Hastings Borough Council.

Hastings Standard, Issue 165, 6 November 1896, Page 2

Hastings Borough Council.

The monthly meeting of the Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers last night. Present—Crs Beilby, Linney, Beecroft, Dennett, and Hughes. In the absence of the Mayor Cr Beilby was voted to the chair. A letter of apology was read from Cr Murdoch, explaining his absence from the meeting. PETITION. Cr Beilby presented a the residents in Wall-road, praying-tile Council to complete the formation to its junction with the Maraekakahoroad.—Received. THE MAYOR'S ABSENCE. Cr Bennett asked if there was ail apology received from the Mayor for his absence, lie would not say His Worship was neglecting his duties, but he was sailing very close to the wind, and an apology for his absence was due to the Council. Cr Linney thought that the Mayor had forgotten the meeting in the worry and excitement attending his Parliamentary canvass, and considering his past services the Council should overlook the matter. ROAD OVERSEER'S REPORT. 1. I have the honor to report that the following contracts have been satisfactorily completed : —J. Lynn's Southland road filling in ; (). Mosen, drain between Market street and linilwa.v road ; J. McKay, lliverslea road water-tables; and H. Mansfield, drain, Woollen Factory lleservo to Ibiihvay road. 2. Mr E. 1). t'ollison wishes the fence round the now quarry to be completed, and as Mr Kennedy has now completed the survey. I would recommend that tenders be called for the work at once ; estimated cost, ,£8 10s. 5(. The time has now arrived for tarring and sanding the footpaths in Heretaungastreet and various other streets, and as there are some getting badly worn, I would recommend that this work be commenced without delay, weather permitting; estimated cost, ,h'2~>. 4. lie water in St. George's road, near Sir Woodtield's property, the simplest way to deal with it would be to put a culvert across the road to Mr Wyatt's paddock as suggested, provided Mr Wyatt consents to that being done : the ecst of this would be about £;■) 12s. The only other way of dealing with it would bo to take it on about 530 chains to a culvert already across the road and connecting with an old drain leading into the washpool. This would be an expensive job as there would be some deep cutting. I have not taken any levels with a view of making a proper estimate, as I think this plan is out of the question as it would be discharging it 011 to private property likewise.

11l submitting Clause 2, Cr Beilby called attention to the overdraft with which the Council was lmrtheiied. Cr Linney proposed that tenders for the erection ot' a fence round the quarry be called for at once. An accident occurring would lay the Council open to an action for damages. Cr Hughes seconded the motion, which was carried. The consideration of Clause r>, Crs Linney and Dennett thought, should be deferred in the present state of the municipal finances. Cr Hughes considered that some portions of the asphalting required attending to. Cr Beecroffc called attention to tlie holes in the asphalte near Lys'.s shop wliich were dangerous to pedestrians, and to the cart tracks in the asphalte at the entrances to the coal yards of Messrs McLeod and B, L. Knight. Cr* Linney thought the ruts caused by cart tracks to the entrance to those yards should be repaired at the expense of the proprietors. It was explained that these gentlemen had defrayed the cost of laying the asphalte at the entrance to their yards. The lioad Overseer said that asphalting these entrances was useless, as it could not set properly, and in warm weather the traltic tore it up completely. Cr Linney was not previously aware that the state of the footpath was dangerous. and moved that a sum not exceeding 4-5 be spent in repairing the footway in such places a.s the overseer deemed necessary. An action for damages was more serious than the expense of a few pounds. Cr Hughes seconded the motion, which was carried. On the motion of Cr Linney, seconded by Cr .Dennett, clause tf was deferred for future consideration. INSI'ECTOK OF SLAt:«HTER-H< ICSES IIKPORT. 1 have the honor to report that the, slaughter-houses within the jurisdiction of the Council are in a clean and satisfactory condition, and the number of beasts slaughtered during the month are 50 head of large cattle. iSfi'J sheep, and ;>7 pigs. Received.

HAIRY IXSI'KC'TOII S KKI'OHT. I have the honor to report that during tlio past month I have visited twenty-six dailies and found them nil in a satisfactory condition. At the same time I carefully examined 340 cows and heifers, 246 of which were in milk; these, with three exceptions are all healthy and in good condition : the exceptions are. one case of tuberculosis, I think. This cow is being milked, but in compliance with my request the owner is boiling the milk and giving it to the calf, until .Mr Drummond sees it. The next one appears to be suffering from weakness and debility. This one is also referred to Mr Drummond. The third case. I think, is harmless. It has what appears to be a large water bladder oil the brisket. Mr tSabin, vetenary surgeon. is attending the third case and |mb informed me that it is perfectly hanuleS" Cr Limioy asked if the Inspector had any guarantee that his orders with reference to the case of tuberculosis was being carried into effect. The Inspector said he had only the woman's word. He could not be there always to superintend. He had reason to believe the case to be one of tuberculosis, but nothing could be done until Mr Drummond had seen the animal and stated so officially. C'l- Beecroft- thought in the meanwhile the Inspector should inquire from time to time to see that his instructions were being obeyed, and Cr Linney said that Mr Drummond, who he understood was in the district now,

should he c«"ummukvU-l with immediately. e.iRRKSPoMiKNVK. From Mr <l. Ebbett. asking the Council to eorupenvite Mr J. Wall for damage to ear? o-.vi.t-; to a -ih i hng of the road, during the r- ,r w. t weather. < r IVilbysaidar -> - imur to this was Ms'iinitt d :•> the Council at their last m. f ' whi<-h the Borough solicitor tl •«1 then th-\ were not responibh - Th< kt'er v.areceived. From A. Fnule, asking' permi"--!on to conqcft his premises with the sewer.—Grant-d. From the Auditor <ien- ral. certifying to balance-sheet for half-year ended September 80. IM)iJ.-Received. From Mr M. Workman. >-.■ t!itformation of OaVroad. -tiling her inability to conrriixu- towards the formation, and asking to 1> n uw-d ad the frontage of her hou * - not in Oak-road. that Cr Tyerman presented i t« some time ago from the inhabitants of Oak-road asking the Council for its formation. Did Mrs Workman sign that document *?— The Chairman was unable to -a.y. but such a petition was received and the Council issued notices to the residents of that road requiring them to commence the formation, at their own co-t. be-fore November l:>:h. or. m the event of their not doing- so. the Council would take the initiative themselves, charging the expense to the inhabitants. —On Cr Linnev's motion, seconded by Cr Dennett. the con-id»-ration of the letter was deferred. From Dr Nairn. r>" drain through his premises, asking that th-- d- h.-is of the recent opt rations be char. d. and complaining that his house drain was not eonnected with the main drain, which might be attend, d v> i;li serious consequences. —Cr Dilhy explained that Dr Nairn contr.butid tl"> and the land towards the of making a drain along the of hipropertv. the Council being, pr<-un-ably, responsible for the clearance of all rubbish caused in the work.—-Cr Ltinuey thought the responsibility of the Council terminated with the completion of the drain, and the house connection should be mad-- at his persona! expense. If the cost was only sixpen:* the rat* [ui- n. >r.cy should be con.-idered. (. i D-. croft - ii-1 the House was connected with the drain before the Council took the work in hand. quest r> a-on.ihi-. -At';, r turner discussion the matter was referred to the I >rni nage Committee. With reference to the petition presented by Cr Lieilby from the residents of Wall-street, on the motion of Cr Linuey. seconded by Cr Heeeroft the matter was deferred. The follow ing tenders for cutting a drain along the Makikiri Creek from Southland road to Gordon road were considered : £ *. ,1. G. Natuford ... Hi 0 0 R. Anderson ... Is 10 0 Manstield ... 19 10 0 0. Mosen ... 19 17 0 I). White ... 20 0 0 Mr Baiuford's tender was accepted. OKNKEiAL. The balance-sheet as certified by the Auditor-General was adopted. Cr Hughes gave notice that he would move at the next meeting of the Council that the dust cart el= ar up the -treats before x o'clock on Saturday inominL'sCr J»' <roft though: th.it shop-kee{x-r» -J onlo t-- compi-ibd to put their swm.[Hiv nto U>\ ( - for collection h the d i-'. »art. i-i-tead of choking the water tab:- - with rebbi-h as was the ca.-e a: pr->-»nr. He -uggested that Cr Hugin s embo-lv th : - in his motion. He al.-o calhd utt'in- n to the nuisance and danger ci i-<d i y orange and banana skins hi _ ibo it the streets. Cr ISeilby .-aid o {« 1 nun was caused by Na'iw bit the keepers. if appro ich 1 n i:ht the Council in diminishing the e\d. Cr Hughes adopted Cr l'eeeroft's suggestion. On the motion of (V Dennett, seconded by Cr J ► i rof;. it was decided to erect a s,a- lamp at the corner of Nelson and Heretannga streets. • The question of connecting the - Council offices with the local telephone exchange was discussed, and abandoned owing to the borough finances not warranting the expense. Cr Hughes was appointed to serve on the Fire Committee. Cr I\> r | man resigned. i Cr 1% icroft asked if the timinrin of the di .m in Railway road was I < n _ pr«x:e«.'it<l with, and he called i i tion to the fact of the sim.-s of the drain : falling in. i The Uoad Overseer said the work was in hand. : Accounts to the amount of i'l-!7 were pissed for payment. Ibis concluded the business.