LOCAL BODIES.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 250, 19 October 1920, Page 7

LOCAL BODIES.

MOUNT EDEN. The 'Xronnt Eden Borough Council met Ia.HX evyiilug, Mr. K. H. I'orter presiding. Tenders Accepted.—Two tenders were a<vej>taed—one f-roin Mr. J. Williamson, for the (-(instruction of a main sewer from WoodsMe Road to Windmill Road. the amount being £*,7«i— £I*o2 in excess of the engineer's estimate, and tbe or-her from Mr. A. Brodde for v. linim-h retaliation sewer from near Walters Koad to near Onslow iltoud. the aumuiit being £S-«i 4/ — £'I<> 4/ In advance i/f the engineer's estimate.

Approval of Loans.—The treasurer reported that the £10.000 loan for mads had l>een authorised, and in connection with the application for the £J(>.(X»> loan Tor drainage lie reported that the matter was under consideration.

Minimum Water Rate. —It was resolved: "Tlint wJien the next rates are struck the minimum amount of ivater chnrge<l for by meter be inereased'to 20,0<X) gallons." ONEHUNGA. A meeting of the Onelmnca Borough Ooimc-ll wus neld last night. Mr. .1. Park ♦Mayor) ijrresiUJnig.

Mount Smart.—The One-tree Will Rond Board eonrplatned of the damage to the roads in tJhat district by abnormal traffic In carting Fcorln from Mount (Smart pit and suggested the Imposition of a Kmall toll or royalty on scoria sold privately. Tlie Board further asked for an assurance from the <\nuu'il that tbe annual license issued to the Board for the rlgbt tn take scoria from this pit will be renewed from year to year for ten years owing to the Board's large expenditure in opening a workable pit at Mount Smart. It was agreed to give the nseuranoe asked for. No action was taken with regard to the other requests.

wns set -u-D to deal rnitli the extension of the Waiknrnka Cemetery and the proposed purchase of land in Victoria Street. The Council will explain its proposals to tlhp ratepayers at a mcettas to be held for that purpose.

Allen's 'Serines. —Mr. -Speight's offer to lenFe Allen's 'Sprircs was not entertained.

AVnter Mnln.—The One-Tree 11111 Road Board hns an Sin water mnhi tn Qneem Ptreet. Onebumgn. In view of the fact that this street is shortly to be rom-retcii. it was derided to nsk the Bonrd to transfer ttiiis main to Cart well Street.

Fire Alarm "System.—The Enjrinee*- hayIne reported on the. question of Installing it new fli-e alnnn srstem. it ms flureed to consider the same in committee next week. BatTikeener.—Two applications -ivere received, and "Mr. G. Pickering was appointed. MOUNT ALBERT. A meeting of the Mount Albert Soroush rmincil was held Inst eveninjr. when Mr, T. B. Clay, the flavor, preslded. In disciissins the qneetion of a water snpply for the new ■Grammar School, councillors were of opinion that everything possible shoiild he done in this war to facilitate the construction of Hie biiildins, anil considered that steps should be taken tr> ensure a temporary supply almost inimoFlre Tirleade and' Water Committee.

Inspection of Koads. of the road-s require attention, nnd It Is the intention of the Council to make a tour of inspection at an enrly date. This will probably be during next week. Membere fully realised Hie pressing nnture of the work, but only tho«e roads which are In a bad condition and some that are in n fair condition can receive early attention. The cost of material is steadily increasing, while the wages Mil i« now a serious item. Hence tti-p Mayor urges strict economy.

The Motor Menace.—A number of letters vrere dealt with, and the proposal fo put up notice boards warnins tramway motormen and motorists to slow down vma brought forward. Members stated that teachers of the 'Mount Albert School were to be commended for the attention they pay to the little ones. Some of the infant teachers often go <rat after school to see the children safely across the road.