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December 5, 1960
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, December 5, 1960,
at ten o'clock a.m. in the Commissioners' room at the courthouse in Hillsboro, N. C.
Members presentr Chairman R. J. d. Hobbs, Commissioners, Donald MpDade, Clarence Jones,
Henry Walker, Donald Stanford and Commissioner-elect, Harvey D. Bennett.
Members absent. None
The minutes of the November 7th meeting were read by the Clark and approved by the Board.
Sim Efland, former Board member, wan present and he paid tribute to the work being done by
the present Board and expressed to Dr. Hobbs his appreciation for his guidance to him (Mr. Efland)
while he was a member of the Board. He wishes for Dr. Hobbs in his retirement years of peace
and success and contentment in his knowledge that he had served the people of Orange County well.
Each member of the Hoard paid tribute to Dr. Hobbs in expressions of their appreciation for the
service rendered to them personally and otherwise. They stated his wise counsil would be indeed
missed. `
Commissioner Jones presented a resolution in memory of Rainey Roberts. The Clerk was
directed to make same a part of the minutes of this meeting and also requested to have the
Sheriff or a member of the Sheriff's Department deliver a copy of said resolution personally to
Mrs. Roberts.
WHS"MS,the life of Rainey Roberts came to a tragic and on November 17, 1960; and whereas,
Rainey Roberts was an officer of the law in Orange County for thirty (30) years; and whereas,
during most of thosmyears he was Jailer and Deputy Sheriff for Orange County,
BE ST ABSOLVED, that the Commissioners of Orange County recognize the fact that during
his long tenure said Rainey Roberts did serve the people of Orange County faithfully and well
and did execute his duties with diligence, courage, and resourcefulness and being always fair
and honest he did gain the respect of even those he arrested and prosecuted.
TM WORE, let this resolution be recorded in the minutes of the Orange County Commissioners'
Minute Docket and a copy be delivered by personal courier to the family.
E. M. Lynch, Clerk of Court, administered the oath of office to Donald Stanford and
Harvey D. Bennett. They then took their seat as a member of the Orange County Board of Commissioners.
Sam Gattis, County Accountant, presented to Dr. Hobbs a silver bowl from the Board members
and the Clerk. -?
The Board members proceeded to elect by secret ballot a new Chairman. Donald Stanford was
elected Chairman to serve a term of one (1) year.
A discussion arose concerning the election of a Vice Chairman. The opinion of the group was
to wait until appropriate legislation could be enacted before proceeding with this matter.
Upon motion of Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner McDade, and unanimously adopted
the following resolution was adopted.
WHEREAS, this Board has just witnessed the retirement of one of its former members, Dr.
R. J. M. Hobbs, from public service, and it is most fitting that we, the present Board, do insert in
the minutes of this meeting our felling of loss and regret that we will no longer have the privilege
of being officially associated with Dr. Hobbs. Ve feel that we are not only expressing our con
feelings but the unanimous opinion of the citizens of Orange County in adopting the following!
"RESOrI'ED by the Board of Commissioners of Orange County that since the first Monday in
December, 1952, Dr'. R. J. M. Hobbs has rendered a distinct service to the County. During this
eight year period many progressive improvements have been accomplished and no small part of the
credit for this progress is due Dr. Hobbs. His wise counsel, considered financial ,judgment, and
sincere desire to serve all of the people of the County have had a deep influence on the actions of
the Board of Commissioners during this time and have done much to give to Orange County one of the
best county governments in this State.
While realizing our loss we wish for Dr. Hobbs a happy life for many years to came, enjoying
the hobbies which are possible with retirement, which has come after maiy, many years of devoted
public service to our State and County."
Mrs. Lindsay Neville, Registrar of Chapel Hill. Precinct #5, appeared and spoke in behalf
of the Registrar of the County requesting that more money be allotted to the Judges and the
Registrar6. Mrs. Neville requested a joint meeting between the Board of Elections, the Judges and
Registrars and the Board of Commissioners, in order, that they might as a group be given the
proper instructions concerning registration and voting proceedures. The Board of Commissioners
took this matter under advisement.
Vernon Burch was administered the oath of Constable by E. M. Lynch, Clerk of Court.
Bills were submitted from the Chairman of the Board of Elections, the Secretary of that
Board and the remaining members. These bills were for :;483.50, 4258.88 and $80.95 respectively.
Commissioner Bennett moved these bills be approved. This motion received a second from Commissioner
McDade. Chairman Stanford called for a vote and there were 5 ayes and 0 noes.
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Two letters from Clyde C. Carter, Secretary of the Board of Elections, concerning pay of
election officials and the other concerning registration of University students in the Chapel Hill
area were read by the Chairman. A discussion arose concerning the items mentioned in Mr. Carter's
letters. The County Accountant was directed to arrange a conference between the Board of Commissioners
and the Board of Elections, it possible, for Tuesday, January 3, 1961, in the afternoon, in order,
that these matters might be fully discussed.
A. H. Graham, County Attorney, requested the Board of Commissioners to settle the tax claim
on land owned by the Orange Trust Company by allowing him to pay five (5) years back taxes on
this land based upon a valuation to be determined by public sale of the land. A motion to this
effect was made by Comniasioner Talker and received a second from Commissioner Jones. Upon a vote
there were 5 ayes and 0 noes.
The Board directed the County Attorney to proceed with arrangements for a February bond
election by contacting the New York Bond Attorneys. Tne actual date of this election has not been
set.
The Board declared Saturday, December 24th; Monday, December 26th and Tuesday, December 2M,
as Christmas Holidays for all County employees. Monday, January 2nd, was declared as the New
Year Holiday. The next regular session of the Board of Commission will be on Tuesday, January
3, 1961.
T. A. Burton, L. A. Painter and C. D. Walter, representatives of the State Highway Commission,
presented a summary of the road work accomplished by their department in Orange County during
the past construction season. A copy of this summary is on file with the records of this meeting.
At the conclusion of their summary Mr. Burton reported a new point system for paving priority
is being set up and will be presented to the Board in the late winter or early spring.
G. Paul Carr, Supt. of the County Schools, spoke with the Board about someone or agency
assumming the responsibility of getting before the public the reasons why the forthcoming school
bond issue is necessary and must be passed. It was agreed the Boards of Education would assume
this responsibility.
Commissioner Walker moved that L. J. Phipps be re-appointed as Judge of the Recorder's
Court and that F. Lloyd Noell be re-appointed as Solicitor. Commissioner Bennett seconded this
motion. There were 5 ayes and 0 noes. The motion was declared passed by Chairman Stanford.
E. E. Sykes, Chief Deputy Sheriff, appeared to request salary adjustments be made for
Deputy Sheriffs, Avery Maddry and C. W. Riley. Sheriff Knight made a similar request after
Chief Deputy Sykes had left. This question which had been presented to the Board on several
occassions was again discussed at length.
Commissioner Talker moved that the two deputies be raised to the next step on the pay plan
effective January 1, 1961. Commissioner McDade gave a second to this motion. Chairman Stanford
called for a vote. There were 4 ayes and 1 noe.
The following persons were appointed as tax listers for the 1961 tax year.
Jeter Lloyd, Bingham Township
Lemuel Cheek, Chapel W21 Township
Mrs. Henry Heath, Cheeks Township
R. J. Smith, Jr., Hillsboro Township
Mrs. J. D. Griffin, Eno Township
R. C. Compton, Cedar Grove Township
A. E. Wilson, Little River Township
The following names were drawn to serve as jurors for the January 231 1961, term of Civil
Court.
1. C. E. Gibbs (CH) 23• Junius D. Wobb (CH) 44. J. L. Riddick (Eno)
2. Thomas Shanklin (Cks.) 24. Thomas Suitt (B) 45. Earnest Robinson (LR)
3. W. H. Browning (Cks.) 25. Barbara Ford Glover (CH) 46. W. A. Allen (H)
4. :irs. Stella use Long (CH) 26. Miss Maude Dodson (Cks.) 47• A1lie Brooks Patty (CH)
5. Norman 15. Mattis (CH) 27. Flossie Campbell (CH) 48. Tiphaine Burgess (CH)
6. J. J. Beale, Jr. (CH) 28. Ralph Hill (CH) 49. James T. Walters (LR)
7. Coy Moore (Cks.) 29• Henry Ingold (B) 50. Clyde Payne (H)
B. Herman .1. Frick (Eno) 30. Shermond R. Edmonds (B) 51. Kathleen Whi.tted (H)
9. Martha Watkins (CH) 31. Willis Knight (CH) 52. Bernice R. Dodson (H)
.0. Ollie Mogan (CH) 32. J. T. Nesbitt (B) 53• C. R. Beaman (Oka.)
1. Mrs. Charlie Henderson (Cd) 33• E. T. Godfrey (H) 54. Mrs. Aliese A. Davis (CH)
.2. James R. Latta (H) 34• Edna P. Wilson (CH) 55• Fred Boone (H)
3. Wm. Grant Dahlstrom (CH) 35. James Vaughn (Cks.) 56. Mrs. Georgia M. Keck (H)
1i. Mr's. Ruth Fink (CH) 36. John H. McDade, Sr. (CH) 57. Elizabeth Guillott (CH)
5• Andrew Y. Davis (CH) 37• Andrew L. Mooney, Jr. (CH) 58• Ira Ellison (CG)
.6. R. S. Lloyd (CH) 38. W. G. Collins (CH) 59• Robert Talton (H)
'.8. Lillian Josephine Edwards (CH) 39. Augusta Faucette (CH) 60. Thomas E. Jeffrey (CH)
'.9. Derrell Suitt (CH) L0. Arthur Carden (LR) 61. Mrs. M. L. Jacobs (CH)
!0. Billy Morgan (CH) 41. Elosie Lewis (CH) 62. Rosa Turner Mcrarling (Hb)
!1. Carl F. Brown (CH) 42. Harold G. McCurdy (CH) 63. T. M. Alford, Sr. (CH)
!2. Charlie R. Thompson (B) 43. Lonnie Wells (H) 64. George Wilbur Justice (Hb)
There being no further business to come before the Board the meeting was adjourned.
Betty June Hayes, Clerk Donald Stanford
& S. M. Cattis, Acting Chairman
Clerk