1961-03-20 Regular Meetingr
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JURORS - (Continued)
Morris C. Weeks 603 Mercer Ave. Thomas L. Moore 4103 Oleander Dr.
Clarenc e J. Stokley 6315 Oleander Dr. Stancil A. Woolard Jr. Box 576, Carolina Beach
Ernest H. Smotherman Box 711 Carolina Beach Trevanion K. Meares Jr. 410 Narstellar St.
Marvin
P. Wilson Jr.
1251
Forest Hills Dr.
L1oydJames
Watson '
3 Ct. H: Lake Village
Jack W. Futrell 245 Whites Ave. William C. English Box 711, Carolina Beach
Jurors for the week beqinninq Auril 2L, 1961- Civil
G. W. Ott 411$ Market St. Robert M. Moore 214 N. 4th St.
James T. West RFD 3, City W. J. Holland 1922 Ann St.
E. J. Wood, Jr. 1815 Market St. O. J. Pierce RFD 1, Box 223
W. T. Hopkins 510 Princess St. H. F. Sherman 435 Castle Hayne Rd.
L. A. Raney Raney Chevrolet Co. Wm. R. Franklin 510 Central Blvd.
John I{elly, Jr. RFD 1, Box 58 O. Carl Jones 115 Pine Cone Rd.
L. C. Allen, Jr. 2404 Princess St. Rd. Carl E. Taylor 2428 Mottroe St.
P. C. Batten 2171 Henwood Ave. Hillman Gann 2?2fi Harrison St.
S. B. Gibson Box 788 Robert G. Smith R D 2, Box 299
B. H. Smith, Jr. P.O. Box 1448 Jean A. Krueger 2015 Woolcott Ave.
R. A. Keaton 1408 Church St. Robert Garrett 1021 S. 3rd St.
Rudolph Gertz 11 Pinecrest Terrace David Baldr¢c 409 Wright St.
M:`.C. Boyette RFD 2, Box 202 Edwin B. Josey 413 Orange St.
Thomas F. Scruggs 4018 Wilshire Drive Paul E. Rowell 3908 Wrightsville Ave.
John W. Fender 4201 Greenfield St. Wm. W. Glisson 240 N. 25th St.
William D. Wright 206 Z Dock St. Arnold NeuwiFth 520 N. 3rd St.
Oscar G. Rhodes 309 S. 2nd St. James S. Dowless 3721 S. Front St.
M. T. Murray RFD 1, Box 462 Harold J. Jackson 172 Colonial Circle
Albert T. Spencer 2714 Adams St. Robert B. Warwick 712 Country Club Road
Bobby G. Daughtry 22 Morningside Dr. Raeford G. Trask RFD #1 City
J. H. Clendenin 115 S. 17th St. Dcwitt T. Scott 116 Longleaf Dr.
Odell O. O'Qu3nn 3101 Adams St. J. S. Williamson Sr. 4003 Oleander Drive
Fred Willetts Jr. 707 Windsor Dr. Samuel M. Debouse 115 Wynnewood
Earl James Tyree 1629 E. Plaza Drive Stephen Washington 910 N. 5th St.
Robtrt"•M: Phi.ll.ips. ,$.P.Nor.ttti Lake..Village Thomas T. Bumgardner Sr. 2846 S. Front St.
REPORTS AND LETTERS -
The following reports and letters were reviewed and ordered filed for informa-
tion:
1- Invitation to attend the Roland-Grise Junior High School Science Fair on the nighS
of March 9th and lOth, 1961 to be held in their School Crymnasium.
2- Letter-from Samuel Hannaford & Sons, a national architectural firm who concentrate
on hospitai planning and designing.
3- Letter from the U. S. Highway 17 Development and Improvement Assocfation. ?
4- New Hanover County Statement of Tax Collections from Sam W. Johnson, Tax Collector
5- Welfare recipients statistical changes.
6- Home Economics Agents Narrative Reports for February 1961.
ADJOURNMENT -
There being no further business to be brought up before the Board, Mr. Metts moved
adjournment, seconded by Mr. Broadhurst and unanimously approved. J
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Wilmington, N. C. March 20, 1961
ASSENIDLY
The regular semimonthly meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
was held on this date at 9:00 A. N. with the fol2owing members in attcndance: Chairman J. M.
Hall, Jr., Commissioners Peter H. Braak, Leon E. Broadhurst, E. R. Mayhan, and John Uan
B. Metts; County Auditor T. D. Love and County Attorney L. Bradford Tillery.
INVOCATION -
The Chairman called the meeting to order and asked Reverend R. L. Bame, Pastor
of the Fifth Avenue Methodist Church, to give a prayer of invocation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES -
In considering the minutes of March 6th, the County Attorney suggested that the
wording in the paragraph headed "Loyal Order of the h'Ioose" in the last sentence be changed
from "would be legally exempt" to "could properly be considered for exemption" and in the
paragraph under "Airport Ground Transportation" the wording "County Attorney".be replaced
by "Airport Committee" and insert atter the Hertz-Drive-Ur-Self System, IncorporSted "the ,
County Attorney advised that". After these amendments, Mr. Broadhurst offered a motion
that they be approved as corrected. It was seconded by Mr. Mctts and unanimously adopted.
FOXTOWN STREETS -
p / A7r. H. Edmund Rogers informed the Board that he had acted as agent for much of
the property sold in the Foxtown subdivision and the residents had asked him to represent
them in seeking some improvements on their streets. The Chairman explained to him that the
Board had.approved and recommended the additions in 1959 and that it was his understanding
that they had been accepted by the State Highway Commission for maintenance in the 1960-61
Budget. fThe State Highway Cominission advises that the pro,ject is being held up because
they are unable to secure right-of-way agreements from property owners who live out of town.
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FOX1'OWN STREETS - (Continued)
They report that many attempts have been made by correspondence to get these
necessary agreements. They will continue their efforts but until they are signed, they can
not take any action ) The Chairman assured him that every consideration would be given to
the request in urging the State Highway Commission to make the improvements which he had
asked for.
FESTIUAL FLOATS - '
N'?r. Rodgers complimented the Commissioners on their promotional activities for
New Hanover County and suggested that they authorize a float in the Azalea Festival Parade.
the County authorize the transfer of the titie to Battle Acre to the State Department of
Archives and History and that a deed be drawn and presented to it. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Broadhurst and unanimously adopted. Mr. Tarlton then asked that a letter be sent to
the State Department of Archives d History advising them of this action and that they would
proceed from there.
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" Battle Acre Transfer - After a brief discussion, Mr. Metts offered a motion that
the following request. The State Department of Archives and History considers Fort Fisher
the most important historical site in the State. They have requested and allocated a total
of $88,440 from State funds toward this project. T'he local committee is asked to raise
$50,000 to help complete the restoration. The immediate needs are two-fold; first, in order
to justify their allocation of funds, it will be necessary for them to have title to Lhe
property, therefore, the Commissioners are asked to grant approval for transferring the deed
to Battle Acre to the State; secondly, it is recommended that a pavillion be constructed
to receive visitors and house relics and artifacts during the 1961 season. The amount of
money for the local committee to raise for this project is $3,000. It was the opinion of
the committee that the County would certainly be justified in contributing a minimum of $10,000
to preserve this historic heritage and create a shrine which would provide a tourist attract-
ion. They further explained that this would be a continuing sort of pro,ject as a new museum
is pianned, restoration of some of the palisades and some of the revetments, and additional
land will be required to rebuild a shrine of lasting quality and usefulness. Mr. W. S. Tarl-
ton, Superintendent of Site Selections for the State.Department of Archives and History, re-
ported that a recent articie about Fort Fisher in Life Maga2ine would result in a flow of
tourists this year as it placed Fort Fisher on the National Program for the Centennial. He
also stressed the importance of this site to the SLate celebration of the Centennial and is
of the opinion that-if the Board was not in position to make the $3,000 donation until the
next Budget period, that if assurance was given the State they would include it in next years
appropriation, they could proceed with the construction. Mr. Henry J. NacMiilan, Jr., Chair-
man of the County Centennial Committee, stated that the State plans centered and revolved
around historic Fort Fisher which wou2d become a source of income and urged that they preserve
this heritage. Mrs. G. Ailie Moore, Jr., president of the UDC assured the Board-that no diffi-
culty would be experienced from the historic orgattizations in the transfer of the deed to
CONFEDERATE CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE -
Mrs. Alice M. Strickland and Glenn M. Tucker, Co-chairman of the Finance Committce r
for raising funds to celebrate the Cententtiai and restore Fort Fisher as a shrine, presented
Commitment - After cons3derable discussion of the request for a contribution,
Nu^. Metts offered a motion that the Board look with favor on a donation of at least $3,000
for this purpose and that it be considered a priority item in the next annual Budget. This
motion was seeonded by Nr. Braak and when the ballot was taken, Mr. Broadhurst voted "No"
on the amount but since the other members voted "Yes", the Chairman declared the motion adopt-
ed.
HOSPITAL REEVALUATION
Messrs. Herbert McKim, chairman, and Seymour L. Alper, secretary of the recently
appointed Finance Committee, reported Lhat after making a six weeks study of possible ways /
and means of financing the construction of a new hospital they had unanimously come to the
conclusion that the only practical means of financing the new general hospital would be
through a bond issue which they recommend. Chairman McKim explained that this was the re-
sult of a very thorough investigation by the Committee of the various potential ways of
financing such a project. He stressed the hard work which had been put into this pro,jcct
and expressed the hope that this would not terminate the matter. After a brief discussion,
Mr. Broadhurst offered a motion that the report be accepted for further study. It was
seconded by Mr. Mayhan and during the discussion which followed, Chairman McKim promised
to make a condensed resume of the investigation made by the committ¢e and Chairman Hall in-
structed the.Executive Secretary to send a copy of this resume to each Commissioner for
study. Mr. Metts suggested that it should be included for discussion.on the agenda for the
next meeting on April 4th.
Mr. O. K. Pridgen, who was present, explained that this action wou2d leave him
no alternative but to oppose the referendum on a bond issue. He remarked that he felt that
his influence had helped to defeat the last bond issue on the hospital effort.
RAMPS -
A letter was received from Mr. Hilton E. Boyd calling attention to the recent
decision of the Aldermen at Wrightsville Beach to close the boat launching ramp on Waynck
Boulevard. He requested the Board of Commissioners to protest this action to the Board
of Aldermen as he felt it would affect the entire County. He likewise was of the opinion
that the construction and maintenance of boat launching ramps was the responsibility of
the State as a very, very small percentage of people ever made a request for rebate of the
road tax on gasoline burned in boat motors. He pointed out that to meet the immediate
needs, the Commissioners should construct small launching facilities and provide parking
accomodations near the bridge crossing Banks Channel, adjacent to US Highway 74 until
such time as a more desirable or permanent arrangement could be made through the State
Department. Messrs. George E. Canady and James C. Pennington appeared in person to stress
the same points made by Mr. Boyd in his letter. Chairman Hall informed him that he had
on prcvious occasions made overtures to the State Highway Commission and the State Depart-
ment of Conservation and Development to place ramps on US 74 between the drawbridge on
the Inland Waterway and Banks Channel but had met with no success. After consideration of
the subject, Mr. Metts offered a motion that the Board officially go on record in writing
the State Highway Commission and the State Department of Conservation and Development re-
questing them to place suitable ramps with parking space at Wrightsville Beach on US 74
or 76. The motion was seconded by Mr. Braak with the suggestion that restroom facilities
be provided also. The motion was unanimously approved.
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SURPLUS FOOD PROGRAM -
The Chairman reported that he and Mr. Braak had attended a Raleigh meeting in
which the distribution of government sunplus food commodities for needy persons was dis-
cussed. They went with some skepticism about fitting it into New Hanover County, however,
after they learned more of the details, they are convinced that it will be a worthwhile
and beneficial p"rogram for our people who are unemployed or on a limited income. The dis-
trihution is to be made on a sliding scale basis, principally based on income. The cost
of distribution would be nominal and provide a supplement of food to many of our needy
people. It would consist in what is called "dry foods" which require no refrigeration
and would be shipped prepaid in carload lots, therefore a warehouse would be necessary.
All recipients would be certified by the Welfare Department who would have responsibility
for final determination for eligibility. The personnel would be limited to a surplus
commodity administrator and a coordinator to work with the Welfare Department in process-
ing the applications. The unloading of the cars would be done by our own prison labor and
members of the Fire Department have volunteered to do the repackaging as a public service,
The initial program would require some typists for a couple of weeks in order to copy the
records of all those who ar¢ presently receiving grants and make application for the surplus•
food. This program will in no way reduce their present grants but will allow them to up-
grade their standard of living because they now receive an insufficient allowance of no
more than 75-80% of their actual needs. They recommend approval for this program. After
discussing many details connected with the program, the Board unanimously authori2ed the
Chairman to appoint a Gommittee to study the matter and defer any further action until the
next regular meeting on April !}th. The Executive Secretary was instructed to schedule this
matter on the Agenda for the next meeting.
WALLACE AVENUE CIRCLE -
i A petition was received from the property owners and citizens living on North
? Wallace Avenue requesting that the "turn-around circle" at the end be officially named Wal-
???lo ? lace Avenue Circle so that they could properly identify their residences. The State High-
way Commission has promised to paint and erect a sign and the Post Office Department has
agreed that it will assist their mail distribution in that area. Mr. Braak then offered a
motion that the pelition be approved. It was seconded by Mr. Mayhan and unanimously adopt-
ed.
ROAD PETITIONS -
Petitions were received from property owners and citizens living in Harnett Town-
ship requesting the Foy Community Road at Scot,ts Hill, and Park Avenue between 52nd and
53rd Streets, and in Masonboro Township for the extension of Sunnyvale Drive to the River
Road for addition into the Secondary Road System. Upon motion of Mr. Broadhurst, seconded
by Mr. Metts, they were unanimously approved and ordered sent to the State Highway Commiss-
ion for their consideration.
? AZALEA FESTIVAL FIREWORKS -
A letter was received from the Wilmington City Manager requesting approval for
? fireworks display in the Legion Stadium during the Azalea Festival celebration. He pledged
that they would use only experienced personnel to conduct the fireworks disp•lay and have
the necessary Police officers and Fire Department on hand to protect life and property.
The permit is to be issued in the name of the city of Wilmington which requires the Fire-
works Corporation to carry suitable insurance coverage for protection. Upon motion of Mr.
Broadhurst, seconded by Mr. Mayhan, the request was unanimously approved.
EASTER MONDAY HOLIDAY -
? The Executive Secretary reminded the Board that the date for the next regular
meeting would be on Easter Monday and that it had been customary in the past for County
,r,vr employees to have a Holiday, also that Saturday, April 8th was Parade Day for the Azalea
? Festival and that in the past the Board had authorized a Holiday for the.Cl¢rk of Superior
Court and Register of Deed's offices which normally stay op¢n a half day on Saturday. Upon
motion of Mr. Broadhurst, seconded by Mr. Metts, the Board unanimously granted Monday,
April 3rd and Saturday, April 8th as holidays for County employees.
BOILER INSURANCE -
Pursuant to instructlons at the last meeting, the Executive Secretary reported
that his inquiry into the reasons for the amount of invoices for H. G..:Latimer & Son cover-
? ing the addition of an electric generator with miscellaneous electrical apparatus valued
9?^9 at $5,000 and boilers at the Administration Building as weil as the tower at the New Hanover
County Airport. The anniversary of the original policy is August, written for three years,
therefore the additional premium for this coverage is for a period of 21 years. After a
brief discussion, Mr. Broadhurst offered a motion that action be delayed on the acceptance
of these endorsements amounting to $236.13 until the next Budget time. There was no second
to his motion and the Chairman ruled it dead. Mr. Metts then offered a motion that an appro-
priation be made to pay these premiums and that the coverage remain "as is" until a report
and recommendations are received on the whole insurance program now under study and that it
be reviewed at Budget time. It was seconded by Mr. Braak and when the ballots were cast,
there were no dissenting votes and the Chairman ruled it carried. Mr. Metts then offered a
motion that an appropriation of $236.13 be made from the Emergency Fund to the Airport Insur-
ance Fund and'..payment-approved on these invoices. IL was seconded :by Mr. Braak and there
were no dissenting votes, so the Chairman ruled the motion prevailed.
PLANNING CONFERENCE -
The Chairman reported to the Board that the Fourth Annuai North Carolina Planning
? i Conference was schedultd for Friday and Saturday, April 7th and 8th at the Institute of Gov-
ernment. It is designed for everyone with an active interest in City and County planning
(?dn-•-? and development. Sessions will be held on County Planning and Zoning Subdivision Clinics,
Industrial Planning and many other useful subjects. The Chairman urgcd the members to con-
sider atLending these sessions as he thought they would prove heipful since our County is
classificd as urban.
j WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION -
The Chairman called attention to the State Association's Legislative Bulietin of
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March 17th, 1961 in regard to the requirements of the Workmen's Compensation as they apply
to Rural Uolunt¢er Fire Departments. It pointed out that it is possible if a fireman is in-
,jur¢d in fighting a fire, and if the department had no compensation insurance the County
might be heid liable when it is afdirig a department financially and suggested that the County
Commissioners should made sure that all rural volunteer departments are carrying'4Jorkmen's
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WORKMENtS CON'iPENSATION - (continued)
Compertsation Insurancc. By common consent, the Board instructed the Executive
Secretary to rcfer this matter to Mr. Hardy Wessell who is now making a study of all County
insurance. I
COURT REFORMS -
A Legislative Bulletin from th¢ General Counsel of the State Association dated
March 3rd outlined that two separate Court Reform Proposals had been submitted to the General
Assembly.- The one sponsored by the State Bar Association would set up a uniform system of
district courts which would be statc financed. Counties would be rclieved of Superior Court
operations with all fines continuing to be given the local school system. The other proposal
would be a uniform system of district courts replacing the present recorder type courts. ?
They would be cstablished in counties, cities and towns with the approvai of the governing
bodies. The costs would be paid into the Treasurer which would in turn back the cost of the a?
court operation. After a brief discussion, thc Board took no formal action but the consen-
sus of opinion was that they were opposed to the State financed courts as the costs would
be paid to the State Treasurer but favored a continuation of the dllocation of the court
fines to the school system. It was suggested that the Commissioners discuss this matter
with Representative Robert E. Calder in order to clarify any questions in their own mids.
ADVERTISING - A.A.O.N.M.S
The Chairman informed the Board that Sudan Temple would want its 5pring Ccremon-
ial in Wilmington in May. Their official publication wili feature Wilmington. It will in-
clude a Souvenir Program which has a circulation of approximately 8,000. A full page of ad-
vertising in this special edition would be $100.00. The ceremonial will bring a minumum of
? 5,000 people into Wilmington and he recommends that the Commissioners approve a full page
advertisement. After a brief discussion in which.the County Auditor pointed out that the Ad-
vertising Fund was depleted, Mr. Broadhurst offered a motion that the advertising be approv- h?r.r"-'-C-- ?
ed and that an appropriation of $100.00 bc made from the Industrial Fund provided the Gener- 0"0V°141
al Assembly approved HB 109 authorizing the Commissioncrs to increase their total.advertising,_,.,7-,,?/
expenditures for this County. It was seconded by Mr. Braak and unanimously adopted.
GRANDSTAND
Th¢ Executive Secretary reminded the Board that it had been customary for them to i
permit the Azalea Festival Committee to erect bleachers in front of•the Court House on the e'ksw•'-`'"
day of the A2alea Festival Parade. He explained that Mr. Ernest Lane had requested their
approval for erecting the bleachers for the current Festival. This request was approved by
common conscnt of the Board.
PLANNING BOARD RESIGNATION -
A letter was received from Mr. J. Winder Hughes reqvesting acccptance of his
nation as a member of the New Hanover County Planning Board. Upon motion of Mr. Metts,
seconded by Mr. Broadhurst, this resignation was unanimously aceepted by the Board.
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PETITION FOR RELIEF
The Welfare Department presented a petition for the admittance of Mrs. Annie
Belle Roper to the County Home for care. She has lived with her daughter who recently died
and her son-in-law is unable to look after her needs. A review of the application revealed
that she had a$200.00 life insurance policy. After discussing the advisability of requir-
ing all persons requesting care at the County Home to change the heneficiary of any insur-
ance coverage to protect the County, it was finally decided that each individual application
would have to be Judyed separately on its own merits. Mr. Braak then offered a motion that
this petitiori be approved. It was seconded by Mr. Metts with the proviso that the insurance
should be investigated to assure the County that it would not be required to pay burial ex-
penses while the beneficiary of the policy received the benefits. When the ballot was taken
the vote was unanimously favorable to the adoption of this policy.
COUNTY BUILDING - RENT OR SALE
Pursuant to instructions on February 20, a survey was made of the County property
on the Castle Hayne Road in order to establish metes and bounds so that the County Property
Assessors can appraise the property and establish a valuation on which to base judgment
whether to offer it for sale or rent. An offer of $110.00 per month was made by the C. E.
White Lumber Company. After discussing the advisability of renting versus sale of the pro-
perty for the best advantage to the Covnty, Mr. Broadhurst offered a motion that the old
County garaoe building recently vacated by the State Highway Commission located aL 198 Castle
Hayne Road be rented to the C. E. White Lumber Company wdth the understanding that they would
do their own repair work and continue reasonable maintenance of the bvilding, further that
they be given the privilege of not less than six months notice before terminating the agree-
ment in event the County wanted the building for other purposes. It was seconded by Mr. Metts
with the understanding that Mr. White could take possession on April isth. The vote was unan-
imously in favor and the Executive SecreLary was instructed to notify Mr. White of this arrange-
ment. •
CITY - COUNTY LUNCHEON .
Mr. Metts informed the Board that he was working with the Azalea Festival Com-
mittee and would like for the Board to authorize him to commit the County to participation
in the annual luncheon held for guests of the County during the Azalea Festival. He said
that many acceptances had been received from the General Assemb2y members and other guests.
After discussing the problem briefly, Mr. Braak offered a motion that the County participate
with the City on a 50-50 basis in sponsoring the luncheon and that funds be appropriated
from the General Emergency Fund to sufficiently cover it. Mr. Broadhurst seconded this mo-
tion with the provision that the General Assembly ratified the request for additional Indus- .
trial Development Funds for promoting the County. This motion was unanimously approved.
BEACH EROSION CONTROL
The amended report on Beach Erosion Control and Hurricane Protection Measures
for Carolina Beach and vicinity was read by the Chairman as well as a letter from Ma,jor
Keith R. Barney, Chairman of the Corps of Engineers for the U. S. Army Board of Engineers
for Rivers and Harbors requesting reassurance of the willingness of local interest to par-
ticipate in this project. After a lengthy discussion on this subject, Mr. Braak offered
a motion that the U. S. Corps of Engineers be informed that New Hanover County is willing
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to participate in the non-Federal funds required in Plan C for the Shoreline
Protection Pro,ject as outlin¢d by the U. S. Corps of Engineers. It was seconded by Mr.
iMetts and unanimously approved.
REPORTS -
The following reports were reviewed and ordered filed for information:
1- Farm Agent's Extension Report for February 1961
2- New Hanover County Airpor.t Reports of Disbursements and Income for February 1961
3- U.S.O. Club Report for February 1961. (}- Wilmingtori Public and Colored Library Reports for February 1961.
ADJOURNMENT -
As there was no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting ad,journed
and then called them to order as a Board of Equalization and Review. //
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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW
?.??,,,?a?i ?/ The Board of Equalization and Review began its meetings on Monday, March 20, 1961
at 11:00 A. M., with the following members present: Chairman J. M. Hall, Jr., Peter H.
Braak, Ernest R. Mayhan, and John Van B. Metts, Jr. and L. E. Broadhurst. T. D. Love
acted as Secretary to the Board.
Members of the Board of Equalization and Review wer¢ sworn in by Mr. Fostcr Ed-
wards, Clerk of Superior Court.
The Board instructed Mr. Love to have a number of protestants to appear before
the Board if they cared to do so on Monday, March 27 beginning at 9:00 A. M. in order that
their protest might be heard.
The meeting was adjourned until Monday 27th, at 9:00 A. M.
T. D. Love, Secretary
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lAarch 27, 1961
The Board of Equalization and Review held their adjourned meeting on March 27, 1961 at 9:00 A.M.
with the following members present:
J. M. Hall, Jr. Chairman Ernest R. Mayhan
John Van B. Metts Peter H. Braak
Leon E. Broadhurst
Mr. Love acted as Secretary to the Board, read to the Board,Laws, and their duties outlining
the conditions under which the valuation of property can be changed.
The following protests were revi¢wed and the followiag decisions were made:
Ernest David Horne
Manson H. Hilburn
Paul Ambrosiana
Kina Stradford
Nell H. Trask
Henry M. Bremer
John R. McLean
Eunice A. Peck
R. R. Stone
R. R. Stone
517 so. 4tn sti.,
612 So. 3rd St.,
119 So. sth st.
712 So. Sth St.
8 Hydrangea P1.
8 Church St.
110 No. 12th St.
819 Princess St.
625 So. 2nd St.
505 Campbell St.
Lee Omie Cumber
Ransom Johnson
William Rosemann
Helen Vereen
Anthony Saffo
Thelma Formyduval'
Jas. Milton Morris
R. R. Stone
R. R. Stone
R. R. Stone
202 Nun Street
19 Kenwood Ave.
12 so. 5th st.
202 Central Blvd.
412 No. 3rd St.
402 No. lsth St.
904 Princess St.
506 So. 2nd St.
121 So. 6th St.,
507 Campbell St.
These properties were found to be equitably assessed as compared with similar properties in
the County, and as the Law did not permit any changes to be made, the protests were declined.
R. R. Stone, 602 South Front Street - This piece of property was examined?the Board cut the plus
15% due to being a multi-family dwelling to 10% as the property was found to be inequitably
assessed as compared wfth similar property in the County.
R. R. Stone, 401 South 6th Street - The plus 40% factor on same was ordered reduced to
2$% as this property was found inequitably assessed as compared to similar property.
R. R. Stone, 709 South 8th Street - This was commercial property and an additional 15%
depreciation was ordered due to thc fact that it was vaeant and had a consideraIDle amount
of storm damage.
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 616 Chestnut Street - An additional 10% depreciation
was ordered to be credited to this item due to vandalism and general condition of the property.
Thelma C. Formyduval, Block 24 Summer Hill - South Front Street - The land value on this pro-
perty was to be reduced by $625.00 due to the Highway having taken a certain amount of the
depth of this property.
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