HAWERA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 21 October 1925, Page 5

HAWERA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

MONTHLY MEETING. In the absence of Ibis Worship the Major (Mr. E. A. Pacey), Cr. Morrissey presided over the ordinary monthly meeting of the Hawera Borough Council last night, when there were also present Crs. Reid, Butler, Townsend, Lester, Gilbert, Page and Strange. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Works.—Recommendations made hy the Works Committee were confirmed 'as follows: That application by H. G. Gibson for relaxation of building bylaw be granted; that the engineer do whatever is necessary in the way of saving water-pipe at the cemetery to prevent same from interfering with plots.

General. Recommendations confirmed were: That the council support the Christchurch. City Council’s resolution re. loans; that the Egmont A. and P. Association be granted permission to drive show' stock, subject to the association taking all possible precautions against accident; that Patea County Council be written to re loadometer that the counci does not consider the proposed amalgamation would be satisfactory; that the seat at Waihi reserve be repaired, also a’ notice board erected, .both matters to be left in the hands of the chairman of the Reserves Committee with power to act

ENGINEER’S MONTHLY REPORT. The concrete kerbs and channels in Albion Street (east side) are now completed and earth trimmed 1 on path. Tar macadam work cannot proceed until ivann weather dries the stone chips preparatory to tarring them. There are two old wooden storm water culverts across .Glover Road, near tto Argyie Street. They are quite rotten and may cave in soon. The old arrangement was unsatisfactory. The water passed into a box laid at considerable depth to enable it to pass below the railway embankment in a tunnel. This tunnel was abandoned years ago and a ditch cut through the railway property. The old deep pipe still leads into the ditch. For some forgotten reason there is a vertical shaft of some depth through which the water issues before getting into the ditch. There is a danger of children falling, into it. although we have put a grid over. The decay of the two old culverts referred to above makes it best to simplify the whole arrangement. This can now be done by means of one large pipe across Glover Road discharging on the surface into the" ditch. This is so obviously the best course that I have made concrete pipes for the purpose. The cost of pipes works out. at about half what similar piljes from Waitara would cost at the station. The above follows out our usual policy of endeavouring to do all repairs or renewals in a permanent manner with permanent materials, so that the job- is then done with. INSPECTOR’S REPORT.

The borough inspector reported that house inspection had been carried out in the following streets, namely, Glover Road, High Street (business area), and a few houses in Union Street to see if repair notices had been complied with. Fourteen drivers’ licenses were issued during the month; nine heavy traffic licenses were issued, making a total to date of 25. One dangerous goods depot was inspected and licensed. Owing to wet weather the Kapuni river had not been inspected, but he intended doing so as soon as the river had subsided enough to allow it to be waded LIBRARY. The number of members has 'been reduced to 489, 20 leaving during the month of September and 10 new ones joined. Forty-one books were bought; including three of travel. RANGER’S REPORT. Three horses and one cow were found straying. The surface of the road below the borough stables is v r ery slippery, and a number of horses have come down on the road, which needs attention. SANITARY INSPECTOR. During September 88 premises were inspected and notices issued where required. One plumbing and fine drainage permit were issued, and one drain was tested.

ABATTOIR. Stock slaughtered comprised 26 bullocks, 79 cows, 59 heifers, 373 sheep, 5 Calves, and 78 pigs. Fees and rents totalled L £lO6 15s 5d (£97 18s 9d and £8 16s l ßd respectively) the fees being 3s more than in September of 1924. The total fees for six months ended September 30 are £lB 2s less than those for the corresponding period' of last financial year. GENERAL-.

A request was received from the Fire Brigade for permission to erect a platform in Albion Street on the same conditions as last year, and {this was granted, the brigade to arrange for lighting, etc. - The Hawera Municipal Band wrote asking for payment of subsidy, and asking that it be paid without application.—lt was left to the Town Clerk to pay' over quarterly regularly. Mr D. J. Goodwin asked permission to erect a bathroom at the Dominion Hotel, a relaxation of the by-laws being necessary.—The request was allowed. The Prohibition Committee asked if it might be avowed to organise a procession on Saturday, October 31, and for addresses to be made at the Memorial site. —The request was granted. The Park Croquet Club wrote asking for permission to use the lawns at the Park, and that the groundman mow and roll the lawns as before. —Granted. - j.. Transfer of subdivision on section 37 from J. Foy to L. J. Williams was approved. '- The Aril ate ur Athletic Club wrote for permission to hold a rOad race on Labour. Day!—Permission < was granted under the usual conditions. It was agreed to approve of the reduction of leases in section 37 as follows:—'W. L. Tait, £2l 10s to £l3, and £l3 to £9 7s 6d: P. J. Mnllan, £lO 10s to £9: F. Latham, £l6 10s to £7 10s ; W. C. KelW, £lB tp £9 15s. —It wa sarranged to meet on Thursday, October 4, to confirm the resolution.

The report of the Finance Committee reeoirimending that accounts totalling £1447 be passed for payment was adopted. It was resolved that two hoys reported by the curator of the Park for stealing flowers be brought to the next meeting and be severely cautioned by the Mayor.

The British Imperial Company asked that it might erect a store for petixd supplie sin Collins Street. It stated

that the amount to be stored would be about 1500 gallons in underground tanks, and .would comply with, (the Government regulations. —The company’s request was granted. Or. Walkley said the method, proposed was an extension of the Bowser system, and was the coming method. He added that there was practically no danger, and it would have the effect of cheapening the cost of petrol, fori tins and cases would be eliminated.