1959-10-19 Regular Meeting????I
Special Venire
October 7, 1959 Continued
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Lester J. LaSure
Demitrios Lucas
J. C. Parker, Jr.
Alex Sloan
James T. Shaw
Ralph Langford
ASSEMBLY -
W. G. Houck, Executive Secretary)
Wilmington, N.C. October 19,1959
The regular semimonthly meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commission-
ers was held this day at 9:00 A. M. in the Commissioners' Room of the Court House.
PRESENT: Chairman J. E. Holton, Jr., Commissioners Peter H. Braak, L. E. Broadhurst,
J. N. Hall, Jr, and Berry A. Ydfilliams; and County Attorney John Bright Hill. County
Auditor T. D. Love was absent from the meeting since he was away on vacation.
INVOCATION -
Chairman Holton called the meeting to order and asked Reverend C. Freeman Heath,
Pastor of the Trinity Methodist Church, to open the meeting with prayer.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES -
Upon motion of Mr. Hall, seconded by Mr. Broadhurst, the minutes of October
5th were unanimously approved as written.
ALTERATION BIDS
Pursuant to instructions on September 21st authorizing the Executive Secretary
to secure Bids for proposed aiterations in the Court House, Mr. Broadhurst offered a motion
that Lhe Bids be opened at this time. It was seconded by Mr. Williams and unanimously
approved. The following Bids were then opened:
Howard H. Everett & Co. License #1911 Bid $1930.00
Hines Construction Co, " #1584 1947,00
Contemporary Builders & Reo?,ty " #2891} 2472.00
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Each of the bidders had compiied with all of the requirements and after some discussion
in which the suggestion was made that the floor above the Superior Court Judge's Office
be used as an interrogation room, Mr. Braak offered a motion that the work be awarded to
Lhe lowest bidder and the architect instructed to proceed, provided the contract was
approved by_the County Attorney. When the vote was taken, Mr. Broadhurst voted "NO" but
since all the other members voted "Yes", the Chairman declared the motion carried and in-
siructed the Executive Secretary to proceed with the work.
SPA PLAQUE -
Pursuant to authorization at the meeting on October sth, the Executive Secre-
tary displayed a rubbing of the proposed marker perpetuating the creation of the State
Ports Authority as proposed by the New Hanover County Historical Commission. After some c
discussion of the matter, dissatisfaction of the wording resulted in a motion that it be ?
referred to a committee for revision. The Chairman appointed Messrs. Williams, Hall,
and County Attorney Hill to study and revise the wording and inform the proper authori-
ties to proceed with the plaque.
MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION PROMOTION
Mr. A. Everett Huggins, Chairman of the Promotion Committee of the Wilmington ?-'
Merchants association, acted as spokesman for a delegation explaining that they were
planning on placing 10 large billboards advertising this area, around the entrances to
New Hanover County. He stated that that- the cost would amount to $750.00 for 60 days.
He reminded the Board that,they approved_.$500::00 from the Advertising Fund last year for ?
service personnel bus transportation and requested that their program be approved for ??--
this year. Mr,. Broadhurst offered a motion that $500.00 be approved from the Advertising
Fund Appropriation for this purpose. It was seconded by Mr. Hall and unanimousiy adopt-
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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH - • W? ??
. Messrs. L. C. Rose and R. M. Williams, Aldermen for the Town of Wrightsville
Beach, were recognized by the Chairman and Mr. Rose, acting as spokesman, stated that
Mayor Thompson was ill and unable to appear today but they understood the Commissioners
had set up $7,000 in their Tentative Budget to assist them in payment of a dredging opera-
tion incurred last sprino in repairing shoreline and beach erosion. He said the total
cost amounted to $33,000 and that $26,000 had been paid. They stressed the need for
assistance and reminded the Board that Wrightsville Beach contributed approximately $60,000
in taxes to the County but had never made any demand on the County for help before. Mr.
Broadhurst observed that in his opinion each municipality should stand on its own feet and
offered a motion that this request not be granted. This motion was ruled dead by the
Chairman for lack of a second. Mr. M13113ams remarked that any funds used for that pur-
pose must be obtained from non-tax revenue and reminded the delegation that ABC profits
were based on a division of 3/4 to the municipality and 1/4 to the County and that they
received their proportionate share of the Intangible Taxes and given all revenue of the
Privilege Licenses because they are called on to render that extra service. He offered
a motion that the requ¢st be tabled for study until the next regular meeting for a final
decision. There being no second to this motion, the Chairman ruled it dead. After,some
further discussion, Mr. Hall observed that he considered this an emergency situation and
did not want any inference drawn that his feelings were influenced because the officials
of Wrightsville Beach had misunderstood and had included any County Revenue in their Bud-
get and offered a motion that $3500.00 be approved for this purpose from the Emergency
Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Braak and when the votes were cast, Mr. Broadhurst
voted "NO" and Mr. Williams -r_equested that he abstain from voting but the Chairman declared
the request granted when Nessrs. Braak and Hall voted "YES".
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502 S. 18th St. Pete C. Kelly 807 Dock Street
401 N. 2nd St. D. J. Lewis 214 Campbell St.
2310 Chestnut St. Woodrow Lennon 2226 Brandon Road
726 Wood St. Peter J. Barkas 1403 Chestnut Street
1207 Meares St. John W. Raney Box 147, Carolina Beach
4205 Peachtree St. Wilbert ?ld. Rhodes 3919 S. Front St.
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Minutes of the Meeting, October.l.9, 1959 Continued
FORECLOSED PROPERTY APPROVAL -
The Executive Secretary reported that he had the followino prospective sales
for jointly owned property foreclosed for taxes and appraised by the County Tax Assessor.
Prospect Block Lot Description Appraisal Val. Offer
Rudolph Lawrence #282 Pt. 1 2116" x 132' $250.00 $50.00
W. N. Jenkins #499 Pt. 5 33' x 100' $400.00 $(}00.00
,t tt 'i #502 Pt. 1 3119" x 75' $350.00 $300.00
Frank W. Talman #536 Pt. 1 66' x 6216" $1,000.00 ---
Nr. Broadhurst offered a motion that approval be given to seliing the lots at the apprais-
ed value,subject to the approvsl of the City Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Williams and unanimously adopted.
UNIFORM SICK LEAVE 8 VACATION -
The Executive Secretary informed the Board that he had endeavored to set up a
master file on County employees for the purpose of completing a record of tYieir activities.
The Health Director had suogested that he preferred the decision be made by the Consolidat-
ed Board of Health and at their meeting on October 2nd, the matter was discussed and the
following letter received from them: "On motion made by Mayor Capps, seconded by Dr. Knox, it was moved that the Health
Department personnel would be granted sick leave and v.ac.ation as prescribed by the
North Carolina Merit System as set forth in their Manval (Handbook for Local Health
Units).
In view of the above Board action we feel that a list, as you requested, will not
be necessary."
After some discussion of the matter, Mr. Broadhurst offered a motion that as the Attorney
General's office had ruled that the Board of County Commissioners were not empowered to
name Dr. Davis County Physician, the Health Department be operated entirely by Lhe Consol-
idated Board of Health and that his salary be approved as recommended. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Braak and when the vote was taken, Mr. Willaims voted "NO", however the
Chairman ruled the motion prevailed as all the other members of the Board voted "YES".
Mr. Williams then remarked that in his opinion all County employees should be
granted the same sick leave and vacations as the employees of the Health Department and
offered a motion to that effect. After further consideration, Mr. Williams withdrew
this motion until the next regular•meeting on November 2, 1959. Mr. Broadhurst then
offered a motion thGt all rules and regulations be rescinded and that each Department
Head operate his own department. There.being no second to this motion, it was ruled dead
by the Chairman.
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION CENTER -
Pursuant to action taken at the Board meeting on Octbber sth at which time
the New Hanover County Board of Education requested the Budget item listed under Veterans'
Program Fund be changed over to the Industrial Center Fund as it would be in line with
the proposed use of these monies, Mr. Braak offered a motion that the request be granted,
. provided the Board of Education informed the Board of County Commissioners what the funds
were being spent for. This motion was Seconded by Mr. Hall and unanimously adopted.
ENTERTAINMENT - PUBLIC HFALTH STUDENTS
A letter was received and read from the Consolidated.Board of Health express-
ing thanks for the participation in one-half of the cost of the Luncheon for the Univer-
sity of North Carolina School of Public Health Students. The total cost amounted to
$54.59 and Mr. Hall offered a motion that the County share one-half the bill with the
City of Wilmington and approve payment from the Entertainment Fund for $27.29 to Ferous
Ark Restaurant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Braak and unanimously approved.
JURY LIST - `
??- The Chairman informed the Board that the Presiding Judge of a recent term of
Superior Court suggested to him that the Sheriff was experiencing great difficulty in se-
curing persons to serve as Jurors and that in some cases names were being drawn in which
the persons had been dead for as many as 8 years and moved out of the County (} or 5 years.
He instructed the Executive Secretary to take immediate steps.to make up a netia jury list,
? C have it checked by the Sheriff's Department, and then present it to the Board of Commiss-
C ioners for their review and inspection. He suggested that possibly it could be completed
by January 1, 1960. _
STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COPM9ISSI0NERS -
A letter was received from Mr. Berry A. YJ.illiams,.Director of the.Third.District..
4ffatgeAssociation of County Commissioners, announcing a joint meeting with the Sixth Dis-
C? trict in Clinton, North Carolina at 10:00 A. M. on November 19th. As many topics that
will be informative and of interest will be discussed at this meeting, he urged the attend-
ance of all Commissioners, County Accountant, Tax Supervisor, County Attorney, Health
Director and Superintendent_of Public Welfare. Another important item that will come up
at this meeting will be the election of a nominee to the Board of Directors to the State
Association for next year. Mr. J. Alexander McMahon, Executive Secretary-General Counsel,
will be present to answer any questions which may arise. The Executive Secretary was in-
? structed to remind them at the next regular semimonthly meeting on November 2nd so that
Cix7•e! plans might be made for attending.
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Minutes of the Meeting October 19th, 1959 Continued
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ARiviORY BOILER REPAIRS
The Executive Secretary informed the Boardthat repairs authori2ed by them on
September 21st on the boiler at the Armory had been completed but that when the Boiler
Inspector for the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company was asked to
approve it he called in the.State Boiler Inspector and together they reguested an internal
inspection which rec}uired the partial loosening of the bolts in order that the expansion
nipples could be seen, and after a careful inspection they found that in order for the
boiler to be safe for use, it would be necessary to replace the expansion washers and
nipples, as well as put expansion washers on the bolts which hoid the sections together.
N,r. Farrow reported that in his opinion we would find one or more of the sections which
would have to be replaced and suggested that prices for them would be included in any es- .
timate of repairs which we sought from contractors. The Springer Coal & Oil Company
have estimated that it would cost $516.00 to thoroughly clean the entire boiler and re-
place the parts necessary to make it pass inspection for approval of the State. After
some discussion, the Board decided, by common consent, to instruct the Executive Secre-
tary to secure not less than three Bids for repairing the boiler and present them at the
next recular semimonthly meeting on November 2nd for their review and approval.
COURT HOUSE REPAIRS - . c,kl-s• ?O
The Executive Secretary informed the Board that in his opinion the windows and .
all the over-hangs from the second floor up on the Court House needed a coat of paint and
after thoughtful consideration decided the County had no equipment for doing the work with
prison labor and, too, he felt it would be impractical and danoerous to attempt it, there-
fore, recommended that he be authorized to secure bids from reputable contractors for do-.
ing the job of painting, caulkina, and glazing the upper floor windows and painting the
over-hangs above them where needed. Nr. Braak offered a motion that the Executive Secre-
tary secure not less than three bids for doing this work and submit them at the next regu-
lar semimonthly meeting of the Board. It was seconded by Mr. Williams and unanimously •
approved.
CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT RIGHT-OF-WAY
The Executive Secretary informed the Board that the Carolina Power 8 Light Com-
pany, in contracting additional power lines necessary for service to the revised electri-
ca1 system being revamped at the Community Hospital, needed a right-of-way agreement to -kwa9
change some of their poles. The proper instrument tioas already completed, with the ex-
ception of signatures, Mr. Braak offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the Chair-
man of the Board be authorized to sign it in behalf of the County and that the Executive
Secretary be authori2ed to attest it and place the County seal thereon. The motion was
unanimously carried and the Chairman signed the instrument as authorized.
GRAND JURY REPORT - ? `
The Grand Jury reported its activities to the Presiding Su erior Court Judoe
on October s, 1959 as fo'llows: l?Jitnesses Examined 5'7, True Bills ?}7, Not True Bills O.
The records of the Justices of Peace were examined and found in order. They reported on
the inspection of the Jail and found it in excellent sanitary condition, especially the
kitchen whicn was reported neat and clean. They recommended "security cages" at the
bull pen and elevator shaft for the protection of Jailors and Officers. They estimated
a cost of $750.00 for these cages and stated that it would reclassify the Jail to meet
the minimum Federal government requirements for security. They likewise were of the opin-
ion that the new arrangement_would permit longer incarceration of Federal prisoners whose
expenses would contribute more additional funds than the cost of the construction. They
also reported that an inspection of the County Farm and Home on October bth, 1959 indicat-
ed that an excellent job was being done by the Superintendent there. The only recommenda-
tion was that a Doctor make regular weekly calls and that additional showers be provided
in the large confine. After so me discussion by the Board; the Chairman informed the
Board that the New Hanover County Board of.Hea:lth had already instructed the Health Dir-
ector to send a professional member of the staff to the County Home periodically. Mr. Hall
remarked that he would sucgest that the U.D. Clinics be operated at a more convenient time
for the people who used them. At present, the ciinic is open only 2 days a week. The
type of person who uses the service is not too concerned about whether he gets the regu-
lar treatments, especially when it means the loss of an entire dayls work in order for him --?
to attend the clinic as it is now scheduled. By conmon consent of the Board, the Execu- C
tive Secretary was authorized to confer with the Sheriff and secure not less than 3 Bids
for the construction of security cages in the Jail.as recommended by the Grand Jury as a
safety measure, and report to the Board at its next meeting on November 2nd.
LETTERS AND REPORTS
The following. letters_and.reports were re'viewed and ordered filed for informa-
tion:
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1- Letter received from J. Melville Broughton, Jr, in acknowledgment of the
E. L. White Resolution•recently passed by the Board. ,
2- A letter was received from Mayor A.. L. Mansfield of Carolina Beach, in be-
half of their Board and citizens, expressing appreciation for the prompt (Jz?
action received during the past hurricane alert, and also for the consid-
,eration given to the cleaning out of Henniker Ditch. ?
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3- A letter received from D. B. Mixon, Secretary of the Lions Club, Carolina
Beach regarding the proposed installation of a Ferry Service from Southport
to New Hanover County, and requesting the Board's continued efforts in the pro-
motion of this service.
4- A copy of the letter from J. Alex McMahon to County Attorney John Brioht
Hill regarding status of the Health Officer.
5- Home Aoent's Narrative Report for 5eptember,1959
6- U.S.O. Club Monthly Report
7- Wiimington Public Library
8- Wilmington Colored Public Library
9- County Agent's Monthly Report
10- New Hanover County Airport Report for September 1959
11- Welfare Recipients Statis2ncal Changes
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Minutes of the Meeting October 19, 1959 Continued
RIVER BRIDGE PROPOSAL -
Chairman Holton observed that he had noticed in a recent issue•of the paper
the City Council was giving consideration to location of a proposed new Bridge span
crossing the Cape Fear River and he feels that the New Hanover County Board of Commiss-
,ioners should have some opinions about the matter, both individualiy and colle,ctively.
Much thought should be given to the purpose for which the brid_ge is to be used, whether
or not it is merely to channel traffic from east to west or for Industrial development
or expansion of our port facilities, as most of the commodities shipped through our
port must be transported to the west by motor truck and his own opinion is that any
such bridge should be losated as near the port as possible to facillitate the movement
of goods to the Piedmont and western sections of our State. The recent rapid develop-
ment by our State Ports Authority seems to indicate a grownng use of waterborne trans-
portation and that recent reports of the petroleum industry supported that conclusion.
PETIT JURY -
? The following good and lawful persons were selected to serve as Jurors in
Superior Court in the trial of Criminal cases for the weeks beginning November 2nd and
November 9th, and for the trial of Civil cases for the week beginning November 23rd.
Jurors for Criminal Cases - November 2, 1959
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O. M. Maye
Wm. G. Head, J,r. _
D. Harvin
J. D. Wright
R. T. Horne Jr.
James A. Hicks
W. E. Eason
Charles Todd
M. W. Pridgen
R. R. Padgett
J. L. Henry
E. G. Wilson
Joe Lewis
R. E. Piner
F. A. Babson
J. T. Jackson
G. D. Daughtry
D. L. Pridgen
Howard E. Pepper
Norman E. Glennon
Grover G. Simmons
S. H. Culverhouse
Cleave A. Cardwell
Johnnie C. Vollers
Charles S. Furber Jr.
CaD ? Hay
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C W. H. Fisher
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1Mimosa L. B. Finberg
706 S. 16th St. W. J. Nfallard
814 Greenfield St. James B. Naides
2101 Creasy Ave. John W. Jones
125 Circle St. L. H. Skinner Jr.
1 Pi necrest Pkwy. Roy L . Godbold
539 E. Shipyard S1vd.John E. Waiter
504 S. 17th St. John F. Crarner
4201 Franklin Ave. M. T. Gerock Sr.
% F.E Livingston James J. Satson
164 Arlington Dr. Leola W. Vereen
RFDf 1, Box 114 Lillie S. Leloudis
Ca
I}1? le Ha ne
Nerce? Ave.
;1:B. Maultsby
RFD 3, Box 64b E. B. Williams
160 Spofford E. G. Reaister
1811 Nun St. Harry L. Wise
406 N. 4th St. Horace Hardison
RFD 2, Box 73 Walter Frankoff
RFll 1, Box 211 Marion E. Lowry
320 Davie Drive Erastus G. Mintz
Box 173, CaroA???h Rudolph C. Capps
306 S. Blvd. Charles W. Summerlin
41407 Peachtree Harvey Edw. McPhail
% Moore Fonvielle George Peter Saffo
Jurors for Criminal Cases - November 9, 1959
R. J. Orr
David Foy
T.' C. Byrd
L. C. Walsh
E. W. Stacy
George M. Mann
Dan Dove, Jr.
A. P. Croom
W. C. Lof 1 in
P. H. Braak
A. B. Blake
Merle G. Howe
E. S. Narrphy
Jacob Bron
C.R. Ruffin
W. K. Mintz .
Harry Lee
James Croom
Robert King
Snowden W. Spooner
Arthur Carpenter
Charles E. Estes
J. Knight Davis
George H. Vasiliou
S. Julian Houston
RFD 3, Box 569 J. N. Cooper Jr.
RFD 1, Box 341 R. E. Carter Jr.
8 E. Nesbitt Cts. L. C. Cumber
% ACLRR J. J. Warters
RFD 2, Box 369 Willie Capps
1812 Princess St. Wm. L. Coilins
1816 Grace St. Elmer Moore
2522 Washincton St. James V. Teague
7 O Lake Village Joseph M. Caole
Castle Hayne, N.C. Charlie F. Payne
P. O. Box 1025 Norman R. Capps
307 Sunset Ave. John D. Hufham
600 Castle Hayne Rd. E. B. Sneeden
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293
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ms St
. John H. Canady
73 Pinscrest Pkwy Clayton L. Mincy
2726 S. Front St. Gilbert M. Holland
RFD 3, Box 513 Robert B. Leonard
3823 Market St. Edwin E. Edwards
4412 ldriahtsville Av .Lester M. Maquire
5913 Park Ave. James L. Hollaiaay
507 Sunset Ave. Roy_Sullivan
2201 Chestnut St. Wendell R. Conklin
RFD 1, Box 248 James DeBurnier
522 Bonham Ave. Herman I. Summerlin
Jurors for Civil Term - November 23rd, 1959
D. C. Russ
B. W. Best
W. A. Wells
A. L. Todd
T. H. Young
George Roland
S. B. Byrd
K. C. Aitman
A. R. Cooke
W. P. Farrar
J. E. Canady
Clyde D. Lewis
V. D. Lockamy
112 Marian Drive
111 N. 3rd St.
1706 Ann St.
67 Spofford
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70Et S. Front
2853 Adams St.
4204 4drightsville
P. 0. Box !}l6
3901 Market St.
2 C. Lake Vil.
5911 Oleander Dr.
M. J. Walker
Frank E. Jewell
James H. Powers
Roy Leary
Euaene Tate William R. Leary
Larry Williams
Robert D. Meier
Av.Julian M. Kornegay
LeRoy Flowers
Elmer F. Capps
Frank J. Smith
Narviri M. Harris
4007 Oleander Drive
707 Essex Drive
518 s. 4tn st.
RFD 1, Box 349 A
320 Wright St.
P.O. soX 452
24 Monrningside Dr.
118 Colonial Cir.
221 Oakleaf Dr.
2216 Brandon Rd
RFD 2, Box 234
sox 329
505 N. 21st St.
10 Barnard Drive
2210 Oak St.
RFD 1, Box 218 A
206 Adelaide Dr.
1414 Castle St.
2932 E. Adams St.
% Raney Chevrolet Co.
131 Castle Hayne Rd.
3 C Lake Village
RFD 3, Box 291
160z Colonial.Dr,
320 Red Cross St.
502 S. Front St.
1730 Orange St.
C. 33 Box 347 C
314 s. 16tn st.
123 Hinton Ave.
18 N. 26th St.
12(} Bell St.
3606 Wiishire Blvd.
6 Pinecrest Pkwy.
(}17 N. bth St.
21+30 Jefferson St.
1913 Creasy Ave.
4605 Oleander Dr.
2935 F. Adams St.
2417 Chestnut St.
111 Ward St.
618 N.. 25th St.
405 s. 3rd st.
2518 Burnett Blvd.
363 Atlanta St.,Car$linR
RFD 3, Box 538 eac
i30375..4th. st.
1909 Lingo Ave.
RFD 3, Box 250-A
5715 Wrightsville Ave.
RFD 2, Box 195
5732 Park Ave.
3715 Winston Blvd.
810 Princess St.
P.O. sox 1275
129 Ward St.
214 N. 6th St.
617 Chestnut St.
RFD 3, Box 246
2544 Burnett Blvd.
19 Hamilton Ave.
5320 Wrightsville Ave.
50 Spofford
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Minutes of the Meeting
Jurors (Continued)
Johnie Alton Edens
R. P. Huffman
C. L. ReaVis
F. L. Warlick
B. W. Cherry
Clifford H. Smith Jr
Henry Lee Vann
Thomas D. Culbreth
Garnett P. Sellers
Robert F. Register
Herbert Bluethenthai
Robert E. Roudabush
Frederick K. Nfyers
ADJOURNMENT -
Upon motion
ly voted adjournment.
OcLober 19, 1959
6024 Park Ave.
Box 733, City
210 Spruce Drive
100 5. 41st St.
1704 Orange St.
P.O. sax 105
12 E. Nesbitt Cts.
413 s. 16tn st.
RFD 2, Box 359
5316 Wrightsv. Ave.
P.O. BoX 42
233 Castle Hayne Rd.
City
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J. G. Sullivan
Marvin N. Marshburn
James D. Miller
Thomas B. Wood
Harry Z. Clowe
Robert J. Giersch
William J. Justice Carr
Marvin Taylor C1ark,Jr.
Georae E. Williams
Coleman W. Whitten
John D. Hallenback
S. S. Stephenson
135 Colonial Cir.
611 Surry St.
1208 S. 6th St.
4209 Greenfield St.
510 Princess St.
2873 Adams St.
Rt.3, Box 346 A
406 Grace St.
2933 A. Adams St.
2633 C. Jefferson St.
310 Wrightsville Av.
304 Southern Bldg.
of Mr. Braak and seconded by Mr. Williams, the Board unanimous-
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? W: G? Houck?,tzecutive Secretary
Wilmington, N. C. November 2,1959
ASSEMBLY
The regular semimonthly meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commission-
ers was held this date in the Commissioners Room of the Court House at 9:00 A. M. Those.
present were Chairman J. E. Holton, Jr., Commissioners Peter H. Braak, L. E. Broadhurst,
J. M. Hall, Jr. and Berry A. UJilliams; Covnty Auditor T. D. Love and County Attorney
John Bright Hill.
INVOCATION -
In the absence of Rever.end C. H. McLean, who was scheduled to act as Chaplain
for the meeting, the Chairman called upon the Executive Secretary to open the meeting
with a prayer for guidance.
RATIFICATION OF BRIDGE RECOWiENDATION
Chairman Holton called a caucus meeting of the New Hanover County Board of
, Commissioners on October 22, 1959 at 9:00 A. M in the Council Chamber of the City of
Wilmington for the purpose of discussing the merits of locating a new bridge span across
the Cape Fear River in the hopes that the individual thinking of the various members of
the Board might be crystallized,into a recommendation. Those present, in:addition to
Chairman J. E. Holton, Jr. were Commissioners Peter H. Braak, J. M. Ha11, Jr., Berry A.
Williams, County Attorney John Bright Hill and Executive Secretary W. G. Houck. Com-
missioner L. E. Broadhurst was absent since he wes out of the City.
After listening to the pro and con discussions favoring the various proposed location's
and deliberating on the opinions expressed by the several members of the Board, Mr. Hall
observed that each iRdividual member of the Board of Ivew Hanover County Commissioners,
having discussed the matter of bridging the Cape Fear River with many people, individual-
ly and collecLively, reached the conclusion that a high level bridge in the southern
part of the City would best serve the interests of 'udilmington and New Hanover County and
further feel that it will promote the efforts toward development of our Port and uitimate-
ly a four-lane road to serve the Piedmont and western section of North Carolina. He
then offered a motion that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners r'ecommend that
the State Highway Commission proceed as rapidly as possibie to construct a high level
bridge or tunnel in the southern section of Wilmington. This motion was seconded by Mr.
Williams and unanimously carried. The Chairman remarked that from previous statements
of Mr.Broadhurst, he thought it would be safe to say that the entire Board was unanimous
in this action.
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Upon motion of Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Hall, the above action was unani-
mously approved after deleting the words "or tunnel".
AIR CONDITIONING
Pursuant to instructions at their meeting on October 19th, Mr. Von Oesen pre-
sented a recommended plan for the partial air conditioning of the Court House, most of
which can be converted to use if and when a complete job is desired. The preliminary
cost estimate amounted to $20,010 which included all necessary work to install air con-
ditioning in the Recorder's Court Room, Superior Court Room, the Commissioners Room and
the Sheriff's ofFices. His cursbry investigation indicated that the present electrical-
service wiil carry the proposed load for the units to be installed but will leave no room
for further expansion. His calculations seem to show the heat of the present panels is
caused by inadequate transformer and low voltage. He estimated that the cost of the in-
stallation of a new service to carry the ultimate electrical loads for future expansion
would approximate $5,500.00 more. Since there was some question as to whether or not
there was adequate service coming into the building, he was instructed to contact repre-
~ sentatives of the power company to check the power load coming into the building and in-
terview the City Building Inspector who will eventually approve the service. After com-
pleting this investigation, he will report back to the Board at the next regular semi-
monthly meeting on November lbth. •
JAIL SAFETY -
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Grand Jury in their report of October
5, 1959: the Sheriff and the Executive Secretary secured layout drawings and a bid for
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