August 3, 1964 - 11:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

1 4Fit width246___ - ___ _ Mee_ting -of _ BOard_of Commissioners for the County o_f_Johnston__August 3, 1964The Board of Commissioners of Johnston County met in regular session on August 3,1964, in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse, at 1100 A M, with the followingmembers presentH M Johnson, Chairman, J D Bailey, Frank B Holding, Norman C Denning andJesse H Austin, JrAbsent NoneThe following business wastransacted1 Advertise Bids Fuel OilUpon the recommendation of W H Britt, Auditor, Commissioner J D Bailey movedthat W H Britt, Auditor, be authorized and directed to advertise for bids on an annualbasis July 1 to June 30, 1965 to supply fuel oil to the courthouse annex, HealthCenter and Agricultural Building for the consideration of the Board at their nextregular meetingCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion, which was carried2 Amending Boundaries Brogden Fire DistrictCommissioner Norman C Denning introduced the following resolution and moved itsadoptionResolution Designating Amended Boundaries of the Brogden Fire DistrictWhereas, the matter of fixing and declaring the amended boundaries of the BrogdenFire District was duly presented,And whereas, it appears that the Brogden Fire Department has complied with minimumrequirements, as contained in resolution adopted by the Board on October 3, 1955 per-taining to the establishment of fire departments and fire districts in the county,And whereas, the enlargement of its fire district has met the approval of theNorth Carolina Fire Rating Bureau,Now therefore, be it resolved that the boundaries of the Brogden Fire District tobe served by the Brogden Fire Department be amended and officially designated andfixed as followsBeginning at a point 1 at the intersection of the Brogden Road #1007 andProgressive Road #2530; thence in a northerly direction to a point 2 on Road #252, 09 mile east of its intersection with Woodard Road #2526; thence in anorthwesterly direction to a point 3 at the intersection of Woodard Road #2526 andRoad #2527; thencein a northerly direction to a point 4 on Princeton Road #2523,05 mile northeast of its intersection with Woodard Road #2526; thence in a north-westerly direction to a point 5 at the intersection of Howell Road #2521 and U S# 70; thence in a westerly direction to a point 6 at the intersection of BraswellRoad #2519 and Road #2313; thence in a westerly direction to a point 7 at theBridge over Massey Branch on the Stevens Chapel Road #2310; thence in a westerlydirection to a point 8 at the intersection of Road #2516 and Creechs Mill Road #2309; thence in a westerly direction to a point 9 at the intersection of Road #2513 and Road #2512; thence in a southwesterly direction to a point 10 onRoad #2510, 06 mile north of its intersection with the Brogden Road #1007;thence in a southwesterly direction to a point 11 intersectinn of Road #250 andBrogden Road #1007 ; thence in a southerly direction to a point 12 at the southernend of Road #2511; thence in a southerly direction to a point 13 where PolecatBranch enters Neuse River; thence following the Neuse to a point 14 BryantsLanding; thence in a easterly direction to a oint 15 at the dead end of privateroad connecting with and 06 mile from road 2542 thence in a northerly directionto the point of originCommissioner J D Bailey seconded the motion, which was carried3 Payment to Associated SurveysUpon the recommendation of W H Britt, Auditor, Commissioner Jesse H Austin, Jrmoved that Associated Surveys Company, of Greensboro, North Carolina, be paid 22500,representing appraisal of Oil Company and Pipe Line, as per agreement 3 days @ 7500per dayCommissioner Norman C Denning seconded the motion, which was carried4 Appointment Field Tax CollectorsSubsequent to a discussion with Harper Godwin, Tax Collector, Commissioner J DBailey moved that Harper Godwin, Tax Collector, be authorized and directed to employtwo additional field Tax Collectors for the months of September and 9ctober 1964, andthat they be paid a monthly salary of 35000 each, the same rate paid last year247-- - -- - — - August,_3,__1964 _CContJ- - - - - -- - -- - - -Commissioner Norman C Denning seconded the motion, which was carried5 Sale Personal Property by SheriffCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that Sheriff Rayford Oliver be authorized toadvertise and sell at public auction, according to law, the following personal propertyconfiscated by the Sheriffs Department8 gas tanks1 pitcher pump1 gas pump30 doz 12 gal jars1 lot copperCommissioner J D Bailey seconded the motion, which was carried6 Payment to M W Knott, Electrical InspectorCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that M W Knott, Electrical Inspector, bepaid 900, representing services for the inspection of county buildings for the periodending June 30, 1964, as required by the North Carolina Rating BureauCommissioner J D Bailey seconded the motion, which was carried7 RoadsCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that the State Highway Commission be requestedto add to the Johnston County Road System and maintain that certain road in SmithfieldTownship, designated as Carolyn Avenue, located approximately one -half mile south ofSmithfield, adjoining Highway # 301, being a distance of 1 of a milePetition enclosed with this order For reference see Hugh Powell, Smithfield,N CCommissioner J D Bailey seconded the motion, which was carriedCommissioner Norman C Denning moved that the State Highway Commission be request-ed to add to the Johnston County Road System and maintain that certain road in Smith-field Township, located in the Heavner- Holding Sub - Division, west of Smithfield andknown as Powell Street, being a distance of 2 of a milePetition enclosed with this order For reference see Wilton M Pace, R #3,Smithfield, N CCommissioner J D Bailey seconded the motion, which was carried8 Tax CollectorSubsequent to a discussion with Harper Godwin, Tax Collector, Commissioner J DBailey moved that a fee of 200 be authorized and established for serving notice ofattachment and garnishment against delinquent tax payers in the county, as provided byGeneral Statutes 105 -385, Section DCommissioner Jesse H Austin, Jr seconded the motion, which was carried9 Sale of 2 acres County Home PropertyMr Allen MacIntyre, Director of Engineering, University of North CarolinaTelevision, Chapel Hill, proposed that the county sell to the State of North Carolinaa parcel of land of 2 acres, or less, on the County Home Property, located on Highway# 210, approximately 5 miles southwest of Smithfield, for the purpose of building arelay station, in order to extend the educational program of Channel 4 W U N C T VSubsequent to a discussion of the need and location of lot, Commissioner Frank BHolding moved that Chairman H M Johnson, Four Oaks, and Commissioner Norman C Denning,Four Oaks # 1, be authorized and directed to work with Mr MacIntyre and make availableto the State 2 acres of land at the aforementioned site at a cost of not less than75000 per acreCommissioner J D Bailey seconded the motion, which was unanimously carriedi10 Clerk Superior CourtCommissioner Jesse H Austin, Jr moved that Mrs Nora P Southerland, Clerk of theSuperior Court, be complimented upon the fine appearance of her officeCommissioner J D Bailey seconded the motion, which was carried11 Request to place Vending Machines in CourthouseE V Wilkins, Attorney, appeared with Rodrick Whitehurst blind, requesting that__Mr Whitehurst be granted the privilege of operating vending machines in the courthousebasement, as he was closing out his newspaper stand, which he found unprofitable248_ Auks_Commissioner JesseH Austin, Jr, moved that Rodrick Whitehurst be allowed toplace vending machines in the courthouse, subject to one of the Commissioners approvingthe location where they shall be installedCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion, which was carriedIn view of motion adopted allowing Rodrick Whitehurst vending machines in thecourthouse, Chairman H M Johnson appointed Commissioner Austin to select area wheremachines are to be installed12 J I LynchJ I Lynch, District Engineer, appeared before the Board to discuss any roadproblems confronting them, and reported that he would appear before the Board at theirnext regular meeting13 Request Johnston County Bar AssociationJames A Wellons, Jr and Harry E Canaday, Attorneys, representing the JohnstonCounty Bar Association, requested that in view of their having furnished the two roomsof the courthouse where the library is located that the Commissioners install airconditioning unit and also requested that they continue the telephone in the JudgesRoom, the former location of the libraryCommissioner Jesse H Austin, Jr moved that the request be tabled CommissionerJ D Bailey seconded the motion, which was carriedlk Boarding HomeMrs Edith Park, Welfare Director, gave a report on the renovation of the BoardingHome two story building stating that the present plans and specifications of MrMcGee, Architect, met the approval of the State Welfare DepartmentMr Harry K McGee, Architect, reported that plans and specifications had beenprepared for the Boarding Home Building No 1 and the building would take care oftwenty 20 people and had met the approval of all state departments involved in therenovation and repairs of the buildingOrdered that Mr McGee proceed to advertise for bids for submission to the Board15 Agricultural BuildingCommissioner Norman C Denning moved that Harry K McGee proceed with plans andspecifications of the second phase of the Agricultural Building Auditorium and toadvertise for bids for submission to the BoardCommissioner Jesse H Austin, Jr seconded the motion, which was carried16 Acceptance of Site for Johnston County - Smithfield LibraryAfter a discussion with Mayor Hugh Talton of Smithfield, Commissioner J D Baileymoved that the gift of Mrs J J Broadhurst, Smithfield, providing a site for theJohnston County - Smithfield Library,located on Market and Third Streets, Town of Smith-field, be accepted, subject to the proposed library building meeting-the requirementsof the State and Federal governments and further that the gift be subject to therequirements stipulated by Mrs Broadhurst at a meeting with members of the Board, andfurther that upon completion of the Library Building that Mrs Broadhurst execute tothe County a quit -claim deed, certifying that all terms and conditions have beencomplied withCommissioner Norman C Denning seconded the motion, which was carried17 Sale County Library PropertyCommissioner J D Bailey moved that the County Library property located at 208Johnston Street, Smithfield, be sold at public auction and that from the proceeds10,000 be appropriated to the joint library building fund in addition to the 50,000pledged, and the balance be held for library purposes, contingent upon the Town ofSmithfield following the same procedureCommissioner Jesse H Austin, Jr seconded the motion, which was carried18 Acceptance Resignation L Austin StevensW R Britt, County Attorney, reported that L A Stevens, Assistant Solicitorof the Superior Court, did not wish to continue his servides in that capacity, andthat his resignation, effective July 31, 1964, be accepted19 ReportsThe following reports were filed with the Board2493, 1964 Cont-H F Palmer Negro Agricultural AgentM W Knott Electrical InspectorC W Tarlton Agricultural Agent VerbalL P Creech Veterans Service OfficerRubert Barbour Dog WardenSarah Ann Sasser Home Economics AgentW H Williford JailorHarper Godwin Tax Collector20 Expression of Appreciation Town of Smithfield Mental Health ClinicCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that W G Massey, Clerk, be directed toexpress to Mayor Hugh Talton and the Commissioners of the Town of Smithfield the Boardsappreciation for their cooperation in providing quarters for the Mental Health ClinicCommissioner J D Bailey seconded the motion, which was carriedOn motion made, seconded and carried, it was moved that the meeting be adjourned7Chaji}fman?1et??I;