HOKITIKA NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 October 1928, Page 11

HOKITIKA NOTES

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

(Our Own Oorreai>cin<iet>.t-.)

HOKITIKA, October 13. The Borough Council met last evening. Present:'The Mayor (Mr G. A. Perry), Crs J. King, A. R. Elcock, T. W. Duff, D. J. Evans, W. Jeffries, G. Heinz, E. W. Heenan, Dr Teichelmann. An apology was received for the absence of Cr Armstrong. ■ The Secretary, Hokitika Volunteer Fire Brigade, wrote intimating that the United Fire Brigade Demonstration would be held at Hokitika about February 26 next, and asking, (1) for the use of Cass Square for three days for the purpose of holding the demonstration, and (2) to replace the fire plug in the centre of the Square, and to extend the pipe line as was done at the last Fire Brigade Demonstration held in Hokitika.

Respecting the constructing of a

line of pipes, the Mayor said the Council must take care that the water hammer during the demonstration does not seriously damage the water mains. Cr Heinz suggested that to obviate the hydraulic hammer the pipe line be constructed right through Cass Square and join up with the pipe line in Weld Street.

Cr Evans moved that the request be granted, subject to the pipes being put in to the satisfaction of the P.W. Committee. Seconded by Cr Jeffries, who said the Council should offer every facility to make the event a success. The motion was put and carried.

From Messrs N. O. Fairlie and C. L. P. Renton, pointing out that there was no access for vehicles to their properties at the top of Rolleston Street, near Park Street, and asking that better loading facilities be provided.—Received, P.W. Committee to report. From Municipal Association of New Zealand, intimating that the next conference of delegates will be held at Wanganui on the first week in March, 1929, and advising that all remits for inclusion in the Order Paper must be in the Acting-Secretary’s hands not later than December 1 next. —Received. From Mrs I. L. Perry, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, Hokitika Branch of the Plunket. Society, thanking the Council for the welcome donation to the funds of the Society.—Received. From the Director of Forestry, Wellington, intimating that the Empire Forestry Delegates (between 60 and 70 persons) would arrive in Hokitika at 6.30 p.m. on Thursday, the 11th instant, and proceed south as far as Waiho next morning, arriving at Greymouth at 6.25 that evening.—Received.

From the Minister of Public Works, Wellington, forwarding copy of Motor Vehicle (Supplementary) Regulations, 1928, and intimating that an Advisory Committee would be set up etc. —Received.

W. J. Carter, corner of Park and Sale Streets, wrote asking that attention be given to the footpath and removal of gorge contiguous to this section. —Received and referred to P.W. Committee for attention. From the Under-Secretary, Department of Internal Affairs, forwarding report of the Commission respecting the rating of Farm Lands in Boroughs. From Mr W. Linklater, pointing out the danger caused by Borough carters and other carters removing sand from opposite his residence in Park and North Revell Streets. —Received. Cr Jeffries agreed with the writer of the letter. Taking away the sand left an opening for the waves to come through in rough weather. This happened on the day Mr Linklater wrote his letter. Cr Jeffries moved that notices be posted warning people against removing sand from the right of way by Cr Heinz and carried.

D. J. Evans, Esq., County Clerk, Hokitika, wrote pointing out that the damage on Slip Hill was primarily caused through the leakage of the Borough Water Supply Pipes, and asking the Council to pay ££7/7/0, half the cost of repairing the road. — Received.

On being questioned, the Overseer (Mr F. Chesterman) said he considered it was the weather which caused the slip and not any leakages from the Borough pipes. The slips caused the pipes to sag. It was resolved to pay half the cost as requested. From J. B. Ward, Secretary, All Saints’ Church Committee, drawing attention to state of drain leading from the Vicarage to main drain in Fitzherbert Street. —Received and referred to Town Clerk to explain. The District Engineer, enclosed circular re width of sealing in Boroughs and Town Districts, of main highways. —Received.

Accounts as presented, were passed for payment. The Manager of the Abattoirs (Mr J. Jarman) reported: Animals slaughtered for September, 9 cows, 29 heifers, 74 bullocks, 117 sheep, 26 pigs, 8 calves; condemned: 1 cow, 3 bullocks. Fees received £67/4/0; same period last year £53/16/6. The Main Highways Board wrote giving hints on road surface making.— Received.

From L. Gooch, complaining of the state of the road at intersection of Sale and Stafford Streets —Received and left wit lithe P.W. Committee to attend to.

Or Duff referred to the bad state of the corner of Stafford and Bealey Streets. —This was referred to the Public Works Committee with power to act.

The Water Works Committee reported on the pipe line, and on the motion of Cr Jeffries, it was resolved that the recommendations be given to. viz., that the first mile from the Lake be put in hand at once, and that the Town Clerk procure the necessary pipes from the Hume Pipe Coy., the cost to come out of ordinary revenue.

Cr Evans, by notice, moved that the Railway Department be again approached to have warning signals placed at Park Street crossing. He said some very narrow escapes have occurred there only recently.—Carried.

Cr Elcock also drew attention to the danger at Weld Street during shunting and suggested better lighting. Cr Duff said that on a misty night it is hard to see trucks across the street as thoy have no lights on them. He nearly ran into some trucks recently. Cr Evans said a man is supposed to be stationed at the crossing during shunting. If any accident occur through neglect, it will be the Department’s responsibility.