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The Executive Secretary infomed the Board that the State Ports Authority is
(z scheduled to visit the Wilmington Port on January 19th and it is possible that the Gover-
, nor may bc able to make the trip, therefore he suggested that the Chairman appoint a Com-
mittee to arrange for a suitable cremony for the unveiling of the placque commemorating
the creation of the State Ports Authority. • (27??
COMPARATIVE REPORT -
Mr. Williams suggested that the Executive Secretary requ¢st a statement of
the Tax Collector for the past five years in order to make a comparison and determine
the progress made in the annual collection of back taxes. This sugg¢stion was unani-
monsiy approved by the Board by common consent.
QUARTERLY REPORT - ?
Mr. "Williams asked the County Auditor for a quarterly report to see how appro-
priatQons for the year are stacking up against expenditures. The Auditor explained that
a semi-annual report would be forthcoming immediately after the first of the year.
REPORTS AND LE TTERS - i
The foilowing reports and letters were reviewed and ordered filed for informa-
tion: c
1- Narrative Report of the Home Agent for November 1959 ?r
2- Wilmington Public Library Report "
3- Wiimington Colored Public Library Report
4- VeteranT s Service Off ice Report
5- Extension Report of Farm Agent ". "
6- Welfare Recipients Statistical Changes
7- Notices from the Board of Alcoholic Control regarding applications for
6- Beer and Wine Permits.
Report from N. C. Industrial Commission relative to changes in the Com-
missionts 195b Medical Fee Schedule
9= Memorandum from the Youth Fitness Commission of MgFth Carolina. --"
30- Thank- ou letter from Stacy N. Thomas,TownMana er.A Carolina Beach in
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11- Department of Revenue Voucher # F-167 in the amount of $18,288.57 re-
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for the year.
12- Letter from Mrs. E. F. Wehinger, President of the Opportunity Group For
' Educable Children.
ADJOURNMENT -
Upon motion of Mr. Braak, seconded by Mr. Holton, the Board unanimously voted
adjournment. ?
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Wilmington, N. C. December 21, 1959
ASSEMBLY -
The regular semimonthly meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commiss-
ioners was held th3s date in the Commissioners Room of the County Court House at 9:00
" A. M. PRESENT: Chairman J. M. Hall, Jr., Commissioners Peter H. Braak, L.E. Broadhurst,
J. E. Holton, Jr. and Berry A. Williams; County Attorney John Bright Hill and County
Auditor T. D. Love. •
INVOCATION -
The Chairman called the meeting to order and asked Reverenc L. S. Jeffery,
Pastor of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, to invoke the Divine Presence through prayer.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES -
Before the minutes were approved, it was suggested that Dr. Hooper Johnson
be named as representing the Buccaneer Pistol & Rifle Club rather than "safety measures"
in the paragraph headed Firearms Ordinance and in the paragraph designated School Fire
Inspector , Fred Futchs was referred to as Wrightsville Beach Fire Chief and this
should be changed to "Building Inspector". Mr. Braak then offered a motion that the
minutes of the last meeting be approved as corrected above. Mr. Broadhurst seconded
this motion, and it was unanimous2y carried.
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AIR CONDITIONING -
Pursuant to instructions at their meeting on November 16th, Consulting Engin- e'
eer Henry Von Oesen reported that a comparative study of air conditioning systems suit-
able for requirements in the Court House developed the original cost would approximate
?$20,000.00 with an upkeep of $711.00 per year on an electrical system and an iniYial
cost of $24,000.00 with an upkeep of $932•00 per year for a gas installation. Estima-
ted maintenance of the electrical installation will be slightly higher than gas•as the
replacement would approximate 15 years as compared to the gas replacement of 20 years.
He reported that authorized plans to revamp the electrical system were ready but since
learning that a gas system could be used, he thought they might wish to consider a com-
parison of the two and,further,they should consider the advisability of converting the
heating system from a comb3nation of steam and water to a water system so that better
control could be exercised in their heat dfstribution in the winter time with hot water
and air conditioning in the summer wi.th chilled water in the same system as individual
thermostats could be used in each of the areas to be heated or chilled. He definitely
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advised against the piecemeal changing of either system and recommended
that a more thorough discussion be scheduled where detailed consideration could be given
to each question. By common consent, the Board agreed that it would require more time
than could be alloted to the subject today. Nr. Broadhurst offered a motion that the
matter be tabled until 2:00 P. M. at their next meeting date of January 4th, 1960. It
was seconded by Mr. Holton and unanimously approved.
? DRAINAGE COMPLAINT -
? Mr. Richard A. Shew, an ad,jacent property owner to the coliege, compiained
to the Board that in draining the college property it had released water in a swampy area,.
on property owrted by himself, Mr. Yarborough, and Mr. Thomas, creating a 1ake. The Execu-
tive Secretary explained that the dragline started at ground level at the edge of the col-
lege property and that at the time the canal was started, there was already water stand- .
ing in this same area. No new watershed..has been opened up, howev¢r, it, might be that
the water was flowing a little faster than it did before the canal was dug. The Chairman
thanked Mr. Shew for calling this matter to their attention and after discussion by the
members of the Board, Mr. Williams offered a motion that the matter be referred to the
Wilmington College Trustees immediately. It was seconded by Mr. Holton and unanimously.
adopted by the Board.
? REVERTER - SCHOOL PROPERTY
' Mr. E. A. Laney, Chairman of the New Hanover County School Board, informed
? the Commissioners that the Federal Government had filed a reverter on some property near
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?c,7t;Zthe Airport whieh had been deeded to them by the War Assets Administration with certain ?restrictive stipulations. He reports that their attorneys have advised that in their
opinion they have a better than even chance of winning a lawsuit to retain title, how- ,
ever, at the present time the Generai Services Administration probably will force them .
into court to estabiish their claim. He informs the Board that the approximate cost of
such a suit tdould be from $1,000 to $1,200 and that no,appropriation had been made in
the regular School Budget for such an expenditure and he asked the Board if they would
underwrite the cost of defending the protest in the Federal Courts. The Chairman asked..
if Lhey wanted to continue the defense or if the County should "pick up the ball" and
pursue the ciearance of title as the land area amounts to 40-50 acres and the County now
owns a 30' perpetual right-of-way and easements over, upon, and under certain strips of
it. New Hanover County owns the water mains and sewerage lines. Mr. Laney declined the
offer w3th the statement that he thought that since the present title was in the name
of the Board of Education, they had a better claim to it than the County would have. Mr.
Holton offered a motion that the County underwrite the cost of such a suit up Lo $1200.00
for the Board of Education to retain possession of the property and lend them whatever
moral support they could. It was seconded by Mr. Braak and unanimously approved.
? OAKLEY CIRCLE -
Mr. Kenneth M. McGee, representing the citizens on Oakley Circle Road, brought
?-, in a Petition signed by the property owners requesting the State Highway Commission to
improve the ditehes that drain their road as well as consider it for•paving, however,
they are willing to accept gravel and clay improvements as it is now full of deep holes.
Mr. BroadhursL moved that the Petition be forwarded to the State Highway 8ommission for
consideration. It was seconded by Mr. Braak and unanimously adopted by the Board.
SOUTH HAWTHORNE ROAD -
Mr. Holton remarked that South Hawthorne Road was.likewise in very poor con-
dition and suggested that the Executive Secretary write to the State Highway Commiss-
(q?-r ? ion and ask them to investigate and open up the main ditches so that proper drainage
could be given to this road and have the holes filled in. It was seconded by Mr. Braak "
and unanimously adopted by the Board. The Executive Secretary informed the Board that
they recently had approved a Petition for this same streLch of road presented by Mr.
Marx Neuwirth.
COUNTY ELECTRIGAL ORDINANCE -
John E. Wood, an electrical contractor, once more complained to the Commiss-
ioners that he had been taken advantage of by the County Electrical Inspector on the
Fort Fisher Project. The Chairman explained that inspections are done for the purpose
of safeLy protection of property owners and their neighbors and that if the Electrical
Inspector only inspected one of the houses, as claimed by Mr. Wood, and then multiplied
the fee by the number of houses, it was not a fair proposition. He also explained that
the present County ordinance,with a few exceptions, was recommended. Aft¢r some dis-
cussion, Mr. Wiiliains offered a motion that a decision be deferred until the meeting
of January 18th and that the Executive Secretary send a copy of the recommendations
ahead of time for study before their adoption at that time. It was seconded by Mr.
Holton, and unanimousiy approved.
SCHOOL FIRE INSPECTIONS
The Chairman explained that Mr. Fred Futchs Jr. had been appointed at the
last meeting to make safety fire inspection at the eight County schoois outside the
City limits and he thought a fair compensation for this service should be $8,50 per
school per inspection. After some discussion of this subject, Mr. 4Jilliams offered a
motion that Mr. Futchs be paid the sam¢ fee as the Electrical Inspector which was $5.00
per inspection per school. Mr. Holton seconded this motion. Mr. Braak then offered
a substitute motion that Mr. Futchs be paid $8.50 per inspection per school for the
fire safety of the school. It was seconded by Mr. Broadhurst, and the votes were cast,
Messrs. Braak, Broadhurst and Hall voted for the substitute motion and Mr. Williams
voted against it. The Chairman ruled the substitute motion prevailed. W. Wiiliams
then offered a motion that the Electrical Inspector be paid $fi.50 per school per ins-
pection, which was seconded by Mr. Holton and when the votes were cast Messrs. Hoiton
anii:LJiliiams voted "Aye" and Messrs. Braak, Broadhurst, and Hall voted "Nay". The
Chairman ruled the motion defeated. Mr. Broadhurst then moved that the Board appoint
a new qualified ElecLrical Inspector. There was no second to this motion and the
Chairman ruled it dead for lack of a second.
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SHERIFF'S CARS -
A letter was received from Sheriff Marion W. Millis explaining that the main-
tenance cost of three of their service cars was excessive as some of them already regis-
tered more than.75,000 miles and by the time bids could be advertised and received, the
mileage would probably reach 100,000 miles. In the same letter, he requested new 12
volt emergency lights for Lhe three cars as the old ones were purchased secondhanded;and
were for a 6 volt system. The cost of the new lights approximate $80 00 to $90 00 each
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Mr. Williams offered a motion that the Executive Secretary be suthorized to advertise
for bids for three new cars for the Sheriff including 12 volt heavy duty batteries, -
straight gear shifts,and offer the three old Fords in trade. It was seconded by Mr.
Braak and unanimously approved by the Board.
WELFARE LIENS
Ida Wallace Samvson - Attorney Marsden Bellamy requested the Board to set a
price for satisfying a Lien of $1364.00 accumulated from 1951 to 1954 on property owned
by Ida Wallace Sampson and Gertrude Green. The Lien is a result of grants maHe to her
by the Department of Public Welfare. He stated that the house now on the property was
dilapidated and badly in need of repairs which he would gladly furnish the funds to make,
provided the title was clear on the property. He advises that the Building Inspector
of the City of Wilmington is now contemplating condemning the house as unsatisfactory
for habitation. He further states that since only one-half of the property belongs to
the Sampson estate and if allowed to deteriorate to the point that it must be demolish- ?--
ed, then the Lien would be against only one-half of the value of the land itself and
although the Sta.tutes are not entirely clear, he is of the opinion that a piea might be
sustained prohibiting bringing suit after a person has been dead for three years after
a lien was filed. The Executive Secretary had requested an appraisal by the Tax Asscss-
or on the property which indicated a total value of $2300. After some discus5ion by
the Board of the advantages and disadvantages of having the property placed in good con-
dition for tax;purposes, Mr. Holton offered a motion that the lien be cancelled upon pay-
ment of $500. It was seconded by Mr. Williams, and unanimousiy approved by the Board.
Marv Baker Franks - At the request of the Superintendent of Public Welfare,
Mrs. Heden B. Sneeden, the Executive Secretary had the Property Assessor investigate a
parcei of land in the name of Thomas J. and Mary Baker Franks on whieh there is a]Lien
of $1154.00 resulting from grants made to them. It is appraised for sale at $1150.00.
The Coble Funerai Home has offered $160.00 for it. After discussing the matter, Mr.
Broadhurst offered a motion that they approve the sale of the property at the appraised
value of $11$0.00. It was seconded by Mr. Holton and unanimously approved.
MOORE'S CREEK SATTLEGROUND - I . ?
Mr. J. V. Whitfield, President of the Moore's Creelk Battleground Association,
informed the Board that he had been successful in having the State Highway Commission
approve the naming of US 421 from the Pender County line to the intersection of Third
and Market Streets (Cornwallis' Headquaters) the Moore's,Creek Battieground Highway.
They have promised to put up proper markers as soon as official approval has been given
by the County Governing bodies. The following resolution was offered by Commissioner
Broadriur5t, seconded by Commissioner Williams and upon being put to a vote was adopted:
"Whereas, c¢rtain interested citizens have requested that the Board
go on record as joining with other affected Counties in petitioning the State
Hiohway Commission to designate as "Noore's Creek Battleground Highway7 a
route between Wilmington and Fayetteville which route, more specifically, is
in Cumberland, Bladen, Pender and New Hanover Counties, and would begin at
Cross Creek in Fayetteville and follow NC 210 southeastward to its junction
with US V1; thence along US 421 southward and ending at the intersection of
? Market and 3rd Streets in Wilmington. •
Now, Therefore,,Be and It is Herbey Resolved that this Board does
hereby join with said other counties in petitioning the State Highway Com-
mission to designate said route between Wilmington and Fayetteville as the
Moore's Creek Battleground Highway."
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CON?NISSION ON CIUIL RIGHTS -
A letter was received from a North Carolina Advisory Committee with headquart- r
ers in Greensboro s¢eking to collect information in cities and towns of North Carolina
regarding requfrements and color regulations by signs or partitions in public transporta- d
tion facilities at the Airport. After considering the request, Mr. Holton moved that
the matter be tabled for further study. It was secondeUbly Mr. Broadhurst after he had
received an opinion from the County Attorney that it wasAa congressional matter. 1'he
motion carried unanimously.
GREEN MEADOWS SUBDIVISION -
Conforming with previous discussion on the similarities of street names in the
Green Meadows subdivision which were liable to?confuse mail and de2ivery services, the
developer recommended that Pine Tree Drive be changed to Toulon Drive :and."that Myrtle
Lane be changed to Edward Street. Mr. Broadhurst offered a motion that this recommenda-
tion be approved. It was seconded by Mr. Williams and the motion unanimously carried.
COUNTY FIREARMS ORDINANCE -
A discussion of this subject led to the fact that the recommendations made
by Dr. Hooper Johnson representing the Buccaneer Pistol and Rifle Club were delayed in '
getting to the Commissioners because of the heavy Christmas mail and they had not had
time to study it. The Chairman recommended that the decision be postponed until their
meeting on January 4th. _
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The Executive Secretary inforined the Board that he had attempted to get three '
Bids for furnishing a pump to put on the new well as an auxilliary supply of water for
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the County Farm and Home but had only been successful in securing two Bids.
Mr. Farrow, the Building Supervisor, recommended•a 3 Horse Powa motor and a turbine
pump set at not less than 501 which would deliver not less than 50 G.P.M. The Bids
received were as follows:
Mill & Contractors Supply Company $732.00
Hyman Supply Company 717.80 '
Mr. Braak moved that they approve the purchase of the low bid and that an appropria-
- tion of $732.00 be made from the Fmergency Fund to cover this expenditure. It was second-
ed by Mr. Broadhurst and unanimously approved by the Board.
TAX LISTERS -
Tax Supervisor T. D. Love informed the Board that he had inadvertently left
off the name of T. J. Morris in his recommendation for Tax Il.isters for Wilmington Town-
ship which they approved at the last meeting and requested approvai for his appointment.
A9r. Holton moved that tHe requesL be granted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Williams
and unanimously approved by the Board.
ADDITIONAL COURT COSTS -
County Auditor T. D. Love informed the Board that he had two bills for attor-
ney fees and that the present Budget was exhausted and asked that the Board appropriate
_ $1318.80 from the Emergency Fund to Court Costs - Speciai Attorney Fee, 5uperior Court.
Mr. Williams moved that $1318.80 be appropriated from the Emergency Fund for this pur-
pose. It was seconded by Mr. Broadhurst and unanimously approved.
VALUATIONS -
? Tax Supervisor Love reminded the Board that in the past automobiles had been
-r-?-? listed for taxes at the average cash or loan value established by the National Used Car
Market Reports and it is his recommendation that we continue to list on that basis but
he is aware of the statutory requirement of listing all property based on the same rate
and since real property has been lisLed at 50% of market value, he would like for the
Board to be aware of this situation and instruct him what to do. Mr. Williams offered
a motion that we use 50% of the average retail value for the 1960 listings for tax pur-
poses. The Chairman ruled this motion dead for lack of a second. Mr. Broadhurst then
offered a motion that automobiles be listed for 1960 as in the past using the average
cash, loan, or finance value established by the Nationa2 Used Car Market Reports as the
basis. It was seconded by Mr. Hoiton and when the votes were cast,all voted favorably
except Mr. Williams who opposed the motion with the remark that in his opinion it was
illegal. The Chairman ruled the motion carried.
DRAINAGE COMPLAINT -
A letter was received from Mr. Marvin H. Congleton, RFD 2, Box 136, complain-
ing that the Drainage Committee had approved the cleaning out of Everett's Creek in the
Ntyrtle Grove Sound area about a year ago. SubsequenL'investigation by the U. S. Soil
Conservation Department revea3ed the facL that the location shon to the Drainage Com-
mittee at the time represented as Everetts Creek and approved by Brainage Committee was
not the same locatibn as Everetts Creek referred to by Mr. Congleton. The drainage
canal which Mr. Congleton is requesting the County to dig is actually a lateral ditch
n which drains his property, which is agricultural in nature and eligible for aid through
the Agriculture, Stabilization and Conservation Department and therefore the Drainage
Committee declined to authorize the dragline to enter upon this pro,ject. The Executive
Secretary reported that a conversation with Mr. Garland S. Currin, Chairman of the Drain-
age Gommlttee and Mr. J. B. Simpson, Engineer for the ASC office, both did not consider
this project a just one for the County and both of them have explained the situation to
Mr. Congleton. By common consent, the Board directed the Executive Secretary to again
refer this matter to the Drainage Committee for their.disposition.
PUBLIC HEARING - STATE HIGHWAY CONLMISSION
A notice was received from Mr. T. J. McKim, Division Engineer of the State
Highway Commission that a Public Hearing on important road matters in New Hanover County
would be held at his office from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. January 12th, 1960 and invited the
Commissioners to attend.
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Mr. Holton observed that recently the press announced the voluntary retire-
ment of Co2onel James R. Smith, Commanding the State Highway Patrol. He suggested that
since Colonel Smith was a native of New Hanover County, official notice should be taken
of this occasion and that a proper resolution or letter should be directed to him com-
mending him for his diligence and efficiency in perfecting the Highway Patroi Organiza-
tion to the point that it is recognized as second to none in the nation. The Executive
Secretary was instructed to write him, with copies to Governor Hodges and Mr. Edward
Scheidt of the Motor Vehicles Department.
NEW JURY LIST
The Executive Secretary reported that he had made an effort to start a new
Jury List as requested by the former Chairman, Mr. Holton, some months ago but had
found that because of the activities of the Tax Supervisor's office 3n preparing tax
abstracts, it was virtually impossibie to secure a list of the tax payers which consti-
tutes a majority of jurymen. Employees in the Tax Office are willing to prepare the
list after working hours at the rate of $2.00 per hour but no funds have been appro-
priated for this sort of expenditure and, therefore, no further work has been done on
it. Nr. Broadhurst remarked that in his opinion we should delay making a new Jury
List until 1961 as by that time the A.C.L. employees will have changed their address
to Florida and immediately be eliminated, whereas, if we prepare it on the present
tax 2ist we wou2d run into considerable confusion in drawing juries and the Sheriff
later discover that they had moved out of town. Mr. Holton then offered a motion
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that the Jury List be drawn at the proper time in compliance with.the law.
It was seconded by Mr. Broadhurst, with the observatibn that we still have plenty of names
to draw from in the Jury Box. The Board unanimously approved the motion.
GRAND JURY REPORT -
The December Criminal Term Report of the Grand Jury was reviewed and the fo1-
lowing changes were recommended with reference to the handling of Warrants by Justices
of the Peace:
111- Discontinue the use of warrants presently used by individual Justices
of the Peace.
2- Have all warrants printed and numbered consecutively and placed in the
custody of a prbper county department, possibly the County Auditor.
3- Justices of the Peace can obta3n.their warrants requirements from the
above mentioned custodian.,
4- A record of Warrants issued shall be.kept and accounted for.
5- Each Justice of the Peace shall submit to the'Clerk of Court a list,
in duplicate, of all Warrants together with the Warrants (voided Warrants
shall be so marked and submitted with the list.) . .
6- Upon receipt of the Warrants the Clerk of the Court shall zeview the War-
rants for correctness. An adding machine listing shall be made of the mon-
ey due the County. 7- The duplicate listing, with adding machine tape attached and check re-
ceived shall be turned over to the County Auditor, who can readily verify
the fact that the correct money has been received.
We believe that this will afford a simple, accurate check on the ularrants
and money received and the work involved can be performed by the present
office personnel without any undue burden."
J. P. Warrants - Mr. Williams remarked that "There has been recent publicity with refer- ?
ence to using serially numbered warrants by the Justices of the Peace and he thought it
should be required in New Hanover County, however, it was just another one of those un- c7
fortunate cases in which New Hanover County was exempt from needed, worthwhile, State-
wide legislation. He informed the Board that several years ago (before the question of
Court Reform became so prominent) our State Association of County Commissioners recom-
mended the change which is now proposed by the Grand Jury of New Hanover County. In
1957, such a Bill was introduced and passed by the General Assembly of North Carolina.
New Hanover County was exempted so we are without legal authority to act. In the mean-
time we should encourage the use of pre-numbered warrants and receipts by all Justices
of Peace in New Hanover County on a voluntary basis and authorize the Clerk of Superior
Court to furnish them. I move that New Hanover County go on record as favoring this ?.
legislation arid amending the General Statute to include New Hanover County. The motion
died for lack of a second.
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Commissioner Braak reported to the Board that two prisoners sentenced to the
' Stockade had escaped Saturday night and one of them had released a woman from the detent-
ion quarters with a key, which they had in their possession. He observed that he was
aware of the responsibility as a member of the County Farm and Home Committee,.however,
he thought this situation shouid be made known to the complete Board for whatever action
they deem necessary. After a discussion of the known facts, the Board, by common con-
sent recommended that the Sheriffts Department make an investigation of the matter for
further consideration at the next meeting.
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PETIT JURY
The following good and lawful persons were selected to serve as jurors in ?
the trial of Criminal Cases in Superior Court for the week beginning January 18, 1960
and for the week beginning January 25th, 1960.
Jurors for the ldeek beqinnino January 18,1960 Criminal
N. D. Free 1902 Woolcott Ave Vince Wilder 108 N. llth St.
W. E. Free 1912 Ann St. Thomas F. 'Mlood , 110 N. 5th St.
A. N. Shew 1103 Azalea Drive L. M. Sikes RFD 1, Box 202,Castle Hayne
A. E. Glenn 2108 Lake Shor,e Dr. Edwin F. Cain 26 Ivey Circle St.
H. C. Hardy 208 S. 3rd St. L. Schwart2 713 N. (}th St.
A. E. Davis 615 5urry St. R. L. McGough 1E305 Nun St. .
W. B. Futch 14 Laurel Drive Earl W. Brown 21ti S. 2nd St.
E. H. Hobbs 1010 S. 2nd St. John W. Vann 2 X Lake Villaoe
J. D. Snow 405 Wr•ightsville Av,L. P. French 1921 Nun St.
E. D. Hicks l} Nortliern Blvd. Junior Duncan 326 S. la.th St.
John W. Capps Cape Fear Motor SalesJohn B. Casteen RFD 3, Box 469 B
Leon Ward 420 N. 41st St. W. W. Cooper 2736 Harrison St.
J. W. Allard 4016 bJrightsvilleAvArthur Harrell }ture Beach, N. C.
D. J. Herrin 211 N. 5th Ave. Edward N. Hall . 205 S. 8th St.
Fred G. McGee 10 S. 5th St. J. J. Willetts 106 S. 9th 5t.
Wiiliams A. Land 1505 Princess St. Herber Farmer P. 0. Box 347,Carolina Beach
James W. C1ark,Jr. 216 Vance St. James A. Discar . 2902 Adams St.
Robert S. Blake 45 Lake Forest B. F. Glisson Jr. 61$ S. 4th St.
H. W. Alexander 304 N. 21st St. Ralph B. Beal 2431 Monroe St.
Robert M. Pope 114 Calhoun Dr. Vannie T. Ellis 560 E. Shipyard Blvd.
E. S. Horrell %E.W. Godwin 8 Sons Ben Holden 1201 Grace St.
J. D. Norment 249 Davie Dr. J."H: Raynor P.O. Box 69 Carolina Beach
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J. J. Stanley
Young Ransom
Harry C. Hendrix
Charles T. Leonard
Marvin Kornegay
Perry E. James Jr.
Edward R. Pridgen
Kenneth I. Padrick
December 21, 1959
225 Vance St.
RFD j, Box 580 C.
2915 Vionroe St.
8 Wrightsville Ave
11$ Dare St.
2020 Perry Ave.
RFD 3, Box 227
3912 S. Front St.
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Charles N. Ness
Robert Henry Hall
Jack H. Murray
Graham G. Harward
Samuel J. Edens
R.T. Rivenbark
James M. Wright
Oscar W. Cleaton
Jurors for the Week beqinninq Januarv 25th,1960 - Civil
RFD 2, Box 100 B.
2871 E. Adams
RFD 1, Box 93
Box 659, Carolina Beach
RFD 1,Castle Hayne
4811 Wrightsville Ave.
1109 Market St.
2915 Wrightsville Ave.
L. K. Hill 2934 B. .lefferson St.W. M. Massey 2219 Oleander Drive
Z. K. Bell Box 126, City E. C. Hudson 230 Forest Hills Dr.
James E. Hewet t 14 K, Lake Village T. G. Sellers 402 Marsteller St.
J. E. Furr P. 0. Box 758, City W. E. Cherry 518 S. sth St.
J. W. George 210 S. 16th St. Earl H. Collins 206 N. 7th St.
W. F. Bowen, J r. 220 S. lsth St. N. S. Craskill 6 West Queen St.
J. R. Pence Kure Beach, N. C. G. E. Farrow RF? 2, Box 62
G. S. Harris 2946 Jefferson St. R. W. Hodges 3121 Wrightsville Ave.
J. T. Brown, J r. 263 Greenviile Ave. Gerald Bowman 225 N. 26th St.
G. C. Moore 16 T. Lake Village Albert J. Bass RFD 1, Box 456
D. T. Davis P.O. Box 153 W. W. Murrell 109 Victor3a ?r.
Jerry Yopp RFD 1, Box 105 D. R. Wheeler RFD 3, Box 119
L. R. Biven 2314 Princess Place R. R. Futrelle 305 Wrightsville Ave.
Stacy Bragg 2420 Monroe St. Herman H. Morton 2912 C. Jefferson
Harri s A. Evan s 10-V Lake Village William A. Vaughn 1220 S. 3rd St.
John L. Hart 114 Stradleigh Rd. Garland W. Kellum RFD 2, Box 362 A
Jesse D. Neal 3903 S. Front St. Robert E. Fowler 93 Spofford
C. C. Gornto 306 S. 16th St. W. E. Grimstead 106 W. North Carolina kve.
Rober t H. Dowd y Jr. 26 S. Lake Village Thomas K. McGee RFD 1, Box 156,Castle Hayne
James R. Hewie tt RFD 3, Box 58 Henry H. Hayes 554 E. Shipyard Blvd.
G. Ra eford Har per RFD 2, Box 428 Joel M. Somersett 113 S. 52nd St.
John VJm. Baldw in 503 N. 23rd'St. Franklin E. Ricks Jr 2429 Adams St.
Walte r E. Coop er 2616 Wrightsville Av.Arthur I. Campfiel d3r.120 Castle Hayne Rd.
C. M. Randolph % A&P,Carolina Beach Francis J. Malinch alk 219 1411liamson Dr.
E. N Shepherd P.O. Box 521 George McFarlane Box 818, City
REPOR TS -
The following reports and letters were reviewed and ordered filed for in-
forma tion:
1- School Board's Audit Report for the year.
2- Civil Defense announces a Rural Defense Prog ram.
3- Reply from the Navy refusing payment of repa irs to Airport runway.
4- Public Notice of intent to construct a pier at Myrtle Grove.
5- Notice from FAA that we have until March 196 0 to file claim for
Federal Aid in acqvisition of the clear 2one for approach landing lights.
6- Copies of correspondence on the All Seashore Highway.
7- Report from the Corps of Engineers on bridge clearance requirements
over the intra-Coastal 4laterway.
6- Monthly Report of the New Hanover County Air port.
9- Narrative Report of the Negro Home Demonstra tion Agent.
10- Change in Status of Welfare Recipients.
11- Civil Defense reimbursement on Hurricane Hel ene damage.
22- Thank-you letter from the Industrial School for Girls.
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i W. G. Houck, Executive Secretary
New Hanover Countv Drainaqe Committee December 31. 1959
The last meeting of the year of the New Hanover County Drainage Committee was
held on this date at 10:00 A. M. in the Grand Jury Room of the County Court House.
PRESENT: Chairman Garland S. Currin, Colonel Charles H. Burnett, Mr. M.S. Emmart,
Mr. James Ferger, Mr. Herman H. Hall, Mr. John Tinga, and Mr. Dirk Swart; County
Drainage Supervisor Dave W. Rivenbark, Engineer J.B. Simpson of the U.S. Soil Conserva-
tion Department and Mr. W. G. Houck, Executive Secretary of the Board of County Commiss-
ioners.
Chairman Currin called the meeting to order and recognized Commissioner Peter
H. Braak who expressed appreciation in behalf of the Board of County Commissioners for
the splendid work done by the Drainage Committee and stated that he hoped they would
serve again during the coming year.
Mr. W. L. McIntire, Castle Hayne Road, asked that the ditch running through
his property be improved. Colonel Burnett moved that this request be taken under advise-
ment of Mr. Rivenbark for his further investigation.
Mrs. Homer H. Ward, 2911L E. Lake Shore Drive, explained to the Committee
that a ditch 10' deep and 6' wide ran through her yard and she wanted it covered up so
there would be no danger of small children drowning. The Committee, after hearing her
complaint, suggested that Mrs. Ward could either fence the ditch or if she would buy
the necessary tile, the county would be willing to install it. They also suggested
that if neither of these proposals met her approval, she could appear before the Board
of County Commissioners for further consideration. Mr. J. B. Simpson reminded the
group that New Hanover County was the only county in the area that provides drainage
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