PAGE SIX Weekly Legislative Summary Note: This b another of a •tries of weekly summaries prepared by the legislative staff of the Institute of government on the work of the North Carolina fien eral Assembly of 1967. It is confined to discussions of matters of general in terest and major import ance. On Wednesday of this week tlie total number of bills and resolutions intro duced in the 1967. General Assembly passed the rec ord for modern times of 2.101 bills introduced in a single session, set in 1903. Bv today the total had swelled to an opulent 2,138, a count sure to grow be fore final adjournment. If the 1967 Assembly is still in business next Fri day—which is a foregone conclusion it will also have eclipsed by one day the mod er n legislative longevity mark of 141 days, first reached in 1955 and tied in 1963. At this writing, the date of sine die adjournment re mains unsettled. Plans now are for a report of the general appropriations bill on Monday. Other major bills, including the con gressional redistricting and regional universities pro posals, are caledared for floor action in the House early next week. While a conclusion of legislative business by the end of next week remains conceivable, it seems more likely that last minute loose ends, in cluding the mechanics of enrollnig the last of the new laws, will carry the Assembly over into the first week of July. 1 J ykMiTH —r" — Bit SCREEN PORTItBLE TV l * m SQ. IN. P/CTUR£ * ■ ■ **** America's Most Popular TV see! fl sin mul-dmlm'm! 1 STYIiD HJljk-] ti IVTfllff hi S«L W The RESORT • - nr , J rut sum uNt semes 7\ Z' New, gracefully alim molded two* If At tone color cabinet. Charcoal cotar * I\. ** shine Picture Tube for unsurpassed > picture brightness and clarity* HANnfR Arn?n NOPRINTEO circuit*^ RAHULHAT I Eli NO PRODUCTION SHORTCUTS rfan Every chassis connection is care fl /a ,ul| y handwired for greater open- I U| »ting dependability! 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Even allowing for the fact that 317 of these were “money” bills which will shortly be dis gorged en masse by the Appropriations and Finance Committees, that a goodly number of these bills have been disposed of Thursday and Friday ,and that some of the 745 are companion measures, it is obvious that a lot of ground is yet to be covered by this As sembly. A notable product of the week’s labors was enact ment on Friday of the “ca pacity use areas” water control legislation, crown ing several years of efforts by the State Department of Water Resources to se cure a workable legal basis for regulation of water use in areas of water shortage or conflict. On Wednesday the bill (SB 465) was re ported favorably from Sen ate committee after several weeks of arduous subcom mittee review under the chairmanship of Sen. Bur ney with active participa tion of Senators Boger and Dent, along with House ob servers Bryan and Exum. As it emerged from Sen ate committee the bill con tained some concessions to both surface and ground water users, but was strengthened in some im portant respects—especially in provisions concerning its impact upon existing water users and other interests THE CHOWAN HERALD, EDENTON, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, JUNK 29, 1997. having prior investments at < the time a capacity use area may be declared. On > Thursday the bill was i reached for Senate floor uction. Then, in an extra ordinary display of legis lative consensus and ad ministration strength, in rapid succession the bill passed the Senate, was re ceived in the House and reported out of House Cal endar Committee early Fri day morning as a special order of business, and passed the House. TD>tal elapsed time from Senate floor action to final enact ment was less than 24 hours, not a dissenting vote was cast in either house, and only three min or clarifying amendments were added on the floor. Other segments of the Water Board’s program al so made progress during the week, including Senate passage of the well con struction standards bill and a second favorable report of the dam safety inspec tion measure with an am endment exempting daifls costing. under $5,000 (af ter a usually fatal re-re ferral of the bill to com mittee in the face of strong floor resistance). Other water resource bills moved during the week included enactment of the bill providing con trols over marshland dredg ing operations, and second reading Senate approval of the amendment strengthen ing the small watershed en abling laws, already passed by the House. Taken to gether with the previously ratified Water and Air Board reorganization, it is becoming apparent that this legislative session will stand as a landmark year for water conservation leg islation. The Tesults are a .fitting tribute to the “third career” of General James R. Townsend Brigadier General (USA, ret) retired city manager of Greens boro, and soon to retire July 1 as chairman of the Board of Water Resources, after a dozen years of pa tient spadework in shaping a state water resources program. Activity on the tax front picked up noticeably dur ing the week. On Monday the revision of tax assess ment procedures for pub lic utilities received final Senate approval and was sent to House committee to join a companion pro posal to revamp the State Board of Assessment. Wed nesday was a day of rough sledding for tax legisla tion in both chambers. The Senate defeated on second reading the proposed re duction of intangible tax rates. In the House unfavor able reports were given a pair of House bills to ex tend the application of gift and inheritance taxes, and to another pair of bills to raise the local share of beer-wine tax revenues and broaden the use of the proceeds. On Thursday the House completed its ap proval of an optional one per cent sales tax for Mecklenburg County, which now may face sterner re sistance in the Senate. The House also received a fav orable report on a bill calling for a referendum on a statewide one per Why let your competition talk you out 1 of customers? Courtesy calls, follow-up calls, inquiry calls all can help add up to more business for you. Let low cost long distance service help. r —# The Norfolk & Carolina iy Telephon^^elegrapM3a cent sales tax increase, with proceeds to local gov ernment, in part for schools. Friday brought favorable Senate commit tee reports for the mam moth revenue act technical changes bill and the , pro posed real estate stamp tax for counties. The stamp tax bill also was given second reading approval. Other tax leg islation making progress during the week includ ed the $2,000 wife’s in come tax exemption (HB 176), the widower’s inher itance tax exemption (HB 151) the bill revising priv ilege taxes on dispensing machines (HB 1036), and a group of Revenue Depart ment bills making minor revisions in intagibles, in heritace and income taxes (HB 1305, 1306, 1309 and 1310). Last Rites Both houses wielded the axe vigorously this week, with fatal results for a to tal of 20 bills, of which a dozen were public bills. Among the fallen were the bill to decorate the old Capitol rotunda with the Canova-Washington statute, two highway safety meas ures on drunk driving, a corporate franchise tax re duction, a bill to increase taxes on beverages sold in ABC stores for local reve nues, a bill to discourage the entertainment of judges by lawyers and the propo sal to regualte trading stamp companies. State Seeking Fish Inspectors Officials of the Depart ment of Conservation and Development and the State Personnel Department have begun a recruitment cam paign for vacancies in the Division of Commercial and Sports Fisheries. These young men will fill posi tions as fisheries inspectors on the North Carolina coast. Written inquiries from men interested in the po sitions should be received by the North Carolina State Personnel Depart ment, Post Office Box 328, Raleigh, no later than July 5. These jobs involve in spection of commercial fishing operations and en forcement of laws and regulations concerning sea food. Issuing commercial fishing licenses, patrolling fishing waters and in specting fishing boats are ether aspects of this occu pation. Before being accepted, the applicants must pass a written examination, phys ical tests, background in vestigations and personal ■ interviews. Candidates must be between 21 and 40; be ' 5 feet 3 inches to 6 feet 6 inches tall, and weigh be i tween 140 and 235. Other i qualifications include be i ing a resident of North • Carolina for a year, a ■ United States citizen, and • a high school graduate. i Persons who are accept ■ ed will attend a short i school conducted by the - University of North Caro l lina. The beginning salary i for the inspector jobs is • $5,484 per year. Death Claims Geo. H. Everett On Thursday CHARLOTTE—George H, Everett, 63, formerly of Edenton, died Thursday night of a heart attack af ter returning from the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. He attended North Caro Town of Edenton, North Carolina Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1967, and ending June 30, 1968, as approved by the Town Council of the Town of Edenton in spe cial session Tuesday night, June 15, 1967. Estimated Revenue Property Tax . .$102,000.00 Street and Sidewalk Paving 500.00 Rent 420.00 Beer and Wine . ..... 7,000.00 Electric and Water 105,405.03 Auto/Bicycle Licenses 1,500.00 Officers’ Fees 2,000.00 Parking Meters 8,000.00 Interest Delinquent Taxes 750.00 License Schedule “B” 10,500.00 Intangible and Franchise Tax 10,500.00 Gasoline Refund 1,500.00 Cemetery Revenue 4,000.00 Street Department Revenue 2,000.00 Unexpended Balance Previous Year.... 17,500.00 Unexpended Balance Powell Bill 100.00 Powell Bill 17,500.00 Chowan Fire Protection 5,000.00 Tax Refund 1,250.00 Miscellaneous Revenue 350.00 Dog Tags 300.00 Dog Pound 75.00 Cost of Advertising 175.00 Fire Department Revenue 100.00 Mosquito Control 3,500.00 Garage 8,000.00 Sale of Fire Station 12,500.00 Ball Park 5,000.00 Electric Revenue 424,105.03 Water Revenue .. 42,000.00 Sewer Revenue 40,000.00 Sale of Merchandise 5,000.00 Assessments 1,000.00 Interest 9,000.00 Payment of Chowan County 20,000.00 Total Estimated Revenue $868,230.06 Estimated Disbursements Administrative Department $ 30,510.00 Police Department 71,997.03 Street Department 118,255.00 Fire Department 41,047.00 Other 65,516.00 E&W Expenses 540,905.03 Total Estimated Disbursements. .$868,230.06 Administrative Department Salaries $ 22,180.00 Salary of Mayor 1,200.00 Salary of Treasurer 300.00 Salary of Council 1,400.00 Advertising, Stationery, Printing 750.00 Office Supplies 300.00 Telephone 500.00 Audit 350.00 Legal Expense 900.00 Printing Proceedings 180.00 Miscellaneous Expense 650.00 Municipal Building Electricity 1,800.00 $30,510.00 Police Department Salaries $ 57,360.00 Gas and Supplies 3,600.00 Police School 400.00 Traffic Signs 400.00 Miscellaneous Expense 200.00 Office Supplies 200.00 Police Supplies 300.00 Parking Meters 2,487.00 Pistol Range 400.00 Printing 200.00 Uniforms 1,500.00 New Cars 2,750.00 Police Communications 1,000.00 Dog Pound 850.00 New Equipment v . 150.00 Photography 200.00 $ 71,997.03 Street Department Salaries $ 63,165.00 Gas and Supplies 9,000.00 Garage Account 8,000.00 Operating Supplies . 10,000.00 Sidewalk Paving 5,000.00 Street Sweeper, Mower, Tractor 1,500.00 Mosquito Control 100.00 Powell Bill 17,500.00 New Equipment 3,540.00 Electricity 450.00 $118,255.00 Fire Department Salaries ...$ 21,672.00 Salary Relief Man 500.00 ' Volunteer Firemen 2,500.00 j Uniforms 350.00 Miscellaneous Expense 150.00 1 Radio Maintenance 250.00 New Equipment 2,500.00 Firemen Fund l'vi.OO lina State College and managed the Employment Commission in Charlotte. Surviving are his wife, Lois Hoover Everett of Charlotte; one daughter, Mrs. Charlton Strange, Jr., of Danville, Vn.; one son, Robert H. Everett of the U. S. Army in Germany; one sister, Mrs. Addle E. Martin of Raleigh; two brothers, Howard L. Ever ett of Raleigh, and Ray Vojunteer Firemen Insurance 225.00 Equip. Repairs and Maintenance 700.00 Gas, Oil and Lub 300.00 Station House Maintenance 200.00 Station House Supplies 300.00 Fire Fighting Supplies 300.00 Training School Supplies 600.00 Office Supplies ... 125.00 Fire Truck 7,500.00 Electricity 2,400.00 Telephone .. 375.00 $ 41,047.00 Other Expenses Library Appropriation $ 4,086.00 Street Lighting 7,500.00 Ocean Hiway Dues 350.00 License Tags 400.00 Memberships 750.00 School Appropriation 2,750.00 Discount on Taxes 500.00 Miscellaneous Expenses 2,400.00 National Guard 300.00 Hospital Appropriation 2,400.00 Parks and Playgrounds 500.00 Social Security 7,000.00 Insurance . 5,500.00 Municipal Building 1,500.00 Chamber of Commerce 500.00 Town Beautification 1,000.00 Hospitalization 2,500.00 Christmas Bonus 600.00 Sales Tax 500.00 Building Inspector 300.00 Summer Recreation 5,090.00 Off Street Parking 15,000.00 N. C. Dept, of Conservation 4,090.10 $ 65,516.00 Electric & Water Department ELECTRIC Power Purchased .$230,000.00 i Line Maintenance . t .......... v . v. 18,000.00 ■ Line Extension 19,000.00 M. G. Brown 5,000.00 Plant Equipment 1,000.00 Plant Maintenance and Operation 2,000.00 Meter Equipment 4,000.00 New Services 4,500.00 Street Light Maintenance 3,500.00 Tree Trimming R of W. 2,500.00 New Street Lights 3,500.00 Turn On and Turn Off 1,500.00 Sale of Merchandise 3,000.00 Christmas Lights _... 2,400.00 $299,900.00 WATER Line Maintenance .$ 8,500.00 Plant Supply 6,000.00 Plant Maintenance and Operation 8,000.00 Meter Equipment 2,500.00 New Services 2,500.00 Power Purchased 5,500.00 System Imp. & Ext 2,000.00 Sale of Merchandise 1,000.00 $ 36,000.00 SEWER Line Maintenance $ 6,000.00 New Services 800.00 Maintenance Equipment 500.00 Sewage Disposal Plant 10,000.00 System Imp. & Ext 3,000.00 Power Purchased 4,500.00 Sale of Merchandise .. 500.00 Debt Service -S. Disposal Payment.. 43,000.00 $ 68,300.00 MISCELLANEOUS Radio Equipment $ 850.00 Ball Park and Playground 850.00 Maintenance, Car and Trucks 2,500.00 Fuel, Plant 400.00 Social Security 2,700.00 Board Salary 800.00 Insurance and Taxes .... 6,000.00 Telephone 1,200.00 Audit 500.00 Postage and Office Supplies 5,000.00 Travel and Subscriptions 1,000.00 Meter Reading 4,000.00 Legal Expense 800.00 Hospitalization 450.00 Christinas Btmus 400.00 New Truck and Equipment 4,000.00 Miscellaneous 1,000.00 Transfer General Fund 105,405.03 $137,305.03 The revenue derived from property tax is based on an assessed valuation of $10,500,000.00 at SI.OO tax rate per SIOO valuation and an estimate that 97.5 per cent of the tax levy will be collected during the budget year. Prepared by W. B. Gardner, Town Administrator. mond L. Everett of Louis ville. Ky., and two grand children. The funeral was held! at 4 P. M. Sunday at the Sardis Presbyterian Church in Charlotte.