MAB_1961-XX-XXtourists would be visiting the City of R ilmingtoa when the N.C. `Battluship is
located here, as well as the fort Fisher and Old nrunswick projects are completed.
Sac orcsalrted Mr. J. D. Edwards, Mrs, Jas. M. James, wSo is now Curator of the
Museum in the Court House, alto spoke briefly upon the need for removal of the
•'!ttcuraA;o-more attractive quarters. Also speaking forthe entire' group was Mr.
who stressed the need for more cultural interests in A lmington.0
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1 pointed out that the County Cor.:missioaers had been asked for financial assistance
and urged the city to brovidp the space on the third floor at city hall and that
the city furnish the maintenanceof utilities and janigorial service. Mrs. Martin
Viillard also spoke in the interest of cultural activities necessary for children
in our schools. Others endorsing the project were, the N. H: Historical Commiss-
ion, Art Society, Thalion Association and other rcla,ced organizations.
Mr. Leslie Loney, Jr., Prasidenc or Chairman of the Lower Cape Pear
Historical Society prevented and showed plans of the proposed Museum and layout .
on Cho Third Floor of City hall, and advised that the ;renovation will be in
will be in accordance with the city's standards and wishes
Councilman Cade moved that the request of the
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looking to the use of the third floor of City Hallat the earlier possible date, for
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the purpose for which it has been requested. Councilman Capps inquired of the
space
Manager as to how soon the floor could be occupied by the Museum. The Manager re-
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plies that it would have to be determined which offices will be moved out and when
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it is possible to do so. Councilman Capps stated he would like to see the city.
make available this space in City Hall forthe Museum as soon as possible. The ,
motion was seconded by Councilwoman Block. Upon inquiry, the City Attorney stated
that. the city cannot support this type of operation except with non-tax funds,
and that the people will have to vote Loft on such a facility if it is done legally.
Councilman Capps again inquired if it were not possible to place this project undor
the larks and Recreatioa Departmant,.to which the City Attorney replied that there
insufficient revenue from nor.-tax pu:cposes at the present time to.carry the Paris
Recreation Department without curt: ilment, in our nest fiscal year. Councilman
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pps s stated he would suggest that the City ManLSer and City Attorney have worked
out the estimate of cost of utilities and maintenance for the third floor of City
1011, and report at the next malting..
.Councilman 5ade added the above recommendation to his motion, which was.
unanimously adopted.
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June 28, 1961
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The Council of the City of Wilminyon met in regular session on the above
date in. the Council room at City l{all at 9:00 o"clock A.M. Those present were:-Mayor
presiding,. Councilwoman illock, Councilmen Capps, Laae and [bade; City-AnYger
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Churchill and City Attorney Yow. _
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