HOKITIKA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 December 1930, Page 3

HOKITIKA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13. The Council met at 7.3-0 p.m. Present Messrs D. J. Evans (Deputy Mayor, in the chair) T. W. Duff, A. R. Elcock, E. W. Heenan, A. C. Armstrong, J. King, G. Heinz and Dr. Teichelmann. An apology was made for the absence' of tlie Mayor. The minutes were read and confirmed and outward correspondence approved, Mr Evans eiileiing his protest against a permission granted in the outward correspondence. ■ ! WELCOME HOME. Air Evans extended a, hearty welcome, back to Dr Teichelmann. He was sure members would join with him in expressing the pleasure they all felt in-having him with them again alter the very trying experience he had recently undergone. He was glad indeed to see the worthy Doctor looking so fit and well n.ncl again expressed the pleasure they felt at having him back with them again restored to good health. (Applause). Dr. Teichelmann thanked them for their kind welcome home. He assured them that he was delighted to be back. INWARD CORRESPONDENOE. From New Zealand Refrigerating Company, Christchurch, forwarding amended returns of meat delivered into Hokitika during the months of .September and October, 1930, viz:— 35 sheep, 1 calf, and 1 pig, and advising that the fees for 127 sheep paid to Hokitika should belong to Greymouth, and the adjustment had been made by reduction, of the fees for the foregoing months. —Received. j From the N.Z. Refrigerating Co., advising that the following quantities of meat tie re delivered into Hokitika during the month of November 1930, viz : —Ol sheep and 4 lambs.—Received.

From Jas. Finer, Hon. Secretary, State Collieries Picnic, R.unanga, application for use of Cass Square for the 14th. February, 1931, for the purposes of annual picnic.—Received; request granted. From MrWalsleben, Secretary, Reefton High School Picnic Committee, application for the use of Cass Square on the 4lh. February, 1931, for annual picnic. Received and request granted.

From- R. Wild, Hon. Secretary, Sawmillers’ Picnic Committee, aprilication for use of Cass Square on the 28th. February, 1931, for Sawmillers’ Annual Picnic.—Received and request granted: From W. Stickle, Hon. Secretary. Cycling Club, application for use of Cass Square on New Year’s Day for purpose of holding small Cycling Sports Meeting, and permission to charge adults admission fee of Is.—Received and request granted on usual .conditions.

From Eltliam Borough Council,, forwarding a. scheme propounded by His Worship the Mavor of Eltham for the relief of unemployment.—Received.

The Secretary, Municipal Association, Wellington. drawing attention to Supreme Court decision Laird v. Diamond and Hart, re Itinerant Traders’ Bylaw, and pointing out that there is no power to make a Bylaw imposing a license fee for part of a. year. (Note' — The Hokitika Bylaw is identical with the Supreme Court’s decision). —Received.

BFrom H. C. Newman. Hokitika, apC+rcatiVin to license Dowell’s Garage, Tnncred Street, as a Public Hall for the purpose of conducting a Miniature Gold Links therein.—Received n.nd approved subject to bye-laws being attended to.

From Airs M. J. Bergtsrom, Hampden Street, asking that the drain at her frontage in Bealey Street receive attention.—Received; referred to Foreman for attention.

from C. R. Major, Auckland, advising re patient Automatic Barrier and Gate System for Railway Level Crossings, and asking that matter be brought under the notice of the public ~ress.—Received.

From Secretary, Hokitika Harbour Board, forwarding copy of resolution passed by Harbour Board on the sth. in-st., viz:—“That permission granted the • Borough Council to use the foreshore for a. rubbish dump be terminated on this date, the road closed forthwith, the Borough Council lie

asked to- have the offensive matter covered >up, and the Council be furnished with a copy of the Ratepayers’ petition.—Received. The Chairman moved that the Foreman be instructed to clean the place up at once. Seconded bv Mr Duff and carried.

■ The Chairman said the Council was certainly to blame in not having had

•proper supervision,. Wherever the dump is it should be under strict oon-

Mr Heenun said be for one would strongly object to the dump being again opened there. Mr Evans moved that the Council wait on the Harbour Board on the matter, the Committee to consist of tbe Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Seconded by Mr El cock and carried. It was resolved that the Inspector make a visit of inspection with a view of finding a suitable site for a dump, the north town boundary on the beach being suggested. It was mentioned that rubbish was being dumped along the road near the old dump on the Han Hau road. Tt was mentioned tli.-t wherever the

dump was placed there would have to bp strict supervision by the Council’s Officers and the suggestion made to place the right to deposit rubbish be

let to one carrier only and iqake him responsible.

From District Telegraph Engineer. Christchurch, granting permission for

erection of street name plates on telegraph poles in the Borough on the following conditions:—(l) That nine plates be erected between twelve and fourteen feet above street level. (2) That they do- not in any way prevent access to Department’s wires. (3) That they are removable upon demand, and (4) That this Council accepts all responsibility for any accidents arising as a result of the erection ot the signs.—Received. < From the Manager, Ivanieri Electric Ltd., Hokitika, granting permission to affix street name plates to electric light poles, such plates to he affixed at such a height and position, so not to in any way interfere with the conductors. —R ecei v ed. From Public Works Department inviting the Council to be represented at the function being, given to Mr P. Fitzgerald on his retirement from the service, next evening at Kiimara.— Received. It was resolved that the Deputy Mayor represent the Council.

From the Secretary to the GovernorGeneral notifying that His Excellency Loi'd Bledisloe accompanied by Lady Bledisloe proposed to make a visit to x Hokitika arriving on Saturday January 31st. about 2.30 p.m., when he would be pleased to meet the townspeople and school children if it were possible, leaving on Sunday afternoon or Monday morning.—Received. It was mentioned that it was understood that their Excellencies were then going as far as the Glaciers. After discussion in which it was suggested that a public reception be given at. the railway station on arrival, and that the Vice Regal visitors be entertained at afternoon tea, the evening being then left free and that n vi*it he nigcl.e to Lake Kanieri and Westland Hospital on Sunday afternoon. The matter of drawing .up a programme was referred to the Mover, and Deputy Mayor to make suitable arrangements. REPORTS. The Treasurer reporting reoeints £387 ss, payments £475 17s, debit balance £332 13s 6(l.—Received. Accounts amounting to £696 15s 8d were passed for payment. FOREMAN’S REPORT. T beg to report the following works were carried out during the month. Rolleston Street drain was completed to Park Street, the distance being twenty-four chains, and the necessary connections put in, this work bein” stooped for the present, the returned soldiers’ services were dispensed with. There remains the sumph in Hampden Street to he concreted which can be done later on. Weld Street drain on the south side of Weld Street, between Hall and Brittan Streets was deepened apd piped the distance being; aboiit five chains. The growth was' cut on both sides of Livingstone Street drain and cleaned out. from Gibson’s Quay to beyond Stafford Street.to tlie overflow behind Caliari’s A portion of the drain running through Mr Brooks’ property in Fitzherlmrt Street was abo piped with eighteen nines. A blow out • occurred at Tucker • Flat on. • the Pvd and a bad leak on the hill past Coal Creek on the Lake road, which we repaired. Water connections were nut in tp a new residence in Weld Street and one in Park Street,c anrl tlie water service was renewed at Mr sSweney’s in Rolleston Street, and a ijcw pine put in the main in Hamilton .Street. Crossings were put in at Stonfortli’s in Weld Street and at Gooch’s in Park 'Street. Seventv-ei'dit loads o f rough gravel were nut nut o” *!stafford Street widening, and fourtoeu Rolleston Street filling up a depression. Twenty-eight eighteen inch concrete pipeis were made during the mjciith. Wa-tor in the reservoir averaged lift 6in for the month.—Received. From (Manager of Abattoirs /J. ('onningt reporting (luring November there were slaughtered .20 cows. 34 heifers, 50 bullocks. 215 sheen. 5 lambs. 7 pi"s. 7 calves. Nothin" condemned. Fees for month £6O IBs 'same month last year £SB 17s 0d). — Received.

RESERVES COMMITTEE REPORT. T heg to report that the Reserves Committee have made an inspection of the Cemetery and Reserves, and we recommend the following work for approval;— (11 Fence and gate at entrance to the Cemetery to lie painted. (21 Tod rail of post and rail fence for full length of the Cemetery Hill to he painted.

,(3) That the main path l ' of th" Cemetery he tar.scaled this •ymar, and that the Borough staff attend to the (‘hipping and cleaning of the footpaths prior to tarsealing. (4) That iron frame of turnstile at Camp Street entrance to Macnndrmv Square he repaired, and that a new Post, he inserted at turnstile in Hamilton Street, and that On, retake, l paints the tin at each turnstile.. (51 That a drain pipe he installed across the footpath on the. south side of Ce/ss Square at tfie gate, opposite Ibe D»irv Factory to provide sufficient drainage for storm water, ffi! Vpar the'Pavilion in Cuss Sonar? there is a depression, and we recommend that, tbe grader be used to <rrode tbe lii'dier oTOnnd. and tbe spoil r .,, t1 ho psed to fill the depression. (7) That 100 (loads of beach sa-d h« obtained for tbe Square for filling holes in the nlavine field.

(8) That the Caretaker of cleans the lower portion, of G-c CF-.v Tower and paints the. iron chains. —Received and adopted, and left to Town Clerk to give effect to as hinds permit.

Tenders for sand were openedlS. E. .Coyle Is 3d, P. Coyle 2s, T. Stoportli 2s. The lowest tender was accepted. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. i.. The Committee reported that .alter investigation they.., IjacL unauinioukly decided to grant permission to Messrs e\ uns -Motors Ltd. to erect two petrol pumpis in Sewell. Street.—Res iv d Mid adopted. The usual fees- for registration of dogs were fixed and agreed to.

UNEMPLOYMENT. The Town Clerk reported that in connection with the Unemployment Fund, a grant totalling £IBO was .available for concrete channeling.— Received. It was stated that the work available would be for returned soldiers only. In connection with the ■ Unemployment Fund it was 'resolved, to appoint an Unemployment Representation: Committee consisting;' of the "Mayor. "Deputy Mayor, "Messrs Heenan and Armstrong, with .'power to .add... Ui was resolved to ask the Labour Bn-, rean at Grey mouth to arrange lor a local officer to lie appointed ip )-epresent them in Hokitika. Tt" ivas .also resolved to ask the Government to appoint an officer; It was resolved to have the usual ’Xmas clean up of the streets, the work 'being left to the Town ( L ,- k Overseer, and Chairman of Public Works to carry out.. tUF. FFl'TiyE SEASON.

The Deputy Mayor conveyed to members and the staff <mod wishes for the festive /season. He trusted that the new year would prove a prosperous one. The outlook for the distri-’ was promising and lie /felt very timistio of a good time* coming. He had pleasure in convey in" to mender"' hearty good wishes for Christmas and a h.-inpv New Year. The Town Clerk and Mr Nl-H----rcciprocated the good wishes and the Council rose at 8.45 P-ni.