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Regular Meeting, November 3, 1969
Regular Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
convened Monday, November 3, 1969 at 9 :15 a.m. in the Commissioners'
Room, Courthouse, Lillington, North Cardina. Those present were:
Chairman M. H. Brock, Vice Chairman D. P. Ray, Jr., W. J. Cotton, Jr.
member; C. E. McLamb, member and Gilbert Brown, member. Also present
H. D. Carson, Jr., Clerk to the Board and Gerald Arnold, County
Attorney.
CALL TO ORDER
REPORT: TAX
COLLECTOR
REPORT: TAX
UPERVISOR
ROAD PETITIONS
SHC DISTRICT
NGINEER
r. Sam Wilson
ARNETT COUNTY
OME EXTENSION
AGENT:
rs.Ruby I. Parker
Chairman Brock called the meeting to order at 9:15 am and Mr.
Gilbert Brown offered the morning prayer.
Item 1.
Mr. Earl Jones, Tax Collector, rendered the report of his
department.
Item 2.
Mr. Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, rendered the report of his
department. The following request for refund of taxes was presented:
Refund to: Cullen Watson, Erwin, N. C. Route 1
For: Incorrect listing of dogs
Amount: $3.00
ACTION: Upon motion by Mr. McLamb, seconded by Mr. Brown, above
refund was granted. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 3.
SR #1224 requested for blacktop - 2.7 miles with 17 occupied
homes. *
ACTION: Upon a motion by Mr. McLamb, seconded by Mr. Ray, above
road petition was approved. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 4.
Mr. Sam Wilson, District Highway Engineer, appeared before the
board and discussed the current road projects within Harnett County.
Item 5. Mr. Cliff Ammons advised the Board of Mrs. Parker's retiremen
Mrs. Ruby I. Parker, County Home Agent, appeared before the
board and expressed her appreciation for the support of the present
board of commissioners and paid tribute to those before them. She
tendered her service in this capacity by the following letter:
Lillington, N. C.
November 3, 1969
Harnett County Commissioners,
I wish to resign as Harnett County Home Economics Extension
Agent due to retirement. The retirement being effective November
1, 1969.
The eleven year's work has been very rewarding to me. I
have appreicated your cooperation in the many phases of our pro-
gram.
Now, as a retired agent in your county you will have my
loyal support.
Sincerely,
s/t
Mrs. Ruby I. Parker
INSURANCE FOR Item 6.
OUNTY EMPLOYEES Mr. A. J. Stephenson discussed a program of insurance for
r. A. J. Stephensmi county employees. The Board gave tentative approval to a 50 -50
participation proposal and instructed Mr. Stephenson and Mr. Carson
to present the proposal to county employees and determine the number
of employees favoring the plan.
REGISTER OF DEEDS Item 7.
REQUEST RE: Mrs. Inez Harrington, Register of Deeds, submitted a request
Mrs. Velma Edwards in writing for permission for Mrs. Velma Edwards to remain in service
to the county under the Participating Unit of North Carolina Local
Governmental Employees' Retirement System.
REPORT: COUNTY
ATTORNEY
Mr. Gerald Arnold
ACTION: Mr. Brown moved that request be granted, motion was seconded
by Mr. McLamb and carried unanimously.
Item 8.
Mr. Gerald Arnold, County Attorney, reported to the Board on
the following matters:
a. The Whittenton case. He advised the Board that initial
action had been taken.
b. Assessment - Town of Dunn. This situation is being
investigated.
c. Livestock arena. Mr. Arnold will inform Mr. Johnson that
no action on this matter will be taken for 60 days.
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REPORT: COMPREHENSIVE Item 9.
HEALTH PLAN FOR Dr. Bruce Blackmon appeared before the Board to explain the
HARNETT COUNTY: federally supported Comprehensive Health Plan. Appearing with Dr.
Dr. Bruce Blackmon Blackmon and endorsing the plan for this area were: William "Bill"
W. H. Randall, Jr. H. Randall, Jr., mayor and druggist and Miss M. Irene Lassiter,
M. Irene Lassiter Director of Public Health for Harnett County.
Dr. Blackmon asked approval of the plan by the commissioners
in order that the county may proceed with adoption of the plan and
be in a position to choose the counties with which it wishes to
affiliate.
ACTION: Mr. Cotton moved that the Comprehensive Health Plan for
this area be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Ray and
unanimously carried.
REPORT: TAX & WELFARE
LIEN ATTORNEY Item 10.
Mr. Marshall Woodall The following report was submitted by the Tax and Welfare Lien
Attorney, Mr. Marshall Woodall:
REPORT OF THE
CHAIRMAN
Mr. Brock
REPORT: TAX & WELFARE LIEN ATTORNEY
November 3, 1969
COLLECTION ON TAXES:
TOTAL AMT.
NAME TOWNSHIP CASE NO. COLLECTED ATTY.FEE
Johnnie Lee McLean Stewart's Creek 3743 $116.24 $20.00
C. & F. Motors, Inc.Averasboro 3584 206.40 30.00
Felton Price Stewart's Creek 3335 191.45 10.00
$514.09 $60.00
s/t E. MARSHALL WOODALL
Item 11.
Chairman Brock reported on the following matters:
a. Cars - Sheriff's Department. The following bids for cars (2
for the sheriff's department were received and opene&by
Chairman Brock and B. E. Sturgill:
Ford Motor Company
General Motors
Chrysler Corporation
$2847.00
3591.34
2822.73
The Chrysler Corporation was awarded the contract through
the Coats Motor Company of Coats, N. C.
b. Mental Health Building - progressing well.
c. Buies Creek Sewerage Facility project is moving rapidly.
d. A meeting to discuss the revaluation was held on October 30.
WRITTEN REPORTS Item 12.
The written reports of the departments were submitted.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
H. D. CARSON J
Clerk to the B..rd
Bessie W. Moss
Acting Secretary
*Access road to serve Champion Mobile Homes: 0.7 mile with no
occupied homes. From US421 to SR1257
Becker County Road: 0.7 miles with 4 occupied homes. Addition
from SR1257 on Becker County property to serve company and residence