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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06051967t4 JUNE 5th. 1967 The Board of County Commissioners of Harnett County met in a regular session on Monday, June 5th. at 10:00 a.m., with Chairman Brock, Commissioners Womble, Brown, Cotton and McLamb present. Also present were County Attorney, Wiley Bowen, Herbert Carson, Auditor and Inez Harrington, Clerk to the Board. Chairman Brock called the meeting to order and opened wit'a prayer. The Minutes of the May meetings were read and approved. W. Earl Jones, Tax Collector, appeared before the Board and discussed detailed report of tax collections as of May 31st. 1967. Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, appeared before the Board and discussed the tax valuation increase and new valuation for the year 1967. The following reports from County Officials were approved and filed: Register of Deeds Clerk Superior Court Clerk Recorders Court Tax Collector Veterans Service Officer Electrical Inspector n n IT Inez Harrington Elizabeth F. Matthews Kyle Harrington W. Earl Jones Jean M. Irvin Roy Godwin L. Perry Cameron B H Sellers James Goff, Assistant Farm Agent, appeared before the Board and introduced Mohan Parasad Achaya of Nepal India, an exchange student who will be in Harnett County for one month. Marshall Woodall, Welfare Tax Lien Attorney, appeared before the Board and presented the following report. Harnett County Board of Commissioners June 5th. 1967. Tax Suits commenced during May 1967: SD No. 3417 County of Harnett v. Wilbur H. Byrd et ux SD No. 3418 County of Harnett v. Beulah V. Wilson et als SD No. 3419 County of Harnett v. Geraldine Warren Upchurch et als SD No. 3420 County of Harnett v. Eugene Spears et als SD No. 3421 County of Harnett v. D. Ralph Haddock et als. Tax Suits started by Mr. Ross, paid off by tax payers: Nonsuits taken by my office: SD No. 3307 County of Harnett v. SD No. 3359 County of Harnett v. SD No. 3409 County of Harnett v. SD No. 3412 County of Harnett v. SD No. 3415 County of Harnett v. Joseph Eugene Berube et ux Bernice Lee Thomas et ux Eugene Chance et als Etta McLean et al James L. Hicks et ux Welfare lien paid to Clerk of Superior Court; processed by my office and paid to County Auditor: County of Harnett v. Mary S. Naylor Amount: $7,105.00 No fee charged by my office. Investigation by my office for possible welfare lien suits: Sarah Penny McArtan Pope Winnie Messer Norris Otho Israel Matthews Delia B. Tew Eula W. Byrd Atlas Johnson Charlie Elmon Denning Winifred Grady Property under order of sale for taxes: SD No. 3368 County of Harnett v. Jackson Lee Pleasant $1,384.00 5,260.00 2,723.00 1,815.00 1,197.00 2,940.63 9,183.00 2,637.00 15 Reverend Tom Freeman appeared before the Board and presented the Following Resolution: WHEREAS, there is in existence to cope WHEREAS, it is con establishment of good and to promote orderl WHEREAS, it is in to preserve peaceful discussion and the re WHEREAS, it is the solve the problems of RESOLVED, That: A planning as may be re with the problems and council shall be gene a. To not an official county -wide organization presently with human relations problems, and sidered that such an organization is essential to the communications in order to prevent misunderstandings y and necessary social development, and the best interest of all of the citizens of this county and harmonious relations by providing a forum for rational solution of problems arising between the races, and responsibility of local leadership and initiative to its citizens on a local basis, it is therefore Good Neighbor Council be established to perform such quired, and to devolop suitable programs to deal creatively erl,ying racial discord. The pruposes and objectives of the rally as follows: Encourage respect and good will among the races. b. To open and maintain channels of communications among the races. o. To promote equality of opportunity for all citizens. d. To promote the employment of qualified people without regard to race. e. To encourage people to become trained and qualified for employment. f. To plan and implement positive action programs which con- sider the problems of tae culturally isolated, the educationally deprived, and the economically disadvantaged in order to motivate them to assist in a rehabilitation effort. To enlist the assistance and cooperation of all local leaders and officials, as well as all segments of the population in attaining these purposes and objectives. g. RESOLVED FURTHER That: a steering by this Board to—Tmplement the establ accordance with the suggested guideli Neighbor 'Council and as approved by G And Reverend Tom Freeman also gave Good Neighbor Council Steering Commit Rev. Tom M. Freeman Dr. Stewart A. Newman Mr. Vernon Porter Dr. W. Donald Moore Mrs. Rev. Mrs. Harvey O'Quinn B. B. Felder Mary E. Cameron Mr. Walter Dafford, Jr. Mrs. Inez Lee Mrs. Rosa Brower ^.ommittee of ishment of the nes published overnor Dan K. a list of' the tee. ten members be appointed Good Neighbor Council in by the North Carolina Good 'Moore . proposed Harnett County 110 S. Layton Ave., Dinn, N. C. 28334 Campbell College, Buie's Creek 27506 Lillington N. 0. 27546 Coats, N C 27521 Mainers, N. C. 27552 Dunn, N. C. 706 E. Cumberland St.28334 Coats N 0 27521 Dunn, N. C. 706 E. Edgerton St. 28334 Angier N 0. Cameron, N. P.O. Box 335 27501 C. Rt. 2 Box 82 Commissioner Womble moved, seconded by Commissioner Brown that the foregoing resolution be adopted. Motion carried. 16 The Following Road Petitions Were Approved: (1) That a straight entrance be provided from the hard surface and utilize the existing road directly to the front of the church known as Davis Chapel Church, Erwin # 1 a distance of 1/8 mile in Duke Township. (Petition mailed to Sam Wilson) (2) To Black Top that farm Road # 2036 in Stewart's Creek Township, a distance of 3 -5/10 miles. (Petition mailed to Sam Wilson) (3) To work and pave that road SR 1288 a distance of 1.0 mile (Petition given to Harrington Morrison for Presentation) (4) A request that SR 1246 from SR 1244 northwardly 6/10 miles abandoned (Petition sent to Sam Wilson) (5) Be It Resolved by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners at a regular meeting: and That the Commissioners recommend /respectfully request that the North Carolina Highway Commission pave the Susan Tart Road, Rural Road 1844, extending from South McKay Avenue, Chicken Farm Road, via the new Dunn Hospital site, to the old Dunn -Erwin Road, In order to provide additional access to the new Hospital. This June 5th. 1967. (This Resolution mailed to Carl Meares, Fairbluff, N. C. and SPm Wilson) (6) The following resolution was adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Harne tt County Whereas, five deaths, numerious injuries, and substantial property damages have occured in automobile accidents at the intersection of U. S. Highway 421 & 55 near Erwin, Harnett County, and Whereas, the Board of Commissioners believe that traffic signal lights and signs would reduce some of the dangers of this hazardous intersection, and Therefore, the Commissioners recommend that the North Carolina Highway Commission immediately install an appropriate signal and sign system at the said intersection. (Copy mailed toJoe Hunt, Jr. N. C. Highway Commission office of Raleigh and a copy to Sam Wilson, Fayetteville, N. C. and a copy to Carl Meares, Fairbluff, N C. ) A request from Senator Robert Morgan from the Board of Education for a School Bond Election was presented and tabled for a later date and for further discussions. W. A. Messer appeared before the Board in the interest of Ambulance service for Harnett County. The matter was tabled and held for further information. Ed Bain representing and spokesman for a delegation from Bunnlevel appeared before the Board in the interest of keeping open the Bunnlevel School. A Discussion was held and no decision was made. Commissioner Cotton moved, seconded by Commissioner Brown, that the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County petition in protest to the Utility Comm- ission regarding the Telephone service in Harnett County. Motion carried. Commissioner Cotton moved, seconded by Commissioner McLamb, that the Board of Commissioners not accept the suggestions of the Harnett County Medical Society in regard to the indigent oases of the Welfare Department. The Medical Society suggested that Five Dollars be paid to physicians for examination and filling out of forms on welfare applicants and that the welfare Department pay physicians fifty dollars for delivery of indigent patients who get pre -natal and post- partum care in the Harnett County Health Department. Motion carried. Commissioner McLamb moved, seconded by Commissioner Brown, that W. H. Stewart, be and he is hereby authorized to purchase from the State Purchase Department 2 cars for Harnett County Sheriffs Department not to exceed $2600.00. Motion carried. 17 Commissioner Mc Lamb moved, seconded by Commissioner Womble, that John Ingraham, Public Accountant, be employed by the county to audit the county offices at a cost not to exceed $1600.00. Motion carried. The Board appointed Thomas Allen Harnett County of 2 years ending June 30th. 1969. Tax Supervisor for a term The Board appointed W. Earl Jones Tax Collector to continue as Tax Collector at the pleasure of the Board. The Board of Commissioners will be quest of Senator Robert Morgan and Representatives Staton and Love at dinner on Wednesday, June 7th. at 7:00 p.m., at the Sir Walter Hotel. TheBoard will meet on or about June 15th, for the purpose of Budget for 1967.68. The Board recessed without objection. ("7 7/ • Y s study on the Chairman Clerk to Board The Board r3of Commi 19t P.M., Womble, Commissioner were County Attorney, June 19th. 1967 ssioners met in a called session on Monday, June with Chairman Brock, Commissioner Cotton, Commissioner McLamb and Commissioner Brown present. Also present Wiley F. Bowen and Auditor Herbert Carson, Chairman Brock called the meeting to order and presided. The Board discussed and studied the Budget for the year 1967 -68 of the departments in the County. At the close of the discussions the Board recessed. without objection. :9_ 72244<44,al Clerk to Board Chairman ?'c ** **?c?:- ?'t?b?F?:?:•?'b?b?:-?t?:-?:?: £• ** i?i? & ?i= i?ii:;; ** ie?t** d;i8ic?b* *iHH *** *— :1-** * ** ?t?e ?'c?5 ** ?ii:-?:- June 22nd. 1967 in a called session on June 22nd. at 7 :00 p.m., Womble, Commissioner Cotton, Commissioner Brown Also present were Herbert Carson, Auditor, and torney. ided and called the The Board of Commis with Chairman Brook, C and Commissioner McLam Wiley Bowen, County At Chairman Brock pres stoners met ommissioner b present. The Budget appropriations were Board of Education to discuss the The Board recessed Clerk to Board to reconvene meeting to order, studied and the Board then recessed proposed School Bond Issue. on Monday, ,hairmanl June 26th. at 7 :30 p.m. to join the