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1967-03-20 Regular Meeting37 Minutes Of The Meeting - March 6, 1967 (Continued) Jurors For The Week Bepinninq April lOt 1967 Abbott,James T., Rt.1,Box 13,Castle Hayne Bennett,Etta Delois, 809 S. 15th St. Bennett,Wm.J., 132 Hinton Ave. Brunetti,Valerio, 6 Northern Blvd. Brunson,Loman, 1302 N. 7th St. Bulluck,Alice Lee, 519 Market St. Burris,Donald R., 3807 Park Ave. Burriss,Lonnie, 612 5. 4th St. Canty,Annie M., 1314 Orange St. C1ark,Lillie Mae, 306 E. Tenn. Ave. Craft,Gladys 5., P.O.Box 552,Wi1. Dickey,Earl, 507 Wright St. Dixon,Harrison, 913 Miller St. Duncan,Lee R., 116 Nun St. Erbe,Edna, Boz'1197, wti. Fales,Carl L., 1721 Orange St. Fipps,Florrie,W., 241 Wailace Ave. Foyster,Lula F., 1007 Queen St. Fredericks,Mary Lewis, 272~ Monroe St. Freeman,Lidie,. Murchison Bldg.' Frye,John C., 2710 Chestnut St. Futrelle,Jane H.,Mrs., 3610 Stratford Blvd. Galloway,David T., 5i4 Nun St. Garris,J. Henry, 1105 Grace St. Garrison,C.R., 2414 Belvedere Dr. Garriss,H.B., 519 Park Terr. Gause,Rufus C., 819 Dock St. George,Inez G., 1011 Country Club Blvd. Hi11,Jennie J., 1211 Castle St. Howard,Wm. James, Box 436,Wri. Beach Jurors For The Week Beqinnin~ April 17, 19 Ballard,Rex D., 50~7 Pine St. Beane,~oe Lee, 2505 Circle St. Brummitt,Doyle W., Box 28~,Car.Bch. Bullard,Elmer C., 2~23 Burnett Blvd, Burnett,Chas. H., Rt.2,Box 243,Wi1. Burnett,Hannie I., RFD 2,Box 2~2,Wi1. Burriss,Katie 5., 7 Morningside Dr. Bush,Ida, 1619 Ann St. Chellman,Alice W., 131 Wayne Dr. Craig,Archie D., 1914 Church St. Davis,Dora Roberts, Rt.3,Box 23,Wi1. Dunlea,Richard A„ Jr., c/o Radio Sta. WN~'D Eakins,R.B., 12~ Ridgeway Dr. Edens,R.J., 705 Pine Valley Dr. Garrison,Mrs. Mamie M.,2101} S. Front St. Gause,Cyrus, 615 Clay St. Gaymon,Ernest, 510 N. 7th St. Geary,John M., P.O.Box 771,W11. Geddie,H.R., 111 S. !}th St. George,Edward, 621 S. ~th St. George, S., 2939 Oleander Dr. Georcae,Steve, 723 N. 4th St. Gertz,Rudolph, 11 Pinecrest Ter. Gibbs,Van B., 312 S. 16th St. Gray,James Alton, 18 Cape Fear Blvd. Greene,James Roe, 317 Breckenridge Dr. Hansley,Corbett, 202 Audubon Blvd. Hardison,R.V., 1l}14 Castle St. Hewett,Alex, 812.Castle St. Civil: Massey,W.M., 2219 Oleander Dr. Mintz,Geneva M., 609 S. 16th St. Pate,Dwight L.,Jr., 127 Holbrooke Ave. Pearson,H.D., 121 Rogersville Rd. Phillips,Wm.A., Rt.3,Box 282,W11. Price,Myra B., Rt.1,Box 98A,Cas.Hayn. Raisler,Lois Cashwell, 2210 Brandon Rd. Register,Leslie E, 812 S. 5th St. Rivenbark,H.B., Rt.1.Box 65,Wi1. Robertshaw,Thomas, 5037 Oleander Dr.~ Rogers,Charles W., 204 Greenville Ave. Sanders,Nelson, Rt. 3,Box 209,Wi1. Sanders,Roland, RFD 3,Box 47,W31. Saunders,Adell,, Rt.1,Box 104CC,W11. Sellers, J.K., 26 N. 26th St. Sherman,E.K., 520 Cas.Hyn.Rd.,Wil. Shivar,E.H., 1316 Chestnut St. 5kipper,Wm. H., ~06 N. 41st St. Singletary,E.L., RFD 3,Box 210,Wi1. Smith,Riley, 247 Oakcrest Dr. Spellman,Charles, RFD 3,Box 24,Wi1. Strickland,Edgar, . 313 Francis Marion Dr. Strickland,Mrs.Gertrude, 408 Northern Blvd. Sumner,T.M., ` Rt.1,Box 20,Wi1. Tartt,P.W., Rt.1,Box 122,Cas.Hyn. Van Nes,Hugo, Rt.2, Box 330,Wi1. Willette,Carolyn O., • ~222 Wri. Ave. Windley,Lucille Frederick,1819 Perry Ave. Wo1fe,Norwood J.,Jr., 108 Laurel Dr. Wommack,Lucy A., 9 Wri. Ave. 67 - Civil: Hickman,Avan, Hocutt,John C., Howell,Briley W., Jackson,Manly, Maultsby, D.H., McMillan,Miss Lottie, NcSpadden,Mary Louise, Melton,Robt.Allen, Moore,Fred, Nesmith, Ned, Piner,L.W., Richards,Margie Moore, Rogers,Chas. I., Rooks,Leon P., Rouse,J.F., Sellers,Ne2lie G., Smith,Nlargaret H., 5trover,Ella, Strucko,Jess W., Szczerbiak,5tephen J., Tate,Hayes,W., Thomas,Edward B., Thornton,Delma A., Todd,W.R.,Jr., Trask,Daniel W., We1sh,Landis H., Welton,Geo. A., Womble,J.G., Yopp,A.T., 28 Morningside Dr. 217 N. 22nd St. 708 Essex Dr. 7i5 s. 7tin st. 206 S. 42nd St. 1311 Simon St. 323 S. 3rd St. Rt~,Box 348,wi1. 805 ~. 7tn st. 813 Russell Alley . Rt.1,Box 281,Wi1. 805 S. Stn St. 5232 Car.Bch.Rd. 1la.1j.1 Robt.E.Lee Dr. 4934 Wri. Ave. 607 Castle St. 3202 Wri. Ave. 519 S. 9th St. 3609 Winston Bivd. Rt.1,Bx.114,Cas.Hayne 712 Brooks Alley 1316 Lincoln Rd. 912 No. 3rd St. 21} Holland Dr. Rt. 1,P.O.Bx.l~L~8,W31 . 719 Country Club Rd. 4926 Pine St. 4913 Oleander Dr. Rt.2, Box 503,Wi1. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mr. Metts moved, seconded by P7r. Bowden, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion was carried, J. E. Marshall COUNTY MANAGER Minutes of the Meeting - March 20; 1967 ASSEMBLY -. The reaular semi-monthly meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners was held on the above date at 8:00 A. M, in the Commissioners~ Room with the following members present: Chairman Dr. Jos. W. Hooper, Vice-Chairman Laurence O. Bowden, Commissioners M. H. Vaughan, J. M. Hall, Jr., County Attorney L. Bradford Tillery, County Manager J. E. Marshall, and County Auditor Perry Shepard. INVOCATION - After calling the of the Good Shepherd, meeting to order the Chairman asked Rev. E. T. Small, Rector of the Church to give the invocation. Mr. John Uan B. Netts, Jr. then ,Joined the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The minutes for the meeting of March 6, 1967 should be corrected to read as follows: Under the heading "New Hanover Memorial Hospital, Non-Profit Oraanization", the following should be added: "After making the above changes, the Chairman is authorized to forward to the Board of Trustees of New Hanover Memorial Hospitai". Under "Monthly Reports, County Auditor", Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that this entire paragraph for the meeting of March 6, 1967 be omitted. Under "Clerk of Superior Court Bonds", in the third paragraph the following words should be inserted after bank reconciliations "and stated that they had not been reconciled since June 30, 1965". 38 Minutes of the Meeting - March 20, 1967 (Continued) APPROVAL OF MINUTES - (Continued) After making the above corrections, Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Bowden, that the minutes be approved. Motion was carried. LETTER FROM CORPS OF ENGINEERS - A letter of information from the Corps of Engineers pertaining to the Harbor Line on the Cape Fear River south of the bridge that carries Highways 17, 74 and 76 was presented. NOTICE FROM NATIONAL RIVERS AND HARBORS CONGRE55 - A letter was presented which advises that the National Rivers and Harbors Congress will hold its National Convention beginning June 1, 1967 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D. C. The County Manager was instructed to contact Col. Gillette about this and Dr. Hooper is to write a letter to Mr. Cromartie. An invitation from the Cape Fear Garden Club was presented to the Board and note made thereof. LETTER FROM SCOTIAND COUNTY - A letter from the County Manager of Scotland County was presented inviting the Board Members and other County officials to attend the dedication of the recently completed by-pass around Laurinburg in Scotland County. Several members stated they would try to attend, but this was the Azalea Festival Week. MASONBORO ISLAND - ~ Alvin Rice, Newspaper Salesman, spoke to the Commissioners about the proposed Seashore Park at Masonboro Island and stated that he felt that it would be good for our County and shovld be for ali people and not only for boat enthusiasts. He was thanked by the Commissioners for expressing his opinion. CONSIDERATION PARKING FRANCHISE, COURTY AIRPORT - By common consent, this matter was referred to the Airport Committee for their consideration from time to time. RUNWAY EVALUATION, COUNTY AIRPORT - The question of evaluating the runways,at the County Airport was considered. The necessary work involved would be the obtaining of core samplings and certain laboratory work and then evaluation by an engineering firm. Mr. Bowden moved, seconded by Nr. Vaughan, that this project be approved and that the amount of $2,540.00 be appropriated to cover the expense. Funds for this to come from Advertising and Deve2opment Fund. Motion was carried. INSURANCE ADVISORY EOMMITTEE - The suggested rules and regulations for the Insurance Advisory Committee were considered. A letter from the County N~nager pointing out certain chanoes was discussed and the items contained therein. Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Mr. Bowden, that Section A(2) be followed as originally proposed and not in the suggested form. Motion was carried. Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Mr. Bowden, that Section D(2) as proposed originally be used and not as shown in the suggested form. Motion was carried. Mr. Metts did not vote. After making these corrections, Mr. Bowden moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the suggested form be adopted with the changes as proposed. Motion was carried. LETTER, HOI~OWNERS ASSOCIATION - A letter from the Homeowners Association of New Hanover County requesting a special meeting be held by the Commissioners in the Superior Court Room on March 28, 1967 at Et:00 P. M, was pre- sented. Mr. Benny F. Herring, a representative from the Homeowners Association, spoke relative to the letter. He stated that the grievances would be presented at their proposed meeting and he was not at liberty to discuss them at this time. He also stated that he felt the present residential code is working a hardship on the people in the lower income bracket. He was advised by members of the Commission that a study is being made and the results of the study will be considered at the Board~s April 3, 1967 meeting. Also, he was advised that a delegation of his organization would be welcomed at this meeting. REQUEST FRON CORONER - The County Manager presented a request from Starr McMillan, the County Coroner,pertaining to an appropriation of $E~0.00 for extra help for him due to his being out of the County for one weekend every four or five weeks for possibly the next four months. Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Bowden, that this request be granted and funds for this come from the General Emergency Fund. Motion was carried. COURT HOUSE DECORATION, AZALEA FESTIVAL - A proposal for decorating the west and north side of the County Court House during the Azalea Festival was presented: The cost for this will be $50.00. Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr.Bowden, that this be approved and funds for this item come from Advertising and Industrial Development Fund. Motion was carried. By common..consent, the County Manager was instructed to check on possibly the County doing this next year at its own expense rather than by a private corporation or individual. MOBILE HOME PARK ORDINANCE The proposed Mobile Home Park Ordinance was considered. The County Attorney was instructed to review and endeavor to get into final form before a hearing. Several suggestions were offered as modifications to the ordinance by members of the Commission. After Mr. Tillery had made note of these, Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Bowden, that the ordinance be approved with the modi- fications, and a public hearing be scheduled for April 17, 1967, subject to the road provisions pertaining to the width be approved by the County Planner. Motion was carried unanimously. TRANSFER OF FUNDS, MUSEUM AND REPORT - Mr. Gary Eyster, Director of the Museum, appeared before the Board and presented a report covering the activities and improvements he had made since taking over recently. He was complimented for the very fine progress that he had made to the exhibits contained within the museum. Also, he requested a transfer of funds amounLing to $350.00. $300.00 of this to come from Extra Neip and $50.00 from Dues and Subscriptions, to cover expenditures in Capital Outlay, County Farm Labor~ and Telephone Expenditures through June 30, 1967. Mr. Bowden moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the transfer be made in accordance with the request. Motion was carried. , . 3~ Minutes of the Meeting - March 20, 1967 (Continued) TAX DEPARTMENT, REPORT ON $10,000 EXEMPTION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS - W. G. Houck, Tax Supervisor, appeared before the Board relative to the $10,000 exemption. He stated that based on his investigation of the 1966 records an assessed valuation of $922,000 would be affected. Also, that after the revaluation these figures would probably exceed one million dollars. After a brief discussion of this, Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Bowden, that this Board go on record as being opposed to the proposed bill providing for the $1~,000 tax exemption. Motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Houck stated that a transfer of funds was needed in the Tax Department. He suggested that $t},000.00 be transferred from Revaluation Account to Extra Help and $1,000.00 from Re- valuation Account to Stationary and Supplies. He also requested that $143•75 be transferred from General Emergency to Tax Listing and $320.00 from General Emergency to Telephone. Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the transfer of the funds mentioned above be approved and the County Manager insiructed to study the Tax Department relative to overtime and•the method of payment and any other things relating to this subject. Motion was carried. Mr. Bowden abstained from voting. TAX ABATEMENTS - Tax Supervisor Houck presented a request for an abatement for Frank L. Smith in the amount of $4.1~5. Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Metts that the abatement be granted. Motion was carried by a vote of 1~ for and 1 against. Abatement from William P. Jordan in the amount of $51.08 was presented. Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that this abatement be granted. Motion was carried by a vote of 4 for and 1 against. By common consent, the Tax Supervisor is to make a recommendation to the Board relative to abatements. TqX APPRAISAL SCHOOL, UNIVERS_ITY OF VIRGINIA - Tax Supervisor Houck presented a proposal that Mr. Gary McDaniel, a Tax Appraiser in the Tax Department, attend the Appraiser~s School to be held at the University of Virginia from June 12 through June 24, 1967. He estimated that the cost would be $512.50. Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Bowden, that approval for the above named individual to attend the school be granted. Funds approved for this are to come from the General Emergency Fund. Motion was carried. The Chairman then declared a 15 minute recess. Meeting was reconvened. Mr. John Van B. Metts, Jr., President of the Azalea Festival, then presented to each member of the Commission their credentials to the Festival. TRANSFER OF FUNDS, COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE AND CAPE FEAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - Transfers to the above were discussed. They are $720.00 in the Auditor's Office from the Emergency Fund to the Extra Help Fund for Mr. J. S. Williamson, $103.00 from the General Emergency Fund to Repairs and Maintenance for the new bar for the accounting machine and $150,000 from Unappropriated Surplus to the Cape Fear Technical Institute Building Fund. The last item mentioned is covered by bond money that was not reflected as a line appropriation in the current budget. After consideririg the above, Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Bowden, that these transfers be authorized. Motion was carried. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS, WELFARE DEPARTMENT - The Welfare Department had requested by letter that the salary for Harry Brooks be in- creased from $4,980.00 to $5,!}84.00 per year. This salary is not a new position but covers a position where one of the personnel had resigned, and no appropriation is needed, Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that this request be approved. Motion was carried. DISCUSSION OF SCHOOL BUILDING COSTS - Mr. Vaughan discussed the school building costs. He stated that the School Board was to report to the Board of Commissioners on modular construction. Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that this Board advise the School Board that the Board of Commissioners wants maximum school construction for a minimum cost and that architectural competition be invited. Also, the Board would like to know what is the status of the request for information relative to modular construction. Motion was carried. • MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE - The letter with the attached proposed budget from the County Manaoer was discussed. It was agreed that a meeting for Tuesday or Thursday, March 28th or March 30th, be set between the Commissioners and the Mental Health Advisory Committee to preview the application presently being worked on by the Mental Health Group. COUNTY AUDITOR~S REPORT County Auditor Perry Shepard made a report to the Commissioners relative to the progress he had~made in his office since November 30, 1966. He stated that the records in his office were complete and up to date through February 28, 1967 with the exception of the five bank accounts not being reconciled since July 31,1965 and the bond and coupon accounts not being up to date. He thanked each and every Commissioner, the County Attorney, County Manager, his entire office staff, Mr. J. S. Williamson, and the firm of Cherry, Bekaert and Holland for all the assistance they had rendered him during the past four months. He was complimented by the Commissioners for getting his office up to date and the job that he is endeavoring to do. MASONBORO ISLAND - The proposal for the development of Masonboro Island which is based on a brochure, prepared by Commissioner M. H. Vaughan, was discussed. Dr. Hooper moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that the Seashore Commission be requested to make this a State Park. Motion was carried unanimously. FUNDS FOR BROCHURE - Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Bowden, that should funds be needed to make additional brochures for this particular project, they be made available and to come from the Advertising and Industrial Development Fund. Motion was carried. ~ 4~ Minutes of the Meeting - March 20, 1967 (Continued) RETIREMENT SYSTEM - Mr. Hall questioned the status of the New Retirement System and it was agreed that the Resolution adopting the new plan be signed and forwarded to ~r. Nathan Yelton's office who is the Director of the Local Governmental Employees Retirement Pian. A.B.C. STORE, CASTLE HAYNE AREA - ~ Mr. Hall stated he felt a new A,B.C. Store could be established in the Castle Hayne area. After a brief discussion, Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Dr. Hooper, that this Board write a letter to the three member A.B.C. Board to study the desirability of setting up a new A.B.C. Store in the Castle Hayne area. Should they develop that this is desirable, they are requested to proceed with the establishment of such a store. Motion was carried. AIRPORT COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Vaughan made a report on Airlines relative to the proposed felt that the County shouid proce point, and it was understood that until the revaluation figures are report be accepted.. the Airport Committee meeting with officials from Piedmont new Jet Airiine Service at the County Airport. The Committee zd with its own revaluation of the runways from a safety stand the renderina of Jet Service r~ould be on a temporary basis obtained. Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Bowden, that this PIEDMONT AIRLINES' RENTAL AGREEN~NT AMENDNENT - The new rental agreement for the additional space which will be occupied by Piedmont Airlines at the Airport Terminal was presented. It was reported to the Commission that the new monthly rental fee reflec ~ the $4.00 per square foot figure agreed on for the additional space. Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Bowden, that the Chairman be authorized to sign the agree- ment. Motion was carried. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that the meeting be ad,journed. Motion was carried, J. E. Marshali, County Manager Minutes of the Meeting - April 3, 1967 ASSEMBLY - The regular semi-monthly meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners was held on the above date at 8 A. M. in the Commissioners' Room with the following members present: Chairman Dr, Jos. W. Hooper, Commissioners M. H. Vaughan, J. M. Hall, Jr., John Van B. Metts, Jr., County Attorney L. Bradford Tillery, County Manager J. E. Marshall, and County Auditor Perry Shepard. INVOCATdON - .4fter calling the meeting to order the Chairman asked Rev. W, D. Barkley, Pastor of First Assembly of God Church, to give the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES For the minutes covering the meeting of March 20, 1967 under the Paragraph "Letter, Home- owners Association" the word "residential" should be inserted in the sentence where Mr. Herring stated that he felt the present code is working a hardship on the people in the lower income bracket. Under the Paragraph "Mobile Home Ordinance" the sentence "Inclusions in the proposed ordinance should be a Grandfather Clause for space (area) only which will be 6,000 square feet" should be deleted from the paragraph. . After making these corrections to the minutes, Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the minutes be approved as transcribed. REQUEST OCEAN HIWAY ASSOCIATION, JOINT RECEPTION - Chairman Dr. Hooper advised the Board that the Annual Hiway Association Meeting will be at the Slockade Runner this year and he had been requested to investigate the possibility of a joint reception for this group to be heid by the City of Wilminaton and New Hanover County at the Blockade Runner. Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that suitable entertainment tie provided for this meeting and that funds for it come from the Advertising and Industrial Deve2opment Fund, PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT, RETIREN~NT SYSTEM - It was reported to the Board that it had been agreed by the Commissio3ie.rs that credit for prior years service with New Hanover County be granted under the IVew Retireme~tt System and for T.he purpose of the records something should be included in the minutes. After discussing this matter, Mr. ~etts moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that credit be granted for all prior years service for all present employees with Ne4~ Hanover County Government, and employees with New Hanover County covered by the New Plan who have been within the State of Arorth Carolina Local Governmental Employees System be given credit for prior years service subject to approval of each individual case by the Board of Commissioners. Prior years service shall be defined as continuous and uninterrupted service with New Hanover County. Motion was carried. TAX LISTING BY MAIL - Chairman Dr. Hooper reported that the bill granting authority to New Hanover County to do tax listing by mail has been presented to the local legisl.ators in Raleigh. JOIAiT PLANNING - County Attorney Tillery reported that this bill has not been drawn and Lhat Mr. Cicero Yow, City Attorney for the City of Wilmington, has raised several questions as to administration. It was agreed that County Nlanager Marshall will arrange a meeting between Mr. Yow, Mayor 0. 0. Allsbrook, City Manager E. C. Brandon, Chairman Dr. Jos. W. Hooper, and the County Nianager.