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0502193259 May 2, 1932. The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Dr. J.W.Halford, Chairman, J B.Ennis, J.H.Williams, H.M.Q'Quinn, and E.L.Cooke. It was ordered that freight on flour shipped to Red Cross be paid by the County and the Auditor be authorized to pay same. It was ordered that question of real estate value of William.Shaw Estate in Lillington Township be referred to County Auditor for investigation. It was ordered that one lot on North Wilson Street in Dunn, owned by Edward Purdie, be reduced to $2200.00 being the amount assessed against said lot by the Assessors of Averasboro Township. It was ordered that lot of Mrs. Flonnie Tart in Averasboro Township, Dupree Land, be reduced from $440.00 to $200.00. (1.7 acres). It was ordered that Mrs. C.B.Barefoot's land in Averasboro Township be valued as follows:- House-$275.00 - Cleared Land 9 acres 0 $50.00 - Waste Land 17 acres 0 $10,00 -- $170.00. It was ordered that one acre tract of Carrie Shaw be valued at $940.00 in Lillington Township as the Board finds as a fact that this was the valuation fixed by the Assessors. It is further ordered that said land be released from taxation in the name of William Shaw and that Carrie Shaw be refunded any over paid amounts on William Shaw list. It was ordered that Marshall Ayala of Averasboro Township be relieved of the payment of poll tax for the year 1931. It was ordered that the report of Geo.L.Cannaday, Tax Collector, be approved and ordered filed. It was ordered that J.N.Fuquay be authorized to issue $5000.00 policy on County Home and cancel policy now in force with State of Pennsyldana Company. It was ordered that the penalty to be taxed against J.A.Butts be the woof $1.26 as this tax was paid prior to March 1, 1932. All members voting in favor of the order. It tasordered that the laundries of Harnett County brpatronized by Harnett County Home and that the laundry be sent to the Dunn Family Laundry until the meeting of this Board. All members voting in favor of this order. It was ordered that the valuation of J.E.Lee on 14 acres in Averasboro Tarp. be fixed at $1250.00 as the Board finds as a fact that this tract was not assessed properly. It was ordered that the lot of H.T.Atkins on West side of 9th. Street and South side of Front Street in Lillington 'le assessed at $1500.00 as this Board finds that there was a clerical error in the valuation of this by the assessors in 1931. It was ordered that a committee composed of E.L.Cooke, J.B.Ennis and I.R.Williams, be appointed to investigate valuation of lot in Dunn owned by Mrs. Kate Lee Peebles. It was ordered that Bray Brothers be allowed $354.91 for expense in handling $60,000.00 School Bonds. It was ordered that H.M.O'Quinn be appointed to investigate value of land of S.H.Butler in Barbecue Township. It was ordered that petition for road in Grove Township leading from C.L.Bailey's house to Mack Dupree be approved and the State Highway Commission be requested to take action on this project-at once. It was ordered that petition for road from J.H.Penny's residence to C.F.Stewart's place be approved and the State Highway Commission be requested to take action on this project. It was ordered that petition for road in Black River Township from # 210 to # 60 near Cape Fear River crossing be approved and the State Highway Commission be requested to take action on this project. It was ordered that petition for road in Averasboro Township be approved from C.H:Jernigan's to 0.A.Whittenton's and State Highway Commission be requested to take action at once. It was ordered that A.L.Overby be paid $20.00 for gathering up the remains of Anderson Coats, a pauper, from the highway in Angier and putting the body J v 60 in such shape that it could be buried. It was ordered that Deed from J.O.West, Commissioner, to County of Harnett conveying lands of E.J.McCauley heirs in Barbecue Township be not recorded and cancelled and that judgment in the cause be cancelled, as taxes have been fully paid by Federal Land Bank of Columbia. RESOLVED, that County Auditor, J.S.McLean, be and he is hereby authorized to refund to G.D.Woodley the sums he paid for the purchase of Isaac Johnson lands in Neill's Creek or Grove Townships for the reason that County of Harnett had been owner of land under deed from I,R.Williams, Commissioner, in suit against A.D.Coats; and that said lands were double listed; that is, in name of A.D.Coats in Neillts Creek Township and in the name of Isaac Johnson in Grove Township. RESOLVED, That hereafter all overalls and underwear used by inmates at County Home and Jail be not sent to any laundry, but that the overalls and underwear be washed and ironed by prisoners confined at County Home, RESOLVED, That J.S.McLean, County Auditor, and I.R.Williams, be authorized and they are hereby authorized to employ W.P,Byrd, Surveyor, to plat the lands of J.Robert Young, in Lillington and Upper'Little River Townships and determine by actual survey, if necessary, the number of acres owned by J. Robert Young in Lillington Township and the number of acres owned by J.Robert Young in Upper Little River Township. The Board finds that it is unable to determine the merits of the claim for refund of taxes by J.Robert Young until such report by the Surveyor is received by the Board. It was ordered that be accepted and filed. It was ordered that the report of Dr. A.W.Peede, County the report of L.M.Chaffin, Clerk of be accepted and ordered filed. RESOLUTION POSTPONING TAX SALES. Health Officer, Superior Court, The following resolution was offered by Mr. Cooke: WHEREAS, on account "of the extremely depressed condition of the country and particularly Harnett County, the tax payers of tbe county are unable to secure funds with which to pay their 1931 taxes from any available sourse, or from farm products, businesses, professions or from banks by way of loans; and, WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of Harnett County has been diligent and used every practical effort to collect the taxes for 1931, and "that notwithstanding his efforts and the efforts of the tax payers to comply with his demands, there still remain a large number of tax payers who are unable to pay their taxes; and, WHEREAS, the advertisement and sale of said taxes would incur a large expense upon the county itself, and add additional costs to tax payers; and, WHEREAS, the County itself is unable to finance the expense of a tax sale at this time without borrowing money: NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioner of Harnett County: 1. That no advertisement of land for delinquent taxes be made in Harnett County until the first Monday in August, 1932,' and that no sale of lands be had until the first Monday in'September, 1932. Upon motion of Mr. O'Quinn the foregoing resolution was unamiously adopted by the Board. Voting in favor: J.W.Halford, Chairman; J.B.Ennis; E,L,Cooke; J..Wi111ams,Jr; and H.M.OtQuinn. NORTH CAROLINA -- Harnett County: Now comes Mistress Lula Poe, by her undersigned attorney, W.P.Byrd, and petitons the Honorable Board of Commissioner of Harnett County for relief and represents and shows: That en September 13, 1926, T.L.Reardon and wife, Alice E,Reardon exeduted and delivered to W.P.Byrd, Trustee, and Mrs. -Luta Poe five notes and a Deed of Trust in the sum of $1500, due in five successive annual payments, each note being in the sum of 300. the last of which was due December 1, 1931, as will appear by reference to Deed of Trust recorded in Book No. 220, at page 122; said notes secured by conveyance if their homestead, consisting of a house and lot in the town of Bides Creek and that said loan was obtained for the purpose of repairing and improving the homestead described in said Deed of Trust. That at the time of execution of and securing said loan T.L.Reardon and wife were residents of Harnett County and resided upon said lot as their home and homestead and that Mrs. Lula Poe, the petitioner, at the time -of said loan and until the present day was and is a resident of Harnett County. That your petitioner has listed the notes described above for taxation in Lillington Township, the place of her residence for the year 1929 -1930 and 1931 and that she is justly and lawfully entitled to the benefits of the provi sion of section 7880( 1927. 61 That the said $rs. Lula Poe listed the unpaid part of said notes for the years 1929 -1930 and 1931, the listing for 1929 being in the sum of $1500 aged . in 1930 $987 and in 1931 $957. And that under provision of Statute 7880 (169( the said Mrs. Lula Poe is entitled to credit and a refund on the taxes on said notes levied thereon from the years 1929 -1930 and 1931 to the amount of 50% of the taxes levied thereon. That the 1929 -1930 and 1931 taxes on said notes have heretofore been discharged by your petitioner in the amount of $32.10 for 1929, $20.93 for 1930, and $15.88 for 1931. That your petitioner is entitled to a rebate of all taxes levied on the said notes for the years 1929 -1930 and 1931, by virtue of the prevision of section. 7880 (169) and asks for a refund from the county of 58%V:ef all amounts paid for the taxes on said note for the years 1929 -1930 and 1931. Wherefore, your petitioner, Mrs. Lula Poe, prays the Board of County Commissioaers for the 50% tax relief on the said notes or solvent credits for the years 1929 -1930 and 1931, pursuant to and by virtue of the provisions of section 7880 (169( of Consolidated Statutes of 1927. This the 2nd. day of May, 1932. W.P.Byrd Attorney for Petitioner. It was ordered by the Board that the Auditor of Harnett empowered to adjust mattersaet forth in the petition of Mrs. such exemptions as are provided by law which is section 7880 period of three years, and issue such relief or refund order find is authorized under said section. County be . Lula Poe and allow (169) for a . as the Auditor may J.W.Halford, Chairman of the Board. TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: of Harnett County, North Carolina: H.J.McDonald, by his undersigned attorney represents and shows: That the 1927 and 1928 taxes on the 27 acres of land of Stewart McDonald in Upper Little River Township of Harnett County were double listed for years 1927 and 1928 and that the taxes on said land have been paid twice. That year petitioner H.J.McDonald paid the 1927 taxes and purchased the 1927 tax sale certificate on November 22, 1929 and paid sum of $17.03 and paid the 1928 taxes on November 15, 1929 and paid sum of $18.,94,all to County Auditor. That the Stewart McDonald Taxes for the years 1927 and 1928 were duly paid the second time by the Federal Land Bank under Tax Foreclosure by the County. That your petitioner is entitled to the refund of the tax money paid to the County on account of the double listing of said land for years 1927 and 1928 and your petitioner asks that the refund from said payment be credited and aaocpted as and for a porportionate amount on the 1931 Couhty taxes of H.J.MdDonald in Lillington Township for 1931. This May 2nd. 1932. Respectfully submitted, Walter Lee Johnson, Attorney for H.J.McDonald. Approved for credit on 1931 Taxes of H.J.MdDonald in Lillington Township, for the sum of $40.84. J.8.MoLean, Auditor, BE IT RESOLVED THAT H.J.McDonald be and he is hereby granted a refund of the sum of 340.84, on account of the payment of 1927 and 1928 County Taxes on lands of Stewart McDonald in Upper Little River Township which lands were double listed and taxes doubly paid to the County. That the Auditor and Tax Collector be and they are hereby authorized and directed toe execute and deliver to said H.J.McDonald proper receipt for the sum of $40.84 as credit on the 1931 taxes of H.J.MdDonald in Lillington Township. This May 2nd. 1932. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF HARNETT COUN by: J.W.Halford, Chairman. The following jurors were drawn for June Term of Superior Court: First Week June 13 -18 1. E1L.Butts 2. E.B.Johnson 3. E.R.Thomas, Jr. 4. T.B.Williams 5. M.S.Wester 6. L.E.Tutor 7. C.A,Parker 8. 0.M.MODenald Black River Duke Duke Grove Hectors Creek Buckhorn Averasboro Upper Little River 9. John P.Byrd 10. Geo. Cotton 11. A,A.Shaw 12. R.A.Tutor 13. O.G.Lamm 14. S.A.Powell 15. S.E.Pope, 16. R.O.Johnson 17. L,F :Hockaday 18. A.F.Fowler, Jr. 1. R.H.Williamson 2. L.C.Cutts 3. J.M.Tart 4. J.-Shell Stewart 5. 09K.Keen 6. Ed Lucas 7. D.A.Outts 8. A.A.Walllace 9. E.J.Stephens 10. W.J.Swann 11. E..C.Thomas 12. J.L.Tally 13. C.R.Graham 14, H.S.Bowling 15. P.N.Brown 16. H.W.Whittington 17. E.C.Johnson 18. Bruce Johnson Stewarts Creek Hectors Creek, Anderson Creek Buckhorn Neills Creek Upper Little River Averasboro Neills Creek Mick River Duke. Second Week June 20 -25 Lillington Black River Averasboro Grove Grove Duke Neills Creek Duke Hectors Creek Barbecue Upper Little River Black River Barbecue Hectors Creek Upper Little River Averasboro Duke Neills Creek RESOLUTION Mr. OtQuinn moved the adoption of the following resolution: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF OUTSTANDING -NOTES OF HARNETT COUNTY. AREAS, there are now outstanding $60,000 face amount of 6% Revenue Anticipation Notes of Harnett County, consisting of twelve notes of the denomination of $5,000 each, numbered from 1 to 12, inclusive, dated July 30, 1931, and payable October 30, 1931; and WHEREAS, the said notes were issued pursuant to Section 5 of the County Finance Act, as amended by Section 63 of the Local Government Act of 1931, as amended, for the purpose of renewing a like principal amount of notes of Harnett County evidencing indebtedness incurred before January 1, 1931, and authorized by the County Finance Act, as amended by the Local Government Act, to be funded into bonds, and the said indebtedness was incurred for necessary expenses of Harnett County; and WHEREAS, the said outstanding notes are now due and payable, and no part of the principal thereof has been paid, and the County is without available funds for their payment; and WHEREAS, the holder of said notes has agreed to a renewal of said notes, in accordance with the provisions of this-resolution: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County: Section 1. Pursuant to the authority conferred by Section '5 of the County Finance Act, as amended by Section 63 of the Local Government Act, as amended, $60,000 face amount of new notes of Harnett County thall be issued in exchange for said $60,000 face amount of said outstanding notes. Section 2. The new notes to be issued pursuant to this resolution diall be thirty in number, numbered from 1 to 30, inclusive, and of the denomination of $2,000 each. They shall be dated April 30, 1932, shall bear interest from their date at the rate of six per centum (6%) per annum, payable semi - annually on April 30th and October 30th in'eaoh year until maturity,and at the maturity of the notes, and shall mature in numbrtcal order, beginning with Note No. 1 as follows: One note shall be payable on the 3Oth day of 'each month, begin- ning in July 1932, and ending in December 1934, except the month of February in which month'one note shall be payable on the twenty- eighth day of the month. Section 3. The principal and /or interest of any of said notes may, at the option of Harnett County, be paid in whole or in part before maturity: Section 4: The principal and accrued interest of any or all of said new notes shall, at the option of the holders, become due and payable before maturity in the event of default by the County in the payment of the principal or interest of any of such notes, as such principal and interest fall due, Section 5. The said new notes shall be known as Renewal Notes, and shall be issued in substantially the following form: L 63 No. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF HARNETT RENEWAL NOTE $2,000. The County of Harnett, in the State of North Carolina, for value received hereby promises to pay to the bearer hereof the sum of TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.) on the 30th day of ,19 , with interest thereon at the rate of six per centum (6 %) per annum, payable semi- annually on April 30th and October 30th in each year until maturity, and at the maturity of this note. Both principal and interest of this note are payable in gold coin of the United States of America of the present standard of weight and fineness at the Irving Trust Co. in the City and State of New York. Harnett County reserves the right to redeem this note before maturity and to pay any part of the principal or interest thereof before such principal or interest becomes due. The holder of this note may declare it due and payable before maturity in the event of default by Harnett County in the payment of the principal or interest of any of the notes of the issue of which this is one. This notesis one of an issue of notes of like data and tenor, except as to maturity, issued pursuant to Section 5 of the County Finance Aot, as amended by Section 63 of the Local Government Aot of North Carolina, and pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, and issued in exchange for and for the purpose of renewing a like principal amount of notes evidencing indebtedness incurred by Harnett County before January 1,1931, for necessary expenses of said County. It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, acts and things required by the Constitution or statutes of the State of North Carolina to exist, be performed or happen precedent to or in the issuance of this note, exist, have been performed and have ha pened, and that the amount of this note, together with all other indebtedness of the County of narnett, is within every debt and other limit prescribed by the Constitution or statutes of said State. The full faith and credit of Harnett County are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal and interest of this note according to its terms. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Harnett County has caused this note to be executed under the seal of said County by the Chairman and Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of said County, and this note to be dated the 30th day of April, 1932. Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Harnett County Clerk, Board of Commissioners of Harnett County. (Endorsements) This note is Issued under Section Five of the County Finance Act for the payment of the principal or interest of bonds or notes. County Auditor, Accountant, and Chief Financial Officer. This note is, in my opinion, a valid and binding obligation of the County of Harnett. Attorney for Harnett County. The issuance of this note has been approved under the provisions of the Local Government Aot of North Carolina. CHAS.M.JOHNSON, Director of Local Government and Ex- Officio Secretary of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION by: Designated Assistant. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman and Clerk of the Board of Commissioners and the County Auditor be and they hereby are authorized and directed to execute said notes, and to make application to the Local Government Commission of North Carolina for its approval of such notes, and to xhrn said notes over tp the State Treasurer of North Carolina in order that they may be issued as 64 provided in this resolution. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Local Government 0ommission be and it hereby ,a1�ll is requested to issue said notes to the holder of said $60,000 outstanding notes, numbered from 1 to 12, inclusive, payable on the 30th day of October, 1931, in exchange for said outstanding notes. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: All members voting for. Nays: 'None. The Board then adjourned dine Die. Chairman of Board June 6th. 1933. The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with all Also I.R.Williams, 'county Attorney was present. It was ordered that Wright Williqmp bf Neills ,Creek Township be relieved of Poll Tax for the year 1932. It was ordered that E..L.Cooke and J.H. Williams be appointed as a committee to investigate the valuation of the 'tephenalHoward property in Averaboro Township. Also the Fitzgerald property owned by Nathan Johnson in the Town of Lunn. It was ordered that -;the report of H..M.- OTQuinn as to the S.H. Butler property in Barbecue Township, recommening that no change be made in the valuation of this property be accepted. It was ordered that Granger Morris of nuke Township of poll tax for the year 1932. It was ordered that Luncan M. Sexton be allowed $4.00 each per month for the care of Tyler Seicton and Beulah Sexton, both being blind. It was ordered that the ease of the County of Harnett V22 J.W. McPherson Estate be continued upon the paymentof 410.00 per month. This amount to be paid to J.S. McLean, ` "ounty Auditor. embers present be relieved of the payment It was ordered that 4400.00 be placed in the 1932933 for the Department of Conser- vation and Development. It was ord erect that a committee composed of E.L. be instructed to investigate the valuation of the the Wm. Thompson property in AverasboronTownship. valuation of the property of Mrs. J.W. Whitehead. It was ordered that I.R. Williams investigate for the Board the valuation of the Mrs. C.E. Peebles property' in Averasboro Township and report to the Board. It was ordered that all Registrars and Poll Holders he paid for their service an amount as prescribed by law, as set out in Section 31A -137. It was-ordered that all Old Soldeirs wishing to attend the Reunion at Richmondm Va. be allowed railroad or bus transportation and Ten "ollars traveling expense each for the ttip. The Report of the Grand Jury having been read it was ordred that the recommenda- tions made by said Jury be complied with as soon as money for these purposes is available. Cooke and J.H. Williams,Jr. J.W. Davis Property,known as Also to investigate the It was moved and seconded that the Chairman appoint a Committee to investigate the cost of placing into operation a Laundry Plant for 'the County Home and Jail T'he Chairman thereupon appointed J.H. - Williams and J.B. bnnis to act as such Committee. It was ordered that the County Attorney investigate the expense of the eperation of the Recorder's Court in the various surrounding counties. It was ordered that s F Dorman be allowed to list 2 lots in Averasboro Township near Black River at 4100.00 and pay all back taxes.