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1961-04-17 Regular MeetingD L ry' ? C? EQUALIZATION AND REVIEld BOARD MEETING April 10, 1961 The Board of Equalization and Review held thdr adjourned meeting on April 10, 1961 at 9:00 A. M. with the following members present: J. M. Hall, Jr., Chairman Erncst R. Mayhan John Van B. Metts Peter H. Braak Leon E. Broadhurst Mr. Love acted as Secretary to the Board with Mr. H. S. McGirt and Mr. R. E. Blake, County Assessors also present. Mr. Hall called the meeting to order and the following decisions as noted were made. J. G. Pittman, Federal Point Township - This property was reduced from the assessment of $500.00 to $125.00 on aceount of an error being made in the acreage. Property belonging to the Wilmington Merchants Parking Company located in Block 152 was _ reviewed thoroughly and was ordered by the Board that the property which has that part ? which now faces Market Street and shows a depth of 132 feet be reduced to 62 feet. The remainder of the property facing Second Street was placed in line with other Second Street property on that side of the street. Property belonging to Doctors Eaton and Roane, Block 223 on which is located a service station was found to be in order and no reduction was made. Other property belonging to Doctors Eaton and Roane located in Block 223 on which there are sevcral stores one of which has been vacant since construction of the building on that particular section which is vacant, it was ordered that a 20% depreciation be given on account of the vacancy. Lewis E. Hubbard, Block 216, Lot 10, Carolina Beach - Due to the fact that this property .• had been drastically washed away, the appraised value was reduced on account of high tides and storms from $2,150 to $500. The assessment was made from $1,075 to $250. Property belonging to J. Frank Collier, Block 216, Carolina Beach was reduced and due to the fact that this property had received eonsiderable amount of damage due to high tides and storms, the appraisal was ordered reduced $500.00 per lot and the assessment to $250.00 for the lot.. In Block 217 - this property having aiso suffered damage, the appraisal as to the road has been changed, and the property was ordered reduced $1,540 and the assessment to $750.00 with the Lwxception of lots 1,2 and 3- apparently these lots have not suffered damage. Those lots in Block 217 which face Canal Drive were order- ed to be given 20% additional depreciation due to consideration it was thought that this would put this property in line with other property in the area. C. C. Brown, Block 217 Lot 8 Carolina Beach. This property was ordered reduced in appraisal value from $2,450 to $1,500 and in assessment from $1,225 to $750. Mrs. June R. Meeks, Block 46, Lots 3/4 Carolina Beach. It was ordered+that this property be reduced from $150 a front foot to $130 per front foot to justly assess it as compared with other surrounding property. Mrs. Lee Omie Cumber's property at 202 Nun Street was again reviewed and ordered that the si.de porch be deleted; and the back porch was ordered changed due to construction and due to err.or 1n original appraisal. As all complaints have been heard and acted upon, the meeting was adjourned for the year 1961. /S/ T. D. Love, Secretary Wilmington, N. C. April 17,1961 CALL TO ORDER - The regular semimonthly meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners was held today at 9:00 A. M. with the following members in attendance: Chairman J. M. Hall, Jr., Commissioners Peter H. Braak, L. E. Broadhurst, Ernest R. Mayhan and John Van B. - Metts, Jr., County Auditor T. D. Love and County Attorney L. Bradford Tillery. INVOCATION - Chairman Hall called the meeting to order and asked Reverend Ray Noland, Pastor of Grace Baptist Church, to open the meeting with a prayer for guidance. MINUTES APPROVAL - ' Upon motion of Mr. Broadhurst, seconded by Mr. Nayhan, the minutes of April 4th, were unanimously approved as written. BEER PERMITS - Upon motion of Mr. Broadhurst, seconded by Mr. Mayhan, the fo2lowing applications cu.c..> for the Beer Permits were unanimously referred to the Sheriff for his investigation and con- sidr.ration: Mrs. Thelma:Farrar Erown ',Ivon .E. 'James,. Paul Woodrow Bryan Stephen W. Rogers T/A Junction Drive/lnn T/A Middle of the Island T/A Southerlands Grocery T/A Rogers Food Store i RFD 2, Box 398, Caro?ina Wrightsv-ille Causewa each Myrtle Grove Sound ! RFD 3, City FAT STOCK SHOW AND SALE - ? ' r- Mr. Braak advised the Board that the lOth Annual Fat Stock Show and Sale would ? " be h¢ld at the County Livestock Arena on the 19th and 20th ?of April. Conforming with pre- vious years, the Board had authorized furnishing the hogsfor-the barbecue dinner served to the guests. After investigating the market prices and the type shoats at the County Farm, it was found that money could be saved by selling a. group of the hogs which had reached their maximum value and using the proceeds to buy,:the barbecue size hogs, ther¢fore they had sold $160.80 worth which has been deposited in the general County Home Fund. Mr. Love, continued- A ??6 ( -i Minutes of the Meeting April 17, 1961 FAT STOCK SHOW AND SALE -(continued) ' the County Auditor, advised that it would be necessary to approve and make an appropriation up to this amount so he could apply it toward the cost of the barbecue sup- per. Mr. Braak then offered a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Broadhurst, that the action be approved and an appropriation of $160.$0 be made from the County Home General Fund toward the barbecue supper. It was unanimously adopted. PETITION FOR RELIEF - / The Welfare Department presented a petition for Willie Richardson to be admitted to the County Home for care due to his mental and physical condition being in such a state ? that he can not care for his own personal needs. Upon motion of Mr. Braak, seconded by Mr. Mayhan, this request was unanimousiy granted. RESOLUTIONS - HOSPITAL BOND I55UE . ? The Chairman informed the Board that he had received the following Resolutions requesting authori2ation by the Board for an immediate vote by the people on the question / of a bond issue for a new hospital: Wilmington Exchange Club, Carolina Beach Woman's 1?e-e Club, Wilmington Civitan Club, Sorosis and Lions Club. He remarked that since the Board had taken its stand on the matter, no action was necessary. These communications have been acknowledged. GRAND JURY REPORT - ? A copy of the, Grand Jury's report for the April Criminal term of Superior Court to his Honor, Malcolm C. Paul, Judge Presiding, was reviewed. It noted that the only improve- ments needed at the moment were renovations of a few of the mattresses at the County Farm Stockade. TAX COLLECTORIS REPORT The report submitted by the Tax Collector for March 1961 showed that 90% of the current year's taxes have been collected and that more back taxes had been collected since January 1, 1961 than for the total year of 1960. / HOSPITAL BOND ISSUE - Dr. H. A. Eaton, representing the Wilmington Civic League, requested the atten- tion of the Board for the reading o.f a long letter in which they commended the Board for their action in denying a vote on a new hospital at this time. The main content of the letter indicated that the negro citizens whom he represented would not approv¢ a hospital hond issue unless definite concrete assurances that no discrimittation or segregation of races would be maintained in the institvtion. He expressed the opinion that the solution of the many problems was necessary before complete approval could be given by them. Dr. Daniei C. Roane, representing the Wilmington Medical 5ociety read a long letter praising the Board for denying a bond election at this time and reiterating the stand that the negro would likewise have to be assured,of complete integration before they would support a new hospital. Both of the speakers stressed the point that the Board should refrain from assent- ing to any pressure groups. OPTION The Chairman informed the Board that he had received a letter from the office of Saline Water addressed to the State Department of Water Recources stating that in all probability the Saline Water Conversion Pilot Plant would be expanded and that more land area would be needed on the sea side. They suggested that the owner of the property be approached and negotiations entered into for an additional 65 acres. Mr. Hall advised that he had consulted Mr. Henry Von Oesen, our Engineering Consultant as well as Mr. Lawrence Lee, the owner, in an attempt to secure a two year option on part or ail of the land with the understanding that the Federal government can exercise the option. He will report any further developments. REPORTS - . WTP'Tli The following reports were reviewed and ordered filed for information: 2- County Agent's Extension Report for March Z- Home Agent's Narrative Reports for March 3- Report from New Hanover County Airport of March 1961. !}- USO Club Report for March 1961. 5- Wilmington Public Library Report - March 6- 't Colored " f' " 7- Report from the North Carolina Industrial 1961. 1961. Ineome and Disbursements for 1961 n Commission ADJOURNMENT - Upon motion of Nr. Metts, seconded by Mr. Mayhan, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn. SPECIAL RECONVENTION RECONVIIVTION - The Chairman reconvened the meeting for the purpose of considering a Welfare Lien. WAIVER OF NOTICE - Mr. Braak offered a motion that notice of ineeting as required by General Stat- utes 153-8 be waived. It was seconded by Mr. BroadhursL and unanimously approved. WELFARE LIEN - / Notice was received from Attorneys Carr and Swails that 4 lots recorded in ?,`•,?sn. Map Book 2, page 59, was at one time owned by Isaiah David Jackson and wife, Mary Jack- son. In 1945, the Jacksons were divorced leaving each owner a one-half undivided inter- est in the property. In 1951, pursuant to a judgement in a tax suit, the property was deeded to New Hanover County, In August of 1951, New Hanover County, for valuable con- sideration, gave Mary Jackson a deed for the property recorded in book #486, page 232. , The tax suit was defective in that Isaiah David Jackson was not served with summdns al- though he was a resident of the County at that time. In 1953, an Old Age Assistance Lien was filed agatnst Isaiah David ,lackson by the Welfare Depaftment which became a lien on his one-haif interest. He died intestate in 1959 and his one-half interest descended , ??? a'? Minutes of the Meeting April 17, 1961 Continued WELFARE LIEN - (continued) to his eight children who are willing to give Mary Jackson a deed for their one-half interest in the property. They request cancellation of the lien insofar as this partlcular property is concerned because of the failure of the Sheriff's office to ascer- tain that Isaiah David Jackson was a resident of the County when the summons was issued. ??:,,,?,,,??? After a brief discussion in which the County Attorney recommended the release of this tax C lien, Mr. Broadhurst offered a motion that the County Attorney be authorized to draw the proper document for cancellation and have the lien cancelled. It was stconded by Mr. Braak and unanimously adopted by the Board. FAT STOCK SHOW AND SALE - Mr. P. M. Camak, General Nanager of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce inform- ed the Board that the Annual Fat Stock Show and Sale was scheduled for the 19th and 20th of April and invited each of the Commissioners to participate in the event as well as attend the banquet to be held Wednesday evening at the Armory on South Front Street. The Chairman urged any of the Board who could to attend this important show and sale. ADJOURNMENT - Upon motion of Mr. Broadhurst, seconded by Mr. Metts, the Board u nimously a;journed. ? ,'Executive'Secretary Wilmington, N. C. May 1, 1961 CALL Tb ORDER The regular semimonthly meeting of the Yiew Hanover County Board of Commission- ers was held today at 9:00 A. M. with the following members in attendance: Chairman - J. M. Hall, Jr., Commissioners Peter H. Braak, L. E. Broadhurst, Er:nest R. Mayhan, and John Van B. Metts, Jr., County Auditor T. D. Love and County Attorney L. Bradford Tillery. INVOCATION - The meeting was opened with a prayer by Reverend H. A. Elebash, Pastor of St. Johnfs Episcopal Church. <<?- APPROVAL OF TI-IE MINUTES - Upon motion of Mr. Broadhurst, seconded by Mr. Mayhan, the minutes of the last meeti'ng were unanimously approved as written. NATIONAL HOME DENtONSTRATION WEEK Miss Verna Belle Lowery, the County Homt Economics Agent, accompanied by the ? president of the County Council and the presidents of each of the Home Demonstration Clubs in the County presented a Proclamation for approval by the Board urging New Hanover County , to join the State and IVation in the observance of National Home Demonstration Week during the period April 30th-May 6th, 1961. Miss Lowery introduced each of those present who were welcomed by Chairman Hall. After explaining that the scope of the activities of Home Demonstration Clubs has been broadened to encourage and assist people to build better lives through increased knowledge and a more productive application of our abundant human and natural resources, Mr. Metts offered a motion that this proclamation be approved in its basic ob,jective and that Lhe Chairman be authorized to sign the document. It was second- ed by Mr. Braak and unanimously adopted by the Board. INSURANCE SURVEY Mr. Hardy Wessell, representing the Wilmington Association of Insurance Agents presented an Insurance Analysis for New Hanover County prepar¢d as authorized by action of the Board on January 16, 1961. The Chairman accepted the report and thanked Mr. Wes- sell for his diligence in its preparation. He considered the details too voluminous for d3scussion at this meeting and appointed MessTS. Metts, Mayhan and'Tillery as a Committee to study the report and make recommendations back to the Board at their convenienc¢. RESOLUTIONS - HOSPITAL BOND ISSUE ?_L? , Dr. Frank R. Reynolds read and presented a letter from the New Hanover County Medical Society expressing their conviction that this community is in urgent need of new hospital facilities, pledging their cooperation in any way and urging the Commissioners to no longer delay taking the first»step to obtain such hospital facilities by holding an election for the issuance of bonds. Mr. Michael C. Brown, president of the Chamber of Commerce, presented their position regarding the question of modern hospital facilities and the expediency of get- ting the matter properly beforc the voters. After reiterating their stand with refer- ence to favorable action on new hospital facilities, they wanted to he on record request- ing that "the hospital question be placed before the voters of New Hanover County this summe0in keeping with the recommendations of the Citizens Committee of 70 recently appointed and heard by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. Mr. Herbert P. McRim, Chairman of the Finance Committee and Mr. Harry M. Solomon, Chairman of the Citizens Committee of 70'made a presentation of additional facts covering information gathered through telephone and newspaper polls favoring an early vote on the hospital 3ssue this summer. They stated that they represented a group of 200 persons, white and negro, who are interested in better hospital facilities for all the people of the County. He had in hand a petition signed by more than 5,000 voters recommending that a hospital be erected for the benefit of the citi2ens of this County. They recommended, for immediate action by the Board of Commissioners, the following: ment (1) The immediate appoint/ of a board oP trustees for the proposed hospital. (2) The reconsideration of the action taken on April 6, 1961 (3) The call for an election on July 25, 1961 on th¢ question of the issuance of of bonds for the construction of hospital facilities for all the citizens of New Hanover County. /_ continued- cc?