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Home My WebLink About0909196819 September 9, 1968: REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APPROVED DESTROY OLD COURT RECORDS OLD BUSINESS NEVI BUSINESS The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, September 9, 1968, at 9:00 o'clock A.M., in the Commissioners' Room in the County Courthouse, Lillingtfn, N. C., attended as follows: Mr. M. H. Brock, Chairman; Mr. Gilbert Brown, Mr. C. E. Mc amb, and Mr. J. E. Womble, Commissioners; Mr. Wiley F. Bowen, County Attorney; Mr. H. D. Carson, Clerk of the Board and County Auditor; and Mr. David Alexander, County Manager. Mr. Brock presided and called the meeting to order. Mr. Womble lead in prayer. Absent: Mr. W. J. Cotton, Jr., Commissioner. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held in August, 1968, were read and approved. Mrs. Elizabeth Matthews, Clerk of Superior Court, appeared before the Board, and stated that she had approval from Raleigh to destroy court records more than five years old and requested the Boards approval. Commissioner McLamb made the motion that the Board approve this request. Commissioner Womble seconded the motion and it carried. 1. Mr. H. D. Carson reported to the Board the figures he had received for.. the liability insurance premiums for deputy sheriffs' vehicles. After discussion Commissioner Brown made the motion that the Board give the matter further study and continue to pay the `545.00 per year us had been done in the past until action is taken by the Board. Commission McLamb seconded the motion and it carried. 1. Upon motion of Commissioner Brown and second by Commissioner Womble the following resolution in reference to Mr.W. E. casterlirg was adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION HARNETT COUNTY #69 -008 NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION RESOLUTION #69 -008 September 9, 1968 WHEREAS, W. E. "Bill" Easterling has faithfull, diligently and dutifully served the State of North Carolina for many years, and, WHEREAS, in the exercise of his duties and the fulfillment of his office, he has developed, espoused and bestowed upon the State and its political sub - divisions sound fiscal policies and, WHEREAS, he has been especially helpful and friendly to Harnett ''ounty throughout his long and faithful career, therefore BE IT RESOLVED THAT the permanent records of Harnett County shall show the high esteem, the loyal gratitude and the great appreciation which the people of Harnett County hold for Bill fosterling as expressed on the eve of his retirement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the records of Harnett County shall reflect the people's good wishes for his continued health and happiness. /s/ M. H.Brock M. H. BROCK Chairman Board of County Commissioners 2. Upon motion of Commissioner McLamb and Second by ";ommissioner Womble the following Resolution lin Memoriam of Myres W. Tilghman was adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION HARNETT COUNTY #69 -009 NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION #69 -009 RESOLUTION: In Memoriam of Myres W. Tilghman September 9, 1968 RESOLVED, That in behalf of the citizens of the County of Harnett, the Board of `'aunty Commissioners do adopt this Resolution in tribute to the memory of one of its most distinguished citizens, Myres W. Tilghman. In the sudden and premature death of Mr. Tilghman, we have lost a forceful leader, an outstanding citizen, and a devoted servant of the people. We hereby express our genuine appreciation for his unselfish service, his generous contributions to the welfare of his fellowmen, and his deep dedication to community development. I 198 TAX AND WELFARE and filed his report as follows: LIEN ATTY REPORT REPORT TAX AND WELFARE LIEN ATTORNEY September 9, 1968 We extend to the members of his family our sincere expression of sympathy for the loss which they and the community have sustained. The memory of Mr. Tilghman will live long in the hears of those who knew him. /s/ C. . McLamb C. E. McLamb /s/ Gilbert Brown Gilbert Brown /s/ J. E. Womble J. E. Womble /s/ M. H. Brock M. H. Brock /s/ W. J.Cotton, Jr. W. J. Cotton, Jr. 3. Mr. E. Marshall Woodall, Tax and Welfare Lien Attorney, appeared before the Board Collections on Taxes: Name W. A. Williams Jack & Rosa Lee Ferrell Mrs. J. W. Core Dora F. Campbell Charlie G. McNeill Charlie Thomas Harriett Maxwell Thomas Stewart J. M. Pope Charles & Edna Baker Catherine Lee Heirs John Aster McLean Township Grove Neill's Ck. Averasboro Upper Little Riv. Stewart's Ck. Stewart's Ck. Grove Anderson Ck. Lillington Barbecue Grove Li111ngton Total Am't Collected 3253 $166.06 3508 201.81 3520 310.40 3558 126.88 3589 183.07 3605 130.91 3610 200.74 3625 177.76 3645 131.65 3649 315.65 3656 87.35 3665 115.97 Atty. _Fee $10.00 30.00 30.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 Total $23147.74 $250.00 Comprehensive Report of all Welfare cases handled by my office Collections on Welfare Liens: Name Amount Collected Attorney's Fee *Mary S. Naylor $ 7,105.00 $ Percy Lee Ammons 905.00 45.00 Sarah McArtan Pope 200.00 .40.00 2,595.30 129.77 Winifred Grady Irene Surles Lloyd 500.00 25.00 Frances Mitchell Matthews 217.57 43.51 Fannie P. Haire 118.02 5.90 Ida N. Perry 112.00 6.00 Sarah B Norris 120.00 5.60 Bertha B. Lanier 1,500.00 75.00 Lillie Sanford 299.00 14.95 Mattie A. Watson 153.00 7.65 Cleo Holland 378.00 18.90 Sophie Buie McIver 240.00 12.00 Charlie Limon Denning 2,034.54 253.45 Atlas Johnson 1,000.00 Mary Ellen Phillips 1,712.33 85.62 Alford Elliott 76.00 4.00 Totals $19,265.76 $772.35 *Paid to Clerk of Superior Court Welfare Lien Suits Already Commenced But Not Yet Terminated: 1. Atlas Johnson Case - The matter is to be tried in the Superior Court and will be tried in due course. 2. Alford Elliott Case - Some of the served; it seetdngly will be necessary which will be accomplished shortly. 3. Jamey Franklin Altman - Orders of of sale is presently being published. heirs who are defendants in the suit have not been to have an additional publication for heirs, all of resale have been signed by Judge Canady and notice Present bid price is $1,050.00 199 4. Debro Williamson Case - Suit has been started but the land will not be sold for the reason that it is still occupied as a homesite by Debro Williamson; judgment will be obtained to protect County's cliam. 5. Winnie Messer Norris case - The matter will be heard in the Superior Court; Defendant has pleaded the statute of limitation as a bar to this action. Welfare lien cases under Investigation but all facts concerning heirs and property have not been fully determined: Name Township Amount Della B. Tew Duke $1,815.00 Johnny Pulley Upper Little River 1,00000 *Loyal A. Harrington Upper Little River 192.00 Lizzie W.Warren Averasboro 6,956.00 Hattie Smith 14,384.00 *Lena Gilchrist Thomas 2,345.00 Irene Camerson Johnsonville 6,869.00 Cassie Evan O'Neill Grove 1,040.00 John ". McLean 308.00 Emily W. Lambeth Duke 1,792.00 Oliver D. Lambeth Duke 61.00 Lassie Pollard Faircloth Grote 12,520.00 Duncan Darroch Johnsonville 3,632.00 Nicy B. flcLamb Averasboro 1,259.00 Pallie B. Coefield Lillington 4,425.00 Otho Israel Matthews Averasboro 2,734.00 * *Bertha M. Dudley Averasboro 2,370.00 Della D. Norris Averasboro 6,217.00 =ucene :t. Lewis Grove 5E3.00 *Loyal A. Harrington was heir to his mother's estate; Mr. M. 0. Lee has advised that all assets in her estate will be used to pay debts against the estate; therefore, it appears there will be no collection on behalf of the county. * Claim has been filed with the administrator of recipient's estate in Cumberland County. ^'* It appears that this claim will be paid in full by Administratrix of the estate of Bertha M. Dugley. Welfare liens on hand which cannot be sold for the reason that land is occupied as homesite for recipient or certain members of his or her family_ Name _ Township Amount William R. Moore Averasboro $2,927.00 Harvey Kendall Lee Duke 898.00 *James H. Hayes Grove 279.00 Lydia Cameron Pearson 65.00 Mary J. McLamb Averasboro 2,679.00 *Fula W. Byrd Grove 1,197.00 *James A.Austin Grove 1,790.00 Lula Ray Carroll Averasboro 814.00 Robert Lee Crowell Averasboro 584.00 * Recipient is still receiving welfare aid. Note: Claims by County in above matters will and are being reduced to judgment before statute of limitation runs in order to further protect County's Claims. Liens upon which no recovery will be made: 1. Flora Jane Darroch case - Lien amount - $3,690.00- Statute of Limitation ran out in October, 1966. 2. Alex Cleveland Christian case - Lien amount - $1,050.00- Statute of Limitation ran out in January, 1966. 3. James P. Hicks case - Lien amount - $171.00 - Mr. Hicks was receiving APTD and was terminated by the aelfare when he began drawing social security. He owns no real property and has insufficient personal property from which to satisfy lien. 4. Roseller Tart Hardison case - Lien amount - $1,650.00 - owned no property from Which to satisfy lien. 5. Everett Suggs case - Lien amount - $160.00 - Statute of Limitation ran out in November, 1966. 6. J. H. W. Lucas case - Lien amount - $337.16 - Administrator sold property in 1962 to make assets to pay debts. Nothing was paid to County and Statute of Limitation has run. 200 --r 7. John Henry Harrington case - Lien amount - $3,046.00- This case was pending in the Superior Court at the time of my appointment; an Order of the Superior Court has not dismissed the case. It appears that welfare lien was filed in the name of John Henry Harrington. The deed to the land sought to be foreclosed was in the name of John Harrington McNeill. I was requested to make inquiry concerning the following cases which liens were collected prior to my appointment: 1. Flossie °hillips 2. Oscar Haywood Gregory 3. Charlie Hair 4. Flora Rebecca McCormick 5. Harriett T. Stewart 6. Calvin A. Stewart These cases are now closed so far as I am concerned. TAX 4. Mr. Earl Jones, Tax Collector, appeared before the Board and filed his report. COLLECTOR Mr. Brock complimented Mr. Jones on the thorough report that he presented to the Board. REPORTS ROAD PETITION 5. Upon the motion of Commissioner McLanb and second by Commissioner Womble the following road petition was approved by the Board: Request for maintenance of Street - approximately z mile- from Fairground Road to. Byron Street. (Street has already been paved). Mr. Sam Wilson, of the Highway Department, stated that this petition would be considered in accordance with the state wide polt y. TAX LISTING 6. Mr. Tom Allen, Tax Supervisor, appeared before the board with Mr. David B. Ennis PENALTY- of Grove Township. Mr. Ennis explained to the Board that he had been sick and hospitalized RELEASE during the time for listing taxes, and that he thought it was necessary for him, personally, to make his tax return. He further stated that he had never before been late with his listing or paying his taxes. He requested that Board to release the $15.00 penalty for late listing which had been added to his taxes. Commissioner Brown made the motion that Mr. Ennis, due to his physical disability, be released from the penalty because of late listing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McLamb and 1t carried. REPORTS: PROPERTY REVALUTAION COMMITTEE COUNTY OFFICES REPORTS 7. (a) Mr. Tom Allen, Tax Supervisor, reported that Mr. Alexander had met with him, Mr. Carson, Earl Jones,&Frank Lewis regarding the revaluation of all property in Harnett County which will have to be done in 1972. Mr. Alexander, he stated, appointed this group to make a study of this and report back to the Board on the first Monday in March, 1969, on the complete study. (b) Mr. H. D. Carson, Auditor, filed his report with the Board together with reports from the following county offices: Veterans' Service Officer Clerk of Superior Court Dog Warden Sheriff's Office Clerk of Recorder's Court Electrical Inspectors - B. H.Sellars & L. Derry Cameron (c) Mr. John E. Ingraham, C.P.A., appeared before the Board and presented the county Audit for the year ending Jun 30, 1968. Mr. Brock directed that a letter from Mr. Ingraham regarding the audit be placed in the records. Following 3s the letter: JOHN E. INGRAHAM AND ASSOCIATES Certified Public Accountants Dunn, North Carolina 28334 September 6, 1968 Mr. M. H. Brock, Chairman Harnett County Board of Commissioners Lillington, North Carolina Dear Mr. Brock: From our examination of the books and records of Harnett County for the fiscal year 1967 - -68, I would like to make the following comments and recommendations: 201 Harnett County Library Board The books and records were in excellent condition. Harnett Agri- Business Development Commission The books and records were in excellent condition. Board of Education The books and records were in excellent condition. Register of Deeds The books and records were in excellent condition. Clerk of Superior Court The books and records were in excellent condition. Clerk of Recorder's Court The books and records were in excellent condition. Board of Elections The funds had been remitted and was checked to the candidates running, which checked out, but the receipt book could not be located. Sheriff The books and records were in excellent condition, but would recommend that individual receipts be issued for collections not concerning the General Fund. Tax Collector The books and records were in excellent condition. Tax Supervisor The tax scrolls were in excellent condition. County Auditor The books and records were in excellent condition. Very truly yours, /6/ John E. Ingrahamm John E. Ingraham, CPA JEI /pn SURPLUS (d) Mr. Frank Lewis report, that the county received $1719.60 from the surplus sale SALE of copper and county equipment which was in very poor condition. MATERIAL (e) Mr. Frank Lewis stated to the Board that he had made a thorough examination of the PROGRESS County Buildings to determine what repairs needed to be made, and outlined to the Board the REPORT work that is being done and will be done in the near future. He stated that the air conditioning in the superior courtroom was being repaired at the present time and that the county would be reimbursed for any capital expenditures on the courtroom from monies received from the Court as of December 1. MDTA (f) Mr. Alexander reported that there would be a new class in Farm Equipment Mechanics TRAINING and that this training could also be utilized in general mechanics. He also reported on the first stenographic class that was held, and stated that a second class had begun. (g) Mr. Alexander reported to the Board that a thorough study as possible had been made regarding ambulance service for Harnett L'ounty, and in his written report stated that the following courses of action were open to the county: 1. County Ownership 2. Funeral Directors' Operation 3. Private Ambulance Operators 4. Rescue Squads Mr. Robert C. Bryan, Attorney for Whittenton Ambulance Service, Dr. Doffermyre and Dr. Johnson from Dunn, appeared before tit Board and expressed their opinion that the best and possibly only solution to this problem was to subsidize Mr. ahittenton's Ambulance Service. After discussion by the Board, Mr. Brock instructed Mr. Alexander to work with Mr. Frank Lewis and arrive at some figures and bring it back to the Board. 202 CANCEL EXCISE TAX STAMPS ANGUS ASSN. REQUEST RECESSED RECONVENE ACTION TAKEN ON ANGJS ASSN. REQUEST. ADJOURNMENT 8. Mr. H. D. Carson, Jr., CountyAuditor, appeared before the Board and stated that two real estate excise tax stamps had been issued erroneously by the Register of Deeds' Office as follows: 1. Stamp # 035683 To: Bernice Temple Dated: June 2. Stamp # 035642 To: Ed McCormick Dated: July Commissioner Womble made a motion that these refunds be made to those who purchased the stamps. Commissioner Brown and It carried. 30, 1968 for $11.00 12, 1968 for $4.00 two stamps be cancelled and The motion was seconded by 9. Mr. Cliff Ammons appeared before the Board with representatives of the Angus Breeders in Harnett County, and gave a brief history of the growth of the cattle herds in Harnett County since 1938. Mr. Alec Cameron, Chairman of the Angus Assn., explained to the Board that there was no place in the County to hold their sales, and that a group of the cattlemen had been exploring the possibili of building an areana and a barn. The cost to complete this project according to the plans shown to the Board would be approximately $22,000.00. He stated that they had two possible sites in mind; one in Lillington and the other rear the feeder pig areana. Mr. Cameron requested the Board to consider allocating $22,000.00 for this project. Mr. Brock advised the group that the Board would consider this request. The Board recessed for lunch at 1:00 otclock P.M. The meeting was called back to order by Mr. Brock at 2:25 o'clock P.M. After discussion of the request made by the Angus Association, Commissioner Brown made a motion that the Board endorse a note for the Angus Association In the amount of $22,000.00 for a period of ten years in the same manner as they had done in 1962 for the Livestock & Poultry Cooperative. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McLamb and it carried. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 2:35 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: r- AMML _ _ 2 .mig' H. . Carson, Jr Clerk of the Boa I►R:t'OrChairman of the Board Respectfully Submitted, Mildred C. Dobbins, Recording Secretary y