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Minutes of the Meeting Januar.y 2, 1962 Continued
PETIT JURY - (Continued) I
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Juroi: s for the we ek beqinninq Februarv 19. 1962 - Civil term
I. L. Todd 2934 E Jefferson St. R. F. Pierce 614 S. 5th St. ?
A. C. Pate 3823 Wilshire Blvd. W. W. Murrell Box 253 C
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J. D. Cook 182 Lake Forest Pkwy. Wm. R. Sellers Cas
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509 wooster St.
John R. Futch 2709 Jefferson St. Thomas H. Ennis RFD 1,
Box
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M. B. Russ 2701 Chestnut St. G. H. Peterson t1
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102 LakeSShoreabre,N.C.i
E. D. Blake 2808 Market St. G. E. Harrelson 909 S. Herr Ave.
Leon Lee 610 S. 3rd St. Wm. G. Robertson Jr. 512 Forest Hi'lls
J. A. Bryan RFD 2, Box 419 DaVid L. McGuire RFD 1, Box 141
Paul R. Merki 35 Beauregard Lewis R. Davis Jr. P. O. Box 1153
T. E. Mullen 2750 S. Front St. Donald A. Moore 15 N. 26th St.
Edwin H. Hughes 226 N. 22nd St. Arnold Paolini 323 S. Front St.
P. D. Woodall, Jr .Box 1077, City Graham D. Farrow RFD 2, Box 76
Henry L. Lee 5 West Henderson St. Ernest F. Stokley 3027 Jefferson St.
R. A. Moore 2101 Klein Rd. James 0. Robinson 2727 Burnett Blvd.
Fred Hixon Jr. 311 Pine Hills Dr. Harold J. Sharpe 102 Colonial Circle
Teado r Glod _..- Castle Hayne, N. C. Cecii E. Becraft 14 Greenville Ave.
James F. Allen 306 Parkway Di. Marx N ewworth 520 N. 3rd St.
J. L. Outlaw 210 Sunset Ave. Dempse y E. Cole 704 Orange St.
Carl E. Taylor 2428 Monroe St. Nathan Schwart 7091 N. !}th St.
Elmer M. Sellers 1013 S. 3rd St. Carter W. Newsome 1305? Nun St.
James A. Fisher 2835 B. Jefferson Willia m Spencer 108 S. 13th St.
H. B. Stone 150 Wrightsville Beach Luther Thomas Strickla nd $828 Oleander
Lee F . Crook 221 Pkwy. Blvd. Robert Floyd Moore 155 Colonial Cir. '
Wilii e M. Shepard 509 S. L}th St. Adron Franklin Morton Monroe St.
Crary G. Fiarfax 5042 Wrightsville Ave. Samuel Dewey Robinson 2408 Poplar St. ,
Jurors for the week beqinninq Februarv 26, .1962 - Criminal term
R. M. Ange 3702 Wrightsville Ave.
A. B. Walton 1014 Market St.
Wiley C. Bunn 1710 Chestnut
R. A. Price 4 H Lake Uillage
C. M. Langley 4921 Oleander Dr.
Bert W. Blake 2532 S. Front St.
W. N. Jordan 217 Montgomery Ave.
A. H. Weedon 2$18 Jefferson St.
W. D. Swart 35 Terrace Walk
Jessie G. Taylor 11 N. 7th St.
Lenwoo d M. King 11 Keaton Ave.
James E. Lewis 2815 Willow St.
C. B. Register 25 Terrace Walk
J. N. Wooten 211 Pinecrest Pkwy.
Wm. F. Caulder 2131 Klien Rd.
Roma M. Pigott 2712 Uan Buren St.
Elbert P. Herring 2121 Klein Rd.
Willia m S. Phillips 201 Virginia Ave.
Wm. J. Justice 2902 Monroe St.
J. H. Sweeney 1920 Nun St.
George W. Crowley 1917 Church St.
Dail Elsworth 4112 Wright St.
Robert D. Sykes 2851 H. Adams
Bennie Freeman RFD 2, Box 257
John D. Mitchell 23 Barnard Dr.
Homer A. Pierce
Oscar Phiilips
Stephen Prevost
Thomas E. Reese
Rodney Fryer
Durwood Stephens
Robert M. Spivey
Charles W. Sutton
Relman Robinson
Martin W. Pridgen
Vaughnie S. Brown
S. Bryan Smithey
Arthur E. Pridgen
J. C. Strickland
Beverly A. Jurgensen
Howard M. Loughlin
William T. Godbold Sr.
Stanley H. Zygmunt
William P. Sanders
Bernard Graham
Franklin Edward Colvin
Frank Alfred Foster
Wilton B. Richard
George Allen Cayton
Robert J. Herring.
3001 Louisiana St. !
612 Chestnut St.
1905 Princess St.
2731 Mimosa Place
107 Castle St. '
1410 Castle St.
4820 Carolina Beach Rd.
P0 ?Wi'iohtDr: Beach,N.C.
105 ?r Sjille Beach'
315 S. 17tn st.
1019 Hawthorne Rd. I
610 S. 5th St. ?
2017 Pender Ave.
P. o. Box 362
446 Castle Hayne Rd.
4102 Lake Ave.
3 Y Ct. P. Lake Vil.
1820 Market St.
RFD 2, Box 170
Box 85 A, Castle Hayne
5024 Heide Dr.
3009 Market 5t.
RFD 1 Box 29
4505 Greenfield St. I
ADJOURNMENT -
There being no further business to
moved that they ad,journ the meeting. It was
approved.
.ASSENBLY -
brought before the Board, Mr. Mayhan
seconded by Mr. Broadhurst and unanimously
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Wiimington, N. C.
tive Secretary
January 15,1962
The regular semimonthly meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Com-
missioners was held on this date at 9:00 A. M. in the Commissioners Room of the County
Court House with the following members in attendance: Chairman J. M. Hall, Jr.,
Commissioners Peter H. Braak, L. E. Broadhurst, Ernest R. Mayhan and John Van B.
Metts, Jr., County Attorney L. Bradford Tillery and County Audi.tor T. D. Love.
INVOCATION -
Chairman Hall called the
Minister of Education of St. Andrews
guidance.
meeting to order and asked Reverend Georg"e F. Sowerby;l
Covenant'Presbyterian Church, to give a prayer for I
MINUTES APPROUAL -
Upon motion of Mr. Broadhurst, seconded by W. Mayhan, minutes of the Jan-•--
bary:2nii, 1961 were unanimously approved) after the Executive Secretary had asked
permission to amend the suggestions by Mr. Harry Hayden to include the Snow's Cut Bridge.
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? PUBLIC FUNDS REPORT -
Mr. H. Foster Edwards, Clerk of Superior Court, made his annual report cover-
ing all public funds and properties in his possession amounting to:
Total Amount in Public Funds Individual Savings Account $282,391.99
Unclaimed Civil Witness Fees 7.10
Unclaimed Support Money, Recorders Court 31.50
Total $282,430•59
After explaining that the law required it to be published in the newspaper, the Board
signed approval of the report and instructed the Executive Secretary to have it published
in accordance with the requirements under the General Statutes.
SALARY ADJUSTMENT
Mr. H. Foster Edwards, Clerk of Superior Court, informed the Board that the
work of the Clerk in Recorder.ts Court, had steadily increased for some years and he felt
that a proportional increase in salary should be paid to the present Clerk, Mr. Liston W.
Humphrey. He suggested that his salary be the same as that being paid to Mr. Y. H.
Sponcler when he retired. In the discussion of this problem which follvwed, Mr. Mayhan
reminded the Board that on October 16, 1961 they had approved a beginning salary of
$3600.00 per annum to be increased as of January 1,1962 to $4500.00 which has been in
effect only fifteen days and he was of the opinion that no further consideratiori should
be given to the matter at this time, however he was willing to recogttize ttie good job be-
ing done by the new Cierk and agreeable to an increase after a reasonable period of ser-
vice. By common consent, the Board unanimously agreed on this conclusion.
RECORDERIS COURT RECORDS
The Clerk of Superior Court called attention to a previous request for funds
to secure a cash register which would tabulate all of the receipts and record Lhem on the
individual warrants as well as a new foolproof bookkeeping system which he had devised.
He advised that he, the Recorder's Court Judge and Solicitor were planning to visit other
Recorder's Courts, in counties of comparable size, for the purpose of inspecting their
procedures and methods with the idea in mind of using the best ideas from each of the sys-
tems now in use here in our own County Recorder's Court.
RECESS
At this point, the following members
declared a recess of the Commissioners' meeting
purpose of considering the tabulation of repair
0. 0. Allsbrook, and Councilmen J.E.L. Wade and
Churchill, City Attorney Cicero P. Yow, J. Wa
Coleman, Director of Pubiic Works.
ARMORY REPAIRS
of the City
and a ,joint
bids on the
Hannah S. B
rd Andrews,
Council came and the Chairman
meeting was instituted for the
jointly owned Armory. Mayor
lock, Acting City Manager C. F.
City Engineer and Robert F.
Mr. R. F. Coleman, Director of Public Works, presented a certified tabulation
of the bids rece3ved for improvements and repairs to the Nat.ional Guard Armory at 814 Market
Street. He stated that all of the bids satisfactorily met the specifications outlined
in the proposal. He also informed the Boards that the totals of the low bids were within
the amount of money received for the insurance loss and the improvements which were author-
lzed at the meeting of October 16, 1961 amounting to $7,342.00. City Councilman J.E.L.
Wade offered a motion that the contract be awarded to the low bidder and that the Chair.man
of the County Commissioners and the Mayor of the City of Wilmington be authorized to execute
the contract agreements, sub,ject to the approval of the attorneys. It was seconded by
County Commissioner John Van B. Metts, Jr, for the purpose of discussion. After reviewing
and canvassing the bids which had been tabulated, contracts were unanimous2y awarded to the
following firms, which were the low bidders:
LOW BIDDERS
Regan Construction Company
Holbrook Contracting Co.,
Taylor Exterminating Co.,
(Including the option
annual fee of ,$29.50
SECTION
AMOUNT
Wilmington, N. C. 1- General $13r472•59
Charlotte, N. C. iI- Waterproofing 3,550.00
Wilmington, N. C. III-Termiting 383.60
of Termite Guarantee for an
per year for ten years - $295.00)
$17,4.06.19
APPROPRIATION
Mr. Metts offered a motion that $2800.00 be appropriated from the Unanticipated
Revenues from Beer and Wine and that $5,921.00 be appropriated from Unanticipated Revenue
from the fire damage insurance to Armory Repairs. It was seconded by Mr. Broadhurst and
unanimously approved.
TERMITE CONTROL - ?x42A?q
The attention of the Boards was cailed to the fact that the Taylor ZxtR4m4en
Company offered to guarantee annual termite control for $295.00 over a ten year period
which amounts to $29.50 per year to he equally shared by the Citjr and County. Councilman
J. E. L. Wade moved that this offer be accepted. It was seconded by Commissioner L. E.
Broadhurst and unanimously approved by the ,joint Boards.
RECONVENTION -
All of the matters to be decided by the ,Joint Boards having been accomplished,
the City Council members excused themseives and left the meeting at which_time the Chair-
man called the regular Board of Commissioners back into session.
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RQAD PETITION -
i A petition was received from a group of citizens in the Murrayville Sub-
division for the addition of Clewis Avenue and Hil.l Street into the State maintained
5econdary Road System. The F.xecutive Secretary informed the Board that Hill 5treet
was a duplication. Mr. Metts then offered a motion that the request be approved and
sent to the State Highway Commission for their consideration with the understanding that
Hill Street wouid be renamed. It was seconded by Mr. Broadhurst and unanimously adopted
by the Board. The Chairman instructed the Executive Secretary to get in touch with
II the petitioners to suggest a name for Hill Street which would not be duplicated in the
/County Road or Street SysLem.
? SPECIAL COURT TERM -
Attorney Eibert A. Brown, president of the Wilmington Bar Association appear-
ed before the Board and presented a need for an extra special term of Superior Court
for trying civil cases. The docket is still overcrowded with cases that need to be
settled. He advised that a letter from the Chief Justice indicated that Judge Rudolph
1. Mintz would be available for the week of February 5th for this purpose. Mr. Broad-
hurst offered a motion that was seconded by Mr. Metts, that the extra special term of
court be authorized and that the Executive Secretary be instructed to make the arrange-
i ments for it as required by law.
ROOF - HEALTH BUILDING I
The Chairman reminded the Board that he had requested the Executive Secretary 'i
to poll the Board by telephone last week in an effort to repair what the Board of Hea2th
considered an emergency in the building now occupied by the Consolidated Board of Health. 1
He informed the Board that during the meeting a piece of the overhead plastering had falled
from the ceiling narrowly missing the head of one of the Board members. The Executive
Secretary advised the Board that he had received three bids for this ,job as follows: I
Densol Company $1,035•05
Hanover Iron Works 1,430.50
Harry C. NcCartney & Sons 3,066.04
The Densol bid is for repairing the present roof, Both of the other bids are for removing
the deteriorated roof and replacing it with a completely new one. The Chairman remarked
that since approval was given to this work by a ma3ority of the Soard when polled by
telephone, he would 2ike for them to ratify it "nunc pro tunc" for the records. Mr. Braak
then moved that authorization be ratified for this job and approval given to payment. It
was seconded by Mr. Mayhan and approved by majority vote. Mr. Broadhurst voted "No"
with the explanation that he thought the Consolidated Board of Health should pay it in
view of the fact that they had received their one-twelth of the Budget money each month
although the senior sanitarian had been gone for three months at least and that the II
psychologist was not hired untii five months after the Budget was set and those funds
should have accumulated into a surplus out of which they could pay for these repairs.
1 CONA'fEENDATION -
Mr. Broadhurst informed the Board that one of the welfare recipients had changec
three of her grants by making an eight out of a three on the checks resuiting in her re-
ceiving $150.00. Recorder's Court Solicitor John M. Walker took a firm stand on this
violation of the law and he thought a letter should be written to Mr. Walker commending
him for the diligence he used in prosecuting any person for raising checks and offered
a motion that this be done. It was seconded by Mr. Metts and unanimously adopted. The
Executive Secretary was instructed to write a letter of commendation.
?CHANGE - I
At this point, Chairman Hall informed the Board that he was scheduled to
appear before the Grand Jury and asked that he be excused and that the Vice Chairman
preside over the balance of the meeting. Mr. John Van B. Metts, Jr. assumed the Chair
'for the rest of the meeLing.
COUNTY INSURANCE - !
Acting Chairman Metts read a letter which had been received from F. E. Livingstc?n
and Company representing the Wilmington Association of N?utual Agents. He outlined that in
the past New Hanover County had seen fit to award a goodly portion of the insurance for
County property to the Mutual Agents and they had returned many hundreds of dollars to
the County in the form of dividends. He stated that the Public Institutional Property
policy allows a 25% reduction in the rate plus 15-20% dividend by the Mutual companies.
In addition to Mr. Livingston, Mr. Allen T. Strange commented that as a member of the
Wilmington Association of Mutual Agents he thought they should receive their proportionate"
share of the coverage as they have been writing approximately 50% of the County's insurancle
coverage for a period of 25 years and would like to continue writing that proportion of
the schedule of insurance. He wanted it clearly understood that they were independent
insurance agents. Mr. Hardy Wessell, pursuant to instructions at the.last meeting was
requested to defer his report at this time. He called attention, however, to the fact
that the Mutual Association was furnished a letter of avthority in September which was
not rYithdrawn until February and in that time, they had made no proposal but that the
Stock Company's Association had received their letter of authority itt February and made
their report and recommendations during the Budget discussions in July. He feels that I
since they had gone to all the trovble and did all the work in assembling the facts and
figures, it was reasonable to expect to write the coverage. After the Board discussed
the pros and cons of the situation, Mr. Broadhurst offered a motion that Messrs. Metts,
Livingston, and Wessell act as a committee to consider and study the problem and come
up with a recommendation that wou?d be satisfactory to all of them. Another suggestion
was that the earned premiums be d vided equally between all licensed agents doing business
in the County. Mr. Braak then moved that the president of each of the associations
meet together and agree on a program to be recommended to resoive this matter. It was
seconded by Mr. Broadhurst and was unanimously approved by the Board,
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? DEPUTY - JUDGE, RECORDER'S COURT /
A letter was received from Recorder's Court Judge H. Winfield Smith stating
? that Deputy-Recorder's Court Judge William M. Cameron, Jr. had resigned in order to take
? a position with the Justice Department. He nominated Mr. Gilbert H. Burnett as Deputy
Judge of Recorder's Court to replace Mr. Cameron. The County Attorney reminded the
, Board that the question had been raised with him as to whether or not this matter should
come before the New Hanover Civil Service Commission. As there was some question as to
the legality of making the appointment today, Mr. Broadhurst offered a motion that
approval be given to his interim appointment at an annual salary of $2,592.00 per year
until a determination can be made by the County Attorney about the Civil Service Commiss-
ion. It was seCOnded by Mr. Mayhan and unanimously adopted. The County Attorney was
instructed to study the law with reference to the requirements of the Civil Service
Statute and report back to the Board.
ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES - RECORDER'S COURT
In the same letter referred to above, Judge Smith outlined that the work of ?
the Court had increased to the point that the old method of accounting had become anti-
quated. He recommended that an investigation be made by competent authority with the
view to improving it. After discussing this problem briefly, the Chairman appointed
Mr. Broadhur.st to represent the Commissioners in a conference with Judge Smith and County
Auditor Love and bring back a recommendation.
PROPERTY DAMFIGE -
A letter was received from Jailor Joe E. Johnson explaining that his car was J
damaged while parked in the Court House area by the County Farm truck. He attached an
invoice from the MacMil2an Buick Company amounting to $58.15,which was estimated to be•
the cost of repairs. He requested that approval De given for payment of damage to his
car. After ascertaining ail the facts, Mr. Broadhurst offered a motion that the invoice
amounting to $58.15 be paid out of the County Home Emergency Fund. It was seconded by
Mr. Mayhan and unanimousiy approved by the Board. -
PETITION FOR RELIEF - • Director of Public Welfare,-Mrs. Helen B. Sneeden, presented an application ?
for County Home care in the matter of Dora Elizabeth Pender because of senile psychosis
requiring constant observation and guidance. Upon motion of Mr. Mayhan, seconded by
Mr. Broadhurst, the petition was unanimously approved.
! RIVER IMPROVEMENTS - e?
I Notices were received from the Corps of Engineers announcing that hearings
I were scheduled for February 16th at 10:00 A. M. in the Custom House for the presentation
of data relative to deepening the channel in the Northeast River and modification of the
I? Hilton Bridge. By common consent, the Board instructed the Executive Secretary to refer
! these matters to the Chairman for whatever action he deemed wise.
ELEVATOR SERVICE - /
A report was received from the Service Department of the Otis Elevator Company
with reference to recommendations which he considered relatively important but not
necessarily urgent.
1- Install a counterweight guard in the pit.
2- Replace ofI immersed brake magnets with a DC Rectifier type.
After discussing this matter briefly, Mr. Mayhan offered a motion that the Executive-?
Secretary thank the Otis Elevator Company for.their careful inspection and concern for '
the safety of the operation. It was seconded by Mr. Broadhurst and approved by a major-
ity of the Board. Mr. Braak voted "No", however, the Acting Chairman declared the motion
I prevailed. .
ELEVATOR SAFETY - /
After the motion above, a brief discussion of the safety factors involved led
Mr. Braak to offer a motion that a letter be written to the service department of the
Otis Elevator Company asking them Lo specify if there was enough danger involved to war-
rant compliance with the above recommendations and if so, to what degree. It was second-
ed by Mr. Mayhan and carried by a majority vote. Mr. Broadhurst voted "No", however,
the Acting Chairman declared the motion passed. •
DISTRICT MEETING - /
The Executive Secretary reminded the Board that he had arranged for them to
attend the District.Meeting of the State County Commissioners Association scheduled for
January 17th at 10:00 A. M. in the Onslow County Court House. The Auditor and County
Attorney likewise indicated their intention of attending this meeting.
I REPORTS -
tion.
The following reports and letters were reviewed and ordered filed for informa-
1- Farm Agent's Monthly Report for December 1961 /
2- County Home Economics Agent's Report for December 1961?
3- Thank-you letter from the Social Service Index for the use of a county /
tr.uck and the services of three men to assist in their Christmas pro-
gram.
4- U.S.O. Club Monthly Report for December 1961 -'?
5- Welfare Recipients Statistical Changes. i
6- Wilmington Colored Library Report. _?
7- Wiimington Public Library. J
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` PETIT JURY -
Fifty jurors were drawn to serve for the Special term of Superior Court
in the trial of civil cases for the week beginning February 5, 1961.
Jurors for the special term beqinninq Februarv 5. 1962
Richard Allen RFD 1, Box 125
Castle Hayne, N. C. Elwood Hall 107 Jacksonville Ave.
David B. Anderson 4635 Mockingbird Lane Olive E. Hall 2018 Pender Ave.
Laurin B. Askew 2231 Camellia Drive Howard A. Hanby 1021 Country Club Rd.
A. L. Wenberg Box 53, Wrights ?aAR J. W. Harris 25L?J? S. Front St.
Henry A. Trulove il}O1} Chestnut 5?. Lawren ce E. Harrison 4105 Franklin Ave.
A. L. Wooten 134 Colonial Cir. W. G. Hashagen 102 Brookwood Ave.
J. H. Smith 820 Walnut 5t. H. H. Hewett 2045 Castle St.
W. C. Teachey Box 219,Caroiina Beach Ralph Bennett Holland 24 Ct. U Lake Village
Edward R. Teachey 807 S. 5th St. A. E. Horne 219 Wood Dale
Robert Frankiin Bellomy 2247 Camellia Dr. Claren ce L. Huggins 120 Castle Hayne Rd.
George R. Barefoot 4620 Long Leaf Hills Dr .James M. Jeffords 5016 Barefoot Dr.
Fred E. Bost Carolina Beach, N. C. Garlan d M. Knott 306 Parkway Blvd.
O. L. Browne 1809 Chestnut St. Carl E. Lathrop 215 Woodland Dr.
Edgar R. Bullock 1934 Church St. R. L. Lucas 729 Essex Dr.
Roy A. Burnett P. 0. Box 582 CaE°
a
ac? Marion Hudson Mathews Sr. 2936 Adams St.
Archie e
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L. Sutler Jr. 405 Larchmont A. S. Meier 2524 Jefferson St.
J. F. Crawford 29 Pinecrest Ter. Lamoyn e Mix 13 B. Lake Uillage
C. H. Daughtry 22 Morningside Dr. C. S. Morse 2267 Camellia Dr.
C. C. Davis 1807 Grace 5t, Thomas W. Murray RFD 2 Box 327
C. E. Fryar 1415 Dock St. Dolan Odell Norris Jr. 409 N. lsth St.
Albert T. Gore 13 Summit Walk James G. Pittman 3901 Market St.
Fred B. Graham Wachovia Bk. 8 Tr. Co. Henry Joseph Powell 1404? Princess St.
Robert W. Gravette 2009 S. Front St. Horace M. Scott 2414 Chestnut St.
F. H. Greer 3702 Winston Blvd. A. M. Sell 128 Colonial Drive
Lloyd E. Hales 2908 Monroe St. Paul J . Sikes Box 210, Wrightsv. Beach
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Mr. Broadhurst, seconded by Mr. Mayhan, the Board unanimously
voted to adjourn the meeting.
W..G.JHouck, Executive Secretary
Wilmington, N. C. February 5, 1962
IL
ASSENiBLY
The regular semimonthly meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Com-
missioners was held on this date at 9:00 A. M. in their office in the County Court House
with the following members in attendance: Chairman J. M. Hall, Jr., Commissioners
Peter H. Braak, L. E. Broadhurst, Ernest R. Mayhan and John Van B. Metts, Jr., County
Attorney L. Bradford Tillery and County Auditor T. D. Love.
INVOCATION -
Chairman Hall called the meeting to order and asked Rev. F. I. Albright,
Pastor of the McClure Presbyterian Church at Castle Hayne, North Carolina to give a
prayer for guidance.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Upon motion of Mr. Broadhurst, seconded by Mr. Mayhan, the minutes of the
last regular semimonthly meeting held on January lsth were unanimously approved.
( REQUEST -
Mr. John Van B. Metts, Jr. requested that he be allowed to abstain from any
discussion on the insurance problem and go on record eliminating the agency which he
represented from any participation in the division of the premiums as proposed by the
Association.
COUNTY INSURANCE -
Mr. Hardy Wessell, representing the Wilmington Association of Independent
Insurance Agents, Incorporated,reported that consideration had been given to the action
of the Board at their last meeting on January lsth and he was making a formal request
that they rescind that action and allow him to proceed with coverage in accordance with I
the agreement at the meeting on January 2nd when he was permitted to bind the coverage
on a temporary basis at the figures suggested by the Board. He remarked that he did
not view this question as a contest between the,two groups as they, too, represented tl
Mutual Companies which pay dividends. Mr. Allen T. Strange, representing the Wi'lmington N
Association of Mutual Agents stated that they were interested in protecting public
property and in the pasL five years had saved the County $1168.00 and that if the pol-
icies were cancelled short rate, the net result would also be a loss to the County. He
suggested that the Public Institutional Property Policy allowed a 20% less than manual
rates and that each of the associations be allowed to continue coverage on the same
proportion as at present. After giving consideration to the claims of each of the
associations' representatives and discussing the various items that were brought up I
through questions, Mr. Broadhurst stated that he would like to have a little more time
to study the mat.ter and offered a motion that the decision be postponed until the next
regular semimonthly meeting to be held on February 19th. It was seconded by Mr. Mayhan,
who stated that he did not think the short delay would ,jeopardize the Countyts protection
, continued-
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