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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19610605222 Minutes of the Board of Commissioners Jose 5, 1961 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, June 5, 1961, at ten o'clock a.m, in the Commissioners room at the courthouse in Hillsboro, N. C. Members present: Chairman Donald Stanford, Commissioners Harvey Bennett, Clarence D. Jones, Donald McDade and Henry Walker. Members absent: None The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Clerk and approved by the Board. The following department officials presented reports for the month of May, 1961: Cache Boggs, Dog Warden ? Frances Mcaskill, Ylelfare Sept. Frank Frederick, Delinquent Tax Collector Mrs, David Given, County Librarian E. M. Lynch, Clark of Court A road petition was submitted for Morgan Creek road in Chapel Hill, The Clerk was requested to mail same to the State Highway Commission office in Greensboro, N. C. A letter from Robert D. Boyce, Chairman of the Chapel Hill Charter of American Field Service, Student Exchange Program, requesting permission to conduct a fireworks display at Emerson Field in connection with their annual July lath festivities was read by Chairman Stanford. Upon motion of Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Bennett, and unanimously adopted; Mr. Boyce was granted permission to have a fireworks display on July hth at Emerson Field provided that adequate precautions would be taken to provide for the publics safety. The following petitions was received from the Greater Chapel Hill Fire Protection District Commission: Pte, the undersigned members of the Greater Chapel Hill Fire Protection District Commission, in accordance with the provisions of Section 60-25.11(a) of the General Statutes of North Carolina, as amended by Chapter 302, Session Laws of 1957, and upon application of a majority of the owners of property in the territory hereinafter described, do hereby unanimously recommend to your Honorable Hoards that the following described territory be added to the present territory of the said District: Blocks A and B, comprising thirty-two (32) lots in the North Forest Hills Sub-division, according to a plat registered in Flat Book 7, page 36, in the Register of Deeds' Office in Orange County, which sub-division adjoins the Greater Chapel Hill Fire Protection District at the boundary of the district. We respectfully request that your Honorable Boards approve this recommendation, in order that, upon such approval, the territory of the District be enlarged, as provided in the cited statute, to include the above-described territory. We further request that, upon such approval, the Board of County Commissioners levey the fire protection district tax upon the property included in this territory in the fiscal year next following such approval, and that the Board of Aldermen furnish lire protection to the territory immediately upon such approval in the same fashion as it now protects property in the present District, under contract of September 10, 1956. /s/ John Alexander Mewahon Isl E. G. L6erritt June 17, 1961 Isl Samuel H. magill Commissioners We, the undersigned members of the Greater Chapel Hill Fire Protection District Commission, in accordance with the provisions of Section 60-25(a) of the General Statutes of North Carolina, as amended by Chapter 302, Session Laws of 1957, and upon application of a majority of the owners of property in the territory hereinafter described, do hereby unanimously recommend to your Honorable Boards that the following described territory be added to the present territory of the said District: Beginning at the point where the center line of N. C. Route k86 crosses the Northern Boundary of the Greater Chapel Hill Fire Protection District; running, thence in a Westerly direction, with the Western Boundary of the said District for a distance of one hundred feet; thence in a Northerly direction, parellel to N. C. Route R86, and one hundred feet from the center-line thereof, including property of the University of North Carolina, to the Southern Boundary of the subdivision known as Glenn Heights; thence in Westerly and then Northerly direction, following the boundary line between the property of the University of North Carolina and the said subdivision, to the Northwest corner of the said subdivision; thence in an Easterly direction, following the boundary line between the said subdivision and the property of William Dixon, to N. C. Route m`86; thence in a Southerly direction, along the center line of N. C. Route `n'86 to the beginning point. We respectfully request that your Honorable Boards approve this recommendation, in order that, upon such approval, the territory of the District be enlarged, as provided in the cited statute, to include the above-described territory. We further request that, upon such approval, the Board of County Commissioners levy the fire protection district tax upon the property included in this territory in the fiscal year next following after such approval, and that the Board of Aldermen furnish fire protection to the territory immediately upon such approval in the same fashion as it now protects property in the present. District, under contract of September 10, 1956. Isl John Alex Mdahon June 3, 1961 /s/ Samuel H. Magill Isl E. G. Merritt Commissioners X27 A discussion ensured on the request made by the Greater Chapel Hill Fire District Commission. Upon motion of Commissioner' Bennett, seconded by Commissioner McDade, and unanimously adopted, the Greater Chanel Hill Fire Protection District. Commission was granted permission to annex the area described in their petition. It was brought to the attention of the Board that the tenure of the three (3) members of the Greater Chapel Hill Fire Protection District Commission would soon expires. Upon motion of Comad.ssioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner McDade, and unanimously adopted, Alex McMahon, E. G. Merritt and Samuel H. Magill were re-appointed as Commissioners for the Greater Chanel Hill Fire Protection District Commission for a terff-of two (2) years each effective i!. ediately upon the expiration of their present teens. The Clerk was requested to notify each of these Commissioners of the re-appointment.. Mrs. Fred Ellis, representating the United Church Women of Chapel Hill, appeared accompanied by a group of interested citizens from the Chapel Hill area who were interested in volunteering the services of the United Church Women to the Welfare Department. The objective of this committee was to pursue the question of more adequate social service coverage in Chanel Hill and to request the presence of a social worker in an office in Chapel Hill or Carrboro two days a week, this in their opinion, would facilitate the applications for help, and the handling of emergency situations. A discussion ensued on this matter but no action was taken. Mrs. Mcaskill, Welfare Supt., expressed her appreciation to this committee but stated that this type of program could not be handled by volunteer service and due to the '.7elfare policy the records of recipients must be kept confidental. Alex McMahon was recommanded by the Board for re-appointment to the County Welfare Board, as they felt Mr. McMahon had rendered invaluble service and assistance to the County. A letter from Stella Spencer, President of the North Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc., was reed by Chairman Stanford. Mrs. Spencer requested that the property owned by the Federation in Cheoel Hill be exempt from scanty tax as the Federation is a non-profit organization. Upon motion of Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Walker, and unanimously adopted, no action was taken and the matter was tabled until a study could be made concerning the tax exempt property in the County. The County Accountant was requested to advise Mrs. Spencer that such a study would be made at a later date and that she would be notified if her request was valid. Dee following resolution was presented from the Agricultural Extension Advisory Board: "Be it resolved that we, members of the Orange County Agricultural Extension Advisory Board, met in regular session this 8th day of May, respectfully request that the Board of County Commissioners consider the urgency for the immediate construction of the county Agricultural Building, and implement same by sopropriation of sufficient funds to get this construction underway at the earliest possible moment. /s/ Z. C, Burton Members of Agricultural Building President Committee /s/ William Dorsett /a/ Mrs. Harold Walker /s/ Harry P. Woods Secretary /s/ William L. Miller The County Accountant brought to the attention of the Board that at the present time Orange County had approximately 557,000.00 invested in various Building and Loan Associations. Upon motion of Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner McDade, and unanimously adopted, the County Accountant was authorized to seek special legislative authority which would permit Orange County to invest surplus monies with Building and loan Associations. The County Accountant advised the Board that a notice of appeal and exception had been filed by the St. Anthony's, Inc. on the ruling of the County Board of Equalization and Review, in that the Board of Eoualization and Review had refused to adjust the 1961 reel and personal property tax assessments on the property owned by St. Anthony's, Inc. The County Accountant was authorized to secure the service of the W. M. Suss & Company for the purpose of making the 1961 scanty audit. All decisions concerninP, the new parking area and drive located behind the Agriculture Building was to be left to the committee appointed previously by the Board to handle this matter. The following names were drawn to serve as Jurors for the June 26th term of Civil Court: 1. Charles Fulghurn (CH) 15. Mrs. Lucille Foiater Vice (CH) 29, Andrew Oliver (B 2. Mary Lae Gray (HM) 16. E. R. Evans (Cks.) 30. Annie Bell Lloyd Of 3. Matthew Strom (H) 17. Christine Cates (Hb) 31. Margaret Coleman Campb 17 4. 0. D. Blackwood (CH) 18. Perlman Neville (CH) (Efland) 5. Ada W. Woods (W. Hb.) 19. Lena Ellington (CH) 32. Elwood V. Henderson (C .; 6. Theodore Taylor (H) 20. James C. Yew (B) 33, Henry L. Dosher (CH) 7. Tosm:y Laws MR) 21. W. G. R1ppy (W. fib.) 34. Maggie Woods Ray (CH) 8. J. H. Trice (CH) 22. Alfred Barbee, Sr. (CH) 35. Carl Edward Durham (W. . 9. Joe W. Durham (B) 23. W. H. Porterfield (CG). 36. James Everett Goins (C.) 10. Dr. James W. Fresh (CH) 24. Pearl D. Cates (Hb.) 37. Walter Shanklin (Cks,) 11. Richard A. Black (CH) 25. Allen B. Latta (CG) 38, Ora Dixon Pnrvis (CH) 12. Aggie McCrae (CH) 26. Virginia W. Forrest (Hb.) 39. B. C. Daniels (CG) 13. Mrs. Ada Gates (CH) 27. Annie Cates (CH) 40. Donia Booker (CH) 14. Rebecca Cheek Bland (CH) 28, Thomas C. Herndon (CH) 41, Rufus Laws (LE) 228 42. Mrs. L. E. Simpson (Cks.) 48. Fred C. Gray (Hb.) 43. Roy Lindahl (CH) 1 4q. Arthur H. Apple (B) 44• Martha M. Odom (CH) 50. Joseph M. Johnston (CH) 45. A. C. Rogers (CH) 51. Jack Wilson (Eno) 46. Frank Powers (Oka.) 52. Madge Kennette (CH) 47. Catherine J. Kirschner (CH) 53. Mrs. Pauline C. Hurler (CH) There being no further business this meeting was adjourned to meet again on Monday, June 12th. at 7:30 p.m., to begin the 1961 - 62 budget sessions. Donald Stanford, Chairman Betty June Hayes, Clerk ________________________________ ____________________._______________________-_______ Minutes of the Board of Commissioners June 12, 1961 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, June 12, 1961, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. in the Commissioner s room at the Courthouse in Millsboro, N. C., in special session for the purpose of beginning the 1961 - 62 budget sessions. Members present: Chairmen Donald Stanford, Commissioners Harvey Bennett, Clarence D. Jones, Donald McDade and Henry Walker. Members absent: None Budgets of the following agencies or departments were considered: The Farm Fund The Sheriff's Office The Dog Warden The Veterans Service Office The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 o.m. to meet again on Thursday, June 15th. Donald Stanford, Chairmen M. Gattis, Acting Clerk __________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Board of Commissioners June 15, 1961 The Orange County Board of Commissions met on Thursday, June 15, 1961, at :30 o'clock p. m. in the Commissioners room at the Courthouse in Hillsboro, N. C. he purpose of this meeting is to discuss the 1961-62 budget session. Members present: Chairman Donald Stanford, Commissioners Harvey Bennett, Larence D. Jones, Donald McDade and Henry Walker. Members absent: None The following persons or agencies were heard from: Clerk of Superior Clerk Clerk of Recorder's Court Register of Deeds County Planning Board No action was taken on any of there request, pending completion of all it hearings. Commissioner McDade moved that the application of W. E. Hayes for permission to a fireworks display at Holliday Park on July 4th. be approved. Commissioner ett gave a second to this motion and it was passed then Chairmen Stanford called a vote. The meeting was then adjourned. Donald Stanford, Chairman M. Gattis, Acting Clark