LOCAL BODIES.

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 303, 22 December 1926, Page 20

LOCAL BODIES.

MOUNT ROSKILL ROAD BOARD. The adjuuii'.ed meeting of the Mount Eoskill Hoard Boaiil was held last night, when there were present: Messrs. B. Scarborough (chairman), L. A. To«er, A. S. Belcher, T. 8. Lamont, ami W. \V. lLerr. Chairman's Telephone.—Mr. J. .). Preston, late chairman of the board, asked to have the telephone, which was installed in his house as tiiairmau, transferred to him permanently lor his private use. The request was granted. Sir. Preston further fissured the board tliut he had received the hearty co-operation and support of the board's staff during his term of office. Building Permits. — The inspector reported that fifteen permits for new buildings had been issued during the past week of a total value of £8432. There were 36 buildings now in. the course of erection in the district. Water Supply.—Mr. L. Knight informed the board that the Wesleyan Training College Board were agreeable to the reticulation of the estate, and offered to be responsible for the interest on the loan required for installing a water supply. The letter was referred to a committee. Motor Traffic.—Messrs. Tozer and Belcher reported that the Local Bodies' Association, of which they were members, advised that all local bodies should adopt the present by-law of the Auckland City Council, whereby all motorists at intersections, adopt the right-hand rule. It was agreed to incorporate this suggestion in the Board's by-laws now in the course of preparation. The board also adopted a recommendation of the association: That a committee be set up, representative of Xo. 1 omnibus district, to control traffic without ownership, to be followed, if found workable, by a committee having legal standing to control traffic under the Motor Omnibus Act. Subdivisions. —Several plans of subdivisions of properties were submitted to the board and approved.

GLEN EDEN TOWN BOARD.

The fortnightly meeting of the Glen Eden Town Board was held on Monday, thosii present being: Messrs. \V. E. Martin (presiding), Ambler, Koutley. Hosier, and Hayes. The chairman (Mr. W. H. Shepherd) was granted leave of absence until February 1, \\\2~!. Standing Orders. —It was decided that these be referred to the Board's solicitor for report before further steps are taken to embody them in the by-laws. Public Health.—The public health >..r reunited that all was satisfactory in the district. Dor Licenses. —A final warning was issued to one individual who steadily omits to pay his do? license that legal proceedi&gs will follow if the license fee is not paid forthwith. Recreation Ground. —The proposed scale of fees for the use of the ground during the coming football season wan left in abeyance for the time being. The person submitting the highest tender for the sale of refreshments on the ground having failed to comply with the conditions the "rights of sale were given to the second highest tenderer. Motor Buses.—The member for the district (Mr. 11. G. R. Mason, M.P.) wrote asking for particulars as to how the district had been affected by any alteration nf fares and time-table in connection with the motor omnibus service. The clerk was instructed to reply that the district had been adversely affected, and to supply all possible information. Dobson Mine Disaster.—The clerk was Instructed to display the collecting sheets in connection with this relief fund, so that all persons interested might have the opportunity of contributing. Cowan's Subdivision. —The clerk was instructed to inform the surveyors in connection herewith that the amended plan would be approved of, eubjeet to the terms of the Board's solicitor's letter. Sokollch's Subdivision.—This proposed subdivision was referred back as not being in conformity with the Board's by-laws. West Coast Road.—A resolution was passed directing the clerk to write the Board's solicitors inquiring as to the advisability of taking another traffic tally, and the possible requirements therewith, in connection with the proposal to concrete this roaa.

', Boiling Down House.—An application for a permit for the erection of a boiling down house in the centre of the township was received. The clerk was instructed to j advise the applicant to first get the peri mission of the Tublic Health Department, t consideration of the issue of the permit ; being held over in the meantime. Next Meeting.—lt was decided that the next meeting of the Board be held ou . January IT, 1927.

PUKEKOHE BOROUGH COUNCIL. I 1

The regular meeting vt we Pukokobt 3 Borough I'ouncil was held on Monday, the c Major iMr. John Koutly) presiding. r Jiouey Owing.—The Franklin Electric J Tower Board advised that, in consequence c of the representations of the Mayor, endeavours were being made to raise the bala nee of the money owing to the Council, aho lit £23.000, over the purchase of the v borough electrical undertaking. It was t hoped to complete arrangements before the c Council required the money for the proposed f drainage scheme. The Mayor pointed out I that at the present time the Council was 'paying about £216 annually ac sinking fund on this amount, but when the money was a paid the would be used to reduce the 0 burden on the £26,000 required for sewer--1 age. c Tar-sealing.—The itallway Department '. asked to be furnished with the estimated cost of tar-sealing the approach road to the d raHway station.—-The reijuest is to be com- ;■ piled with. Water Supply.—The Department of '' Health forwarded a report on bacteriological 1 test of water taken from tap at Council y Chambers, which showed no bacilli coli pre- > sent in 100 cubic centimetres. The town a water supply is therefore pure, n Taerata Creek. —Chemical and baeterio,f logical reports on water in Paerata Creek— I ~ the creek where it is proposed to discharge 7 effluent from the drainage scheme—showed \ that there was a high proportion of pollu'l tion. c Footpaths.—Requests were made on behalf d of the residents of Princess and Victoria tl Streets for footpaths, but, owing to the c Council's financial position, the matters were deferred until after March 31. ! Fire Station.—The Fire Board's request '" for a price to be put on a portion of the 0 Town Hall site, as a fire station site, was deferred till next meeting. Motor Transport.—The Council approved of the proposal of the Auckland Suburban Local Bodies' Association to form a Trans- ! port Committee to deal with all questions n connected with motor bus transport until ii such time as the Motor Transport Board was - set up (1 Sanitation.—The Waterworks Committee - recommended the Council to adopt the 1 Health Department's model sanitary and plumbing by-laws, and. after discussion, the t recommendation was adopted, but the sanlr tary inspector is to receive instructions to a a PPIy them to the proposed drainage area I only. » Drainage.—Details of the proposed drainy age scheme, for which an additional £23,000 is required, are to be submitted to the Local 6 Government Loans Board for approval or 8 otherwise, after which steps are to be taken " to take a poll of ratepayers. j Dispute Settled.—ln connection with the 'dispute with the Power Board respecting the „ ownership of a s<i X.V.A. transformer and a J i>:. , h.p. motor, the Mayor reported that a , settlement had been arrived at. The Tower „ Board is to take the transformer, and the j Council the motor, on condition the balance s of the purchase money of the borough elect.trical undertaking was paid off before I the Council required the money to instal . a sewerage scheme. The arrangement c was confirmed. - Water Mains.—lt was reported that i there were several small water mains in a!various parts of the borough, and it was s . decided to recommend to the incoming 1 Council to have adequate mains installed 1 at the earliest opportunity. Subway Road.—The foreman reported that s it would cost £402 to complete the Subway s Koad In scoria and bine metal; £100 was t owing by the county for thig work. The a road is to be metalled at the earliest possible date s Prior to the conclusion of the meeting the - festive Reason's greetings were exchanged by • the Mayor. Council, and staff.