WEST HARBOUR AFFAIRS

Evening Star, Issue 19855, 2 May 1928, Page 10

WEST HARBOUR AFFAIRS

MEETING OF COUNCIL The West Harbour Borough Council held its monthly meeting last evening, when the following were present:—The Mayor (Mr J. M. Fraser) and Crs T. H. Harridge, 6. Young, J. M. Kay, A. Smith, J. T. Downes, J. W. H. Clarke, A W. Venn, G. W. C. Macdonald, and J. Robb. The dangerous stated the loot-path and rails on the main road, where the wall had been erected in front of the schoolhouse, was referred to in a letter received from the secretary of the Burkes St. Leonards Progressive League. The path had fallen away, and the rails were useless in parts. It was sugg-.ted that several rows of wire should bo erected for, about two chains, which should be effective in guarding against accidents in what was at present- a dangerous place.—The Town Clerk said there were several other places along the road which were dangerous to children. He suggested that the council should ascertain whether the T ’die Works Department intended to remedy the defect before taking any actl-ii. The department had promised to carry out the necessary work. Mr A. H. Newey wrote drawing attention to London street, and asked if it was possible for something to be done to prevent the road from getting into a more deplorable condition than it was at the present time. He stated it was impossible to bring a vehicle near his property. The channels were also overgrown with grass, with the resu. that there was a considerable seepage of surface water through his property.—The letter was received, and the matter was referred to the Works Committee. The new rates as struck by the Finance Committee were approved. The principal rates affected were the general 4kl, hospital 7-Jd, lighting (3d, and water Is in the £. The Secretary of the St. LcouardsBurkes Regatta Club forwarded a cheque for £5 10s towards the expense involved in carrying out repairs'to the Coronation Hall at St. Leonards.—Received with thanks. Ti Works Committee reported that it had thoroughly investigated the question of the dust tips, and recommended that the present tip should remain where it is. The committee had inspected Maloney’s road, and had found it to be in a very bad condition. The committee recommended that the matter of repairs bo left in the hands of the inspector to arrange with Mr Maloney to procure the necessary stone from his property The committee recommended that several loads of mefal be spread on Ross street and Upper Athol place, and that the street channels be cleaned out. 1 It was recommended that several loads of screenings be spread on the footpaths where required at Roseneath. and that ashes he spread on the footpath, through Stewart’s property leading to the railway station.—The report was adopted. Wit.i regard to the rubbish tip, Cr Kay said the Health Department’s officer had inspected the tip, and had found no fault with it. Cr Harridge said he had visited the tip last Sunday, and there was no offensive smell arising from it. The council had no other site, and it could not improve matters by considering any proposal to remove the tip. The tip, in fact, was proving an advantage, as it was keeping the road from falling away. Cr Macdonald contended that the tip was an unsightly affair, but he realised that the council could go no further with the matter.—The Works Committee’s recommendation was approved. The Lighting Committee reported having visited Hill and Water streets, and inspected the sites for the proposed new lights. The committee recommended that one light bo placed at the corner of Hill and Water streets, and that a light be installed at the top of Seddon street.—The report was adopted.

The Borough Inspector reported that the footpaths at Maia and at the St. Leonards School had given way. This was the new work carried out by the Public Works Department, and the department would, no doubt, make good the damage done as a result of the recent heavy rains. The Public Works Department had made a notable improvement in Allen’s Corner, Sawyers Bay, and also in the bend of the road just before reaching Sawyers Bay. The road from Sawyers Bay to Port Chalmers required attention. This would he a large item of expense.—The report was adopted. The Finance Committee reported ih the sum of £ls 12s 6d had been collected during the past month. Accounts amounting to £253 13s 2d had been passed for payment. There was a debit balance of £2l4.—The report was adopted.