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July 6th. 1931.
The Board of '' onnty Commissipnerg met in regular session with all
members present. Also I.R. Williams, 4'0. Attorney.
It was ordered that J.S. McLean be appointed temporary thalami Clerk
to the Board during the illness of Edwin Harrington, Clerk to the Board.
It was ordered that Granger E. Norris be relieved of Poll tax for the
year 1931.
It was ordered that report of Mrs. T.R. lsrown, °upt. of Go. Home be
accepted and filed.
It was ordered that Walter Chuxnley and `'o be given an extension of
thirty days to complete audit, this giving themx until Aug. lst.1931 to
make report.
RESOLUTION :
It was ordered by the Board, that the lands described in deed of trust,
executed by A. ti.Shaw and wife, to H.McK.Salmon, Trustee, for Central
Investment recorded in Book 224, page 281 be released from further taxation
for the year 1928 upon the payment of a pro rata tax on a valuation of
44000.00 plus interest and four - fifths of Court costs; for year 1929 upon
the payment of pro rate tax on a valuation of 44000.00 and costs of sale;
and for the year 1930 upor_•the payment of pro rata tax on a valuation of
44000.00.
Be it further resolved that the officers and attorneys charged with
the collection of the above mentioned taxes issue proper receipts showing
full payment of the aofrsaid taxes, when the same are paid.
It was ordered by the Board th &t no allowance be made for the burial of
W.R. Strickland and that Mr. d.L. Hatcher be notified of the action of the
Board.
It was ordered that an appropriation of $150.00 be made in
budget for Negro Extension work in the "ouity.
It was ordered that John W. Butler and wife be admitted to
Home and Miss McQueen be requested to transport them if they are
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Report of Dr. Wyatt, county Physician accepted and ordered filed.
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It was ordered that petitions for roads in the following Townships
be accepted and approved and ordered mailed to GhaiKman of State Highway
Commission: Buekhorn- Hectors Creek Road; Anderson reek Road connecting
Fort Bragg road with Mclrtan Road; Lverasboro and Duke Township,road leading
from Lucas Saw Mill to Dunn- Smithfield Road: Upper Little fiver Township,
road leading from Cameron's filling Station to a point on the Pee Dee road:
Upper Little River Township,road leading from Archie Knight place to a point
on the Lillington -Fort Bragg road; near Cambro Mill: Stewarts Creek Town-
shill), road leading from Fonville to the Erwin - Linden Highway;Lillington town-
ship road leading from Lillington along what is called the old river road into
the Vollins corn. unity ItallInfitintainTawnakiipxxrarcbtardiusgxtramxticlitaxtarrfasats
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It was ordered by the Board that Miss Mcqueen be requested to notify
Dan McCain of the Sanitorium that W.L. Guy will be a charge of the Uounty at
the regular rate of 41.00 per day until further notice.
It was ordered that W.T. Messer be allowed 47.00 per month for the care
of Mrs. Mary Norris.
It was ordered that Mrs. C.T. Butler be allowed 417.50 from Mother's
Aid fund for the month of July.
Report of R.G.B. Shaw, Tax Collector, accepted and filed.
It was ordered that the Clerk of the ''uperior Oourt be instructed to
get cost blanks in conformity with Section 3988 of the "onsolidated Statutes
being Chapter 227, Public Laws, 1929.
Supt. of ao.Home
It was ordered that Mrs. Brownfand Miss McQueen, Welfare Officer, be
given ten days vacation, the time of one to begin at the expiration of the
others leave.
It was ordered that the appointMnt of a Tax collector be deferred
until August Meeting.
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Inventory of parts at County Garage accepted and ordered filed.
It was ordered that report of L.M. Chaffin, C+S.C. be accepted and
ordered filed and that cheeks in the sum of $191.23 and 4392.00 respectively
be ordered turned over to the 'ounty Auditor.
It was ordered that statement of Board of Education sowing the need
of $10,060.45 for school purposes be accepted and filed,
RESOLUTION:
WEEREA:S, certain lands situated in the County of Harnett have been
foreclosed for non - payment of taxes prior to the year 1930; and whereas R.G.B.
Shaw, Tax Collector, is charged with taxes on said lands fox year 1930:
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Auditor of Harnett dbunty be and
he is hereby empowered and authorized to issue a release to R.G.B.:Shaw, Tax co
lector for each piece or parcel of labd to which the 0cu.nty of Harnett holds
title by reason of tax foreclosure suits, said release to show the, lands so re-
leased from taxation for year 1930 only.
RESOLUTION:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA:
COUNTY OF HARNETT ;.
Lillington, N.C.
July 6th. 1931.
RESOLVED, That pursuant tonseetion 5 of jhe Vounty Finance Act as amend-
ed_ by Section 63 of the Local Government Act of`1931 as amended, for the purpos
of paying tide principal or interest of bonds or notes issued for °eoessary
expenses evidencing indebtedness incurred before March 1S, 1931, tnd due or to
become due within four months and not otherwise adquatelyy provided for, the
County of Harnett shallborrow 470,000.00 in anticipation of the receipt of the
revenues of the next succeeding fiscal year, and issue notes therefor, dated
July 20ta. 1931, and maturing October 20th. 1931, bearing irierest at the rate
of nix per cent (6 %) per annum, payable at maturety, principal and interest
payable at The CEase National Bank in New York, New /ark, in denomination of
$5000.00 each, numbered from 1 to 14, inclusive, and issued in substantially th
following form, to -wit:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
REvENUE ANTICIPATUON NOTE.
The county of in the State of North Carolina, for value re-
ceived hereby promises to pay to the bearer hereof, the sum of* Dolla
on the dayof 19 , with interest thereon from the date max hereof until
paid atpherate perAeent per annum, payable at the maturety hereof, both
principal and interest of Obis note are payable in gold coin of the Un.ted Stat
of the present standard "weight and fineness at the Bank in the
City and State of New Yorkri
This ante is issued% .nder and pursuant to Section 5 of The "aunty Finane
set as amended by section'63 of the Local Government Act of 1931 as amended, fo
the purposes of paying the principal or interest of bends or notes issued for
necessary expenses evidencing indebtedness incurred before March 18, 1931, and
due or to become due within four months and not otherwise adequately provided
for in anticipation of the receipt of the revenues of the nett succeeding fis
cas year.
It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, aots and thifgs
required by the Constitution or Laws of the State of North Carolina, to exist,
be performed or happen precedent to or in the issue of this note exist, have
been performed and have happened and that this note, together with all other
Indebtedness of the said County of is within every debt and other limit
prescribed by the said consitution or Laws. The full faith and credit of the
said Uounty og are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the prin
cipalandninetest of this note.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF? The Sounty of has caused this note to be
executed under the seal of the County by the Chairman and the Clerk of the Boar
of County Commissioners,; dated as of 19
arm n.
Clerk.
CERTIFICATE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
This note is issued under Section Five of The Saunty Finanoe Ac
amended by Section 63 or the Local Government Act of 1931 as amended
payment of principal or i4erest af bonds or notes,
oun y .i or, 'ccoun an an
Chief inancial Offioier.
RESOLVED That theLocal Government Commission of North Carolina be requested
to exchange and award Laid notes to Bray Bros. `'o mpany of Greensboro, N.C.
exchanging $70000.00 Harnett County, N.C. Revenue Anticipation notes, bearing
6% interest, for a like amount of Harnett County, N.C. 6$ notes, maturing July
20th. 1931.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman, the "kerk of this Board, the
bounty Accountant, and the County Attorney, be and -they are hereby authorized
and directed to execute said notes and the State Treasurer is hereby requested
to deliver the same in accordance with said exchange on receipt of a like face
amount of notes of said county maturing July 20th. 1931, said notes to be
cancelled and delivered to the proper county officials.
ON MOTION duly seconded, a roll -call was had, and all of the five members
were present and voted in favor of said resolutions, none being absent.
The Board is composed of five duly elected, qualified and acting members
viz: J.W. Halford,Chairman,. E.L. Vooke, HsM. 0 *Quinn, J H Williams,Jr. and J.B
Innis; and Edwin Harrington is Clerk of said Board; and all of the members
were duly notified of this meeting. The First- Citizens Bank and Trust Company
of Dunn, N.C. is ''ounty Treasurer; J.S. McLean is %o unty Auditor, Accountant
and 'hief Fiaanciel Officer and I.R. Williams is County Attorney.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
assessed value for taxation Amount lent State Highway
for year 1930: $24,667,013.00 Commission: None
Total bonded debt,l/i9 gx40 1,519,910.00
Floating debt,
including this issue:
4135,000.00
Total debt: 1,654,910.00
Total sinking fund: None
Total annual income for
alll purposes: $695,000.00
Population,1930 census: 30,019
Has the "ounty ever been late in the payment of principal or interest of any
of its bonds or notes: No.
For information address Hon. I.R. Williams,6o.Atty.Dunnf N.C.
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It was then ordered that the Board adjourn until Ju1T10th.1931.
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July 10th. 1931.
The Board of tommiccioners met in adjourned session with all members
present. Also I.R.Williams, 5o. Attorney.
The offer of W.M. Talley of 4 75.00 each for 15 of the best mules belong-
ing to the bounty was refused.
It is ordered that J.O.West release that lot described in that deed of
trust from J.f.Stric kland to I.R.Wiliiams, Trustee, recorded in Book 207,
page 276, upon the payment of one -fifth of the court costs if any suit has
been started, said costs to include one -fifth of attorney fees and the payment
of taxes on the valuation of 41000.00 real estate, being the value of said lot,
and the further payment of taxes on personal property of $350,00; the said col
lection to be made by J.0. West to include lawful interest;.
It 'ts ordered that J.S. Mclean, County Auditor, be and he is hereby author-
ized to release from further taxation for the year 1929 that lot described in
that decd of trust from J.E.Strickland to I.:.Williams, Trustee. recorded in
Book 207, at page 276, upon payment of taxes on the said lot valued at 41000900
and the'further payment of taxes on the personal property listed bu J.E.Strick-
land in'the sum of 4235.00.
It is ordered tht R W B Shawm Tax Collector, be and he is hereby authorized
to release from further taxation for the year 1930 that lot desor bed in that
deed of trust from J.E.Strickland to I.R.Williams, Trustee, recorded in Book
207, page 276, upon the payment of taxes on the said lot valued at 41000.00
and the further payment of taxes on the personal lroperty bisted bye J.E.
Strickland in the sum of 4185.00.
It was ordered that B.C. O'Quinn be allowed 425.00 per
books. •
It was ordered that the Tax Collector be requested to
lieation of land sales and to turn same over to the papers
3rd. 1931.
week for work on tax
prepare list for pub
in the County Aug.
I was then ordered that the Board adjoun until Tuesday, July 14th.1931.
Clerk Chm.