Page 4-B Commissioners' Proceedings For Nov. The Board of County Com missioners met in regular session Monday, November 7, 1977 at 9:00 o’clock A.M. in the Courthouse. All members were present: C.A. Phillips, Chair man; Alton G. Elmore; N.J. George; J.D. Peele; and Lester T. Copeland. Invocation was given by Commissioner Peele. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Phillips. Upon motion by Com missioner Peele, seconded by Commissioner George, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the previous meetings be approved. Luetta Sellers, appeared before the Board in reference to the regular scheduled meetings of the Board. Mrs. Sellers recommended night meetings be held so more interested citizens may attend. She also suggested more public notice be given of the special meetings. A motion was made by Commissioner Copeland, seconded by Commissioner Elmore, and unanimously carried, that a committee be appointed to investigate this possibility. Chairman Phillips asked Commissioner George and Commissioner Peele to study this issue. William Bonner, Trustee of the Warren Grove Baptist Church, asked the Board to request the Department of Transportation to shape the road leading to the Church, at the Churches' expense. A motion was made by Commissioner George seconded by Commissioner Peele, and unanimously carried, that Mr. Bonners request be honored. Donald Young, of Albemarle Associates, presented a revised budget of the Courthouse & Detention Facility. The Board agreed that the Finance Committee work with the budget until it is satisfactory with the Board members. No action was taken. P.H.B. Pickled Herring Breakfast Saturday Dec. 3 7 to 9 A. M. Edenton Methodist Church ALL YOU r.tA' EAT $2.00 per plate TAX SALE! BUY JW...AND REDUCE YOUR 1977 INCOME TAX by taking advantage of Investment Tax Credit and Depreciation Allowance. Buying or leasing a new Ford tractor now, before the end of 1977, can mean substantial cash benefits to you through reduced tax liability, plus you'll have new equipment now to increase productivity. At the 10‘ i rate, the investment tax credit on a $20,000 tractor would be $2,000, a net reduction from your tax, not merely a reduction of taxable income. Using the 'additional 20* >' first-year depreciation allowance option, you can save even more. To determine the tax effect of a 1977 purchase or lease of a Ford tractor in your particular situation, consult your tax advisor. We can give you details on eligible implements, financing and trade-in allowance. REMEMBER...BUYING NOW IS SPENDING TO SAVE I Edenton Tractor & [ Implement Co., Inc. U. S. HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH 9SB PHONE 4*2-4476—EDENTON, N. C. Mr. Young also reported the archeologist has asked for a two week extension on the work at the Courthouse site. A delay could cause extra expense to the County. After a discussion a motion was made by Com missioner George, seconded by Commissioner Elmore, and unanimously carried, that the contractors for the Courthouse & Detention Facility be notified that the Board has accepted that contracts. Pete Thompson, County Extension Officer, reported that there has been concern among the farmers that heavy rains and warm weather will damage the early soybean crop. Mr. Thompson also reported that he had notified county water users to report any water leaks to the County Water Department. Dallas Jethro, Jr., County Coordinator, presented three sealed bids for gasoline, oil and anti-freeze. Bids were sub mitted by J.H. Conger & Son; Leary Oil Company; and Creywood Oil Company. After a study of the bids was made, a motion was made by Commissioner Elmore, seconded by Commissioner Peele, and unanimously carried, that Creywood Oil Company be declared the low bidder. Upon motion by Com missioner Peele, seconded by Commissioner Copeland, and unanimously carried, that pick up taxes in the amount of $12.00 be charged to the Tax Collector. A motion was made by Commissioner Peele, seconded by Commissioner George, and unanimously carried, that the Tax Collector be relieved of the following taxes: Tax Receipt No. 38 - Joseph Scott Harrell, Jr., - Amount $67.91; Tax Receipt No. 687 - Brenda Hurdle - Amount $38.22; Tax Receipt No. 70 - Michael J. Barber - Amount $10.87. Mr. Jethro reported that United Piece and Dye Works had requested the Countys help to provide them water when the river is at low tide and a suf ficient amount of good water cannot be obtained. The Board agreed that at this time there was no way they can assist in furnishing extra water to the Dye Plant, but would explore all phases and cooperate in any way possible. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Peele, and unanimously carried, that the letter con cerning the water system grants be accepted so that the Countys application would continue to be processed. Upon motion by Com missioner George, seconded by Commissioner Elmore, and unanimously carried, that the budget be amended in the amount of $38,613.95 to come from CETA Funds and con tingency funds, for sue CETA employees, gas pump, old tires and cars. Chairman Phillips stated the floor was open for nominations for a member to serve on the Airport Commission Board. Mr. Warren Twiddy and Mr. Gilbert Johnson were nominated. Nominations were closed. Mr. Warren Twiddy was voted to serve on the Airport Com mission Board. A discussion was held con cerning the U.S. Corps of Engineers study of the water supply for Southside Hampton Roads, Virginia. Two of the Alternatives involve the Chowan River and Blackwater River near Winton. After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Peele, seconded by Commissioner George, and unanimously carried, to submit a Resolution in opposition to these Alter natives and forward a copy to become part of the record of the November 21, 1977 public hearing in Roanoke Rapids. Commissioner Copeland and Eugene Jordan brought to the attention of the Board that recent work accomplished on R6ad No. 1307 has not been a satisfactory solution to the problem. Water still stands and the culverts overflow. These need immedate attention and should be brought to the at tention of the Department of Transportation. The Board agreed to notify the Department of Transportation of this complaint. Murray Ashley appeared before the Board to recommend that bill heads be printed for ambulance services. Bills are now being confused with emergency rescue calls. A motion was made by Com missioner George, seconded by Commissioner Copeland, and unanimously carried, that the request be granted as recom mended. Commissioner Elmore made the motion that the County pledge $2500.00 to support the employment of the Alliance for Progress Computor Center director, to begin work on the startup process of the cen tralized data processing system. Commissioner George seconded the motion, and the motion was unanimously carried. Bob Moore, Executive Director of Edenton Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Board in reference to an Industrial Commission being appointed. He pointed out a committee is needed to study the industrial revenue bonds issue. The Board agreed to appoint an industrial committee when the Board reorganizes in December. Anne Spruill, Register of Deeds, requested permission to store old Chattel Mortgage books and deposition of old marriage license stubs. After a discussion, a motion was made slj£itij£e <§torieA dz/ott/jjjjjjjh mmm Hvmnsgt ‘•DIES IRAE" jjgjaSiß ( Day o( Wruh) "That J<y of wrotli, that IreaJful Joy * t//ysj When hcovcn onJ earth shall poet away, Both DoviJ onJ the Sibyl eoy. Whot terror then shall us befall, \juSW When 10, the Judge # stops appall, About to sift the deeds of H It it generally believed that this hymn was composed H II by Thomas of Celano, a Franciscan of the 13th century. || || There are 134 English translations of this incomparable || || poem. Hymnotogists of ersry creed testify to its unap- HI proachaMe glory. It Is freely acknowledged that no || HI adequate translation has yet appeared. H Clip And Fasts in Four Irnptsstf .... ~~~ '' . At 11 '■" TT 1 ■ 1 ~ ~ ■ 1 z: E I *v ~ L 1 m 'i wS *—— - THE CHOWAN KERAIJI Commissioner Peele, seconded by Commissioner Elmore, and unanimously carried, that the Chattel Mortgage books be stored on the fourth floor of the County Office Building. A motion was made by Commissioner Peele, seconded by Commissioner Elmore, and unanimously carried, that the old marriage license stubs be destroyed after being properly checked. Commissioner George brought to the attention of the Board the matter of creating a new position for Chowan County, that of County Manager. He pointed out there were only nineteen counties that did not have a County Manager' After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Elmore, seconded by Com missioner George, that the County seek to hire a County Manager as a new position for Chowan County. The motion was duly carried. Com missioner Peele and Com missioner Phillips voting no. Chairman Phillips told the Board that Mr. Claude Small, Jr., developer of Hickory Lane sub-division, has requested a six month extension on paving the road at Hickory Lane with a petition being signed by the home owners at Hickory Lane. No action was taken. Decision to be made pending further discussion. Commissioner Peele reminded the Board of the firemans’ supper to be held December 12 at the Crossroads Fire Department. The following reports were accepted and ordered filed: Tax Collector, Extension Office, Social Services, Sheriffs, Finance Director, Veterans Service Officer, Animal Control Officer, Rescue Squad. There being no further business the meeting was ad journed. Anne K. Spruill Clerk to the Board If everyone washed clothes in warm or cold water, national fuel savings would amount to the equivalent of about 100,000 barrels of oil a day. That is 2per cent of the total demand for residential heating (enough to heat 1.6 million homes in winter). INTEGON? It means Insurance for Retirement. Integon insurance can help protect you now and set aside retirement funds for later. •TALK TO THE INTEGON LISTENER. JAMES O. PERRY, JR. 122 W. Main St. Williamston, N. C. PHONE 792-4104 (£ INTEGON* 6jgy "IWWPWtTPIIIT" \ . • -.'V \;' -t’ -- - • iirnnr—uni —^ T " jttfcj . g* Sunday ' * Coloss um » i r § Mm / A\■ ■ ; Joel iB \ .-. v | 3 16-18 MUs y \ fjM Bp ' Wednesday Bb rJk \ 23:1-6 S- » ~ /■ H - > ell " naff mhbbb&lßC Thursday && Mark 13:32-37 _ . If you are skiing out m the woods with an amiable companion, you emi rnval hnd *y " *6e while beauty o* the snow If. on the other hwid. you are on a city (treat. I Thessalonians lacing an icy wind, you may tael quite differently about the matter. ***'** Isn't that the way it is with almost everything? The way we reaetto a sHualion Saturday “often depends upon the way it affacts us personally. We aren't lobe blamed lor Romans tiis:yel we should slop to think that there are two sides to every story. We should 13:12-13 not |udge the ment of a viewpoint on whether or not it agrees with oUr own opinion s The Church is used to ddferent viewpoints, to controversy. It has lived with ~ l changing times and opinions for centuries, and it has never been more involved '* today Th * Church is changing as change is needed, ever ready to investigate and to explore the new. Have you been keeping up with it? ?i| Scnptur** s«i*ct*d by Th* Amgricm Bib» Society ■■•• J Copyright 1975 K*ltt*f Advwrlismn Smnurm Imp an.... . Sunday School Lesson UNDERSTANDING MATTHEWS GOSPEL Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17; 4:23-25; 9:9-13 By Mrs. Jesse Waller One of the greatest delights I had, as a child, was the visit in our home of some relative. Since the times of getting together were few and far apart, our conversation would naturally drift to other relatives end members of their fam ilies. Always, I marveled that my mother could remember all the names, and put the cousins and uncles and aunts in their proper places ill age. It was my priviledge, one summer, at a camp meeting to witness a most unusual sermon. For forty-five minutes we sat enr apt, listening to the recitation of the genealogy of Jesud. At the beginning, I was intrigued tv this man’s remarkable memory. As he started with Abraham, and difhi’t falter until the list was complete, there was an awesome quietness. When it dawned upon me what he was doing, the procedure became captivating and powerful. Jesus’ birth was the ultimate. The closing statement of his sermon was a simple, but everlasting troth, “Jesus was bom of Mary, in Bethlehem of Judea.” People had lived and waited in daritness so long, and now their Light had come, in the .person of Jesus. The gospel of Matthew brings this good news, with a sprinkling of the generations proceeding His birth. The writing of the first gospel in our New Testament is attributed to Matthew, sometimes referred to as Levi. Mark 2:14. It is believed that Mark's gospel was the first one written, as the other gospels refer to some of its parts. There are mans parallels in the first three gospel*. John's gospel emphagzes Jesus’ relationship with God, in a different way. Matthew’s call gives us, all over again, the mercy of God If Jesus chose a tax collector, who was looked down on, because of his work, it ahotfid encourage anyone who feels he is beyond help, or not worthy. Jesus told the fishermen whom he called, that He would make them fishers of men, but he made no such promise to Matthew. Jesus called His disciples to be followers and helpers, and companions. Matthew left las lucrative job and obeyed immediately, and remained with Jesus. It was then that Jesus was accused of eating with sinners. The only due we have k> the kind of person Matthew was, is found in Ms spontaneous act of serving as a connecting link between Jesus mid Ms friends. He had a feast and in / vited all of Ms friends in to meet Jesus. What better way to introduce them to the Savior. TMs is something tint aroat , ' Christians could do tody. If the Savior’s pressmen wan felt at our feats ad social gatherings, how transformed would be foe dmoaphsiel. TMs goapel also coat sins foe unmatched Sermon on the. Mount, and many parables and teachings m the lifeof oar Lord, including the groat comaussion, just before Hie uscen sioa. Prayer Dear Lord, in our daily actions, and through them, amy Christ increase, news decrease Amen. (Based on copyrighted Outlines ptodaced I* foe Committal on foe Uniform Saries and aeed for panniasion.) * J ip :.« r as v . " V . ..y' V • ’jL K » - ‘ •’ ?•_ V* 'if-,' L- ■ ’►* if i Thurxky, December l, 1977 These Message* Are Published Under The Sponsorship Os The Following Business Establishments Edenton Tractor 4 Equipment Co. Your FORD Tractor Dcoltr Agents Ibr Evinrudo Outboards US 17 South, Edenton, N.C. Bridge-Turn Exxon Servicenter "For Happy Motoring" "Your Friendly EXXON Dealer" Exxon Products Atlas Tires And Batteries Hobbs Implement Co. 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