1963-05-06 Regular Meetingn ,^?
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Ninutes of April 16, 1963 Continued
? PETIT JURY - (continued)
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! Jurors for the week beginning May 20. 1963 - Criminal term
Jim Dixon RFD 1, Box 460
J. L. Lamb • 112 N. 42nd St.
A. E. i^Jood (}29 Castle Hayne Rd:
Z. K. Bell P. 0. Box 126
C. E. Webb ?717 Jackson St.
Tommy J. Vereen 5246 N:arket St.
Edward Berry RFD 2, Box 17
D. T. Thomas 112 Lona Leaf Dr.
K. S. King 1401 Castle St. •
John F.•Flowers Kure Beach, N. C.
J.-R. Stout Kure Beach, N. C.
G. M. Goodrum, Jr. 119 Green Forest
J. W. Dempsey 443 Castle Hayne Rd.
John W. Midwood Jr . 2212 Brandon Rd.
George D. Smith, Sr. 5008 Barefoot Dr.
Vernon W. Daniels 4133 Halifax Rd.
E. W. Sessoms $O
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WilliSmn E. Hewett ;at
ina Beach N. C.
52 E. Shipyard $lvd.
Giles R. Pope 117 Sebrell Ave. ,
W. Earle Beale P. O. Box 1243
E. Mayo Holmes Jr. 106 Parkwood Dr,
Hampton R. McKinney 4405 Wrightsv. Ave.
Walter W. Simmons 5004 Pine St.
L. Frank Hines RFD 2, Box 117
Charlie Wallace 1917 Lingo Ave.
John B. Hinnant; Jr.
J. H. Hodmes
Larry H. Norwood
Albert S. .lacobson
Robert H. Jordan
Ear 1 E. Wi 11 i ams
Georpe F. Conaleton
Otto Powell
Wi 11 iam P. Heath
C. E. Crocker
Carl Overby
Walter H. Moore
Jamea C. Evans
Robert L. Jackson
Houston L. Spivey
Robert C. 4loody
Robert A. Woodcock
Marvin E. Benton
George D. Bradley
Constantine N. Vretakis
Bobby Dean Merritt
Lawrence Paul Stanley
James Smallwood Webb
Lunda Otterborough
Charles Spellman
Jurors for the week beqinninq Mav 27, 1963 - Civil
J. M. Mason 406 S. 46th St. Glenn S. Taylor,
B. C. Lewis, Sr. 2121 Brandon Rd. . John Franklin
C. L. Mincy 4317 Lake Ave. Rufus Hines Jr.
Jack Balk 111 S. }A'a
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W. F. Hammond, Jr.5013 y
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Wrighr[sVhtAve,Beach James Pellom
Ben H arley RFD 1, Box 24 B. J. G. Johnston
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Joe C ubit RFD 1, Box 455 O. 0. Rogers '
Richa rd M. Willia ms 11 1 Pine Cone Rd. Georoe R. Willis, Jr.
James Avison 133 Greenvilie Ave. Donald M. Loftin
N. S. •Patelos 208 S..3rd St. • Isaac T. Reynolds
0. A. Sadgwar 702 Orange St. Elwood C. Dobson
C. R. Peterson 1){ L ive Oak Rve: iJilliam D. Brice
M. J. Fountain 110 West Lake Shore Dr. S. O. Grimsley
James Long 127 Glendale Dr. J. H. Robertson Jr.
Grady F. Rogers % Fo ster-Hill•Realty Co. Durwood G. McDaniel
Fred J. Galehouse 110 Green Forest Dr. Howard L. Wh3ted
0. H. Young ?403 Market 5t. John Clayton Cofer
Roosevelt ldatkins 2933 F Adams St. William T. Sanderlin
M. J. Peterson RFD 1, Box 5 Charles Vernon
R. H. Brady, Jr. RFD 3, Box 265 Elliott Ray Holland
Tommy S. Simmons 5042 Ulrightsv. Ave. Harry Orbin Bordeaux
Howar d F. Wi lson 4721 Long Leaf Hi l ls Dr.
John M. Shinn 309 MacMillan Ave. Gerald Henry Rogers
A. P. Russ 2217 Klien Rd. William C. Grimstead
P. O. Box 544
9 N. 7th St. I
566 Castle Hayne Rd:.
216 Brightwood Rd.
529 Castle Hayne Rd,?.
117 Meares St. ,
709 Homelock Ave.
1002,5. lsth St.
Route 2, Box 406 A.
2214 Maple st.
212 Sunset Ave.
PCa?olina Wch,N.C;,:
301 S. Front St.
RFD 2, Box 400
806 N. Kerr Ave.
RFD 3, Box 128 i
6010 Park Ave. I
222 Forest Road
RFD 2, Box 85 A
Gen. Delivery
Kpbe2$eAoz'43,C'
19,Elisha Ave.
314 S. 3rd St.
4 Summit Walk.
RFD 2, Box 16 A I
P.O. sox 543 ?
65 Beauregard Dr. I
RFD 1, Box,338 I
4803 Cedar Ave.
c. 25, 6ox 338 A
RFD 1, Box 109
1923 Woolcott AVe.
RFD 2, Box 220
110 S. 17th St.
3302 Market St. I
616 N. 23rd St.
1919 Chestnut St.
2105 Rhodes Ave. I
913 S. btn 5t.
3018 Monroe St.
Hure Beacti N. C.
RFD 1, Boic 413 A
309 Long St.
RFD 3, Bbx 244-AA
RFD 2, Box 95 B.
211 N. 13th St. I
172 Arlington Dr.
RFD 1, Box 249
Castle HaVnei N.C.
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108 West NorAh Carol,ina
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ADJOURNMENT -
Mr. Braak then offered a motion that the Board be adjourned to retire to the ,
Fallbut Shelter for a look at the pictures prepared by the State Health I}qpartment.
It was seconded by Mr. Metts and unanimously adopted. ? ?7
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W./G.? ouck,- Executive Secretary
Wilmington, N. C. May 6, 1963
ASSEMBLY
The regular semimonthly meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commiss-
ioners was held on this date at 9:00 A. M. in the office of the County Commissioners
with the following present: Chairman J. M. Hall, Jr., Commissioners Peter H. Braak,
L. E. Broadhurst, Ernes't R. Mayhan and John Van B. Metts, Jr., County Attorney L.
Bradford Tillery and County Auditor T. D. Love. INVOCATION -
Chairman Hall cal4ed the meeting to ord¢r and asked Dr. L. A. Taylor, HospitaLl
Chaplain for Cape Fcar Memorial Hospital, to ask for guidance over the morningts delih-
erations through prayer.
MINUTES APPROVAL -
Upon motion of Mr. Mayhan, seconded by Mr. Braak, the minutes of the last
meeting, copies of which had previously been mailed, were unanimously approved.
GROUND WATER SURVEY -
Mr. George L. Bain, representing the U. S. Geological Survey, has moved his
residence into New Hanover County and began his detailed investigation of the ground
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GROUND WATER SURVEY - (continued) /
water resources in the County, was.introduced to the Commissioners. He re-
porLed that he was still in the process of gathering information and would be able to
supply monthly progress reports in a short time. The Chairman welcomed him into the
County and will look forward to cooperating in the pro,ject.
'I FOREST FiRE CONTROL - •
Mr. C. L. Wolff, Chief of the.Wrightsboro Fire Depertment, accompanied by a
group of volunteer firemen reported that after seeing in the paper the action of the
Board taken at the last meeting approving the Cooperative Fire Control Program operat-
ed by the State Department of Conservation and Development through Lheir Division of
I Forestry, they were somewhat perturbed and wished to expr¢ss their views on the matter.
' He pointed out that the 7 Rural Voluntcer Fire Departments in the County were not against
the State Forest Fire Control but that when one considers that the amount of mon¢y necess-
ary to initiate the project is more than one-half of the money now appropriated to all
of the volunteer fire departments whose membership approximates 200 trained firemen and
that it wili provide only one full-time man and one part-time man, they wond¢r if the
County is receiving a dollar's worth of value for each dollar spent for this service.
i If we do cooperate with the Statc on this program they will lack manpower and must call
i on the volunteer fire departments for it. Recentiy, Lhey have had first hand experience
with fir¢ plows and fire lanes and find that in windy weather the fire will Jump the
lanes. He asked the Commissioners to visit the various volvnteer fire departments on
an inspection tour during this month. Mr. Metts pointed out that as a memb¢r of the
Volunteer Fire Inspection Committee, he has observed that it is necessary for most of
the volunteer fire departments to spend much time in trying to raise money with which
to operate and in his opinion serious consideration should be given to the value receiv-
'i ed fot every dollar spent. The Chairman observed that the effort and time devoted by
volunteer firemen was appreciated by the citizens and he thought that the cooperation
with the State Forest Fire Control Division would be an additional assistance and help
to upgrade the effectiveness of the present volunteer fire fighting units, Mr. Braak
? suggested that the most urgent need that he had noticed in helping to fight the rec¢nt
fires was rad3o communication and stated that in his opinion "walkie-talkie" equipment
would maybe save a life in backfiring as 3 peoplets lives were jeopardized at the recent
fire"in Brunswick County near Leland and he wouid not think that the risk of one life
was worth all the money it would take to supply all these units. After a brief discuss-
ion of the merits of the various suggestions, the Board unanimously, by common consent,
agr¢ed to visit the volunteer fire departments beginning Monday night, May 13, 1963 at
Wrightsboro at 7,:30 and from there to Castle Hayne.
SCHOOL PENSIONS - 1?
? Pursuant to the announcement at the last meeting by the Chairman about those
Ischool teachers who had devoted long years of service in low income bracket receiving
correspondingly low pensions, a group of retired teachers headed by Miss Mary C Warren,
as spokesman, thought it would be discussed and decided on today. Since there was no
school authority to explain the details of this assistance, the Board, by common consent,
?unanimously agreed to have such a hearing at the meeting scheduled for May 20th and in-
structed the Executive Secretary to arrange for it. Miss Warren remarked that she wanted
to explain mostly about the payment to substitutes.
I,WELL WATER CONTRACIOR'S LICENSE ACT - ?
`• ? Pursuant to the action of the Board with respect £o the request of Mr. George
Allie Moore, Jr., president of the County Well Water Contractor's Association, the Board,
by common consent, agreed that the matter should be first presented to the Consolic3ated
Board of Health for thefr action and then considered by Lhe Commissioners. Mr. Moore ex-
plained the matter a little more fully by saying that it would ensure the protection of
all citizens by requiring each well driller to conform to minimum State specifications
Ifor the prevention of surface water seepage around the wells. He promised to present this
',matter to the Consolidated Board of Health at their next meeting.
IOAK GROVE CEMETERY -
Mr. R. M. Kermon, President of Bellevue Cemetery, came before Lhe Board and ?
informed them that he had received many calls from interested relatives of people buried
in Oak Grove Cemetery, many of them seeking information for moving the remains of their
loved ones to the Bellevue site because of their dissatisfaction of the proposed site
across the river. The Chairman thanked him for hbs report and promised that due care
would be taken in the removal which would be made in a decent and proper manner and that
the County would furnish suitable boxes or coffins for re-interring the remains and use
due care to pro`Lect and replace all tombstones or markers so as to leave the grave as in
good condition as at present. (The County Attorney reported that part of the proposed
'site selected for the cemetery would not have a clear title but that a new site is being
selected on which a warranty deed can be obtained although it will require an easement
over the property with a cloudy titie.)
RIDING RINK IMPROVEMENTS -
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Tate, representing the Cape Fear Horsemen's Association, ?
explained that their organi2ation was supported and financed by members through small
Icbnations from which they were unable to build up any reserve funds. There are 2 pressing
'needs at the Hugh MacRae Park riding rink at present for which they are seeking some CounGy
Isupport. The immediate problem is some temporary bleachers, approximately 5 tiers high,
built in sections to seat about 100 persons. The second has to do with the center of th¢
rink which is white sand and needs to have clay mixed with it. After a brief discussion,
the Criairman appointed Mr. Mayhan to supervise this probiem along with Executive Secretary
Houck who will work with thtir Treasurer, Kenneth M. Sneeden, who is familiar with all of
the needs.
ELECTIONS -
Henry C. Bost, Chairman of the Board of Elections, appeared before the Commiss- .
ioners and stated that election costs continued to be a matter of controversy in this
County and he recommended that the Board seriously consid¢r a permanent registration system
,and seek legislative enactment to bring New Hanover County under the General Statutes.
After a brief discussion of the subjeet, the Chairman appointed Messrs. Broadhurst and
,Mayhan as a committee to study the problem and bring Sn a recommendation to the Board.
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? MI CROF I LiKiNG -The Chairman reported that the local Bar Association, through a Committeer,.
headed by Mr. J. B. Swails, desired a further discussion of the proposal for microfilm-
ing records in the Register of Deeds and Clerk of Courts offices tonight at 8'clock.
After a brief consideration of this request, the Board unanimously decided to ask the
committee to meet with them at their regular semimonthiy meeting scheduled for 9:00
A. M. May 20th and assured them that they would be first on the Agenda so as not to
take any meore time from their work as possible. The Executive Secretary was instructed
to make arrangements with the Committee.
ICONFEDERATE CENTENNIAL CONFERENCE -
Mr. Henry J. MacMillan, Chairman of the Confederate Centennial Committee,
reported that it had been host to the 5outhern States Confederate Centennial Conference
on April 19th-20th and that expenses were incurred amounting to $141.98. He presented
itemized statements and•asked the Commissioners to underwrite this cost. Mr. Broadhurst
offered a motion that the expenses be paid out of the Advertising and Industrial Develop
ment Fund. It was seconded by Mr. Braak and unanimously approved.
( AIRPORT
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Hall, Director of Public Welfare, presented applications for
nervous breakdown of her daughter-in-law who has cared for her for
fter a brief discussion, Mr. Metts offered a motion that the
members remarking that the law has been recently amended and rati-
an increase. By common consent, the Board agreed to study this
County Attorney L. Bradford Tillery reported that a request had been made
government agencies at Cherry Point for transferring certain fuel storage facilities
from the Airport property to the Cherry Point property and presented an Amendatory
Agreement to Agreement NOy (R) (}7787 authorizing this transfer. Upon motion of Mr.
Braak, seconded by Mr. Metts, the Board unanimously approved the request provlded the
removing was done under the proper supervision of the Airport Manager and authorized
the Chairman to sign the Agreement for the County.
? PETITIONS FO?RELIEF
Miss Le Moore
care for
County Home Richard M. Grant and Nrary Jane Hughes Lee. Mr. Grant is a mon-
loid who will even
go tually be committed to an Institution and Mrs. Lee is an emergency
case because of the
the past 4 years. A
lications be appr
app oved. It was seconded by W. Mayhan and unanimously carried.
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PUBLIC WELFARE BOARD raised the question of whether or not the Board of Commissioners
Miss Hall
ld consider incre
wou asing the Board of Directors for the Public Welfare Department
from 3 members to 5
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matt date.
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`WELFARE LIENS -
A letter was received from the Director of the Public Welfare Department
calling attention to complaints received on houses on which the Welfare Depar:bment
has acquired liens as a result of Old Age Assistance Grants made to former owners who
are now deceased. Tke pdeees 9€ p49tlE4'ES+ ate mede te fermer ewners vrito are near-d¢c¢ased
The pieces of property are located at 606 South 16th Street, 1204 Charlotte Street
and 1210 Charlotte Street. All of the buildings are in a state of dilapidation and
have been condemned as a health hazard, a fire hazard and not meeting the minimum
Housing Code.. The Housing Inspector recommends that they be demolished at no cost to
the County. Upon motion of Mr. Braak, seconded by Mr. Nayhan, the Board unanimously
agreed that they had no objection so far as they are concerned. The Welfare Board con-
curs in the recommendation. The County Attorney informed the Board that the handling
of liens resulting from Old Age Assistance Grants is fully covered by Statute. By
unanimous common consent, the Board agreed to have the law enforced in the handling of
`these cases.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ESTIMATES -
Miss Hall presented the completed form reqvired by the Sta.te Board of Public
Welfare showing the 1963-1964 Assistance Estimates for New Hanover County. They were
the same as were discussed and approved on Apri2 25th by the County Welfare Board. She
reported that the Estimates had been held to a bare minimum. No further action was
taken on this matter.
At this point in Lhe meeting, the Chairman reported that he had an appoint-
ment and asked the Board to be excused after which Vice Chairman John Van B. Metts pre-
sided.
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TURNING BASIN
Mr. Henry M. Von Oesen, reported that he had been successful in securing a
reducLion in the unit price of 681 per cubic yard originaliy bid by the Atkinson
Dredging Company to 602 per cubic yard with a maximum in doliars of $30,000 for enlarg-
ing the upper turning basin in the Northeast Cape Fear River. This ,job description
was readvertised to be opened on April 22nd after the original advertisement on April
15th was re,jected for the lack of proper bids. The Engineer reports that he should be
able to accomplish the work and do an excellent job at this price and recommends that
the revised bi•d be accepted. Mr. Nhyhan then offered a motion that the revised bid
of 601 per cubic yard be accepted and the contract awarded to the Atkinson Dtedging
Company be paid out of the Advertising and Industrial Development Fund. It-was seconded
by Nr. Braak and unanimously approved.
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DEPUTY SHERIFF - I
Sheriff M. W. Millis reported the retirement of Mrs. Ruby Hing Matthews I
as a Deputy Sheriff and Clerk in his office and requested permission to employ a re-
placement and approve the differential in salary at regular starting pay effective '
immediately. Mr. Broadhurst moved that this request be granted and the differential
in pay be approved. It was seconded by N?r. Mayhan and unanimovsly adopted.
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(rough copy for approval of Rep. Calder)
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A SEPARATE CLERK OF
COURT FOR THE RECORDERIS COURT OF MEW HANOVER COUNTY.
The General Assembly of North Carolina do enact:
Section 1. The provisions of Section 4 of Chapter 95 of the
Public-Local Laws of 1921, and of Section 10 of Chaptcr.225 of
the Public-Local Laws of 1933, insofar as they provide that the
Clerk of Superior Court of New Hanover County shall serve
ex officio as clerk of the Recorder's Court of Idew Hanover
County, are hereby repealed. °
Section 2. The Recorder of the Recorder's Court of New
Hanover County shall appoint the Clerk of the Recorderts Court,
to serve at his pleasure. The "s'alary of the Clerkshdll be
fixed by the County Commissioners. The Clerk shall take the
oath provided by law for the Clerk of Superior Court, and he
shall enter into a bond for the faithful performance of his office
in an amount to be set and approved by the County Commissioners.
Section 3. All laws and clauses of laws in conflict with
this Act are hereby repealed.
Section !}. This Act shall become effective on 1 July 1963.
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I ACCOUNTING MACHINE BIDS - ' a
? Acting Chairman Metts reported that he was presenL at the opeialhg of the bids
on April 26th as advertised for a new accounting machine in the Auditor's office. The
bids received were as follows:
National Cash Reqister Comvany
One (1) NCR Model 33-1488-10 (28) 26" SP - 10/16
Net Price $7275.23
3% N. C. Sales Tax 218.26
Total Price $7493.50
Less: Trade-in of
31-10-10 (18) 26" #4876132 $1226.25
Net Cost $6267.25
Burrouqhs Corporation
One Burroughs Electric ZJrping AccountIng
Machine, Style F1057 P $9130•00
Less 8% Governmental Discount 730.40
Less Trade in National Acct, Machine
• serial J4876122 750.00
Plus 3% Sales Tax 251.99
Net Delivered Price $7901.59
I After reviewing the bids, Mr. Mayhan offered a motion that the low net bid submitted by jJ
, the National Cash Register Company be accepted. It was seconded by Mr. Braak and unani-
?I mously carried.
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PETI T JURY - /
The County Attorney reminded the Board that the law requires a new Petit Jury
? List to be made up each odd year and that it is time to consider it. The County. Auditor
? reported that his office wonld be glad to supply the names of the taxpayers as has been
1 done in the past. By common consent, the Board directed the Executive Secretary and the
j Auditor to proceed with this task.
BEER PERMITS
The following applications for Beer Permits were reviewed by the Board: ?
Herbert Monte „T/A. _Four. Winds Restaurant Kure $each,N.C.
John K. Netaton T/A A 8 J Cafe ? 1005 N. 4th St.
Dallas Smith Sr. T/A Sunset Seafood & Grocery Co, 2308 Carolina Beach Rd,
Mrs. Da isy C. White T/A East Side Grill 16 S outh lOth St.
'! Upon motion of Mr. Broadhurst, seconded by Mr. Nlayhan, these applications were approved
Py?: the Board unanimously and referred to the Sheriff for his investigation and considera-
fion. '
MISCELLANEOUS PETITIONS - • ?
A letter was received from Mr. L. Paui Stanley enclosing petitions requesting
that there be "No Passing" lines 500 feet north of Edwards Street in the Green Meadows Sub-
division to a point 500 feet south of Elisha Drive on U. S. 17 and that the speed limit be
reduced to 45 miles per hour at that point. Enclosed in the same communication was a petit-
ion requesting the drag2ine be used to clean out a ditch and lower its depth at least 21-
feet through the property of John Leeuwenburg and that a 24 " pipe be placed under the high-
way to allow drainage from Green Meadows Subdivision. After a brief discuss3on, the Board
unanimously, by common consent, directed that the petition relative to the highway be sent to
the State Highway Commission and that the petition relative to the drainage be sent to the
County Attorney as there seemed to be some controversy about a right-of-way through the
Leeuwenburg farm.
SCHOOL FUNDS TRANSFER
Dr. William H. Wagoner, Superintendent of the New Hanover
County Schools, reported that he has determined that the County has ftl'a
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$11,149,64'credit which can be used for the purchase of instruc onal supplies
provided the County matches the appropriation which means that New Hanover County could re-
ceive $22,299.28 worth of instructional equipment under the National Defense Education Act.
He requests that the following funds be transferred:
(a) 663 - Textbooks $ 5,800.00
(b) 662 - Libraries (Supplementary)
Operation and Nlaintenance 1,849.64
(c) 642 - Repairs 8 Replacements
Instructional Apparatus (Regular) 3,500.00
Total $ 11,149.64•
and the money used to match the NDEA Fund (National Defense Education Act). After con-
sidering this proposal, Mr. Mayhan moved that the transfers be approved and that an appro-
priation be made in the amount of $22,299.28? in order that the funds might be used for
this purpose. It was seconded by Mr. Braak and unanimously adopted.
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AIRPORT - . /
A communication was received•from the Air Transport Association relative to a
proposed amendment to the Federai Airport Act providing that where the Administrator de=
termines an extraordinary need to the National Airport system and that the sponsors share
of a pro,ject cost is beyond the r.easonability of the sponsor, that the-Federal government
share in the cost in such proportion as is deemed appropriate for carrying out the provi-
sions but not to exceed 75%. After considering the advantages of this to the New Hanover
County Airport, the Board, by common consent, unanimously authorized the Executive Secre-
tary to write letters asking our Senators and Congressmen to support the proposed legis-
lation before the Aviation Subcommittee.
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1 ANDREW JACKSON HIGHWAY - -
A letter was received from S. Glenn Hawfieid asking the Board to support
an endorsement to the 5tate Highway Commission for naming U. S. 74 the Andrew Jackson
Highway as it passes through Union County which is regarded by some as the birthplace
of Andrew Jackson. After a brief review, the Board, by unanimous common consent,
instructed the Executive 5ecretary to write our Representative Robert E. Calder and
ask him to support the designation of U. S. 74 as Andrew Jackson Highway.
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WILMINGTON COLLEGE -
A letter was received from the Finance Committee, approved by the Board
of Trustees of Wilmington College, requesting that the full lOrf on each $100.00 valua-
Lion be included in fixing the tax rate for the support of Wilmington College and that
its share of intangi;ble taxes collected, as well as back taxes, be made available for
the coming fiscai year. By common consent, the Board instructed the Executive to re-
fer this to the County Auditor for his consideration in preparing Budget Estimates.
\CAP CARNIVAL -
A letter was received from the Executive Officer of the Cape Fear Composite
Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol announcing that they were sponsorinpund raising
project in the form of a Carnival and requested that'the Schedule B. taxes on the 9
rides and the refreshment stand be waived. Upon motion of Mr. Broadhurst, seconded
by Mr. Mayhan, the Board unanimously waived the Schedule B taxes for this worthy pur-
pose.
(FOREST FIRE CONTROL -
An answer was reviewed from the State Forester in answer to our advice that
New Hanover County would provide funds during the 1963-1964 fiscal year to join the
Cooperative Forest Fire Control Program on a similar basis as was offered in 1960-1962
fiscal year. He advised that the capital improvement items would require action of
ihe Legislature to secure the State Funds. He offered to explain and heip in any way
possible. Sy unanimous common consent, the Board authori2ed the Executive Secretary
to thank the State Forester for his,diligence and efforts in our behalf in this pro-
? gram.
HOSPITAL BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES -
The CounLy Auditor reminded the Board that the $500,000 Bond Anticipation
Notes in connection with the New Hanover Memorial Hospital would mature in June 1963.
He is advised by the Finance Committee of the Hospita2 that their financial needs
through June of 1964 will approximate $735,000. It is his recommendation that the
Board issue $1,000,000 in Hospital Bond Anticipation NoLes and pay off' the $500,000
notes due in June and invest the other in short term security which wili produce :
+ses?-E?e-e?#ter-fn-e3?er?-?erm secnrfty-ewhft3?-ou?3?.-prodnce interest to help underwrite
the cost of the issue. By unanimous common consent, the Board ordered the matter re-
ferred to the County Attorney to investigate the possibility of borrowing the $1,000,000
with the approvai of the Local Government Commission.
?SCHOOL BOND INTEREST -
The County Auditor reported that interest"amounting to $28,286.25 on the
school bonds sold in November 1962 would soon be dve and that it would be necessary
to appropriate the money to take care of this item. At present the money is invested
and a certain amount of interest will accrue to take care of the coupons.
?INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
The Chairman reminded the Board that it was time-to make a decision about
the Independent Auditor for the coming fiscal year and by motion of Mr. Broadhurst,
seconded by Mr. Mayhan, the Board unanimously approved W. C. Barfield as the Independent
Auditor for the County records.
AMERICAN SHORE AND BEACH PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION CONVENTION - I
Mr. Braak reported that he and the Chairman had attended the 37th Annual
Convention of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association and felt like our
Southeastern North Carolina Beaches will eventually profit by the interest shown and
`the many contacts which they were able to make during the program.
STATE ASSOCIATION CONVENTION -
The Executive Secretary called attention to the annual Convention of the
North Carolina Association of County Commissioners which is scheduled at the Grove Park
Inn, Asheville, August 18 - 21 and that J. A. McMahon suggested that if rooms were desi
in Grove Park Inn, reservatdbiis should be made immediately. By common consent, the
Board unanimously authorized the Executive Secretary to make reservations for the Board
including the County Attorney and Auditor.
PETIT JURY -
The following good and lawful persons were selected to serve as Jurors in
Superior Court for the weeks beginning ,)une 6, 1963, Civil; June lOth, Criminal;
June 17th and June 24th, Civil.
Jurors for the week beqinninq June 6, 1963 - Civil term
W. L. Smith
E. C. Huband
H. P. Henry
J. F. Hewett
C. I. Tatum
Albert Gibson
R. E. Lossen
Allison R. Bunn
H. J. McGee
C. R. Spivey, Jr.
Paul C. Batten
Frank Goodwin
L. W. Stuckey
Edward G. Long
PeofgeS'Qti lJgRden
4209 Lake Ave.
3710 Wrightsville Ave
514 River Road RFD 2
General Delivery
219 Dixie Ave.
118 Castle Hayne Rd.
2210 Barnett Ave.
40 Pinecrest Pkwy.
130 Green Forest Dr.
308 N. 21st St.
313 Calhoun Drive
RFD 3, sox 137
7 Morningside Drive
246 Davie Drive.
?lL 11k Oleander 12?r.
90? Princess t. Rd.
Robert T. Moore RFD 1, Box 78
John E. Griffith 2212 Barnett Blvd.
Claude W. Miller 234 Giles Ave.
Henry N. Futrelle Jr.13 A Lake Village
Fred Wi l letts P.O. Box 899
L. E. Woodbury Jr. P. O . Box 929
C. E. Dickinson 8 La ti e
ed
Aubrey Hayes WrIqh§v. Beach
Alfred G. Hutton Jr. RFD 3o1Boxc301errace ?
Robert D. Moore RFD 1, Box 135
Richard A. Goodwin RFD 3, Boxt192Hayne N.?
Norbert B. Hayes 2011 Klein Rd. i
Oscar Jackson Nrason Toulon Drive
Charles L. Southerland 124 Arlington Dr, ,
Lawrence M. Nichols Sr. 4318 Lake St. '
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Minutes of the Meeting
Continued
Jurors - Week of June bth (continued)
Abraham Goldstein
Joseph W. Holland
James H. Summers
J. C. Richardson
George R. Garrett
Sam R. Watson
Berry A. Williams
H. A. Blackburn
ldillie E. Boxtic
1902 Princess St.
5027 Barefoot Dr.
4945 Wrightsville Ave.
4115 Market St.
13 Terrace Walk
RFD Box 263
3720 S. Front
102 Sunnyvale Dr.
418 Rutledge Dr.
Richard B. Ivester
Thomas F. Welchel
William
Bernice
Stephen
Lecolon
Renn G.
HarberC
E. Johnston
Lee Walker
Cole Johnston
Horace Watkins
Honeycutt Jr.
H 1Lee Baker
Lut ?i?r CayBasskson
Jurdrs for the week beginning June 10, 1963 - Criminai
W. J. Horne
Jack H. Fales
W. G. Ludw3g
A. B. Blake
N. R. Horrell
P. D. Piner Jr.
B. P. Kennedy
C. D. Rowan
George O. Hardin
Elijah W. Hollis
C. B. Roberts
Archie B. Register
H. W. Stovall Jr.
Colon E. Kerr;Jr.
Julius G. Moore
Charles Benson
Rogie F. Stephens
J. E. Parker
C. G. Laney
Abraham Badwan
William B. Sparkes
J. C. Cashwell
Edward J. Harfoush
Lofton Rivenbark
B. T. Lennon
213 Greenville Ave.
RFD 2, Box 74 A
Box 371 Carolina Beach
P. o. BoX 1025
RFD 1, Box 535
22 Silver Lake Road
4981 Pine St.
2216 Metts Ave.
121 Sumter Dr.
RFD 2,.Box 121
5107 Wrightsv. Ave.
460 Hamlet Ave.
1216 Fairway Dr.
RFD 2, Box 98
RFD 1, Box 225
315'MIyams?neDr: C.
10 N. Il.ake Vi 1.
115 Giendale.Dr.
8 Southern Blvd.
P. o. sox 243
125 Wayne Dr.
5208 Wrightsv. Ave.
61 Seauregard Dr.
503 Central Blvd.
5011 Pine St.
W. S. Pittman
B. W. Howeli
Charles H. Wentz
H. M. Morris
Paul E. Gregory
J. W. Taylor Sr.
John W. Petty,john
Lambert Edwin Turner
Franklin Lee Block
L. B. Henderson
Thomas E. Meece
David L. Turner
Charles R. Howell
Billy F. Hutchinson
Edward W. Robinson
Henry Harrell
John Duffie Blanton
Ralford Leon Crouch
Wallace C. Thomas
David R. Hennessee
Herman Theodore Schmus
Calvin Lee Lane
Robert H. Bailey
James Thomas Long
Jurors for the week beqinninq June 17, 1963 - Civil
L. H. Hall
0. B. Ives
George P. Wands
Dock Dixon
W. G. Godwin
Carl H. Moore
Luther J. Lanier
J. R. Wood
Hyton W. Babson
Ernest Hing.
Charlie Haas
T. A. Bergen
J. H. Mobley
George A. Saffo
? William B. Golding
John W. Hales
Hosea L. Horne
Lee N. Byrd
John M. Cagle
, Wm. H. Loper
J. H. Savage
R. T. Horne Jr.
Henry P. Batton
W. T. 2immerman
William E. Harrell
RFD 1, Box 267
4608 Oleander Dr.
q Shore Acres
Wrichtsville Beach
RFD 3,yBox 512
4907 Oleander Dr.
Box 19&rolina Beach
2615 Lake Shore
P. o. 9ox 793
1335 Haarthorne Rd.
809 S. 6tn St.
15 Montgomery Ave.
RF?asfleoAay?e, N. C.
RFD 1 Box 209
Castle Ha ne N. C.
249 N. Fron? 5t.
116 Bryan Ave.
222 Page Ave.
RFD 2, Box 137
3815 Fairlawn Dr,
138 Colonial Circle
4002 Hermitage Rd.
126 Glendale Dr.
210:P Creasy Ave.
RFD 1, Box 231
2615 willow St.
5418 Andover Road
? Jurors - for the week beqinninq June 24,
' G. K. Horton 4009 Cherry Ave.
E. W. Harvey 809 Forest Hills Dr.
Joe V. Marley P. O. ?ox 112
? Cast e Hayne, N. C.
E. L. Johnson Jr. 2026 Klein Rd.
I H. L. Allard 2714 Jackson St.
' C. L. Reavis 5?20 Oleander Dr.
I, L. K. Branch 1106 Cypress Dr.
I Walter B. Howard 103 S. 41st St.
Paul C . Miller 1010 S. Herr Ave.
? James M. Hobbs 212 OakLeaf Dr.
Alexan der Holland 230 Wood Dale Dr.
F. A. Babson 1209 S. Kerr Ave.
Henry M. Von Oesen 154 w. Renovah Circle
Edwin T. Teachey 152 Srentwood Dr.
N J. T. Culbreth , 413 S. bth St.
Joseph E. Edwards 317 Pine Grove Dr.
Willie H. Jones 2511 Harrison St.
Chalre s L. Houser 312 Pine Hills Dr.
I W. A. Sammons, 240 Greenville Ave.
i Edward P. Cunningham Jr. 4307 Halifax Rd.
Raymond A. Smith
Wallace F. Pearson
J. B. Grainger
James I. Jeffrys
Jesse J. Peterson
R. S. Pollock
` Lisie Shackelford
Henry L. Leggett
Harry C. Craft Jr.
Robert L. Hux
D. M. Pembert.on:.
Milton R. Walton Jr.
Lennox A. Johnson
Arthur L. Madeley
Clayton L. Long
Harold Sternberger
Stephen Strickland
Woodrow G. Pridgen
Walton Macey Edwards
William Rivenbark
Sylvester Y. Pierce Jr.
Charles Kenneth Cook
?Wi21'iam H. Spearman
iWilliam McNeil Reid
Howard Everett Pepper
1963 - Civil l
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R. C. Fowler
James R. Tucker
W. J. Langley
Irving T. Harden
J. C. Henderson
Stacy W. Batson
J. M. P. Joyner ,Ir.
John R. Pegg
Sammy C. Foushee
Archie G. Hales Sr.
G. E. Williamson
Wesley Jackson
Odis Gurganious
James Homer Laughlin
Robert H. Cherry
James A. Boney
Charles B. Simmons
Preston J. Eason
James L. Bradham
W. E. Hardison
110 Franc:is Marion
Box ;9 B.
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1}012 Wrightsv. Ave.
4901 Pine St.
231 N. 23rd St.
3719 Winston Blvd.
135 Ridgeway Dr.
1?.010 Cherry Ave.
2726 Harrison St.
14 Jackson Dr.
219 Forest Hilis Dr.
108 Audubon Blvd.
2859 Carolina Beach Rd,
3012 Jefferson St.
RFD 2, Box 158
307 Francis Marion Dr.
827 Windsor Dr.
1921 Pender Ave.
1913 Pender Ave.
106 Borden Ave.
2870 C. Adams St.
3202 Carolina Beach Rd.
2521 Washington St.
3606 Wishire Blvd.
1143 Co. Club Rd.
5330 Oleander Dr.
RF 1, Castle Hayne
49i4 Park Ave.
311 Wallace Ave.
312 Parkway Dr.
10$ Laurel Dr.
130 Pinecrest
RFg 2, Box 264
2 Oakleaf Dr
3 OS Carolina $each Rd.
9 west Dr.
1721 Ann St.
133 Sumter Dr.
512 S. 18th St.
RFD 1, Box 244
RFD 3, Box 580 A
220 N. 25tn St.
515 Silver Lake Rd.
221 Woodland Dr.
97 Lee Drive
5022 Pine St.
RFD i Box 268
Castle Hayne, N.C.
RFD 1, Box 103
19 Lake Forest Pkwy.
114 Holbrooke Ave.
1810 Nun St.
1611 Castle St.
2103 Klein Rd.
2216 Gibson Ave.
1 F. Nesbitt Courts
236 Wood Dale Dr.
'116 Glenda2e Dr.
505 Barclay Hills Dr.
RFD 2, Box 32
2536 Van Buren St.
903 N. Kerr Ave.
119 Long Leaf Dr.
3916 S. Front St.
2519 Harrison St.
3804 Carolina Beach Rd.
RFD 2, Box 374 A
zii s. 41st St.
1205 Youpon Dr.
216 Adelaide Dr.
4218 Greenfield St.
201 s. 39th St.
3 s. 4th St.
2809 Washington
5042 Pine St.
305 Pine Hill Dr.
RFD 1, Box 124 A
209 Willanda Dr.
RFD 2, Box 419
104 C. Williamson Dr.
5420 Park Ave.
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Minutes of the Meeting
May 6, 1963 Continued
Jurors - Week of June 24th Continued
Norris C. Long
John D. Kelly
C. E. Branch
L. G. Willis
Joseph L. Tuminars
REPORTS -
57 Lee Drive
4209? Wrightsv. Ave.
156 Holbrooke Ave.
3710 Park Ave.
5206 Wrightsv. Ave.
John J. Johnston 805 Northern Blvd.
Lawrence B. Hardy 311 S. 46Lh St. i
Levie Earl Peyton 428 Rosemont Ave.
William Thomas Walker 15 Lake Forest Pkwiy
Hobart Hansley 228 Bonham Ave.
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tThe following reports were reviewed and ordered filed.
\1- Change in 5tatus of Welfare recipients.
\2- Wilmington Public Library for April 1963.
3- " Branch " " "
? 4- Grand Jury Report for April 1963.
ADJOURNMENT -
Upon motion of Mr. Braak, seconded by Nm. Broadhurst, the Board adjourned.
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Executive Seci tary
Wilmington, N. C. May 20, 1963
ASSEMBLY -
I The regular semimonthly meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissione s
? was held on this date at 9:00 R. M. in the Commissioners' Room of the Covrt House with
the following members in attendance : Chairman J. M. Hall, Jr., Commissioners L. E.
Broadhurst, Peter H. Braak, Ernest R. Mayhan and John Van B. Metts, Jr., County Attor-
, ney L. Bradford Tillery and County Auditor T. D. Love, Jr.
INVOCATION - I
The Chairman called the meeting to order and asked Reverend R. Irving Boone,
Central Baptist Church, to open the meeting with a prayer for guidance.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - I
Upon motion of Mr. Metts, seconded by Mr. Mayhan, the minutes of the last
meeting, copies of which have been sent to each member of the Board were unanimously
approved as written.
SCHOOL PENSIONS - ?
Pursuant to the discussion of the above subject at the last meeting, the li
Chairman explained that what prompted this question about school pensions was the fact i
Lhat 20 years ago, the school salaries were low and that the Pension Law which controls I
the retired teachers under that old provision leaves much to be desired in the present I
time because living costs are much higher. In fact, he said that the retired teachers '
pensions were unreasonably low and he has requested the Schooi Board to bring the Board ?i
of Commissioners up to date on this sub,ject. Dr. Wagoner, Superintendent of New Hanoverl
5chools, presented Mrs. Nina Tenuta, who explained that the Pension Law provides that :II
after 20 years service, teachers shall be entitled to one-half their average sa2ary for
the last $ years teaching upon retirement. Dr. Wagoner reported that at present there
is a proposal before the General Assembly which would almost relieve the County of its I
responsibility on the pensions and may change to the best 5 years back pay instead of '
the last 5 years under the Social Security law. The Chairmatt observed that he had re-
quested a'list of the retired teachers receiving less than $150.00 per month showing
how much it would cost the County to increase their present pension to $100, $125, '
and $150 per month. A review of these fioures indicates that it would cost New Hanover '
County $6,959•04 to increase the pension to $100, and $14,474•16 if the amount is $125 ?
per month and $22,522.44 if they are increased to $150.00 per month. Attorney Wallace
C. Murchison, representing the teachers which come under the low retirement group ex-
plained that the law setting up the Pension Act in 1921 when the salaries were low d1d '
not take into account the inflation which has taken place with the increase in the cost
of living and that present pensions are unreasonably low and he suggested the law should '
be amended so that the State pay increases would not affect the County payment. He
urged that some action be taken to relieve this depression type pension by appealing
to the Legislature now in session to correct this situation before they adjourn. The
matter was left for further study.
?MICROFILMING - 0- 1
A discussion of this subject was resumed with Attorney Jamesj,,Swails heading
a committee representing the Bar Association, Miss Ada L. McCulloch, the Register of II
Register of Deeds, Mr. H. Foster Edwards, the Clerk of Superior Court, After hearing '
the opinions expressed by the members of the Committee of the Bar Association, almost
without exception they were opposed to any change for the recording of real estate
transactions and much prefer to use the present method. John E. Barkiey, representing I
Recordak Corporation explained the detailed use of the system which many other counties
in North and South Carolina are at present finding satisfactory. He promised to set
up a system without cost to?the covnties on a trial basis so that the attorneys could
observe how it c.ould be employed in actual operation. After a brief discussion, the
consensus of opinion seemed to indicate a further study and the Chairman was authorized
to appoint a Committee representing the Commissioners, the Bar Association, the bankers
and savings and loan associations, all of which are likewise interested and affected
by the system of recording all business transactions. The Chairman stated that he would
make his appointments to this Committee at a later date. I
\ HOSPITAL SOND AND ANTICIPATIOIQ NOTES - ?
Mr. M. C. Brown, Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees ?
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