BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 6300, 29 September 1915, Page 3

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

ORDINARY MEETING.

(Continued,) Appiieaticu for Cart way.

'Mr F. T. Davi?, tor and on behalf of the petitioners for formation of a cartway in Eighth Avtnue, wrote asking the Council to reconsider its (u-cisio i to ti'.ke no p.ction in regard to Ihe r»:quest contained in the petition. . The letter furrier added: "The position, which perhaps is not fully ur.derptGcd by Councillor?, is tbat it is imposEiLKl, in ]ii* ; :sent cirfiimslanees, for a cart to traver-a r.ipjrh Avciuia between Devonrort Road and Cameron Hoad. Iri this portion of the Aye- up. five families reside and these five families arc all inconvenienced by tho lack of catting facilities. Your surveyor, iv his report, hfH.it i 3 thought, dealt with the matter somewhat cursorily. 'One,' ho sa.vs, 'haa i;o cart cccess; one indirect access; thrfc have direct access.' Ihij is strictly true, but there having direct I access have it from other streets, viz., 7th Avenue, 9th Avenue, and Cameron Road, respectively; end the* fact remains that the inconvenience caused by having r.o access to their Sth Avenue entrances still exists. The one having 'indirect' accea?, Mr 11. 11. Clomson, hss it through another person's property, from 7th Avenue. a> d is dependent en a continuation of the permission he now enjoys. The one having no access, Mr Davi?, ij j dependent in the same way as Mr Clemson, on the permission c.t a third par*.v to get «ood3 delivered even relatively nesr his dwelling With all respect it is submitted that councillors should not lightly dismiss the difficulties which are daily in evidence to ycir petitioner?, who, both on general principles and as ratepayers, are entitled to the ordinary facilities of communication." Mr Davis was also piesant and the standing orders were suspended to enable him to address the Council. He stated that Mr Clemson also intended to be present, but the weather and other circumstances pievented his attendance. He pointed out that certain residents of Eighth Avanuo had cart acce-s .from Devonport Road and Ninth Avenue, but there wtre others who had no cart access whatever and when goods were carted to their houses the vehicles had to travel through the properties of I other people. Eighth Avenue was i regarded as the worst Avenue in Tau- ; ran.?a, and they could not get a cart into it at all. Certain property-owners ; in the Avenue contemplated effecting building improvements, hut could not Ret tlieii timber on to the sites. Mr Clemscn considered that the expenditure cf a'out £15 would provide access. Mr Divis asked the Council to rconsider their decision and if possible meet the wishes* of the petitioners. By doing so they would be conferring a very great favour and helping the petitioners very considerably. In reply to a question by Cr Badger, Mr Davis stated that four families actually lived over the gully. Cr Badger said certain residents had cart access from Devonport Road and Ninth Averui*. Th« properties without access, however, should have consideration. If the work could be dons for £15 it puts a different complexion on the mattar. He moved—That the j question be referred to the Works Committed! to report upon. Cr Whiting seconded the motion. He said lis liad every sympathy wilh Mr Davis, and thought the Works Committee fcholihi look into the mattor. Mr CJumblejf's report on th« road, as previously published, was rea:i, showing that he estimated a cart track could bo constructed for about c£3o, The Mayor said if the Works Committee went over the ground and considered that cart accesi was required the Council should give it. He thought the Committee should make an inspection, with the surveyor, and interview the residents. He supported the motion. The motion-was then put and carried unanimously. Town Km 11 Matters. | Mr C. J. Kiik, architect, wrote regarding the clerk of works en the town hsll contract. After discussion the letter was ordered to lie on the table. In regard to Messrs Ashtun and Crump's letter, asking for an extension of time on the town hall contract, the Endowment Committee recomnieirJcd the Council to hold over the application until the contract is completed. Cr Castaing moved—That the recommendation be adopted.--Cr Fernberton seconded. In reply to a question, Cr Castaing Ltat«3 that the contract time expired on July 17. Cr Tanner said the contractors had asked for an extension of five months and he thought the Council should give a definite answer. Cr Badger desire;] to know the meaning of the recommendation. The mayor explained that it was the architect's wish that the question of extension of time should be held over till the works were completed. He agreed with him, especially as there wes a conflicting opinion as regards the interpretation of certain clauses of the contract. When the work waa completed the time and other questions would hv. considered. Cr Castaifig said his mind was absolutely mide up in regard , to the matter. " The motion vvas'Jput and carried. Electric Light Scheme. j Mcssr- Climic; and Sou, submitted a i report on iho electric light scheme as j foi'owß:-— j i Hemlwork?. --'J lih work is now prae- I ticaliy completed. A handrail has been i j ercck'd along iho various paths, and | the ?.rc«.-i?s tunnel, for^bay, etc., \ lightod with electricity. The remain-1 der of the concrete work will be com-: f pic ted io h few day?. ! Tran^ir.i; rion Lino —-Tin? irim-mi-.3- t----pion Sine !k'-; been subjected for some lin-o tv the full -working pressure and is found to bo satisfactory. Distribution Line?.—We submit a '■ plan herewith showing whsr^ these i lines have been erected. A glance at this plan win show that they extend from ti c Spit to the southern boun(CoutiLu;d en Page 6.)