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Thursday, September 28,1972 Proceedings Os The Town Council For The Month Os Sept. September 12, 1972. The Town Council of the Town of Edenton met this day in regular, session at 8 P. M. at the Edenton Munici f, pal Building. Members present: George A. Byrum, Mayor; James C. Dail, Leo Katkaveck, Clyde Hollowell, Hoy L. Harrell and W. H. Holywell, Jr. Minutes of the meetings in ' August were read and ap proved. •. ■ v It was recommended by Clyde HoUowell and Admin istrator Gardner that the west gate at Beaver Hill Cemetery be- widened to ac commodate the salt truck supplying the new water plant. Motion by W. H. Hol lowell, seconded by Roy L. Harrell, unanimously carried that the widening be complet ed and that the method of widening be approved by the Public Works Committee. The request of the Edenton Housing Authority to place WORLD FAMOUS ICC CREAM BARS Si id■ AT D&M Super Mkt. EDENTON, N. C. And Moat Maola lee Cream Dealers Gffief/c Tyfer Os Edenton BRING US / '/y'wgw *e 4'THP' i t ’ 5 " • vl ‘ r«rii7.v«.t\ t*;r«\ YOUR FILM ( FOR PROMPT PROCESSING ON NOVEMBER 7th VOTE FOR JESSE HELMS HE SPEAKS FOR THE PEOPLE OF NORTH CAROLINA = S - rjfg i— jJl^s3r'■ *e Blades Circle, Oakum Circle and Gale Circle on the Town Street System was read to the Council. Motion by Clyde Hollowell, seconded by James C. Bail, unanimously carried accepting the recommenda tion of the Administrator to accept the above mentioned streets after the one year maintenance guarantee by the contractor has expired. Historic Edenton requested the installation of curb and gutter in front of the Barker House. Administrator Gard ner wag directed to get cost figures for the next Council meeting. The Administrator informed the Council that the fire equipment truck had been transferred to police jurisdic tion but would be housed at the Fire Station. Mayor Byrum declared a public hearing open to con sider requests for paving and curbing Oakdale Drive. Mo tion by Roy Harrell, seconded by Leo Katkaveck, unani mously carried approving the following resolution: Resolu tion Directing That the Pro ject Be Undertaken. Mr. Alton Elmore present ed a report to the Council on the receipts and disburse ments of the recently com pleted 250th anniversary cele bration of the Town of Eden ton. The report showed $9,713.84 for expenses and $5,300.76 in receipts. Mr. El more recommended that the balance of the ash trays be turned over to Historic Eden ton for a money raising pro ject. Motion by Roy Harrell, seconded by Clyde Hollowell, unanimously carried donating the remaining ash trays to Historic Edenton. Mayor By rum again congratulated Mr. Elmore on the fine job as chairman of the 250th anni versary celebration. The Administrator inform ed the Council that a seminar on Pay Classification Plans would be held during the week of October 23 and that he would be in attendance. The state will undertake to complete a Pay Plan Classifi cation for the Town of Eden ton prior to the next budget. The Administrator recom mended along with Chief J. D. Parrish that a part-time dog warden be hired on a daily Mrs. Bunch, 63, Taken In Death Funeral services for Mrs. Ollie Mae Vanhorne Bunch, 63, of Edenton, were conduct ed Thursday by Rev. E. C. Alexander and Rev. W. C. Tyndall in Williford Memorial Chapel with burial in Beaver Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Bunch died last Tuesday in Chowan Hospital after a sudden ill ness. A native of Bertie County and a member of the First Christian Church in Edenton, she was the daughter of the late Billy and Pearl Smith Vanhorne. She was the wife of the late Oscar Bunch. Surviving are three sons: -O. J. Bunch and J. Carroll Bunch of Edenton, and Wil liam Bunch of Fayetteville; two daughters: Mrs. Marie Robbins of Waldorf, Md., and Mrs. Shi,ley Holmes of New Bern; 20 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sis ters: Mrs. Bessie Pike and Mrs. Elizabeth Holmes, both of Edenton. Airman Goodwin Now In Illinois man Edward C. Goodwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Goodwin, Route 3, Edenton, N. C., has been assigned to Chanutc AFB, 111., after com plcting Air Force basic train ing. During his six weeks at the Air Training Command’s Lackland AFB, Tex., he studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special instruction in human relations. The airman has been as ■ signed to’Hip; Technical Tram irig Center at Chanule for specialized trainirjg in the missile electronics field. Airman Goodwin will begin that training this month as the Air Force is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The airmail, a 1970 gradu ate of John A. Holmes High School, attended East Caro lina University. His wife, .Deborah, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Deßlois, Route 2, Eden ton. ros QUICK KiaULT* THE CHOWAN HERALD basis. It is hoped that this would give much better en forcement of the dog ordi nance. Motion by W. H. Hoi- : lowell, seconded by Clyde 1 Hollowell, unanimously car- . ried, approving the recom mendation of Administrator Gardner to hire a part-time dog warden. It Is understood that the program would be on a temporary basis in order to ascertain the effectiveness of such a program. Mrs. W. E. Cox requested the Council to give some con sideration to paving the west ern most end of West Church Street. The Mayor directed the Administrator to look into this problem and report to -the Council. Mr. Gardner presented a request of the Board of Pub lic Works for electric system construction transferring the electric load in the Town sys tem from 4,160 to 12,460'v01ts in some circuits. This pro ject has been recommended by Supl. Hines and had been approved by the Board of Public Works. Motion by Leo Katkaveck, seconded hy W. If. Hollowell, unanimously carried, amending the 1972-73 budget by adding $26,000.00 in receipts from unappropriated surplus and by adding $26,000 in expenditures under Capital Improvements - Electric Sys tem. Motion by James C. Dail, seconded by W. H. Hollowell, unanimously carried, that a burial vault be a requirement for interment in Beaver Hill Cemetery. The Administrator informed the Council that unless othcr IHE 73 FORDS ARE HUE. tilf At 60 mph a 73 Ford LTD rode quieter I P J/' .W than an airborne glider. f On July 27,1972, General Radio Co. tested a’73 LTD against an airborne SEPmmh| " VRBBHRI « "'OjPjH result: the Ford was quieter. Hut the new LTD is more than just quiet. 1 automatic transmission, standard equipment, to its luxurious, The ‘73 Ford LTD. 65 decibels at 60 mph. •■■»> _ . Quiet is the sound of a well-made car. ' ..: t v w . ■ (shown with optional Deluxe Bumper Group, I fh**”"" Convenience Group, deluxe wheel covers, front cornering lamps and whitewall tires). High wire artist Bill Couch balancing on a ‘73 Torino riding over a road of 2x4‘s. A73 Torino rode so smooth, a high wire artist kept balance on a road of 2x4’s. Jjt ~ Chances are you won’t try to balance yourself on top of your new Torino. But, V when you’re riding inside, you’ll still appreciate Torino’s refined suspension— because it helps to cushion bumps, absorb road vibrations and reduce body -f ' sway. You feel solidly in control while you ride in comfort and luxury. The solid mid-size Torino. Smooth riding, strong and quiet. glgl THE SOLID 1973 FORD TORINO BROUGHAM J7O DaMijee IIILam meppaa mal L M eL | A (shown with optional front bumper guards, lo rinTO* wnen you get dock to dosics, »^ e i covers a nd whitewau you get back to Ford. Ford, the company that built the first basic, solid, reliable car seventy years ago— has built today’s basic, solid reliable car: Pinto. It’s become America’s top selling jfk economy car for more reasons than economy. Here are some of those reasons: J7-J \ u AI6OO cc. engine developed and perfected in over 10 years of actual driving. Rack- **s/ \ and-pinion steering. Solid welded body, electrocoated to fight corrosion. 4-speed 0 / \ transmission—lubed for life. Everything we’ve learned in seventy years of car /dj dj£k ggßßgk making—all the basics—we build into every Pinto Wagon, Runabout and Sedan. When you get back to basics, you get back; to Pinto. grf^ 1 gjjEMEZ aH! * A 1973 Pinto orTthe Michigan Testine Facility. The cables <—M—connecting the Pinto to the Van enable us to monitor W THE 1973 PINTO WAGON (shown with Squire Option, luggage rack. Deluxe Bumper Group and whitewall tires). ; There are 39 new models to choose from. | Ult U And every 1973 Ford, Thunderbird, Torino, Mustang, Maverick and Pinto—comes equipped with new energy-absorbing bumpers and steel guard rails in all side doors. Steel-belted radial ply tires and AM FM FORD DIVISION stereo radios are options on all models. Test-drive these new Fords at your Ford Dealer’s now. ALBEMARLE MOTOR COMPANY W Hicks Street Edenton, N. C. wise indicated that he would proceed to make application to have Edenton made eligible for Flood Damage Insurance. There being no objection, the Administrator was directed to proceed on this matter. Chief J. D. Parrish request ed the Council to enact an or dinance declaring some aban doned vehicles as safety haz ards. Motion by W. H. Hol lowell, seconded by James C. Dail, unanimously carried, de claring the following vehicles safety hazards: 1. Walter Jernigan, 117 E. Church Street. 2. Clarence Stallings, W. Gale Street. 3. E. J. Boyce, U. S. 17 North. 4. Jake Hobowsky, 312 S. Broad Street. 5. James Charlton, 113 E. Carteret Street. 6. William Alexander, W. Gale Street. Motion by Clyde Hollowell, seconded by James C. Dail, unanimously carried, making the following addition to the abandoned vehicle ordinance and inserting a penalty clause staling as follows: Section 9. Penalty. The violation of any provision of this ordinance would consti tute a misdemeanor, punish able upon conviction by a fine of not exceeding $50.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days. Mayor Byrum appointed the following Council commit tees for the coming year ef fective as of this meeting: Law and Finance—Leo Kat kaveck, chairmen, Roy L. Harrell. Utilities—W. H. Hollowell, Jr., chairman, James C. Dail. Public Works—David White, chairman, Clyde Hollowell. Councilman Harrell re quested that the Administra tor print a copy of the min utes of the Town Council meeting in the paper as soon as possible after the meeting date. All of the members of the Council indicated that they plan to attend the 63rd annual convention of the N. C. League of Municipalities, .October 29, 30, 31. A tentative agree ment of the Norfolk & Caro lina Telephone Company on pole rental was presented to "In Historic Edenton, North Carolina" GRAND OPENING Friday Sept. 29, 1972 (Antiques Sc Ppljolstering Margo and Miklos Barath Queen Street Extd., in Albania Acres Telephone 482-4844 the Council by the Adminis trator and upon completion of a study by the Board of Pub lic Works a further report will be made to the Council. The Administrator recom mended the establishment of some type of system on the use of the city attorney. All Council members and depart ment heads should notify his office prior to such contact since the questions might be answered by the Administra tor or through contact with the N. C. League of Munici palities. It is also recom mended that the attorney pre sent bills on a monthly basis for any service rendered the Page 5-C town. The Council was in full agreement with this sug gestion. Motion by Clyde Hollowell, seconded by Roy L. Harrell, unanimously carried, approv ing Town of Edenton bills in the amount of $26,029.52 for payment. Motion by W. H. Hollowell, Jr., seconded by Leo Katka veck, unanimously carried, ap proving E. & W. bills in the amount of $53,770.40 for pay ment. There being no further busi ness, the meeting adjourned. W. B. GARDNER, Administrator.
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