ROAD BOARDS.

Press, Volume XXX, Issue 4094, 10 September 1878, Page 3

ROAD BOARDS.

TTPPEB ASHBTTRTON. The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held on Monday, the 2nd instant. Present—All the members. The OTerseei'j monthly report was read and adopted. Tenders were then opened for the works advertised, and one in each case accepted, as follows: —No. 1, forming two miles Winchmore road, Charles Smithel, accepted ; No. 2, keeping all the present metalled roads (in this district) south of the Ashburton RiTer in repair for twelve months, Duncan McMillan, accepted ; No. 3, keeping in repair all similar roads north of the Birer Ashburton (in this district) *for the same period, Thos. Bulger's tender was Accepted; No. 4, shifting and erecting one of the Board's immigrant cottages, Chas. Smithel accepted. It was decided in the matter of No. 2 and No. 3 contracts the contractors find two sufficient sureties, or leare the fin* three months' pay in the bands of the Board as a guarantee for the due performance of the work. The contractor for No. 2 agreed to the latter atternatire. The overseer mentioned to the Board that, in accordance with instructions received from them, he had examined the Bangitata traffic bridge, and would report on the tame to the County Council; and also, he had examined along with Mr Carter of Maronan, i the proposed line of road past Maronan, and that he was satisfied it was preferable w erery way &> jfce lurrerfd line, Cor-

rwspondence—Letter from Mr J. L. Wile i Ghnstchnrdb, giving informition in reference fc > the proceedings of a late meeting of Bead Board repreentatives held in Chris'churct for the purpote of considering what steps ehould be taken to ensure the due payment oi the balance of the Canterbury land funr accruing to County Councils and Road Board' to the 31et December last. Decided the Board reply that they fully concur in the action of the above meeting; and a* tbey cordially approve of the steps that have been taken, they will be most happy to pay their share of any expense incurred in the matter; and they feel perfectly satisfied the committee already appointed are quite sufficient to carry out all bminees connected therewith, From Mr Robert Miller, asking for the use of a gravel reserve on his land. Granted on the usual conditions, and Mr Miller to give the Board the No. of the reserve. From Mr Joseph Beswick, Tinwald, in reply to the Board's | letter re reserve No. 2064. Resolved to reply I that, having considered Mr Beewick's application, the Board has decided to submit the reserve to public tender for one crop, as fchey feel satisfied such a course wonld_ be fairer, and more in accordance with the wishee of the ratepayers. From the chairman Ashburton County Council, in reply to the Board's letter of 2nd July, stating that the Council had decided to place £50 at the disposal of the Board for fencing and planting reserve 2064. The chairman was requested to reply, thanking the Council for their liberality, but as the Board had heard that Mr Beewiok had applied for 50 acres close to the reserve, they are of opinion their block of ground being only 15 acres ii too small for recreation purposes, and would suggest that the £50 be handed over for fencing and planting the larger recreation ground, if it ehould be granted. From the chairman of this Board, informing members of hie inability to attend the special meeting, held on the 21et ultimo. After passing the accounts the Board adjourned.