HARBOR BOARD.

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume II, Issue 231, 6 December 1888, Page 3

HARBOR BOARD.

An ordinary meeting of the above was held on Tuesday eve ling. Present: The Chairmin, and Messrs Chambers, Townley, Murphy, Clark, Matthewson, and Dickson. Messrs Cuff and Graham, of Lyttelton, wrote recommending a certain class of dredge to the consideration of the Board.—The letter was acknowledged, no dredge being required. CEMENT. Messrs Graham, Pitt and Bennett wrote : — “ We are instructed to offer about 84 tons cement, by the Lochnagar, to arrive here in about a fortnight, at 14s 3d per cask, on wharf, but in bond. As th? vessel is about to leave, this off -roan nnlv be open for 24 hours.” The Public Works Committee recommended, provided the Engineer was satisfied with the brand, that the offer be accepted. The Engineer had enquired, and expressed his satisfaction, and the offer wai accepted. The Board confirmed the Committee’s decision. harbormaster’s report. Captain Bennett reported that the Rosina had carried away the chain of the b:a<*k bu »y, which he had replaced temporarily, Mr Johnston having promised to restore the original buoy. It was resolved that Mr Johnston be no'ifi-d ‘hat he must replace the buoy in a week’s lime ; if not that the Board would do so at his expense, and he would be held responsible for any damage in the meantime. The Chairman staged he had, on a satisfuc‘o:y agreement being made, and with the concurrence of the harbormaster gave Mr J ihosion ‘he use for a short time of one of the Board’s boats. engineer’s report. The Engineer reported that a 36ft section of breakwater ha be m completed, making a total <>f 465!t. Twelve large coucrete blocks h <v.i also been m ide since last meeting. Mr •T ■ uiston’s tender for coal had been accepted, uid the coal delivered. Ten tons of secondtvmd 30 b rails were required, and about 30.000 feet of timber would be required during the next twelve months. Three small ladders and a flat bottomed boat were required by thv watchman in connection with the harbor lights. It was agreed that the Engineer communicate with the Government Engineer with reward to the rails and if he deemed the offer satisfactory to accept it. It was decided to communicate with the Borough Council with regard to shingle, offering it to them at the previous price. The Chairman proposed that tenders be called for the supply of totara for twelve months a quantity of about 30,000 feet. Mr Chambers seconded.

Mr Dickson thought that would be going ahead of the times. Would it not ba better to let the whole job in one contract ? Mr Chambers said Mr Dickson was raising a side issue. Mr Dickson said it was a question which would be the cheapest to the latepayers. The Chairman saiu that Mr Dicksan’s objection really amounted to an amendment that such tenders be not called for, Mr Dickson thought it was bad for the members then sitting to make a hard and fast contract for twelve months. Mr Matthewson said the contractor could always make better terms than the Board. Mr Dickson moved that the present members do not enter into such a contract. The Chairman said that would be a direct negative. The motion was carried, Messrs Dickson and Matthewson being against. It was agreed that the ladders be procured, PAYMENTS.

The tenders for ironmongery were referred to the Engineer and Public Committee, wilh power to accept the lowest,

£ 9 d Weighbridge keeper 1 0 0 Standard 2 0 0 T Adams ..." 7 6 Wingate, Burns and Co, ... 12 13 4 W. King ... 30 1 3 Marine Department ... 7 0 0 Rrown and Smxill ... 19 16 10 H. K Johnston ... 233 10 5 A. MeGiven 2 0 0 D. McLeod ... 60 10 10 J. Grady 8 8 0 Wages Account ... 188 8 2 Total £575 6 4 TENDERS