Milton Borough Council.

Bruce Herald, Volume XXXXII, Issue 63, 9 August 1906, Page 5

Milton Borough Council.

The usual monthly meeting of the Milton Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers last evening. Present —His Worship the Mayor (Mr JD. Reid), Crs C. Grey, \V. Murphy, T. G. Henderson, F. W. Riach, J. Parlane, J. Taylor. A. E. Stewart, and 0. King. CORRESPONDS S CE. Mrs Louise J. Seddon wrote acknowledging with, deep gratitude the resolution pussed by the couuoil on the deain of her husband, antifoxpressed the thanks of her* self and family for the council's kind sympathy in their sad Bereavement* The kind words and the appreciative reference to her husband were comforting to them in the time of grief and trouble. —Received. Mr Finlay M'Kay, Bajolutha North, wrote offering to supply blue-stone metal, 2i inch guage, at Milton station for 6s 6d per cubic yard; blue Btono screenings at 6s per cubic yard.—His Worship stated that he had ordered three tracks of metal from Logan's Point for two reasons; one was to complete werk at M'Donaid's right-of-way, and it was cheaper and better than anv other metal, the price being only 4* 4d per yard. If any additional metal was wanted it would be best to obtain it from Logan's Point. If the council required screenings it would cost 5s per yard from Logan's Point, with 2s 4d for railage; this charge was too excessive. He would like the council to confirm his action in ordering the metal, and also to obtain screenings to finish some footpaths which urgently required attending to.—Cr Riach moved that the mayor's action in seouring metal be approved of.— Seconded by Cr Grey and agreed to. C Henderson moved that the council procure a few trucks of screenings.—Seconded by Cr Taylor.—Cr Grey reminded members of works committee that it was necessary to go "canny;" the bank overdraft was fairly large, and there were several accounts to be passed that evening.—His Worship stated that the works committee was composed of men who desired to go slow, bur at the same time they must cater .tp the necessities of some of ihe ratepayers who had been patiently wailing for the work to be done.

T. F. Martin, s?oretary to the Municipal Association, wrote asking that the council join the association, the annual subscription to which was £2 2s,—Cr King moved that the council affiliate with tha Association. —Seconded by Cr Stewar', and agreed to. Mr D- E. Cbisholm, wrote to the effect that two years ago the council resolved to form, grade, and gravel Scott street, but the work had not been done, and the road was impassable. —His Worship stated that he had informed applicant that the work could not be undertaken, at the present time ; the best plan would be to refer it to the Works committee. -Cr Grey remarked that the work was passed by the com mite te two years ago. but nothing had been done.—Cr. Murphy considered Mr Chisholm had little to complain about. He bad a good metalled road-to his other gate, and there was very little traffic on Scott street; the footpath was m good order, whilst in some other streets ratepayers were compelled to plough through mud.---Cr Grey moved that it be referred to the Works Committee, with power to act. —Seconded by Cr Stewart.—Cr King said the committee had visited the locality a number of times. He was not quite certain how the work was to be done, but he thought the estimated expenditure was about £so.—Cr Hen derson moved, and Cr Murphy seconded, that the Works Committee inspect, and report at next meeting.— The voting was equal, and the Mayor gave bis casting vote in favor of the amendment.

CEMETERY COMMITTEE'S REPORT.

The Cemetery Committee's report was read as follows:—

"As instructed by* the council, the committee visited the cemetery and recommended as follows ;—(1) That the suggestion of the caretaker that trees be planted on the bleak and exposed portion of the ground be carried out, and he was instructed to procure suitable trees and shrubs at a cost of 80s. (2) That the front room of the building be cleared of all material belonging to workmen—this material may de stored in the back room. That the caretaker have sole charge of the front room, and that it be used only by clergymen and others officiating at burials. The committee did not consider it necessary to line this rooni l4 pnd have given instructions that it be kept clean and tidy in future. (3) That the footpath from the road to the front gate be gravelled. Adopted, on motion of Gr King, seconded by Or Henderson.

FINANCE. The Finance Committee recommended

payment of the following aocounts ;

£129.19 1 Adopted, on motion of Cr Henderson, seconded by Or King. WORKS' COMMITTBH'S REPORT. "The Works Committe have to report that they inspected the several localities mentioned by the Council at its last meeting, and recommend as follows: 1. That a 6iti iron pipe be pat in the crossing at the right-of-way near Mr M'Donald's engineering shop, and metal spread frona the corner of the Ajax street across to footpath, the remainder of right-of-way to be screened as far as the dayman considers necessary. 2. That the gate at the west end of tne right-of-way facing Elderlee street be repaired. 3. That the footpath on the east side of Dryden street be gravelled where necessary. 4, That Bum street be graded as soon as weather permits. During the month the dayman and assistant have been spreading metal on the various streets of the borough. Arthur street footpath has been graded and partly gravelled, and as soon as screenings come to hand will be completed. Burn and Dryden street footpaths have been chipped and cleaned. The stnppings in the vicinity of Burn street have been carted on to Burd street to fill ruts, etc."— Adopted, on motion ef Cr Parlane, secon--1 »e4 by Qf Biach.

LIGHTING COMMITTEE'S RBPOttti The Lighting Committee's report re recent complain is of inefficient lighting was approved of, On motion of Or Stewl art, seconded by Cr Taylor, DRAINAGE MATTERS. Or Kins; brought up the question of the drainage of the properties on west side of Union street, from the Presbyterian Church to-the river. He remarked that in the Works Committee's report there was a state meat with reference to the difficulty incurred in the inability to flush the proposed drain. He could not say where the statement originated from, but it did not come from the Works Committee, After a lengthy discussion Cr King gave notice of motion that the work be proceeded with forthwith. Full report unavoidably held over. GENERAL. Cr Murphy asked that a lamp be erected at the corner of right-of-way opposite the White Horse Hotel.—After conversational discussion it was decided, on the motion ot Cr Murphy, seconded/by Cr Riach, that a lamp be erected, the site to be left to the discretion of the Lighting Committee. Cr Riach drew attention to the pedlar nuisance, and asked if any fees had been collected during the past month. —The clerk stated that the sum of 3s had been received. A special meeting was afterwards held to consider the borough balance sheet for the past year, and the Mayor was authorised to sign same. The meeting closed at 10.15 p.m. li-.r -■' .. ' ■

£ a d Alex. Scott, labor ' 8 8 0 Edward Stewart 10 6 W, Moore, sundries ... 2 8 0 E. Atby, metal 40 13 4 R, M, Brookes, salary ... 87 10 0 Inspector ... 2 3 4 Geo. Bowie, sanitary ... 13 0 0 Archer & Bowie, lighting 9 0 0 Jno. M'Murtrie, labor ... 9 0 0 T. Charters, cemetery ... 5 4 2 A. & T, Burt, pipes 2 1 9