LOCAL BODIES.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 174, 25 July 1928, Page 11

LOCAL BODIES.

MT. ROSKILL ROAD BOARD

THE WATER SUPPLY BILL. DRAINAGE AND SUBDIVISION". The meeting of the Mount Roskill Road Board was Jield last night. There wore present. Messrs. E. F. Jones, (chairman). Cr. K. 'I ansley. S. Scarborough, J. Donald. E. \\ . Foote, T. Davics, and A. Roberts. Bus Service.—Mr. A. E. Ford informed the board that, in view of the very poor patronage affoided the buses formerly running trom Hayr Road, and the additional mileage that would be run. he could not alter the terminus point of half the buses in the service from the city to Buckland Road, to run to the intersection of Hayr and Mount Albert Road. Mr. Ford also stated that the reason for diverting buses via Grafton Road is on account of the regulation which prohibits vehicles turning to the light at the intersection of Grafton Bridge and Symonds Street at certain hours during the day. Loans. —On tbe recommendation of the finance committee it was decided to submit to the ratepayers a proposal that the remaining credit balance of £4600 in the quarry loan account be transferred for the purpose of the erection of municipal offices, the cost of the building and furnishing of the same not to exceed the amount in hand. Also, that the board consider the proposal to raise a loan for concreting the carriageway of Mount Albert Road. In the meantime the clerk to ascertain from the Main Highways Board the amount of the subsidy in the £ that may be expected in connection with the construction costs. Iu the case of maintenance costs, the engineer and clerk to arrange a basis of the cost for overhead charges, and that the Highways Board be charged accordingly. Drainage.—The engineer. Mr. J. D. Whitmore, reported that it would take about two months to complete the engineering work in connection with the furnishing of the estimates of the cost of the proposed drainage of the western area. The desired information re the invert levels of the intercepting sewer had been obtained from the Auckland Drainage Boai'd. The engineer is to proceed with the preparation of the plans and estimates of the sanitary and stormwater sewerage scheme of the western area. Expenditure Returns. —The clerk and engineer reported that at no time will the engineers costing records coincide in value with the statements submitted by the clerk for the same period, the chief reason being that materials purchased by the engineer's department are charged up in the cost accounts against each individual job as the invoices come to hand and are checked, whereas these payments do not appear in the clerk's returns until after the cheques are issued. In the quarter ended June 30, the clerk's disbursements cover also amounts incurred in March of the past financial year. Unsafe Foundation.—The engineer advised that the application for the right to erect a dinghy shed on the foreshore of the Manukau Harbour should be refused, as it would create a precedent for further requests, which should not be entertained, as the country being of an unstable and treacherous nature might cause slips. The report was adopted. Tenders.—The tender of Mr. €. James of £29 was accepted for painting the board's office, inside and out. Finance. —The general fund is in debt £4473. Accounts amounting to £344 were passed for payment. I Insurance.—An insurance company wrote asking for the board's business in regard to a cover for emperer's liability. The application will be dealt with along with others for the same business, when the next year's premiums fall due. ! Water Supply Bill.—A letter was received from the Auckland City Council explaining in detail the clauses in the proposed Water Supply Bill, and combating the legal opinion received by the Auckland Suburban Local Bodies Association. The board decided to ask the City Council to purnish each member with a copy of the bill. Subdivisions.—The board approved of the subdivision of an estate at Hillsboro', the engineer reporting that the plan was in order. Another plan of a subdivision in Seac-liffe Road was referred to the Town Planing Board before being adopted. An application for permission to build a double residence iu Foch Avenue on an area of land that is less than the minimum area fixed by the board's by-law was declined. Resignation.—The board accepted the resignation of Mr. T. Davies. of the position of chairman of the Finance Committee.