rl. K. 2230 Nletts Ave Strahler, Jos. A. 5051 Wrightsv, Ave Huahes, Edwin H. 226 N. 22nd Strickland, James ld. RFD 1, B. 203 Ivey, B. C. 816 For. Hills Dr . Swartz, Clarence L. 17 Island Dr. Johnson, Manley 2716 Adams St Turner; H.M.Sr. l~1~.11 Market St. Rd Jones, Dorothea Q. P. O. Box 961 Tyler, Joseph T. 4517 Market St. Kelly, David E. i549 Parmele Dr. Wallace, Charlie M. RFD 1, B 257 Hing, Mrs. L.L. 119 5. 17th lti`ells; Ernest J. 512 Grace St. Laney, Curtis G. 10 Southern Blvd t^.~atson, Bill 2513 Jackson St. .lurors for the ~deek beginninG January 23, 1967 - Civil Allen, N. H. Allen RFD 2, B 360 Kers.ey. C.O. Jr. 102 Stradleioh Rd Bass, Floyd J. 802 Pine Valley Lewis; James aJ. 721 S. 9th Blake, Sam H. B.678, Caro. Bch. }tino; Truman N. 3829 ',~ilshire Blvd Brown, A. L. 706 Hoimlock Ter. A!ickey, Bobbie J. P.O.Box 351 Wr. Bc}~NC Brown, .I. A. 3627 Wrightsv.Ave Nurray, J.F. RFD 1, B. 288 Cain, Odwin F. 26 Ivey Circle Nelson, Dawson 618 S. 13th Capps, Marion , 117 Mercer Ave 14ewby, J. Thomas 219 S. 13th Chadwick, W.S. 102 N. C..Avenve Renn; l~Jiiliam F. 814 Greenhow Dr. Deichman, M. YJ. 5041 Pine St. Risley, Robert H. 120L} Country Club RD Downing, Annie Lee 15 1~Joodlawn Padgett, Alma Efird~s Dept Store Dunn, Nrs. Wm. H. 2919 Hydrangea Pierce, Olen C. RFD 1; Box 223 Edens; Luther W. 409 5. 19th Simmons: Narry H.G. 5009Z UJrightsv Ave Estes, Charles E. 501 Sunset Ave Small, Edwin L. RFn 2, Box 355 Fair, J.W. 611 McCrae Sneeden. J. E. Jr. 21}08 Metts Ave. Ford, Howard J. 41}03 Cascade Dr. Sneeden, T. W. P. 0. Box 11U1 Glasper, Namie M. RFD 1, B. 347 Spencer, Wm. A. 564 Castle Hayne Rd Green, Eunice K.P. 116 Henry St. Sprunt; James L. S. Like Oa}c Pkwy Hamilton; T.D. 205 Grace Stanland, Charles H. . 101 Jamaica Dr. Hankins, Roscoe _ 715 Gresharr Rd. Strickland, Beulah Mae 5302 l~lrightsv. Ave Harris, Katie D. 251~1{ 5. Front Stroupe, Howard E. 50!} S. Front Hayes, Aubrey E. 206 Robt.E. Lee. Sykes; Howard t~l. 6 Bedford i'orest Dr Hewlett, Irving P. (~306 ~rJrightsv.Ave Talman, Geo W. 919 S. 2nd Hines, Garland H. ~ 2723 Jacksor. St. Tate, Jesse RFD 1,B.185A-C. Hayne, Hodges, Mankie 114 S. 3rd Taunt, Charle R. 123 Rutledqe Dr. McKoy, J. B. 2904 i~onroe Tompltins, W.E. 3800 Princess Nilligan, D. E. 309 N• 43rd St. Turaer, Robert L. RFD 3, B. 209 Moore, Alford R. 20 Kenwo~d Ave. ':daddell, Mirion 1509 Market St. Aioore, 1Jillie 619 S. 12th Watkizs, Louis ;~. 22b0 N,imosa P1 Jack,son, Jerman S. 201} Borden Ave 'dJatson, Charlie 908 N. lOth Johnston, A. A. 271}3 Mimosa P1 ADJOURNMENT - Mr.. Vauahan,moved, seconded,by.Dr..H ooper, that the_meeti*~g be ,adjouF•ned.,The motion w2s carried by unani mous vote. -~-~ Nr. Vaughan did not originate the discuss ion relative to retaining the externai auditor. NC ~ J. F.. Marshall, County Manager