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Ninutes of the Meeting_ _ January 17. 196_6 Continued
DUMB WAITER - ~
Mr. Hall reported that he had an occasion to confer with the Buiiding
Inspector in whose office the dumb waiter shaft for the Recorder~s Court is located.
The noise made by the lifting and lowering of the dumb waiter was very distracting and
he suggested that it be couered with some sort of insulation to minimize the noise.
JOINTLY OYJNED TAX FORECLOSED PROPERTY -
The Executive Secretary reported that he had an offer to buy the following
jointly owned tax foreclosed property at the fair market price put on it by the
County Property Appraisors: Valvation
Blk !}98 Lot Pt. 4/5 30~ x 93', 186 from NE cor. Nun d 13th St. $300..00
Blk 507 " Pt. 1,2 33~ x 82~6" 66' frm SE cor 14th 8 Church fronting
on Church St. $450.00
Upon motion of Mr. Braak, seconded by Mr. Hall, the Board unanimously approved the
sale of this property at the appraised price, subject to the concurring approval of
the City Council.
COURTROONS
The County Attorney, L. Bradford Tillery, reported that the Architects
employed to draw plans and specifications for new courtrooms had been in touch with
him for advice as to the needs of the Court. He suggested that rather than it be a
one man opinion, the Board should authorize him to propose that the Bar Association
appoint a committee of lawyers for consultation with the architects on this sub~ject.
By common consent of the Board, they unanimously agreed to this suggestion.
REPORTS -
The ~'ollowing reports were reviewed and filed for further reference:
1- Grand Jury Report for January Criminal Term of Court.
2- Home Economics Extension Agent~s Report for December, 1965.
3- Notice of District Commissioners Meeting to be held on February 2nd,
1966 aL the City Hall, Clinton, N. C.
ADJOURNMENT -
The Board of Commissioners then unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting
upon motion of Mr. Braak and seconded by Mr. Hall.
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Wilminyton, N. C. February 7,1966 B:OOA';M.
I ASSEMBLY -
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met on the above date at
li 8:00 A. M. in the Commissioners~ Room of the County Court House with the following
members in attendance: Chairman, Joseph W. Hoo.per, Commissioners, Peter H. Braak,
Laurence O. Bowden, J. M. Hall, Jr. and M. H. Vaughan; County Attorney L. Bradford
Tillery and County Auditor, T. D. Love, Jr.
i iNVOCATION -
~I The Chairman called the meeting to order and asked Reverend D. L. Alexander,
Pastor of the First Christian Church, to give the invocation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES -
Before approving the minutes, the Board requested amendments or corrections
as follows: In the Paragraph headed "COUNT'Y PROPERTY LEASE" rigIlt after the words
"maximum rental possible", insert "It is the understanding of all the Commissioners
that this lease is for assignment and that any negotiations for any changes, such as
~J an increase in rent, might be made at any time in accordance with the provisions of
~~b the lease. Any citi2en,rask that it be changed the next day if he chooses, "and in
~ the paragraph headed "TAX WAIVER", the word "advisory" be deleted and in the paragraph
headed "MERIT SYSTEM PERSOIVNEL SALARIES" after the words, "ranges below stan dard"
insert "as set by the Commissioners". Immediately after the paragraph "SALARY -
ASSISTANT SOLICITOR" insert a paragraph headed "CHAIRMAN RETIRES" -"At this point in
the meeting, the Chairman was called from the meeting by an emergency." In all subse-
quent paragraphs that quote "the Chairman", insert "the Vice Chairman". Mr. Braak
then offered a motion that the minutes be approved as amended or corrected. It was
seconded by Dr. Hooper and unanimously carried.
NEW HANOVER MEN~ORIAL HOSPITAL
The Chairman had received a letter from the Chairman of the Board of
Trustees of the New Hanover Memorial Hospital calling attention to an ommission and
mis-statement recorded in the minutes of the Board of Commissioners for December 6,
1965 and asked that it be changed. Dr. Hooper offered a motion that this letter be
included in the minutes of this meeting. It was seconded by Mr. Braak. Before the
ballot was taken, Mr. Vaughan offered a substitute motion that the Hospital Board be
advised that much thought had been given to the minutes and they could see no ,justifi-
cation for changing them. The substitute motion died for lack of a second and the
Chairman calied for a vote on the original motion which passed unanimously.
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NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - (continued)
" A reading of the minutes of the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
of December 6, 1965 at which I appeared as representative of the Trustees of the
' New Hanover Memorial Hospital reveals.an omission from my report and a misinter-
'I pretation of what I said.
At that meeting, I reiterated to the Commissioners the concern of this Board
that there might not be sufficient cash to carry on the operation of the hospital
through the initial months. I reminded the Commissioners of th e fact that the public
had not voted the ten cent permissive levy that would have provided initial operating
capital as well as pre-opening expenses. I stated that it was my opinion, that the
County must have on hand, available for use if necessary a minimum of ~i5a,000.00
in order to insure the continuity of salaries and the ability to meet necessary ex-
penses. This sum in addition to any other cash assets the hospital might have. At
no time did I~state that we "do not anticipate any difficulty with this feature of
the opetting.~`
I should appreciate it if you would bring this.to the attention of your
Board at its next meeting with a view to correcting the minutes so as to show the
concern of the New Hanover County Hospital Board of Trustees with regard to finances,
and so as to delete the reference to my satisfaction with the financial condition
of the hospital."
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Board of Trustees
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~ Mr. Sraak then offered a motion that the Hospital Board of Trustees be
notified that no tax money could be used for operational expense of the hospital.
~ It was seconded by Dr. Hooper and unanimously carried.
A5SISTANT AGRICULTURE AGENT
Messrs. D. D. Baggett and J. D. McCarley, representing the County Extension
Services, reminded the Board that there are two vacant ,jobs in their DeparLment - one in
Miss Lowery~s Department and one in Mr. Baggett~s Department. They have been seeking
competent replacements and have finally located a man suitable for developing a(}-H Pro-
gram which, at present, is weak in New Hanover County: He has 7 years experience and
was trained originally as an Agricultural teacher. In order to get such a man will
necessitate an increased appropriation for salaries. At present, the State is willing
to participate in the amount of $5,012.00 which would mean that the County must appro-
priate $2,988.00 making a total salary of $8,000.00. He is presently receiving $7,200
per year and has just moved into a new home and, therefore, is reluctant to make a change
for less than $8,000.00. At. present, there are suffic3ent funds in the Salary Budget to
complete this year and they recommend that approval be given to his employment. Mr.
Braak then moved that the recommendation and salary be approved and that this man be
employed as soon as practical. It was seconded by Mr. Bowden. During the discussion
of the motion, Mr. Baggett stated that the weak 1}-H Program in this County presented a
challenge to this man as he is the type who likes to render a service to the community.
Dr. Hooper asked Mr. Baggett if, in his opinion, it could ever be strong and if he could
forsee a time when the 4-H Program might phase out of the picture. Mr. Vaughan wanted
to know if the 4-H service did not duplicate other agencies in the City such as the Boy
Scouts and Boys Club. Mr. Baggett answered that although it is an urban County, the
program would be geared to the needs of young people in such a way that there will be no
duplication of effort, When the ballot was taken, the Board nnanimously voted in-favor
ot it.
EXPERIMENT/aL PATCH
Mr. Baggett asked the Commissioners for permission to use a smali patch of
land between the Agriculture Extension Offices and the house occupied by Mr. Luther D.
Mintz as a place to develop and demonstrate the proper way to grow grasses, flowers'and ~
other agricultural commodities in the County. He stated that there are some old grape-
vines on the property which are beyond feasible pruning for demonstration purposes and
he requests permission to destroy them. After some discussion, Mr. Ha11 moved that this
request be approved with the understanding that it would be done in keeping with proper
landscaping practice. It was seconded by Dr. Hooper and unanimously adopted.
COURTROOMS -
The Chairman advised the Board that he had received a report from Oxenfeld and
Newkirk, the Architects, who are making a study for the alteration of the courtrooms in
order to provide additional space for future needs. They are continuing their study and
at present have no recommendations to offer the Board.
EMPLOYEES GROUP HOSPITALIZATION -
^ Representatives of the Security
~analysis and recommended a program of life
for County employees and their dependents.
a copy of the proposal for their study and
their efforts and advised that it would be
mented.
TAX STUDY CONA^,I TTEE
l:ife and Trust Company presented to the Board an
insurance and group hospitali2ation benefits
They presented each member of the Board with
consideration. The Cha'trman thanked them for
next Budget time before any plan could be impie-
Messrs. Robert A. Little and H. Van Reid, representing the Tax Study Committee
of the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Board requesting their
endorsement and blessing for securing the necessary information to make a study of the tax
structure, having in mind presenting their views to the State Tax Study Commission. Chair-
man Hooper advised them that at a•~recent meeting held in Clinton by the State Association
of County Commissioners this same problem was discussed. At that meeting, the discussion
developed that North Carolina is among the lower states in the nation in taxes on real pro-
perty. An increase of the sales tax from 3d to 4~ is being contemplated. Also agross re-
ceipt~tax was proposed as it is considered to have a much greater base than other sources.
Mr. Haii considered it another form of privilege tax. After a brief discussion, Mr. Braak
offered a motion that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners go on record as opposing
the gross receipt tax proposal but authorized the use of any or all information for their
study. It was seconded by Mr. Hall and unanimously adopted.
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H. Van Reid, Director of the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, stated
that a joint effort is being made between Brunswick and New Hanover Counties to co-
sponsor the dedication of the Ferry Service in connection with a meeting of the State
Highway Commission;scheduled here for March 3, 1966. The dedication is being planned
for March L}th and [Qr, Reid volunteered his services to coordirete the County programs
if i.he Board of County Commissioners avthorized him to represent them. No money will
be involved in the effort but it will be a matter of sending out invitations in order
to get the citizens to attend the services. Mr. Bowden moved this suggestion be approvSd
and that Mr. Reid be authorized to prepare an invitation list. It was seconded by Mr. 'i
Vaughan and unanimously approved. Mr. Bowden volunteered to assist. !
SENCBA - APPROPRIATION
Messrs. L. J..Poisson, Jr., Glenn M. Tucker; L. C. LeGwin, Jr., Chester F.
Jones and William C. Mitchum, representing Southeastern North Carolina Beach Associa-
tion, reminded the Board that it had appropriated $3,000 for the use of SENCBA but that '
it had not yet been allocated. Mr. Poisson, acting as spokesman, declared that SEi4CBA
was the oldest area promotional organization in America serving this coastal area. Some
consideration has been given to merging the publicity efforts of SENCBA with the Chamber
of Commerce but after studied consideration, it is felt that the services of the two
organizations are entirely different in that the Chamber of Commerce is limited to New
Hanover County and its municipalities whereas SENCBA is an area public relations organ-
i2ation whose primary purpose is to send publicity of the beaches and the attractions
of the County for the entire area. It is Felt that to combine it would not only shut
off nationwide publicity but would also let down the surrounding coastal counties from I
the publicity they receive. They also feel that the surrounding counties are paying
their proportionate share of the cost of the operation. Mr. Mitchum stated that in ordeall
to determine the effectiveness of the pubii~ity, he felt it might be advisable to sub-
scribe to the National Clipping Service which costs 11~ per clipping. If no clippings
were received, there is no cost and the service can be terminated at any time. After ~
some discussion of this subject, Mr. Braak moved that $3,000 be allocated to SENEBA
with the understanding that not more than $300.00 of it to be used for subscribing to
the National Clipping Service. It was seconded by Mr. Vaughan and unanimously carried.
This is with the understanding that invoices will be submitted covering the allocation
but that no direct check will be issued.
SUPERIOR COURT DICTAPHONE - I
The Chairman informed the Board that he had received letters from the Resident~
Judge and the District Solicitor endorsing the purchase of the Dictaphone Recording I~
Machine discussed at the last meeting. The County Attorney stated that it~wovld be ~
necessary for the Purchasing Agent to receive informal competitive bids before making
the purchase. By common consent, the Board unanimously authorized Mr. T. D. Love, the
Purchasing Agent, to proceed on this basis. Mr. Love stated that he would be glad to
get the informal bids but from past experience with service from other manufacturers,
the Dictaphone Company is by far the most efficient.
WATER SAFETY COMMITTEE
Mr. Vaughan reminded the Board that on December 20th, they had considered a
report from the Research Beach and Water Safety Committee recommending the employment
of lifeguards. After careful consideration, he has mome to the conclusion that this
Board could better operate under the direction of the New Hanover Recreation Committee
and moved that the Water Safety Committee be dissolved and thanked for their service and
that this function in the future be a part of the Recreation Committee. It was seconded
by Mr. Bowden and unanimously passed. ~ II
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WILMINGTON ASSOCIATION OF LIFE UNDERWRITERS
The Chairman reminded the Board that copies of a letter from the Wilmington
Association of Life Underwriters had been sent to each of them endorsing open bidding
on the Pension Plans and Group Insurance now under consideration by the Board. They
offer to provide a Committee to assist in writing the specifications and evaluating the
bids.
ADDITIONAL AIRPORT APPROPRIATION
The Chairman reminded the Board that the Auditor had informed them that an
additional appropriation of $2700.00 was needed to complete the work now under contract
at the Airport. The reason for this is that the appropriations made in the last fiscal
year's Budget expired on June 30th as the work had not been completed and bills pre-
sented for payment, therefore, it is necessary to reappropriate funds to cover the ex-
pired funds. After considerable explanations, Mr. Braak moved that the invoice be
approved for payment and $2700.00 be appropriated from the Emergency Fund to complete
the payment over-all contracted obligations at the Airport. It was seconded by Mr.
Bowden and unanimously carried.
SALARY ADJUSTN~NT
County Auditor T. D. Love stated that recently a Federal government employee
announced to the personnel in his office that he was seeking office help at a beginning
salary of $4500.00 per year. He has one employee in his office with more than 10 years
experience making less than the beginning salary quoted above and asked permission that
her salary be raised to $l}500.00 which will only require $150.00 for the balance of the
year, if it is made retroactive to January 1, 1966. It will require no additionai
appropriation as he has sufficienL funds in the Salary Account to complete this year.
After some discussion, it was the consensus of opinfon of the Board that the Personnel
Classifications and Pay Raise Study now underway would resolve this sort of problem
when it is adopted.
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~ MOBILE HOME - RATIO
The Tax 5upervisor reported that since the discussion at the last meeting
i on this subject, he has made some study of the assessment on Mobile Homes for tsx pur-
poses. The average valvations for Mobile Homes shown in the present "Blue Book" is 75%
of the retail value and he recommends that for this year the Board permit them to be
assessed for taxes on the same basis as small dwellings, which is on a 50% ratio. This
~' means that one-third of the "Blue Book" valvation should be subtracted for tax purposes.
I It is recognized that some problems are inherent in this system because small dwellings
, are not depreciated annually whereas the "Blue Book" will show a depreciation over the
' years on the Mobile Homes. This is a problem which will require more study for a sound
solution but for this year he recommends the above method of taxing mobile homes. After
' some discussion, Ns. Vaughan moved that the recommendations of the Tax Supervisor be
' approved for this year as the basis for taxing Mobile Homes. It was seconded by Mr. Hall
and unanimously approved.
COUNTY PROPERTY LEASE -
Complying with the instructions of the Board at the last meeting, the Execu-
tive Secretary reported that he had asked the County Appraisors to access the Old High-
way Shop Building on the Castle Hayne Road, now occupied by the West Coa~t Lumber Company.
The land and buildings are appraised at $22,000 with a fair rental value of $175•00 -
$220.00 per month. The land is 1.15 acres more or less and the building is reported to
be in fair repair. The terms of the lease provide that a notice of 4 mottths must be
given by either party before it can be changed. It was pointed out that when a new
lease is negotiated, it should contain a firm statement that the building will be kept up
to standard repafrs and that a plan for maintenance should be submitted. After a brief
discussion, Mr. Vaughan moved that the West Coast Lumber Company be notified that on and
after June 30, 1966, the rent will be $200.00 per month on the property owned by the
County which is now being used for stor•.age by them. It was seconded by Mr. Braak and
and unanimously carried.
COUNTY HOG PASTURE LEASE - ,
The Executive Secretary had reported that a Deputy Sheriff, Joe A. Lockamy,
would like to lease a portion of the old hog pasture north of Smith~s Creek for pasturing
cattle. Mr. Braak reported that he had requested Mr. Luther D. Mintz to inspect the
fenced in part of the property and estimate the number of acres in that Lract of land.
Mr. Mintz estimates it to be approximately 15 acres, which is across from the o1d~.Trash
Dump. After a brief discussion of this subject, by common consensus of opinion, the
Board decided not to entertain a proposition to lease this property.
WATER LINES REIMBURSENIENT
The Chairman read a letter from the City Conncil in answer to his letter of
January 13th making a request for reimbursement of $19,822.81 which was experejed by the
County on a 50-50 basis with the City for extending water lines to the Wertheimer Bag
Company in 1960. Mr. Bowden suggested that a meeting of the Joint Study Committee should
be cailed to consider this maLter as well as the school road paving. After some dis-
cussion, by common consent, the Board instructed the Executive Secretary to write the
City Council with reference to the school road paving and ask them to let the Board of
Commissioners know when they have a proposition to consider so that the Joint Study Com-
mittee can meet and consider these two questions in controversy.
PIANNING AND ZONING BOARDS
The Chairman reported to the Board that a recent meeting was held between the
County Planning and Zoning Board and the Community Planning and Development Commission
of the City to discuss ways and means of setting up a,joint operation that could function
for both the County and City. The County Attorney pointed out that this could very
well be done but that under the present Statutes, the City would be subservient to the
County Board. In his opinion, new legislation would be required and in order to pro-
perly draw such a Bill would require considerable more refinement. He suggested that
f,he Board of Commissioners secure a firm recommendation from the two P2anning Boards and
then they could start from there. ,
N. C. IIAY IN NEW ORLEANS
The Advertising Committee of the Chamber of~.Commerce reported that the pro-
posal by the State Association of Registers of Deeds for promoting North Carolina Day
in New Orleans at the 1966 Convention has only limited advertising value for New Hanover
County. It is felt that the funds can be used more effectively and produce more con-
crete results if expended in other promotional efforts. It is, therefore, not recommended.
Nir. Bor~den then offered a motion that the recommendation of the Advertising Committee
be accepted and that the Executive Secretary notify the Register of Deeds of this deci-
sion. It was seconded by Mr. Vaughan and unanimously carried. -
MEDICAL EXANINER
The Chairman informed the Board that he had been given much thought to the
replacement to our Coroners by the Nedical Examiner System, provided by the General
Statutes. He suggested that the Board authorize him to appoint a Committee to study
the feasibility of this proposal and moved that this suggestion be approved and that
such a Committee be appointed by the Chairman to study this problem and make recommenda-
tions to the Board. It was seconded by Mr. Bowden and unanimously passed.
MODERNIZED RECORDS SYSTEM
As instructed by the Board, the Execu.tive Secretary scheduled a request from
the four Savings and Loan Associations that more modern systems be made available to the
Tax Collection Department for handling large volumes of receipts for taxes. A review of
the minutes of a Joint Session of July 12, 1965 reveals that the City Manager was authorized
to make a study of this problem and make recommendations for resolving it. ~t-c. :,:...:~
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~~ia~i=or~s-,fo•r r-eso~va-ng_..t_t-.. After some discussion, Mr. Hall asked that the Tax Collector
Sam W. Johnson come over and make recommendations to the Board for improving the record
keeping system.
WILMINGTON-NEW HANOVER MUSEUM
The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Trustees of the Wilmington- New
Hanover Museum announcing the resignation of Colonel Thomas A. Price, Jr. as salaried
Director of the Museum, effective Februamy 1, 1966. They have selected Mr. Robbie L.
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Nurnberger to act as Assistant Director to receive the salary beginning
February 7, 1966. Colonel Price wili continve as Director and Mr. Nurnberger as
Assistant Director. Mr. Hall then moved that this recommendation be accepted. It .
was seconded by Mr. Bowden and when the ballot was taken, Mr. Vaughan voted "NO",
however, since the other members voted "Yes", the Chairman declared the motion passed.
LEASE - PIEDMONT AIR LINES
A letter was received from Piedmont Airlines
the operational agreement covering terminal rental and
by the Commissioners. Copies of this letter were sent
Committee, who after a brief discussion, requested that
be deferred until a later date.
EXIT - 'fIMME CORPORATION
making a counter proposal to
landing fees recently proposed
to ali members of the Airport
any action on this proposal
Mr. Vaughan reported that he had observed what he considered a dangerous
exit of the employees leaving work from the Timme Corporation. Mr. Braak reported
that he had observed the same dangerous situation. The employees are using a narrow
dirt road which leads from the Timme property to U. S. 117 near a service station which
makes it difficult to see traffic coming from the opposite direction. Mr. Vaughan has
talked with the District Engineer Paul J. Dupree, who is willing to consult with
officials of the Timme Corporation in an attempt to improve this industrial exit and
relieve this traffic hazard.
A.B.C. SYSTEM -
Mr. Vaughan reminded the Board that at the last meeting of the Composite
Board having jurisdiction over the operation of the A.B.C. Stores in New Hanover County
discussed the possibility of reviewing systems used in other counties and that Mr.
Laurence O. Bowden was appointed to investigate the Mecklenburg's system which was used
as a guide for the New Hanover County set-up. Since that time the Mecklenburg A.B.C.
Board has been reorganized and set up on a corporate type system with a manager to make
decisions and carry out the policies set by the Board of Directors, He suggests that
the New Hanover County A.B.C. Board be reorganized, alono the same lines with a view to
modernizing the present set-up. He offered a motion that this sub,ject be brought to
the attention of each member of the A.B.C. and Composite Boards for restudy. It was
seconded by Mr. Bowden and during the discussion, Mr. Hall, who is Chairman of the
Composite Board, suggested that this Board take no stand in the matter as a Board. When
the ballot was taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
ALCOHOLIC AND MENTALLY ILL CARE - ~
The Executive Secretary reported that he had not as yet received answers to
letters sent to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. He presented an application
from Sanuel A. Mint2 for appointmenL to supervi2e the facility being prepared to receive',
the alcoholic and mentally ill patients referred by the Mental Nealth Center. It was
the consensus of the Board that a decision on this matter should be deferred until we
receive answers about the use of funds derived from the additional 52 per bottle recently~
placed on alcoholic beverages. I
STRAY DOG PROBLEM -
Mr. 0. N. Goff of 133 Burmuda prive reported that there were stray dogs
roaming the area around his home. He has reported this to the Sheriff and it took
3 weeks for them to pick up one female dog runnino loose. After some discussion, Mr.
Vaughan offered a motion that this matter be referred to trie Sheriff for a report at
the next meeting. It was seconded by Mr. Bowden and unanimously approved.
HOUSE NUMBERING -
Mr. Goff presented an outline explaining in detail a County rural address
system. It was prepared by the Carolina Power and Light Company attd gives details about
implementing the house numbering of rural homes. After a brief discussion of this matteri
Mr. Vaughan moved that it be referred to the County Planning and Zoning Board for study
and recommendations. It was seconded by Mr. Braak and unanimously carried.
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ROAD PETITION -
A petition was received from the property owners in Harbor Villa requesting
that their road be added to the State Maintained Secondary Road System. Upon motion
of Mr. Bowden, seconded by Mr. Vaughan, the request was approved unanimously for sending~~
to the State Highway Commission for their consideration.
JOINTLY OWNED TAX FORECLOSED PROPERTY -
The Executive Secretary reported that he has a firm offer to purchase a I~
jointly owned tax foreclosed lot in Mercer Place East. The lots are 52.2 by 100'
which have been inspected and appraised by the Property Assessors at $450.00 per lot as
a fair market value. This appraisal wasrr.made two years ago when we had another offer
to buy these lots. Rttorney Addison Hewlette Jr. has a client who is interested in
redeemingthe lot provided the Commissioners will set the conditions and figure up the
amount necessary to satisfy the levies against it. By common consent, the Board agreed
to defer action and asked the Executive Secretary to refer it to the Property Appraisors i
again for a reexamination and possible change to values at the present time. ~
APPROPRIATION - TAX REFUNDS
The Tax Supervisor reported that the appropriation budgeted for Tax Refunds
on account of errors has been reduced to $316.00 and that because of a large error in
the listing of Kingoff~s, Inc. of fixtures and equipment at $90,275•33 whereas, it should
have been $20,']75•33. The refund amounts to $557.77. He recommends that the Board
appropriate $750.00 from the Advertising and Industrial Development Fund to Tax Refund ,
Account, in order to return the overpayment caused by this error in listing. Upon motionl
of Mr. Braak, seconded by Dr. Hooper, the Board unanimously approved the above recommenda~
tion.
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~ SALARY INCREMENT - CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER
County Auditor T. D. Love reported that Miss Lela Moore Ha11,,Director of
Public Welfare, and recently made the Chief Probation Officer of the County when the
IJuvenile Court of the City and County were combined claims that she is entitled to an
increment of $1760.00 additional salary. The Auditor states that he has no knowledge
of this agreement and therefore, has refused to pay it until the Board appropriates
sufficient funds. It was pointed out that at the time the Sudget was set the merging
'of the City and County was anticipated for January 1, 1966 and that a flat sum of $!},000
was included in the Budget and appropriated for the operation of the joint courts but
Ithat no allocation was made of the funds. After a brief discussion, Mr. Vaughan moved
that any consideration for any further raise for Miss Hall be deferred until Budget time.
IThere was no second to this motion and it died. Dr. Hooper then offered a motion that
Nr. Bowden confer with Mr. F. P. Fensei, Chairman of the Welfare Board, in an attempt
to clarify this question and submit any evidence they may have to substantiate the claim.
IIt was seconded by Mr. Vaughan and unanimously passed.
CASE HISTORIES - WELFARE CLIENTS
Mr. Vaughan asked the Board to authorize him to review the case~histories on
6 persons now receiving Welfare grants. After some discussion, in which it was brought
out that any member of the Board of Commissioners can go to the Welfare Department and
lask to see and review the case history of any of their clients receiving aid, the Board,
by common consent, requested Mr. Bowden, who represents them on the k~'elfare Board to
Isecure permission for Mr. Vaughan on the 6 cases which he will name.
'BEER PERMIT -
Upon motion of Mr. Braak, seconded by Dr. Hooper, the following application
for a Beer Permit was approved for consideration and investigation by the Sheriff~s De-
Ipartment:
~~John Cecil Council
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February ~, 1966 Continued
T/A The Office Bar
Ocean Front Boardwalk
Carolina Beach, N. C.
JAIL- OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Mr. Joe E. Johnson, the Jailor, stated that becavse of the many additional
persons being processed throu~h the Jail and the numerous statistical reports he was
required to make, he needs a small adding machine. He is of the opinion that a used
manual one would be satisfactory. By common consent, the Board authorized the Purchasing
Agent to look into the possibility of securing one and reporting back to the Board at
next meeting how much it would cost.
IPETIT JURY -
The foliowing persons were drawn to serve as ,jurors in Superior Court for the
weeks beginning: February 28, 1966- Civil term; March ']th-Civil term; March 1!}th -
~iCivil term and March 21st, 1966 - Special Civil and March 28th - Criminal term.
Il~urors for the term beqinninq February 28th,-1966 - Civil term
Buie, Harvey Guy
Bullard, N. Eugene
Bullard, Theodore
Carter, Walter Lee
Cartrette, T. F.
Cheshire, John L.
Combs, Chester D.
Cooper, George
Council, C. C.
ICraig, G. B. Jr.
Donnell, G. Stratfor
Eubank, Robert L.
,Farrow, Lewis
IFowler, Bobby Lee
IGreen, LQUis~.
~'.Grimsley, Charles E.
Jackson, Dorothy
Johnson, Lacy 'W. Jr.
Jones, Floyd
Lee, G. W.
Lewis, William M.
Mack, Clara
Mills, J. Roy
Montgomery, Caroline
Moore, Griffin Price
Padrick, William H.
Penny, John H.
Penton, Howard A. Jr.
Peterson, Henry H.
114 Edwards St. Plisco, Leo O.
P. O. Box 503 Poulos, Pete J.
$022 Wrights. Ave. Pugh, August Wm.
2117 Gibson Ave. Reddick, Lemuel
206 Keaton Ave. Roudabush, W. P. Jr.
!}110 Market St. Ruffin, Peter Brown
112 Myrtle Ave. Shipman, Leslie Eugene
321 S. 7th St. Sidbury, V. Roderick
2116 Narket St. Spencer, Mary
RFD 3, Box 153 Spencer, Robert Lee
, P. 0: Box 315 Stryon, George F. Jr.
210 Oakhurst Rd. Sullivan, Clarence
RFD 3, Box 132 %~ Hales, Robert
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1003 N. Kerr Hamrick, John E.
;1016~5. ~th St. Harriss, Samuel N.
107 Sunnyvale Dr. Hawes, H. L.
202 Keaton Ave. Haydu, George J.'Jr.
3 Cardinal Dr. Hill, Lula F.
413 Harnett St. Holland, Mrs. Sarah M.
313$ Caro2ina Bea~t~ Horne, B. N. Jr.
61L} N. 7th St. ,
Taylor, Glenn S.
1010 N. 6th 5t. Thomas, Ted R.
420 S. 18th St. Trent, Celia Grady
Orrell 4001 Evergre
~~ Vogels, John W.
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209 S. 6th St. Wallace, E. W.
3627 Stratford B1vd ,Warren: William B.
2102 Rhodes Ave. d
Whiteous, Arthur
1119 Country C1ubRd Williams, Ellen S.
210 Frances Mario Williams, J. B. Jr.
~r•Williams, John
urors for the term beqinninq March 7, 1966 - Civil term
ennett, C. R. 318 Ann St.
ritt, J ohn D. 230 Forest Rd.
ullard, Jackie Lane 2106 Pender Ave.
ullard, J. Don 57 Beaureguard Dr.
arter, Willie Ray !}O1 N. 21st St.
aulder, Elliott 3620 Wrightsv. Av.
heers, Wilbur Clyde 19 Sunnyvale Dr.
hestnut , Mrs. Caronell 805 Red Cross St.
ollins, W. C. 12C8 Fordham Rd.
orbett, Thad !}06 Bladen St.
owan, A . B. 2008 Creasy Ave.
urrin, G. S. 309 N, lsth St.
aniels, Lula Mae 1019 S, lOth St.
Davis, Cora R.
Dexter, I. T.
Edwards, James R.
Farrow, Robert G.
Floyd, R. J.
Fogleman, Paul D.
Hall, Mrs. Maie Liilie
Henderson, James G. Sr
Hewlett, Car2 A.
Hewlett, Jerry M.
Houston, Sam L.
Howell, Mrs. W. H.
Jackson, James
4009 Gillette Dr.
2529 Van Buren St.
RFD 2,Box 517
RFD 1 % Charles Walker
218 N. 22nd St.
P. 0. Box 1809
2110 Cedar St.
112 Central Blvd.
503 S. Front St.
518 S. 2nd St.
2811 Park Ave.
RFD ~f3, Box 201
RFD ~`2, Box 213 B
105 Central Blvd.
6i5 s. iitn st.
10 Central.Blvd.
RFD #2, B 272
508 s. ~tn st.
1922 Ann St.
RFD 2,Box 200 A
P. o. Eox 543
5!}6 Bonham Ave.
5107 Market St.
4731 Carolin~oBe~ach
l}212 Oleander Dr.
4117 Peachtree
610 McRae St.
714 Forest Hills Dr.
136 Colonial Circle
1212 Dawson St.
RFD 3, Box 23
ll}2 N. Hinton Ave.
335 Robert E. Lee Dr.
RFD 2, Box 130
1!}12 Wooster St.
51.~02 Ridgewood Hts. Dr.
1611 Ann St.
2223 Klein Rd.
RFD 3, Box llFl}
219 Midland Dr.
226 Forest Rd.
9 S. 7th 5t.
4ii4 Lake Ave.
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Minutes of the Meeting
Feb:: 7, 1966 Continued
JURORS - Week of March 7th, 1966- Civil term (continued)
Jacobs, Mike Jr. RFD #2, Box 118
Lewis, Aubrey E. 608 Castle St.
Lyles, Daisy 812 Grace St.
Lewis, ~illiam H. 402 N. 13th St.
Liles, '~Ailliam B. Jr. 304 Adelaide Dr.
Lowrimore, Callie Reynolds 305 N• 45th St.
Miller, Mrs. David Box 87, Carolina
Newboles, B. W. 206 Wrightsv.B~veh
Northrop, W. S. 1918 Market St.
Ottoway, Henry J. Sr. RFD. City
Parker, Frank Hamilton 49:02 A. Market St.
Phelps, ~aiter K. 425 Jennings Dr.
Pitts, J. Abner 1502 S. 4th St.
Pleasants, Helen M. 106 N. 6th St.
Plott, Mrs. Grace 26 N . 23rd St.
Pope, Giles R. 117 Sebrell Ave.
Raines, Marvin D. 612 N. Kerr Ave.
Rogers, Harry E. 206 Midland Dr.
Rvmley, R. L. 310 S. 17th St.
Stone, Mrs. Addie E. ~19 S. 19th St.
Summerlin, Billie D. P O. ~ox 208
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Sweeney, J. H. Jr. 1920 Nun St.
Talley, John Howard RFD 3, Box 216
Vallianos, Limberios 1618 Robert E. Lee Dr.
vincent, Morris 424 McRae St.
Walker, Curtis J. 3916 Wrightsv. Ave.
Walker, Sadie G. RFD 3, Box 484
Whitman, Robert H. ~r. 34 05 North Dr.
Williams, J, W. 613 Surry Ave.
Williams, James Franklin 602 Wrights. Ave.
Winkle, Herman Viroil W. 2802 Chestnut St.
Woodson, Paul B. 20$ N. 1$th St.
Worrell, W. H. 4107 Oleander Dr.
Wooten, Cyrus J. ~15 5. 17th St.
Jurors for the week beqinninq March 14, 1966 - Civil
Mosher, Robert L.
Parker, John J.
Pierce, Van B.
Pigford, D. G.
Piner, Roy E.
Powell, Elizabeth
Poulos, Zanis
Rusher,.E. A.
Rogers, Wiiliam L.
Sanders, Hunter E.
Sandlin, Harold
Sarbaugh, R. L.
Sellers, T. T,
Smith, Edward B.
Smith, Lloyd
Smith, Lucy
Snuggs, Billy F.
Stephen, George M.
Stuckey, J. W.
Talman, Frank
Taylor, John C.
Todd, Edward M.
Todd, E. W.
Walker, Mary
Weatherly, James
Wallace, Mrs. Nester
Westbrook, Shepard A
White, Ruth W.
Williams, John C.
3606 Stratford Blvd.
110 Wrightsv. Ave.
8ii s. 4th st.
308 North 7th St. ,
419 Mercer Ave.
~12 Nun St.
511 S. sth St.
P. 0. Bax 772
10 5. Lake Village
2004 Creasy Ave.
2513 Harrison St. li
Kure Beach, N. C.
915 N. 3rd St. '
133 Stonewall Jackson D~.
136 se11 St. I
1213 5. 9th st.
1}O1 Jennings Dr. '
206 Lono St. Dr.
429 Clay St.
601 Central Blvd.
12 Merrimac Dr.
Ci.4 Mercer Ave.
521 E. Shipyard Blvd.
2i8 s. 7tn st.
RFD 3, Box 26
L. 507 N. 23rd St.
30 Norningside Dr.
116 Hinton Ave.
l}006 Park Rve. ~~
Jurors for the week beqinninq March 21st - Civil Special term
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Blake, A. B.
Bradshaw, J. H.
Bossi, Lee P.
Bu99, J. E.
Cantey, Nettie
Carnes, J. D.
Carter, C. L.
Cherry, Wm. C.
Clardy, Doris Lee
Cook, Mrs. Joseph S.
Cook, William H.
Cooper, Lois Collins
Copeland, J. An+.
Corbett, Lizzie A.
Corbett, Louis Reeves
Dorcharme, Sidney L.
Franks, Mary Hester
Green, Margaret E.
Hemby, Basyl B.
Hollis, Donald Eugene
Hollis, Frank
Holloman: C1-arence
Horne, E. D.
Johnson, J. W.
Jones, John C. Jr.
King, J. O.
Lewis, James C. Jr.
Maides, John F.
Beaton, Francis E.
Blake, Eugene
Branch, L. K.
Bordeaux, Joiin C.
Brooks, Bobby M.
Srown, Ernest B.
Buliard, C. 5.
Butler, Rosemary
Carter, U!. J.
Cavenaugh, Elbert E.
Christie, R. R. Sr.
Coley, James Howard
Combs, Spencer S.
Cooper, Mattie
Drew, R. D.
Elm, Everett
Farrar, J. J.
Hickman, George C.
Hobbs, James H.
Holmes, E. Mayo Jr.
Horn, Herbert E.
Hough, Henry E.
James, George W.
Johnson, C. G.
Johnson, Clayton K.
Johnson, Kenneth A.
Jones, Flossie M.
Klander, H. L.
Lande, Sam
Leloudis, Gus G.
P.o. sox 1a25
308 Centrai Blvd.
32q Pemberton Dr.
216 Parkway Blvd.
118 S. 12th St.
Box 2~~ Wrig~~~~~
RFD 1; Box 42
1616 Castle St.
2709 Washington St.
2007 Adams St.
29 Woodlawn Ave.
2712 Chestnut
225 Keaton Ave.
808 rr. 5th st.
912 Rangin St.
504 Pine Valley Dr.
1012 5. 6th St.
RFD #2, B 2S7
143 Pine Cone Rd.
RFD 2,B 120
RFD 2, Box 115
316 5. 6th St.
4623 Long Leaf Hills
540o S. College Rd.
322 Breckenridge Dr.
520 S. sth St.
419 Greenfield St.
1317 Orange St.
310 Pine Valley
4904 Wrightsv. Ave.
722 S. Front St.
1219 S. 3rd St.
34~9 Chalmers Dr.
1112 N. 5th St.
5055 Wrightsv. Ave,
157 Colonial Circle
4i4 s• i9tn st.
21}07 Poplar St.
p. o, aoX i35
Wrightsv. Beach
517 Bedford For$~t
1a3 Kentucky Ave.
321 5. 7tn st.
RFD 1, Box 321
109 Pine Grove Dr.
1607 Orange St.
225 Oakley -r.
2615 Wrightsv. Av.
106 Parkwood Dr.
252 Brightwood Rd.
216 Victoria Dr.
817 5. lotn st.
802 Princess St.
RFD 2, Box 166
216 Woodland Dr.
RFD 2, Box 2~}0
208 S. 42nd St.
z3 N. 31st st.
2314 Belvedere Dr.
LeRay, Mrs. Annie H. 2120 Carolina Beach Rd.
Lofton, Cornelius 603 Airlie Rd.
Ludlum, Sarah G. 321 Pine Grove Dr.
Mallette, Herbert 1418 Church St.
Malpass, Alexander S r. 346 wiiiow Woods Dr.
::McCombs, Fannie C.
~~ 1020 S. 7th St.
McNeal, Isadora 111 Kendall Ave.
McNeil, J. H. 716 Wright St.
Murphy, Santee 812 S. 6th St.
Peterson, T. C. 5021 Clear Run Dr.
Peterson, J. H. 2107 Barnett Ave.
Pflum, Henry J. 2939 Cambridge Dr.
Pierce, Archie William 5424 Park Ave.
Pierce, Sylvester Y. Jr. 236 Wood Dale Dr.
Roberts, Alice 103 Wallace Ave.
Sanders, '~falter 1215 N. 9th St.
Schorr, Wallace 2908 Wayne Dr.
Smith, Crarland B. 2507 Chestndt St.
Stanley, Francis E. 121 Keaton Ave.
Suggs, Simon P. RFD 2, B 156 AA
Thigpen, Wilson B. 1209 King St.
Ward, A. H. P. 0. Box 567
Ward, Edw. B, 112 Princess St.
Walker, Grace E. 1304 Winwood St.
Wells, John D. Jr. RFD 3, B 142
Williams, George Ben j. 108 Northern Blvd.
Williams, Mrs. Katherine P 2928 Cmmbridge ~
Woebse, Niargaret P. 0. Box 763
Wolff, John F. 202 N. Kerr Ave.
:~McEachern, W.M. 2522 Guilford Ave.
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IPETIT JURY - (continued)
Jurors for the week beplnninq March 28, 1966 - Criminal
Blocker, Hamie
Bordeaux, Alexander
Boykin, Hartford
Bvrleson, G. L.
Burns, Miriam W.
~Collins, Helen R.
Combs, Henry $.
~Cooper, James C.
Cox, R. A.
~~Crews, D. C.
Elsen, R. L.
IEdwards, E. Warren
Farmer, ^William H.
Fergus, Eldridge
IlFraley, Raymond W.
Fryar, James Henry
Harris, Fred
Hawes, David
IHilburn, Manson H.
Hill, Frank C.
Hines, F2oyd R.
Howard, Helen Mint2
~ Hudson, E. C.
Jewell, Nla2ie T.
I Johnson, Harriett
;, Johnson, William H.
Jones, VAn
Inman, E. Dean
LeLendre, E, E,
~ Long, James Thomas
304 Brunswick St.
R. 512 Northern Blv
703 S. Kerr Ave.
5232 Market St.
1015 Hawthorne Rd.
217 RoDert E. Lee
2730 Van Buren St.
815 N. 6th St.
1p6 Lake Shore Dr.
RFD 1, Box 306 K
RFD 3, B l~63 C
178 Colonial Dr.
Jr. 243 Long Leaf Ac
P. o. Box 57
RFD 3, Box 52 A
506 Bedforest Dr.
RFD 2, B 338 A
I(}08 Ann St.
2218 Shirley Rd.
508 s. 7tn st.
1507 Sherwood Dr,
2202 Cedar St.
230 Forest H211s Dr
~3iCaro}'inaA~each
4b55 Carolina B~~ch
15!} Parkwood Dr.
Box 106 Carolina Be
236 Spruce -r.
118 Dogwood Dr.
5330 Oleadder Dr.
Madison, CiarenCe W.
d. Marshburn, J. L.
McGee, Ivey W.
McHoy, Gore Ella
McEachern, W. H. III
Dr. McIntire, Nathan Nancy
Nitchell, Nathaniel
Modinos, Lou 6elle
Neweli, R. W.
Nixon, Douglas C.
Ore, Louise
res ~en, Dorothy
Page, Donaid
Page, Roy V.
Parker, Hardy
Penny, Dora L.
Pickler, Jean H.
Reftblatt, Joseph
Robinson, Arthur
Ragers, Hayner,
Sandlin, Ethel G.
• Shaw, Ardiner
Smith, George
Sparkes, krilliam B.
stiil, Herbert A.
ach Stokley, Jerry Wayne
Vann, Tibbett
Warren, Richard
Womac, Jack
Willett, W. J.
112 Floral Pkwy
231 Page Ave.
RFD 1 Castle Hayne
RFD 1, B 12S
E~B61 Park Ave.
RFD 1, sox 348
1114 N. 7th St.
% Modinos Reai Est
237IWhiteseAge.
909 S. 12th St.
RFD 2, Box 157 A
322 5. 17th St.
209 Huntington Rd.
18 Barnard Dr.
P. o.. Box 124
Wri ghtsv. Beach,N
501 5. Front St.
10I0 Cypress Dr.
3934 Winston Blvd.
707 N. 5th St.
100!} Dawson St.
120 N. 8th St.
1116 N. 5th St.
1!}06 N. 7th St.
125 Wayne Dr.
1731 Carolina Ave.
RFD 2, B 12
62R N. McCrae St.
ate
C.
80'7 Harnett St.
1308 Castle St.
24 Montgomery Ave.
U ADJOURNMENT -
Upon motion of Mr. Braak, seconded by Mr. Vaughan, the Board unanimously
I voted to ad~journ Lhe meeting.
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~W.'G~ uck, Executive 5ecretary
Wilmington, N. C. Feb. 21, 1966
IASSEMBLY -
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met on the above date at 8:00
';A. M. in the Commissioners room with the following members in attendance: Chairman,
Dr. Joseph W, Hooper, Jr., Commissioners, Peter H. Braak, Laurence O. Bowden, J. M.
Hall, Jr. and M. H. Vaughan; County Attorney L. Bradford Tiilery and County Auditor
T. D. Love.
IINVOCATION -
The Chairman called the meeting to order and asked Reverend C. J. Andrews,
IPastor of the Fifth Avenue Methodist Church, fo give the invocation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES -
Before approving the minutes, the Board authorized the deletlon of the words
"under the direction" in the paragraph headed "WATER SAFETY COMMTTTEE" .and substitute
therefor"a part". Upon motion of Mr. Braak, seconded by Mr. Bowden, the Board unani-
mously approved the minutes as amended above.
ELECTION BOARD - REGISTRATION SYSTEM
The Chairman reported to the Board that Mr. Pridgen, Chairman of the Board of
Elections had called him and stated that he could not appear as arranged this morning
because of illness but that he had sent in an itemi2ed estimated cost f.or the installa-
tion of the permanent looseleaf voter registration system which amounted to $21,811 which
is1~0% above the figure estimated at the time the Budget was approved. Dr. Hooper moved
Ithat the Board of EleCtions be advised today that the Board of Commissioners would like
to meet with the Board of Elections at the earliest possible moment for the purpose of
discussing the estimated statement. It was seconded by Vaughan and unanimously passed.
IISUPERIOR COURT DICTAPHONE
Complying with instructions at the last meeting to secure bids for a record-
ing device to be used in the Superior Courtroom, the Purchasing Agent reported that he
had gotten in touch with manufacturers of this type equipment hut had not received bids from
~any of them. Mr. Robertson, representatfve of the Dictaphone Co „ was present and ex-
plained that the reason he had not received bids from the other manufacturers is because
jtheir engineers must design a machine suitable for multi-purpose operation before they
can submit bids. The Dictaphone Company is the only manufacturer that makes these mach;nes
~as a regular part of their products. Mr. Braak reported that, in conversation with the
Judge, it is his opinion that an amplifying system wou2d be more helpful to the Court.
~ Mr. Robertson stated that the Dictaphone Company does not manufacture a combination ampli-
~fier and recording system but that he could submit the problem to the engineering depart-
ment which cou2d design a satisfactory piece of equipment to do both jobs. Mr. Robertson
~ invited the Board members to question him with reference to anything that was not ~lear
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