BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Globe, Volume I, Issue 33, 8 July 1874, Page 2

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

LYTTELTON. Monday, July 6. The Council met at the usual hour. All Councillors present, his Worship the Mayor presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. It was stated that the clerk had received the sum of £32 16s 9d during the foregoing week for rents and rates. The following letters were read : To Mr T. B. Craig, asking him if he would inspect the books of the Council. From Mr T. B. Craig, stating that he had been in Port for the purpose of interviewing the Mayor, but had failed in so doing. His Worship said that Mr Craig was only one of a number of gentlemen to whom he had applied to make up the books of the Council. Or Allwright said he took a very different view of the matter to his Worship, and contended that the clerk should post the books, and that an expert should see them. His Worship drew the attention of Cr Hawkins to the resolution of the last meeting standing in his name. Cr Allwright admitted it was a mistake on his part in moving his resolution, Cr Grange considered there was nothing in the matter as far as the books were concerned ; but there was a want of system, and the clerk was merely following the work as laid down by his predecessors. Cr Kenner, in strong terms, objected to explanations from councillors after a motion had been moved and carried. The matter then dropped. A letter from the Provincial Secretary, giving permission to Messrs Hawkins and Co to lay a pipe down on the reclaimed ground was heard and received. From the same source, stating that the sum of ISs 4d had been paid to the credit of the Council, was also received. A memorial from sundry residents residing in Exeter street and Brenchley road was read. Cr Graham asked whether the same names appended were similar to those of last week. Cr Kenner said he had inquired about the matter, and had learned from Mr Salt that the whole matter had been got up hj x one person.

His Worship said that so far as lie could gather! from'.' reading the petition, the signatures appended thereto were correct, although in many instances wanting in orthography. Or Allwright moved, Or Hawkins seconded, and it was carried, that the matter in question be referred to the works committee. Accounts amounting to £2l 10s 8d were passed for payment. Mr Cotton obtained an audience with the Council, and complained of a nuisance which existed at the back portion of the premises now in his occupation, emanating from slops and debris being thrown on the rear of the premises known as the Union Bank of Australia. After some discussion it was resolved to leave the matter in the hands of the foreman of works. Cr Grange moved his notice of motion that the clerk be employed six days per week at a salary of not exceeding £l5O per annum. Cr Allwright seconded the motion. A long discussion ensued on this matter, and Cr Kenner moved an amendment “ That an efficient clerk be procured.” This was seconded by Cr Buist. His Worship the Mayor- and Cr Hawkins spoke at some length on the subject referred to. * The clerk having stated that it would take at least three weeks to post the books, Cr Hawkins moved, and Cr Grange seconded, and it was carried, “ That the matter should stand over for the term stated,” Cr Kenner moved “ That the works committee be requested to bring up an estimate of all works required to be carried on in streets and roads of the town, and that members be requested to bring up any suggestions for improvements.” Cr Grange seconded the motion, which was carried. The Council then adjourned.