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Home My WebLink About1966-10-03 Regular Meetingr ~~~ Minutes of the Ne~ting - September 19, 1q66 Continued AIRPORT - ACCESS ROAD i - Mr. Vaughan remarked that it had been some time since he had received a re- port abovt the addiLional access road contemplated for the Airport. The County Attorney reported that it was in the hands of a local surveyor who is drawing th e plot for him. He will follow it up and have a report by the next meeting. SKILLED NURSING AND BOARDING HOME Mr. Vaughan suggested that the Executive Secretary be instructed to ask Miss Lela Moore Ha21 for a complete written report on the prospective number of persons that she could put into the Community Hospital facility if and when it is renovated and licensed for a skilled nursing and boarding home. Miss Hall is to furnish s complete detailed analyses. HOSPITAL - REIMBURSABLE COST Mr. Vavghan recalled that the Board had recently approved the payment of reimbursable costs for indigents at both Community and James Waiker Memorial Hospital but no mention was made of Cape Fear Memorial Hospital. The Chairman advised that there is a tremendous variation in the per diem costs for many reasons but that he is of the opinion that the Welfare Department is avthorized to pay the approved reimbursable cost to Cape Fear Memorial Hospital. TAXES - RESTORED HISTORICAL BUILDINGS Mr, Vaughan called the Boardts attention to some of the historical homes '~ which are being restored in order to preserve them for the future and wondered if the , values for tax purposes should be kept at a minimum for this Yype property. Mr. Hall pointed out that traditionaily, the man who keeps up his property must pay taxes on its valuation and the man who allows his property to deteriorate, has less taxes to pay but he has less property value. Mr. Vaughan then suggested that the Executive Secretary~ write several historical towns such as New Bern, Charleston and Georgetown. ' REPORTS - The following reports were reviewed and ordered filed for future reference: 1- H. Gray Hutchinson has cnnfirmed a meeting at 4:00 P. M. on Wednesday, I September 21st relative to Retirement System actuarial study. 2- August Report of Home Economics and Extension Agents. 3- Report for Wilmington Public Library for August, 1966. , ADJOURNMENT - Upon motion of Mr. Hall, seconded by Mr. Bowden, the Board unanimously voted to ad,journ the n r~ i ./G. ouck, Executive Secretary Wilmington, N. C. October 3, 1966 ASSEMBLY - The regular semimonthly meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners was held on the above date at 8:00 A. M. in the County Court House with the following members present: Chairman Joseph W. Hooper, Commissioners Laurence"O. Bowden, Peter H. Braak, J. M. Hall, Jr, and M. H. Vaughan, County Auditor T. D. Love, Jr, and County Attorney L. Bradford Tillery. INVOCATION - The Vice Chairman, M. H. Vaughan called the meeting to order as the Chairman was.detained by an emergency, and asked Reverend Hunley A. Elebash, Executive Secretary of ttie Episcopal Daocese of East Carolina, to give the invocation. , APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Before approving the minutes, the Board authorized the following changes: In ~I the paragraph headed "COUNTY FINANCES", change the word '~congratulations" to "commenda- tions"; In the paragraph headed "PLUN~BING INSPECTORS", in the first line of the motion made by Mr. Hall, change "the" to "a". Upon motion of Mr. Braak, seconded by Mr, Bowden, the Board unanimously approved the minutes of the meeting of 5eptember 19th as amended above. The minutes of the Joint' Meeting held on August lOth were, upon motion of Mr. Hall, seconded by Mr. Bowden, unanimously approved as written. il TAX SETTLEMENT 19bS - The Tax Collectcr presented the Board with his settlement of the i965 taxes as follows: CORRECTIONS TO SCROLL Page 81 Wrightsv. Beach Pers. (poil tax added but not chg.) 21}1 Carolina Beach Real (error in addition) " 326 Harnett Real (error in bringing dogs fwd.) to recap ° " Wilm. B. 8 C. (error in addition) "~ Wilm. Late List recap (error in addition) Li~ted per abstract Real 8 Personal $3 12 297. 5 , ~ Late List. 97,423.~4 ~~ ~~ ~~ " ~~ Not Listed 67. t62.55 " " " ~~ Late, Late List 76.02 Added by Tax Supv. 8 Collector _ 2,~68.87' • $3, z91, 52ts . 63 brought forward - - 2.00 ' * '~3 ~ + 9.00 ! + .03 + .02 ~ , ~~~ Minutes of the Meeting October 3, 1966 Continued yTAX SET"TLEMENT 19b5 - (continued) - i Brcht. fwd. Less Abatements - ~ Penalty Collected (interest) Adv. Cost Collected Real Estate Sold for Taxes 82,338•77 Not List., Late List sold for Tax~,977•4~ Delinquent Personal Property 36,713•24 Prepayment 775~2~7•42 Discount allowed by Collector 6,009•25 Deposits-Wachovia Bk.& Tr. Co. 2,367,961.51 $3~291,528.63 - - 8,544.69 $3,282,9~3•94 5,909.82 236.00 ~3,2~9,129.76 $3,z89,2o7.59 ' OVER 77•83 I Known over payments - 26.1,1~ ~ 51•39 ~ COUNTY owes CITY (error in distribution by Tax Co. -[}2.37 i OVERAGE - Actual $ 9.02 Upon motion of Mr. Hall, seconded by Mr. Bowden, the Board unanimously accepted the report and ordered it filed for the record. ~NEW TAX BOOKS - The Tax Supervisor presented the Commissioners with the new tax books for the year 1966 properly completed as required by G. S. 105-325 and after having them properly s,igned'by the Chairman and attested by the Clerk, they were delivered to the Tax Collector, ~~Sam W. Johnson, who signed them as evidence of his acceptance. CIVIL DEFENSE In compliance with the request by the Board, Messrs. Spotswood H. Huntt, Civil Defense Director and Wilbur D. Griffin, Training Officer, appeared before the Board to answer any questions propounded by the Commissioners before they adopted Section 166-8 Local Organization for Civil Defense. During the discussion of this sub,ject, it developed that County officials take precedence over the Civii Defense Director in the event of an emergency. Mr. Vaughan raised the question as to whether or not the functions of the Director and the Training Officer could be combined into one or must it be separated, and moved that the County Attorney be instructed to determine if the two functions can be legally combined. It was seconded by Mr. Bowden and unanimously approved. By common consent of the Board, section 166-8 Local Organization for Civil Defense was adopted and made a part of these minutes. ' Sec. 166-8 Local Orqanization for Civil Defense (a) Each political Subdivi•sion of this SLate is hereby authorized to establish a local organization f;or civil-~defense in accordance with the State civil defense plan and pro- gram; and it is further provided that in the event that any political subdivision of the State fails to establish such a local organization, and the Governor, in his discretion, determines that a need exists for such a local organization, then the Governor is hereby empowered to establish, or to establish through the Director of Civil Defense, a local organization within said political subdivision. Each local organization for civi~l defense shali have a Director who shall be appointed by the governing body of the political sub- division, who may be paid in the discretion of the governing body of the political svbdi- ,vision, and who shall have direct responsibility for the organization, administration and operation of such local organization for civil defense, subject to the direction and con- trol of such governing body. Civil Defense Directors appointed by the governing bodies of counties shall coordinate the activities of all civil defense organizations within such county, including the activities of civil defense organizations of cities and towns witliin such counties. Each local organi2ation for civil defense shall perform civil de- fense functions within the territorial limits of the political subdivision within which it is organized, and in addition, shall eonduct such functions outside of such CerriCorial limits as may be required pursuant to the provisions of G. S. 166-10. Counties and muni- cipalities are:°:hereby authorized to ryake appropriations for the purposes outlined in this Section snb,ject to the procedure and limitation established for appropriating municipal funds by the General Statutes. I(b) In carrying out the provisions of this Chapter each political subdivision, in which ~,any disaster due to hostile action as described in G. S. 166-2 (a) occurs, or in the event ~,of fire, flood, earthquake or windstorm when the governing body of any such political subdivision shall invoke the provisions of this Chapter, shall have the power and authority. , (1) To appropriate and expend funds, make contracts, obtain and distribute equipment, materiats and supplies for civil defense purposes; provide for the health and safety of lipersons and property, including emergency assistance to the victims of any disaster re- !sulting from enemy attack, or fire, flood, earthquake or windstorm, sub~ect to the direct supervislon of the governing body of such political subdivision; and to direct and coor- dinate the development of civil defense plans and programs in accordance with the policies land plans set by the Federal and State civil defense agencies; (2) To appoint, employ, remove or provide, with or without compensation, a civil de- fense director, sir-raid wardens, rescue teams, suxiliary fire and police personrt'ei, and other civilian defense workers; (3) To establish a primary and one or more secondary control centers to serve as com- mand posts during an emergency; (4) Sub,Ject to the order of the Governor, or the chief executive of the political 'Isubdi.aisiori; to:assigrt and maker'2vai1'able:for duty;.~,~e~~mployees, property or equipment lof the subdivision relating to fire fighting, engineering, rescve, health, medical continued- : ~~ ~ ~~~~ _ Minutes of_the:Meeting October_3~ 1966 Continued - CIVIL DEFENSE - (continued) and related services, police, transportation, construction and similar items or services for civil=defense purposes and within or outside of the physical limits of the subdivision. (1951, c. 1016, s 6; 1953, c 1099, s!~; 195?, c. 950, s 2; 1959 c. 337, s 5) PROPERTY VALUATION CON~PLAINT - Mr. R. H. Borkenhaoen complained to the Board that he was dissatisfied with the valuations placed on some property which is owned by his family between Park Avenue and Peachtree Avenue. At the time of Lhe revaluation in 1958, Park Avenue ' was not open and the firm making the revaluation priced the lots all the way through Peach Tree Avenue to Park Avenue using the frontaoe only on one street. Since that timel, Park avenue has been opened and two of the lots have been divided in half which caused the progerty assessor to revalue the lots based on a per front foot value from both streets. This caused an increase in va2uation of Lots 25 and 26 over Lot 24 since it has had no changes since it was originally priced in 1958. He complains that there should be no change in the valuation of his lots because of the division. The Tax Supervisor explained the requirements of the law when changes are made in property lines', He also stated that an explanation had been made to Mr. Borkenhagen as to these legal I requirements. After some considerable pro and con discussion, Mr. Bowden moved that the decision on this problem be tabled until the next meeting on October 17th. It was seconded by Mr. Hall but before the ballot was taken, Mr. Uaughan offered a substitute motion,that no change be made in the valuations at this tim¢. There was no second to the substitute motion. When the ballot was taken on the original motion, it unanimously carried. SKILLED NURSING HOME - FACTS Mr. James E. Bowden, who operates the Bowden Nursing Home at Summer Rest, was introduced by the Vice Chairman who explained that Mr. Bowden had contacted him about the County going into competition with private operators. He would like to ~ acquaint the Board with some of the problems attending the nursing home. Mr. Bowden started ovt by saying that if the Community Hospital buildings are converted into a boarding and nursing home for indigent persons that Medicare will pay according to the pet diem costs. Mr. Bowden made it clear that he was not concerned about this type operation being competitive with privately owned nursing homes. In other words, if ~ the operator can keep his per diem cost down to $7.00 by using prudent methods, they ~ will pay the $7.00 but by the same token, if the operator is sloppy and runs his opera- tion in a haphazard method, allowing the cost to go up to $12.00 per day, they will pay ' $12,00 per day -- in other words, there is no incentive for good operation under Medicar~. In the discussion which fo2lowed, it developed that some siates permit the families of ~ indigent persons to pay over and above the grants made by the Public Welfare Department ~ in order to give their relatives or friends additional care but that in North Carolina ' if relatives and friends contribute to the care of an indigent person, the Public Welfari~ deducts that amount from their maximum grant permitted for that particular person. Mr. ' ~ Hall suggested that it might be possible to get the upcoming legislature to change the North Carolina law so that families of indigents can suppiement grants made by the Public Welfare Department without having it affected by any deduction. He suggested h , that this matter be nresented to the General Assembly in 1967. I COMMUNITY HOSPITAL POLICY Mr. E. M. Butler, Administrator of the Community Hospital, reported that the Board of Directors had asked him to report that since the announcement of the phasing out of the Community Hospital, they had been reduc3ng their service personnel by attri- tion and some by separation but suggested the working hours be increased and allow some overtime pay in order to keep up the necessary work with a reduced service staff. He suggested the work week be extended. Mr. Bowden, after some discussion, moved that the request of the Board of Directors be approved allowing personnel to work an extended time based on recommendation of the administrator and to make line item changes in their salaries in proportion to the time they work. It was seconded by Mr. Hall and unanimous1~y carried. SOUTHEASTERN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER - Mrs. Alice M. Sisson, Co-chairman of the Mental Health Advisory Council, apologized to the Board for failing to consult them with reference to changing the name of the New Hanover Mentai Health Center to the Southeastern Mental Health Center. They will present a formal request for approval by the Board of Commissioners. The several other questions which were_ raised regarding Federal sLaffing funds, fees and salary in- creases from outside sources were considered briefly but it was decided that the thoroug discussion of these questions could best be solved in a special meeting. Both Messrs. Bowden and Hall expressed the opinion that the concept of an area mental health center j should not be limited to a local consideration, however, the local always be the main effort. Mr. Vaughan then moved that the Chairman be authofiized to confer with members of the Board to determine if and when a special meeting should be called to consider these problems. It was seconded by Mr. Hall and unanimously passed. Dr. Knight remarked that it is always true that when more services are provided, more patients develop and the operation mushrooms. I Dr. Hooper came in at this point and took over as Presiding Officer. COMMUNITY SERVICES CONSULTANT Miss Lela-Moore Hall, Director of the Public Welfare Department, also serves as a member of the Advisory Board of Opportunities, Incorporated and reported that the State is willing to replace Mr. Guy b1111etts who resigned as Community Services Con- sul°tant and they will furnish office space but are asking the Commissioners to furnish a telephone which will cost approximately $240.00 a year. She stated that this had no connection with the Public Welfare Department but she was speaking as a member of Oppor- tunities, Incorporated Advisory Committee. Mr. N. P. Barefoot, Chairman of the Public Weifare Board, stated that he was opposed to the idea. After some discussion, Mr. Uaughan moved that the matter be tabled until the Public Welfare Board has had an oppor- tunity to discuss it and bring back a recommendation. It was seconded by Mr. Braak and unanimously carried. SKILLED NURSING HONIE REPORT - Miss Lela Moore Hall advised the Board that the Executive continued- ~ ~~~~ Minutes of the Meeti~4.~~ Octobe~.3.-Lq6b (-con.t.i:au~d-~- SKILLED NURSING HOME REPORT - (continued) Secretary had asked her to make a further report about the proposal for opening Community Hospital as a skilled nursing and boarding home but she was not clear as to ,ju~t what the Board wanted. Nr. Vaughan explained that he thought the Board shouid have some documentary statements as to the need and the proposed services before the Commissioners went into a program which would require the expenditvre of approximately $100,000. She wiil outline the proposal in writing fo.r the Board. WELFARE LIEN - A letter was received from the attorney for the Public Welfare Department, W. Allen Cobb, explaining that Mr. Levi NcMillan•:owns part of Lot 5 in Biock 182 which is 33~ x 82~ on the Northeast corner of 5th and Princess Sts. He is now in the Catherine Kennedy Home and receiving We2fare grants which up to this date amounts to $1500.. He has an opportunity to sell the property for $6,000 but mortgages, documentary stamps and back taxes will leave only a net figure to be realized from this sale of $800. The Public Wel- fare DeparLment has approved accepting the $800.00 and cancelling the lien against it and asked the Commissioners to approve this action.' Upon motion of Nm. Bowden, seconded by Mr. Hali, the Board unanimously approved the recommendation to direct the Clerk of Superior Court to release the lien upon the property upon receipt of payment of $800. It was unanimously carried. 'Mr. Braak was excused from the meeting for a short period at this point. ~~ FOOD STAMP PROGRAM - V V°'"`"" ' The Public `1~elfare Board, along with its Di'recto~ orted to the Boa d of ;Commissioners that they have now been officially notifiedA is eligible to adopt the Food IStamp Program to replace the Surplus Commodity Program nd~ being operated for indigents. They recommend that the Board of Commissioners adopt it. In the discussion it was pointed ;out that approximately 50% of the persons over 65 are on special diets and can-not use the jfood given out under the Surplus Commodity Program. _ They presented the following esLimated cost of the program for this fiscal year: . ~- - - - . ~,: _.,. ,. ~ ,. ._: „ _.. , .. :i _ ... ...y ,,.,_ , .. , ~.. : . . ' ~ .. . . _ _ .. ... ~FOOD~ STAMP- PROGRAN - ~ :.c. ~ o. . . ,. ~~,,; ' ... . .. _ . . : ~ _~,i~'.`__,.... . .,._. .. <:,`1~~.•~, ti_., . s ._ , -~..~ -- -~t:' ..°" ... ..~t- - _ . ~ ., . ~ - - . . . :/ Public Weifare liorker II $5,!}84.00 Travel 240.00 social Security 2!}1.29 Clerk 3,408.00 Social Security 1!}9.95 Typist 2,964.00 Social Security 134•41 Postage 1,080.00 Phone 2l}0. 00 Supplies 800.00 Bonds 600.00 15,337.65 Rent Federal 3,728,32 State 5,089.92 County 6,519.41 County Auditor T. D. Love reported Lhat at the,request of the Board of Commissioners he had contacted officials of 5 other counties using the Food Stamp Program and all of them were well pleased with the program but aL the same time, ail of them reported that it cost the County more money. After a thorough discussion of the pros and cons, Mr. Bowden moved that New Hanover County accept the Food Stamp Plan Program. It was seconded by Mr. Hall and when the ballot was cast, Messrs. Hooper and Vaughan voted "No" and Messrs. Bowden and Hall voted "Yes". The Chairman then declared the matter delayed for reconsidera- when Mr. Braak returned to the meeting. Upon the return of Mr. Braak to the meeting, the situation was explained to him and he.voted "Yes". The Chairman then declared the motion prevailed. ~ ~~~ ~Iinni.o.s_n~the_Me_eS3n.~ - Qctober 3. 1966 Contin_u.ed __ _. COMPLAINT - Building -- - - -- - Mr. C. E. Richardson reported that he had urchased an old barracks building I from Lhe Federal government at Fort Fisher which is 2~}~ x 160~ and he proposes to rent I it to Boy Scouts and other groups of an eleemosynary nature at $1.00 per day. Between the partitions, there is open space between the bottom and top which he proposes to close by the use of non fire resistant plywood. The Building Inspector reported that this is in violation of the Code as the partitions must have one hour fire resistant walls between them as well as the doors in any sleeping quarters. The Electrical Inspector, acting as the County Fire Warden, reported the same requirement. After a i thorough discussion and expianation by the complainant, they unanimously advised him I that they could not modify the Code and felt that where children~s lives muSt be pro-. tected the full requirements of one hour fire resistant walls and doors would have to i~ be installed. Mr. Richardson thanked the Board for allowing him to present his problem., BEER PERMITS - The follow3ng applications for Beer Permits were reviewed and upon motion of Nr. Braak, seconded by Mr. Vaughan, they were unanimously approved for investiga- tion and consideration by the Sheriff: Abel Jackson Evans T/A Lee~s Bar 115 South Front St. Ethel Jones T/A £ d J Drive-In Restaurant 1601 Dawson St. Frank Ian MacKay 8 Bobby Lee Fowler T/A. The Rathskeller Steak House 5523 Oleander Dr. TRUSTEE APPOINTMENT - FIREMEN~S RELIEF FUND A letter was received from the secretary of the 'Wrightsboro Volunteer Fire Department requesting the reappointment of John D. Robinson for a two year term as a Trustee for the Firemen's Relief Fund in their district. Upon motion by Mr. Braak, seconded by.'Mr. Bowden, the Board unanimously reappointed Mr. Robinson as requested. REIMBURSABLE HOSPITAL COSTS The Chairman informed the Board that he had written to the Department of Public Welfare and asked them for a confirmation of the reimbursable cost rates for the hospitals in New Hanover County and received the following information: Hospital Out-Patient In-Patient Community $3.14 $26.(}2 James Walker Memorial 1}.98 28.18 Babies Hospital l}•29 21.I}0 Cape Fear Memorial 2.75 21.62 Upon motion of Mr. Vaughan, seconded by Mr, Bowden, the Board unanimously approved the ' reimbursable costs and instructed the Executive Secretary to notify all hospitals ~, accordingly. ELECTION BOARD BILLS - " Attorney Aaron Goldburg, representing the New Hanover County Board of Elections, appeared before the Board of Commissioners with the statement that he is tired of the controversy over payment of the Election costs -- even to the point of litigation -- and is willing to compromise for $3500. According to his calculation, the totai bills amount to $!},26$. He feels that this is the mbst reasonable compro- mise which he is willing to make before filing a suit for its collection in the courts. i After some discussion, in which Mr. Vaughan stated that "we have wholeheartedly com- promised half-way and the whole controversy stems from the fact that previous commis- I~ sions have allowed election expenses to escalate year by year and he is tired of seeing I the people get rooked:' Mr. Hail bbserved that he did not consider past Election bills I were out of line and after a thorough discussion ~t# moved that the compromise of $3500 I be approved and that it be paid. It was seconded by Mr. Braak. When the ballot was ~ taken, Messrs. Hooper and Vaughan voted "No", Messrs. Bowden, Braak and Hall voted "Yes". The Chairman dec2ared the motion passed by a majority vote. Permanent Looseleaf Uoter Reqistration System - Mr. Vaughan then moved that~ the payment of this compromise settlement be contingeni upon Mr. Pridgen assuring the Board of Commissioners that he will install the permanent looseleaf voter registration system in the County as soon as possible. Dr. Hooper seconded the motion for the pur- pose of discussion. When the ballot was cast, Messrs. Bowden, Braak, Hall and Hooper voted "PIo". Mr. Vaughan voted "Yes". The Chairman declared the motion failed by a majority vote. Future Election Bills Pavment - The Chairman recalled that the Board of Commissioners had approved a system of payment for fu.ture election bills. It detailed ~~ the manner in which the costs were to be figured, what constituted a day and what record should be kept of the time if days were accumulated in segments of 3 hov~s of suc~i work or as an alternative, or the Chairman could receive 10% of the total cost of the election as his personal fee. After discussing this problem, Mr. Hall moved that the previous action of the Board 'for paying 10% of the election.cost to the Chairman as his fee be_rescinded and t.hat a flat sum of $2,000 with the provision that office expenses would be paid on an itemized statement basis. There was no second to this motion and ' the.Cha_irman declared it dead. Dr. Hooper then offered a"motion that the Board of Elections be notified again of the conditions on which the personal services of the Chairman would be paid and that the basis of payment for other election officials wovld be $15.00 per day, office expenses are to be itemized but if they find the bookkeeping too burdensome, or in lieu of the itemized statement, thecBoard of Commissioners will pay to the Chairman of Elections 10~ of the total cost of the election, same to serve as compensation for the Chairman and reimbursement of his office expenses. Included ~ ~ Minute_s of the Meeting October~3~=1966_-(conSinue~~ ELECTION BOARD BILLS (Cnntinued) in the total cost for purpose of computing the 10% shall be the amount sub- mitbzd by the Chairman as the sum considered by him to be necessary to cover his office expenses. it was seconded by Mr. Bowden and urianimously passed but Nr. Hall made the statement that he voted for the motion in order to get on with the election work but he still feels that a set sum should be made. DISTRICT MEETING - STATE ASSOCIATION ~ The Chairman informed the Board that he had received a letter from the General Counsel of the State Association of County Commissioners announcing that there would be a District Meeting on Thursday, January 26th and asked the Board to schedule it in New IHanover County beginning at 10:00 A. M. with a Dutch luncheon or, if desired, could be sponsored by the Covnty. Upon motion of Mr. Braak, seconded by Mr. Bowden, the Board ^unanimously agreed to have the meeting in New Hanover County and authori2ed the Execu4ive Secretary to notify N,r. John T. Morisey, Sr. GOVERNORSt CONFERENCE - FOREST UTILIZATION The Chairman announced that he had received an invitation from Governor Dan K. ~Moore to attend a conference on Forest Utilization as it affects North Carolina~s future. It will be held at Memorial Auditorium 1n Raleigh on Monday, October 17th, 1966. The IChairman reminded the Board that this is a^regular semimonthly meeting date but urged Commissioners who could to go. • ~MENTAL RETARDATION COUNCIL - The Chairman advised the Board that he had received a notice from the Council on Mental Retardation that a comprehensive report of the past years planning efforts on Ibehalf of North Carolina~s retarded individuals and their families would be published and sent to the Board under the title of "Mandate for Tomorrow". The Board is requested to read the report and then donate it tio the Wilmington Public Library in their name. RECE55 AND LUNCH - At this point in the meeting, Mr. Vaughan moved that Lhe Board recess for lunch. There was no second to the motion and the Chairman declared it dead. SALARY - SHERIFF ~ The Chairman read a letter from Marion W. Millis requesting that the saiary of Deputy Thomas H. Evans be increased from a minimum of $386.66 per month to the regular deputies~ pay range of $412.50 month. He stated that it weuld not require an additional appropriation inasmuch as one of his deputies is leaving and the vacancy wiTl be filled with one whose starting salary will be less. Upon motion of Mr. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Hall, the Board unanimously approved the request provided it would not conflict with personnei regulations. 'APPOI'NTMENT - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONiNfISSION The Chairman read a letter from the City Manager of the City of Wilmington, in- forming the Board that the term of Mr. James Z. Godwin as a member of the Community Planning and Development Commission expires November ii, 1966. He is serving as an Nappointee by the County as a resident of the one mile ,jurisdictional area outside the ICity limits. Upon motion of Mr. Bowden, seconded by Mr. Braak, Mr. Godwin was unani- Imously reappointed to serve in this capacity. ~RESIGNATION The Chairman announced that he had received the resignation of Mr. James B. Hines as a member of the County Pianning and Zoning Board but due to the fact that the Board still has full quota as originally contemplated it was not necessary to reappoint a replacement. The Executive Secretary was instructed to thank Mr. Hines for his services Ilas a member of this Board and regret that he found it necessary to resign. IR'SURANCE ADVISORY CONiMI5510N - . The Chairman recalled that the Board had authorized him to write a letter to the City suggesting a,joint operation for the insuring of County and City owned property. flHe has ~just received a letter from the City officials t,o discuss the matter in joint ses- sion. They are willing to consider any proposals but feel that any premium distribution of City funds should be retained by the agencies operating within the City. Mr. Vaughan then offered a motion that the County Attorney make available to the Commissioners, as soon as possible, a proposed agreement. It was seconded by Nr. Haii and unanimously passed. ACTUARIAL STUDY - RETIREN~A~T SYSTEM The Chairman presented a contract agreement for services submitted by H. Gray Hutchinson & Associates, Incorporated, for making an actuarial study and analysis of the New.Hanover County Retirement System and compare it with the Local Governmental Employees Retirement System as well as design a self administered plan as a solution to the employees retirement program. Mr. Vaughan moved that the contract agreement be approved and the Chairman authorized to sign it on behalf of the County and that payment be made from the funds set up under the pension plan. It was seconded by Mr. Braak and unanimously carried. . ;TAX STUDY REPORT - ° The Chairman stated that he had received a letter from J. B. Stroud, District Director of the State Association of County Commissioners, relative,to comments on the Tax Study Commission Report. ~'he Chairman stated that he had answered the request.in accordance with the Board action that they were in favor of a state-wide sales tax but " ~not County option. ~ FILING CABINETS - The. Executive Secretary reported that the County Purchasing Agent had received bids on the 5-drawer filing cabinet which they•authori2ed for their use at the last meet- ing and that the Commissioners~ Office needs a new 1}-drawer legal size filing cabinet. From the bids received from the Purchasing Agent, it appears that $300.00 would be suf- ficient to purchase them. Upon motion of Dr. Hooper, seconded by Mr. Bowden, the Board unanimously approved the purchase and appropriated $300.00 from the Emergency Fund to ,cover their estimated cost. ~'~ ~~ I Minutes of the Meeting October 3, 1966 Continued 1tWV~L ~XY~1VJr: - The County Auditor presented bills from the Heart of Wilmington for expenses incurred by Messrs. F. W. Blake and C. S. Burbridge. Upon motion of Mr. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Bowden, the Board unanimously approved payment of these bills out of the funds appropriated for the County Manager. Mr. Hall observed that inasmuch as it appears that there will be a County Manager, "I feel it my duty to pass on him to"the best of my ability and my vote approving these bills as part of a selection." Mr. Vaughan commended Mr. Hail for his willingness to cooperate. y BERMS AND DUNES PRESENTATION - p The Executive Secretary reported that Major McKinney of the Corps of Engineer called him and stated that they .are ready to make a presentation of the berms and dunes constructed at Carolina and Wrightsville Beaches. •The Seashore Commission is meeting ~ here on October 28th and he has checked with Congressman Alton A. Lennon who can be ~ present for the ceremony at 10:30 A. M. on that date. He thinks it would be fitting if Dr. Hooper would act as Master of Ceremonies at the presentation which will be one of the first in the entire country. Mr. Bowden then offered a motion that the Board of Commissioners act as hosts for this ceremony with the site to be worked out at a later time. It was seconded by Mr. Braak and unanimously adopted. The Executive , Secretary reported that Ma,}or McKinney had suggested the Superior Court Room as a possib j site but court is scheduled to be in session on that date. Ma,~or McKinney stated that I they would make all arrangements and send out the invitations. INDEPENDF~VT AUDITOR BILL - County Auditor Love presented a bill from William C. Barfield, C.P.A. in the amount of $4,500 as partiai payment on their contract to audit the County records for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1966. Nr. Braak offered a motion that the bill be approved and paid. It was seconded by Mr. Bowden. During the discussion, Mr. Vaughan remarked that he thought they should have it finished by this time. The Board passed the motion unanimovsly. WILMINGTON PORT & WATERWAY CONMI55ION Mr. Hall reported to the Board that he had received a cail from Colonel G. ~7. Giilette about a trip to Washington in the interest of the Wilmington Port and Waterway Commission. He expects the County to pay his expenses. By common consent, the Board agreed that the appropriation for tht~ service was made in order to pay ex- penses when it was in the interest of the County and therefore approved it. LETTER TO EMPLOYEES The Chairman informed the Board that he had written a letter to all County empioyees informing them that (1) Within 2 weeks, a County Manager would be selected who would also act as a Personnel Manager; (2) A firm has been engaged to make a study of a retirement system designed for the employees; and (3) There will be salary ,~ustments made as of January lst, 1967. , PERCEI4TAGE RULE - HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN POSSESSIOIVS ~ Mr. Bowden presented the Board with a study made by the Tax Supervisor showin~7 approximately'100;:.random.tBR 13stings-.of_household and kitchen possessions compared with with what they would have been if the percentage for listing this type of tangible per- sonal property was set at 10% of the assessed va2uation of the house arid site. The I total amount of tax increase on this type property would practically double. He also presented a revised abstract which would be necessary if the percentage rule is adopted. He explained that there would be some problems to be solved in event this system was approved in that a decision would have to be made with reference to how much land value would be properly attached to the house site in event of large acreages or farms. `, AnoLherproblem arises as to the proper method of determining the valuation of tangibie ~ ~ous~ho~ldc~goods foP:~ti~ose who rent unfurnished house or apartments. In some cases, people who rent unfurnished apartments will lease enough furniture from a retail firm to set up housekeeping and it will be difficult to determine if the lessor or lessee should list the value of the furniture for taxes. The generally accepted method used by most of the counties employing this percentage rule figure it as being ten times the monthly rental. After a thorough discussion, Mr. Bowden moved thaC the percentage rule for assessing household and kitchen furniture be set at 10% of the assessed valua- j tion of the house and site and that 10 times the monthly rental be used for those who i rent unfurnished apartments or houses be adopted for the fiscai year 1967-68. It was seconded by Mr. Braak and unanimously passed. Dr. Hooper then.moved that the per- centage rule be adopted but if it is practical, the 10~ be figured on the assessed valuel of the house only. It was seconded by Mr. Bowden and unanimously carried. ASSESSNENT RATIO - The Tax Supervisor informed the Board that the firm making the revaluation has completed several townships and is ready to turn the work over to the Tax D.isting Office for processing. Before it can he completed, it is necessary to know Lhe ratio to be used. The Tax Supervisor recommends that 50% of the appralsed val.ue be used as the assessed, or taxable value, as has been done in the past. Upon motion of Mr. Bowden, seconded by Mr. Hall, the Board unanimously adopted this recommendation. NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MUNUTES - Mr. Vaughan observed that he had requested copies of the munutes of the Board of Trustees of the New Hanover Memorial Hospital but so far had not received them. Dr. Hooper reported that he had filed his copy of the minutes dn the Commissioners Office and that they are available at any time. Mr. }Yaughan ther. offered a motion that all Commissioners be furnished with copies of the minutes of the Board of Trustees of the New Hanover Memorial Hospital and that the Executive Secretary be instructed to ask Mr, Grubbs to send copies of ail meetings to all members of the Board, It was seconded by Mr. Hall and unanimously adopted. A.B.C. COMPOSITE BOARD Mr. Vaughan observed that at the last meeting of the Composite Board, it was his understanding that the Chairman would call a subsequent meeting to consider reorgan- ization but so far he had noL received notice of such a meeting. Mr. Hall remarked that Lhe A.B.C. Boar;d seemed to be operating very satisfactorily and he did not see any reasor for making a change at this time. ~ ~~ ~~ ~~ _. Mi nu Les-of t h¢-Me.eS.3ng ~~~.:o ~~-r? . - -L~x~ - _ -~ ~~~.S-n-t~o~ _ . I RECRFATION DEVELOPMENT - Mr. Vaughan reported that several times he had suggested the posibility of the County acquiring certain seashore lands between Masonboro Inlet and Carolina Beach Ifiiet arid offered a motion that the Chairman be authorized to appoint a three man com- ~_~,mittee to investigate the feasibility of this pro,ject. It was seconded by Mr. Bawden. ;and unanimously passed. PETIT JURY - - The followinq persons were drawn to serve as Jurors in Superior Court for the weeks beginning:C~:. ,:. ,: '. ;November ,7,th, ~ 1966- Criminal ter~-~ ; N6v¢,mk2~~• Ilhth and N.bvember ~¢;sA - Civil terms and11'oWelnb~e:r~$.t;h- Criminal term. Jurors for the week beqinninqNnvember Z, 1966 - Criminal term IBarnett, Charles 1}07 S. 6th St. McCartney, Harry C. IBellamy, M. Jr. 611 Market St. Manning, E. W. ~Bradley, William H. 202 Wrightsv. Av. Mattocks, J. W. Jr. IBrown, J. T. 1209 Orange St. McLaurin, Tempsie Brown, Mary J. 520 Red Cross St. Miller, Homer W. Browning, Uirginia L. 271$ Parmele Dr. Moore, Mack ~,Bullard, Allen a. 2923 Louisiana Murphy, Willie 'Burhimer, John K. I 232 Calhoun Dr. Palmer, Wm. H. Callender, Thomas E. 316 Ann St. Phillips, Mary Canady, Ma,~or D. 1905 Grace St. Powell, Edna Daisy N. Champion, John D. 2531} Burnett Blvd. Ragan, Perry W. Coleman, Santa Charles 5~47 Wisteria Lane Ratts, Thomas R. Danner, Clarence E. P. O. Box ~1 Roberson, G. M. Kure Beach,N.C. Roderick, H. T. 'I Driggers, R. R. 2215 Klein Rd. Rusher, John '~al. IFrezelle, Charley J. 3312 Chalmers Dr. Shaw, James T. 'Hankins, Edward 606 S. ll}th St. Shew, R. A, Hankins, Llade RFD 3, B 387 Sloan, John Pigott Harriss, Pearl G. ~ureD~eac~ir~.C. Spencer, Louise E. Hatcher, William Carl 226 Pkwy. Bivd. Strickland, Ivey B. Jr. Heacox, Donald W. 117 Edwards St. Trask, Mabel D. Horne, Mrs. Annie N. RFD 2,B 388 Tyson, Vera M. James, .lames W. P O. ~~x 3~~ Caro na ach N.C Vereen, Leola W. Johnson, Julius H. , 1503 Ann St. Von-Der Lieth, Henry j Keels, Francis 903 Green St. Wallace, E. 3:'. ' Kelly, R. Y. ll}8 Y!. Renovah Walls, Osborine K. IKing, Joel RFD 1, Box 4SS A Walker, Mary E.Rhodes Lane, Mary J. 609 Orange St. Watkins, Andrew Jackson Liban, G. A. 1202 5. Herr Ave. Watson, Sarah A. McEachern, H. A. RFD 3, BoX 375 Williams, Jesse F. Jr. MacRae, H. A. 612 Central Blvd. Williamson, J. C. Jurors for the week beq inninq November 111. 1966 - Civil Eaggett, Claude N. Batson, Nellie Mason Bordeaux, E. A. Jr. Brown, James A. Brown, Michael C. Brown, fFuth Perry , : Buff, Wiilie Isca Jr: Bunting, Alfreda H. Butler, Edward Mencer ICampbell, J. Harriss ?Carraway, James E. Chrisholm, Maude-C. Daniels, Ernest Ray Dixon, James D. Elliott, Carl A. George, Maggie Moore Hamme, Mrs. Sophie J. IHarrell, Henry Jr. Hartiey, H. H. Hoileman, J. E. Nughes,•Henrietta IJames, Henry ,Johnson, E. D. Johnson, William J. Kelly, Kenneth T. Kerr, Colon E. Jr. IKnox, Mrs. C. O. ~Lehrschall, Fred M. Ligon, J. H. Malpass, Narris E. h B~~C rol C M arshall, Joh Oliver a ina Beac N. ~ Maultsby, J. L. RFD 3 B 487 N1cCrimon, John 114 Wrightsv. Ave. McIver, Willie 420 5. 6th St. Metz, Monirie Williams lbth8 P7eares St. Mitchell, William 706 5wann St. Moore, Robert N. 208 Brightwood Dr. page, Arnold B. 612 S. fith St. . Peterson, C. J. 505 rr. 7th 5t. 210 Nidland Dr. pinyan, E. A. S43a 1Rndover Rd. Prosser, James N. 1218 N. 9th ~t. Rasbury, Alice M. 5620 Saint Nicho1 s ~ Rhodes, E. H. R • RFD 1, B 460 R obinson, Roland H. B Q a ~n p 6 e Sanderlin, Gene Vernon She herd R f H Jr rol ach N.C. C a 8 , p u us . . 210 5. 16th St. Sidbury, YJ. F. Sr. 18 N. sth St. Smith, Mavis Kluttz 407 Wrightsv. Ave. Stout, J. R. ~02 N. 16th St. ° Taylor, Joseph O1 Hill St. Tucker, James P. Jr. 517 Dock St. Ulmer, Franklin C. 410 A.B.C. Alley Vaughan, N~r,jorie A. Box 26I} Vining, Martha Wrightsv. Beach N.CWall, Denton B. 1109 Red Cross S~. Wallace, P. H. 212 Borden Ave. Walton, Mosley L. RFD 2, B 98 503 Wrightsv. Ave.. Watson, Lloyd J. 1603 Castle St. Williams, Elmer P. O. Box 975 Williams, Norwood B. 5308 Wrightsv. Ave. Wood, Norwood S. 807 s. 4tn st. 1908 Church St. RFD 1, a 323 % Foster Hill Realty Co. 3819 Market St. ~ Moore-Fonvielle Realty RFD 3, Box 28 615 Thomas Ave. 2523 Washington St. 301 Davie Dr. 223t} Camellia Dr. 405 Raleigh Ave. 116 s. 53 st. RFD 2, Box 375 Box 7']2 1207 Meares St. 213 Princess St. 2L~2 Two Chopt Rd. 562 Castle Hayne Rd. 5402 Andover Rd. RFD 1, City RFD 1, Box ll~J+ L132 Evans St. $07 Princess St. l~212 Oleander Dr. 1~111 Edgewood Dr. 2816z Oleander Dr. 321 Castie Hayne Dr. 716 Hanover St. 4001 Edgewood Rd. 201 Sunnyvale Dr. 1601 Prir~c ess St. 6351} Oleander Dr. 7i5 s. btn sti. 1206 Charlotte St. 140 Rogersville Rd. 1114 Brooklyn Alley 2406 Belvedere Dr. 119 Hooker~Rd. 804as~~4Bha~ytie, N.C. 2524 .lackson St. 2!}07 Elm St. 523o Market St. 1313 Castle St. !}70~ Cedar Ave. RFn 3, sox 233 1}032 Carolina Beach Rd. Box 73, Kure Beach, N.~. Kure Beach N. C. 521q Market St. 20!} Adelaide Dr. RFD i, B 307 I1 Robert E. Lee Dr. 1120 S. 9th 5t. RFD 2, Box 160 618 Caldwell Ave. RFD 1, ~ 151 A. Castie ayne, N. C. 2921 Monroe St. 1 Castlewood Dr. 107 Rob. E. Lee Dr. 310 Englewood Dr. I ~~~ _ *vi.in~,~~.~ .,r^l.~e~ee=t-i~1g OC3.obQ ~, 1-~bb ~nn~:n,u.e~+ --- ------ -- _ ~~ ~ Jurors for the week beqinninq November 21. 1966 - Civil Barnes, Jr. Waiter L. Beale, Marvin 1v. Bordeaux, Mrs. Vera: Brown, J. Arthur Brown, Marvin D. Brown, Wiihelmina Suilard, Jesse Burke, C. Maude Buxton, C. F. Canady, Hubert R. Casteen, Della B. Cleeve, H. Daniels, S. D. Dorsey, William K. Freeman, Ila L. Green, Rosa Haney, William Rent Harrison, Judson Y. Harvey, Ruth J. Hill, O. C. Jr. Hull, G.W. James, Howard 0. Johnson, J. C. Jr. Joyner, John A. 1{elly, Madeline Coleman King, H. T. Jr. xey, Lee Lewis, Mrs. Eugenia Lockamy, Virgil D. .lr Marley, R. K, Martin, Jimmy Carlton Mayer, Ruby L. 7l}6 Timber Lane 217 Dixie Ave. 2 Church St. 25 N. 23rd St. !}214 Peachtree Av. 714 Queen St. 2112 Cedar St. 1606 Ann 5t. RFD 1, Box 312 RFD 1, Box 187 4106 Greenway Av. 1723 Orange St. 1019 5. lOth St. Box 83 Wrightsv. Beach RFD 2, B 331 A RFD 2, B 252 B. 338 Tovlon Dr. 1010 S. Kerr Av. Sea Ranch Motel Carolina Beach 2315 Washington St. 1}117 Greenway Ave. 306 Francis Mar~~n 5909 Park Ave. 3615 Stratford Blvd. 1}007 Westover Rd. P. O. Box 3162 2 Northern Blvd. Gen. Deliv. C rolina Beach,N.C 541~} Ridgewood Dr. 709 s. 4tn st. 3514 Chapel Ave. 220 N. 22nd St. McConnell, George Mc}Cim, Herbert P. Middleton, Sylvester Montgomery, Rachel Motte, Troy G. Page, R. M. Phillips, James E. Posey, Mabel Pursley, C. R. Rascoe, Robert Richardson, Lela Robinson, Winfield Rowan, Miss Alice Ruch, Claire D. Sanders, Roland Sherman, Alberta Skipper, Dyion S. Smith, Percy H. $treeter, James D. Townsend, Elbert T. Turner, Charles F. Uaught, John 5. Vogels, Benjamin W. Walker, Betty Graham Wa11, William C. Wallace, Thelma Ward, ~. R. Watson, M. -. Wiliiams, Henry R. Williams, Ted D. Woody, Edna L. RFD 2, Box 33 Box 3186 1007 Dawson St. ~+ 516 N. ~th St. 2227 Dexter St. % Moore-Fonvielle Realty Co. 119 Church St. P. o. Box 606 Carolina Beach,N.~~. 303 Parkway Blvd. , P. o. sox 516 11a~ Browns A12ey 110 Queen St. 515 rr. 5tn st. B1r~ri~jFi~sv. Beach RFD 3, Box 209 RFD 1, Box 1~12 ' RFD 3,'Box 611 ; 311 tv. 43ra St. RFD 1, B. 310 A 513 Devon Ct. 106 Laurel Dr. 0 1022 S. sth St. 5008 Barefoot Dr. RFD 2, B 27 Rocky Point,N.C. 735 Tlmber Lane 612 S. Front St. ' 510 S. Front St. M 515 S. 2nd st. ~ 2201 Dexter St. I 7 Oickett Dr, il ~RFD 3, Box 281 Jurors for the week beqinninp November 21, 1966 - Civil Altman, Carl F. Batson, Nellie G. Blalock, T. S. Brickhouse, Charles A. Brown, M. B. Brown, Richard Bryant, David Bulluck, David E. Burns, Mrs. Miriam Cameron, C. Fred Canty, Johnson, Chancy, Abell Conrad, J. L. Jr. Dicksey, A. F. Eliers, Nora Lee Garner, Marvin, Mrs. Hall, George H. III Harper, Mrs. L. B. Harts, Charles Holliday, Benj. Hufham, L. F. Sr. Jackson, James W. Jones,, Barbara A. .lohns6n, Mary Kelly, Joe T. Kennedy, R. V. King, John William Layne, Roscoe C. Lieberman, Irving Madeley, Arthur L. Marshall, D..C. 16 Silver Lake Rd. RFD 3, B 437 11} Siiver Lake Rd. P. o. sox1376 107 S. 1Fl.Eth St. 705 s. i5tn st. 100~ S. bth St. 106 Stratieigh Rd. 1015 Hawthorne Rd. Box 76~ Carol na Beach RFD 3, B 5~+7 B. 711 Bladen St. Box 386 Wrightsv. Beach RFD 2, B 202 410 Central Blvd. Wrightsv. Beach 1~~80 Longleaf H~lls r. 1}906 Wrightsv. Beach 6 West Queen St. RFD 3, B 292 221 Bagley Ave. 2407 Carolina B~~ch RFD 2, Box 279 112 St. James St.~ 108 Dawson St. 310 Walnut St. P. O. sox 1333 4716 Longleaf Hilis 71a Princeton Dr. 338 Longstreet Dr. 4029 Cherry Ave. Mattocks, M. F. McCrae, Bertha McGowan, F. M. Jr. Meyland, E. M. Mills, W. J. Moore, Robert A. Norwood, Larry H. Pellom, James C. Powell, Graham H. Pino, Ben Rannbury, Ralph N. Reaves, C. M. Sr. Robinson, Robert L. Rogers, Alien Russ, George B. Shepherd, James R. Shinn, W. H. Smith, W. Hoke Stokes, Vernon G. Tatum, Gladys Trawick, Otto T. Vandergrift, Hal N. Verry, R. K. Vosnock, Stanley Walker, Zelleine G Wallace, Louis M. Walton, Annie Batson Watson, James 0. Wells, James L. Williams, J. 'ti;f. Williamson, John C. 2510 Jefferson St. i 1}28 N. N1cRae Ave. 113 Rogersville Rd. RFD 1, Box 71 2731 Van Buren St. RFD 1, Box 354 A 566 Castle Hayne Rd, c 25, Box 338 A. ' 320 Mercer Ave. ' 1205 Dawson St. i328 Hawthorne Rd. l}007 bJestover Rd. 710 Marstellar St. 1l~Oi King St. 1}1i.5 Greenwood Rd. 4116 Randall Dr. pCa~olina BeaQh N.C 405 Barclay Hil~~r.l, RFD 3, Sox 200 ~ 156 Long Leaf Dr. 5015 Oleander Dr. 1 E 152 Castle Hayne, N.C.I 308 N. MacMillan Av~ RFD 1 Cas~le Hayne, N.C. %T. W. Williams I 513 Walnut St. ! 4io~ Halifax Rd. RFD 1 Bqx 132 ' RFD 1, B 274 C ~ 2906 Mayfair Dr. I 2321 Shirley Rd. i' 212 Jeb Stuart Dr. ADJOURNMENT - ' There being no further business to be brought before the Board, they unanimousl4• voted Lo ad~journ upon motbn of Mr. Vaughan and seconded by Mr. Bowden. _ ~ li ./ ~ t W. ,~, uc xe utive Secretary \