HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1963100732 6 Minutes of the Hoard of County Commissioners
October 7, 1963
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, October 7, 1963s
at 10:00 o'clock A. M. in the Commissioners Room at the courthouse in Hillsboro, N. C.
Members present: Chairman Stanford, Commissioner" Henry S. Walker and Gordon Cleveland.
Members absent: Commissioners Harvey Bennett and Carl M. Smith.
The following road petition was submitted, and the Clerk was authorized to forward same
to the State Highway Commission in Greensboro, N. C.
Road-known as Oak Street, runs off _
of road #1316 at Cheeks Crossing
Chairman Stanford read a letter from Mrs. John L. Simmons, said letter called the attention
of the Board to the dangerous traffic situation existing on tTie Airport Road-from the Chapel Hill
city limits to the Estes Hill School Road. The Clerk.was requested to forward this letter to the
State Highway Commission.
Chairman Stanford read a letter from Gordon Battle, President of the Orange County Bar
Association. Said letter stated that a resolution favoring the improvement of the acoustics of
the Courtroom by the installation of a microphone or microphones in the Courtroom, and such
other means as may be advisable, was adopted by the Orange County Bar Association at its-meeting
on Thursday, September 12, 1963. A discussion ensued concerning this request, but no action was taken.
A letter from Ed Barnes, County Extension Chairman, was read by Chairman Stanford. Said
letter requested that the Board approve the employment of a helper for the purpose of spot checking
beef cattle in Orange County. The program is to be carried out by the Veterinary Division of the
U. S. Department of Agriculture. It was estimated that from 30 to 60 work days, at the prevailing
wage, would cover the project. The Board approved Mr. Barnes' request.
A letter from the State Highway Commission concerning the problem'.of the,iwa7kway on the
Merritt Mill Road at Lincoln High School, was read by Chairman Stanford. Discussion ensued concerning
this matter. The Board asked Commissioner Cleveland to continue with his efforts to help solve this
situation.
The following Department Officials presented reports for the month of September, 19638
E. M. Lynch, Clerk Superior Court
Jim Wight, Welfare Director
Mr. Wight introduced Miss Margaret Johnsons Training Unit Supervisor, to the Board. Miss
Johnson began her employment with the county as of October 1, 1963.
Mr. Wight reported to the Board that at the last meeting of the local Welfare Board, upon
learning that the State Welfare Board would not restore the per certage of state participation in the
Administrative budget of the Welfare Department to its previous level of 12.50% of joint expense
items, that the local Welfare Board had offered to the State a compromise settlement of 9% state par-
ticipation. This would allow for some reduction in local funds, as well as reduction in state funds,
due to increased federal participation. Mr. Wight reported that on this date information had been
receivid from the State Welfare Board to the effect that they would accept this compromise. The
Board of Commissioners then signed the Administrative Budget, and Mr. Wight stated that he would
obtain the signatures of the Welfare Board members, thus completing the Administrative Budget for
the fiscal year of 1963-1964.
It was recommended by the Welfare Director that the county begin to distribute butter in
its surplus food program. This would mean that adequate storage fadili.ties must be provided for
this commodity. The County Administrator was requested to investigate the possibility of purchasing
a used freezer, which would be placed in the Commodity Store for the purpose of storing butter.
Mr. Lynch, Clerk of Court, stated that he felt that Lucius Cheshire, former Assistant
Clerk of Court, would consider the position vacated by Neil Jones, if the county would agree to pay
a salary of $25.00 per month in addition to the fees collected for services rendered. Mr. Lynch
stated further that the responsibilities in this position were numerous and time consuming, and he
felt that the additional salary of $25.00 was not unreasonable. The Clerk was requested to submit a
report showing the amount of fees received previously by Neil Jones. The Board felt that this
would give them a better understanding of the work involved in t31s position.
Three jury lists were drawn; they are as follows.
59 names for the November 11, 1963, Civil Term
60 names for the November 18, 1963s Civil Term
74 names for the December 9, 1963, Criminal Term.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Donald Stanford
Chairman
Betty June Hayes, Clerk