HOKITIKA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Hokitika Guardian, 25 February 1928, Page 1

HOKITIKA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24th. The Council met at 7.30 p.m. Present:— Dr Teichelmnnn (in the chair). •Messrs J. King, T. W. Duff, D. J. Evans, E. W. Keenan, and G .Heinz. Apologies lor absence were made for the Mayor. .Messrs Jeffries, Armstrong, and Elcock. The minutes were confirmed and outward correspondence approved. INWARD CORRESPONDENCE. From Restar Ltd.. Wellington; (1) giving hints on the application of “Res-mex (2) conveying prices and information re “Colfix,” (emulsified bitumen).—Received; to be filed for reference. Irom Clerk ol Awards. Wellington, notification of industrial dispute between New Zealand Society of Carpenters and Joiners and certain employers.—Received. From Australian Performing Right Association Ltd., Wellington, re public performance of copyright music.— —Received. From .Mmuster of Health, forwarding a Gazette notice that Borough of Hokitika is from the Ist proximo subject to regulations as to drainage and plumbing under the Health Act, 1fl2(). —Received. From A. R. Eleoek, Esq., Hokitika, application for transfer of lease No. 202.''. Koiterangi, from John Cropp to Sydney Alfred Cropp.—Received ; request granted. From Public Works Department. Wellington, forwarding ruling in regard to taking of land for street purposes under Section 192, “Municipal Corporations Act.”—Received. From District Land Registrar. Hokitika, forwarding certificates of title of Botanical Gardens, Wliitcombo Square and Howitt Square.—-Received. From tlu> Conservator of Forests, Hokitika, intimating that he would he pleased to co-operate with Council on the matter of tree planting on Hokitika beach, and will discuss the matter with the Council at a later date.— Received with thanks. From Secretary Hokitika Fire Brigade. asking that stand pipe opposite Bed Lion Hotel, and stand pipe at Lloyd's corner receive at tent ion.—Received ; action of Foreman approved. , From the Medical Officer ol Health. Christchurch, intimating that Messrs J. ('. Ala I I'roy and Co's application to instill a septic tank at manager’s residence. Bark Street, had been referred to Health Inspector for report. Received. From the Medical Officer ol Health. Christchurch, forwarding report from Government Analyst on sample o r water taken from the Borough tap. stating the water i entirely satisfactory.— l!i c-eii ed. From the proprietor. Dawson’s ('ar tiiiiil Company. (merry-go-ion ml). lorivardiug t_' t_"l I s ns a donation towards the improvement of Cass Square.—-Re-ceived with thanks. From District Biihlle Trustee. Greymonth, intimating that sections 129” S, Bark Street, lately occupied by Bhlilip Henry Ainborger, now deceased, are no longer requreid.—Received : Town Clerk to take necessary action. From C. Dawe, registered engineer ncer and architect, Christchurch, offering his services as engineer for water supply scheme.—Received ; referred to Water Committee.

i From Airs Alice L. Dowell, Revell • Street, applying for water service coni neetion with billiard saloon.—Received; referred to Overseer to attend to on usual terms. From Airs .Martha Aloorc, Park Street, complaining of unsatisfactory condition of Park Street, between Sewell Street and Revell Street, through footpaths being unformed and overgrowth of blackberries.—Received ; referred to Public Works Committee to report. From Air J. A. C'uttanee, Weld Street, complaining of stock trespassing on his property through part of boundary fence of Botanical Reserve No. 445 in a state of disrepair.—Received ; referred to adjoining lessee. From A. Ccderman, lessee of Reserve No 560, Stafford and Jollie Streets, applying for better tenure.— Received. From Ada Ingall, Epsom, Auckland, re Sections 1301 and 1392. Park Street.—Received; referred to Town Clerk. From Ilume Pipe Company notifying arrival of their engineer next week and asking for a meeting with Council.—Received. It was resolved the Council meet the engineer on Monday afc 4 p.m. Accounts amounting to £379 11s 2d were passed for payment. REPORTS. RESERVES COMMITTEE. 1. I have to report that a meeting of the Reserves Committee was held on Wednesday, the loth instant, when it jvas decided that, preparatory to tar-sealing the cycling track and the footpaths, tenders he invited for the chipping and cleaning of the track and paths, so that the tenders would come before the Council at next meeting. 2. An inspection of the track showed the necessity of running a dr,-*-' from the track just north of the Cenotaph to Brittan Street drain and this work would require to he done before the tar-sealing is commenced. The Overseer has been directed to furnish an estimate of the cost of tar-sealing (a) the cycling track, and (b) the remainder of the footpaths which have not boon tar-senled. ,‘i. Tho matter of bevelling the inside of the track near the Cenotaph, which was brought up the Athletic Club and referred to this Committee for report, was looked into, and as the work can he done by the Caretaker, lie was directed to proceed without delay. ■J. Your Committee also arranged for the Caretaker to undertake the cleaning of the Cenotaph at an early date. —Received and adopted. OVERSEER’S REPORT. As requested by the Counel to report on an alternative route for the pipe iino from the Kanieri Forks to the Lake, iu company with Air ALillncr. County Overseer, I went along the liver for the purpose of finding a line of even grade. We found one which in our opinion would he very satisfactory, it presents no difficulties l{>i- tile construction of a line, the grade is fairly even I rom the forks to the Lake, and is at a safe distance from the river. 'file advantage of tin* line lies m ...e fact that the grade is even, and the full benefit of the water pressure i would he obtained, the pressure from the lake to the Forks being about 200 feet. I would suggest that a line si he blazed along the proposed route, m make investigation easy lor future occasions, the proposed line lias also the additional advantage of being shorter than tile present one. TENDERS. 'Penders were opened for clearing track for tarring : C s d L. Hughes 17 8 0 A. Cuthiish 12 0 0 J. T. Tinipson 20 0 0 A. .J. Sunnier (footpath, ... 8 0 0 J. Phillips 10 0 0 I'he tender of A. Ctitliusli was accepted.

OKXEKAL. -Mr Evans enquired what flic positicii was in regard in |•«»1. 1 <»I pumps in flic streets. I lie Town Clerk stilted lie mis .still awaiting clelinitc action liy the owners. It was resolved to give formal notice to the owners that unless arrangements were made to protect the Counjeil against liability within 28 days that the renewals he not granted alter .‘list .March. .dr Dull’ enquired in regard to fencing of sections in Hcvell Street, the scene of the fire and it was resolved to serve on the owners notice of the bye-law in regard to same, the Inspector to take action if attention is not given within the specified date. .Mr On ft' referred to two recent repairs carried out to Healey Street drain caused by subsidences and moved that the Public Works Committee report as to the cost involved of renewing the drain from Weld Street to the river in concrete. Seconded by Mr Median and carried. The Chairman was deputed to send on behalf of the Council a telegram to the .Mayor of Greymouth conveying good wishes for the success of the jubilee celebrations. The Council rose at 8.-10 p.m.