CROMWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Cromwell Argus, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 2046, 24 June 1907, Page 4

CROMWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL.

A special meeting of the above council was held on Thursday night, at 7.30 p.ra. Present; His Worship the Mayor (Mr J. Little), Crs, Gair, Hotop, Percy, Jolly, Donnelly, Stumbles, and Murray. Correspondence. The outward correspondence was read and approved. Inward correspondence was read and dealt with as follows : From Dr Morris notifying four cases of scarlatina in the Borough. The dates ranged from the 10th to the 17th June, tho date on which the last case occurred.

Several councillors expressed regret at the fresh cases, the Mayor stating he thought it was now almost stamped out. —Received.

From Clerk, Vincent Hospitals Board, giving particulars of requisitions, and the amount payable by the Borough, £37 16s.- Received.

From Hutton and M'Kean, solicitors, Clyde, giving notice of claim for £4OO, on behalf of the dependents of the late John W. Scott. The Town Clerk stated he interviewed the Borough solicitor (Mr Brodrick), as ordered, and Mr Brodrick said they could do nothing until the claim was made on behalf of the dependents. It was resolved to hand the claim over to the Borough solicitor. From J. Nicol notifying places disinfected. - Received.

From T. Wheeler asking permission to blast on the river bank, stating he would hike all necessary care. - Received, From Or W. Kano resigning, Received with regret. The Town Clerk stated he had already advertised the vacancy. — Approved.

From Lake County Council asking the co-operation of the council for the opening of a telephone bureau from Waitin’, showing it would be

of great advantage to business men and tourists.—lt was resolved that the Town Clerk should write and offer every assistance, also to inform the council of what the borough had already done in the matter. From F. F. Martin, secretary to the Municipal Association, asking for further particulars in connection with information required. - Left in the hands of the Mayor and Town Clerk to reply. Front Dr Ogston, Health Department re state of some of the premises in the town, drawing attention to the necessity of having all horse yards kept clean of manure, also quoting the section of the Health Act giving the council power to act.

After some discussion it was decided to have the matters attended to hy the inspector. From Clerk, Licensing Committee, Queenstown, giving the names of the hotels licensed, and forwarding certificates. —Received. From Secretary, Municipal Association, forwarding particulars of Superannuation Fund, also a lot of detailed information in municipal matters, requesting this council to join.— Received, The bank hook was placed on the table and showed a credit balance of £65 Os Id. Reports.

The Mayor stated the Works Committee had looked at the streets requiring attention, but so far had not decided what should be done. Or Gair said if the work was done in a proper manner the sand should be removed from the street at the Anglican Church, and at least eight inches of gravel put on. It was no use putting on a small quantity of gravel on the sand, but some straw or manure should be put under the gravel, but the cost would then be fairly high.

Councillor Donnelly took exception to the way the Works Committee carried out their duties, as they had work laid out to be done some months ago, which was never gone on with, and now they were moving to do some other work. When Cr Gair was asked what the probable cost of the works which required doing, he stated that it was all very well for Cr Donnelly or any others to speak of the Works Committee not having the work carried out, but if the council would find the money, there would be no delay. He instanced work passed some five years ago that was still undone. If the necessary works were all carrid out fully .£IOOO would be required.

After several councillors had spoken on what should bo done, it was finally resolved that the Works Committee report to the meeting on Thursday next the most urgent work required doing in the streaks, the probable cost of same, and whether it should be done by day labor or contract. Accounts amounting to .£26 5s lid were passed for payment. Before passing the accounts Or ilotop bi'OUgbt the very uii'

satisfactory manner in which the accounts were placed before the council, as it was not right these accounts should be passed without someone in authority certifying to their being correct. AH the councillors agreed the present way was not right, and it v\as resolved that a proper system will be brought forward at next meeting to deal with the accounts. Boro Council 2 The Mayor stated the pound waa now ready, and the dayman was prepaied to act as poundkeeper, without fear or favor, .the terms being : he was to receive the fees, and if it was necessary to take action the Council to receive the lines. The dayman was thoroughly conversant with the details, as he had acted as poundkeeper before. it was resolved that the davman he appointed, the position to be advertised, and the necessary details as to having a board with the fees chargeable placed in a prominent position.

A vote of thanks to the chair closed the meeting.