HOKITIKA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 February 1931, Page 2

HOKITIKA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28. The Council met at 7.30 p.m.. Present: Messrs G. A. Perry (Mayor), J. King, T. W. Duff, D. J. Evans, G. Heinz, E. W. Hienan, A. C. Armstrong and Dr. Teichehnann. The minutes were confirmed and outward correspondence approved. DEPUTATION. A deputation consisting of Messrs W. Robinson, E. C. T.oohey, C. Macfarlane, J. Cameron, J. Schroder, W. H. Shannon, G. Raine, and Holley, waited on the Council in connection with the flooding of Upper Sewell Street recently.

Mr W. Robinson said they were present to express their displeasure at the result of the Hooding of Sewell Street since the placing of the concrete drain. He pointed out the damage done to property by the continued flooding during recent floods. Prior to the Council putting in the drain, the speaker had personally waited on the Council pointing out the proposed drain would not carry the water that the old drain had always successfully carried. As a result of the drain being unable to carry away the flood waters much inconvenience and loss had been caused, and there was a danger to the health of those living in tfie vicinity. The Mayor said the Council were well aware of the facts, As soon as the Council’s finances allowed steps would he taken to endeavour to rectify the trouble. They were all aware of the extra flooding and were prepared to do their utmost to mitigate and remove the trouble, Mr Evans asked if any of tho deputation present had any suggestions to make to remove the trouble, It was absolutely necessary that something should he done,

Mr E. C. Toohey said the new drain was an absolute failure. It was a foolish expenditure to put in an 18 inch drain, to replace a 3ft 6in b_v 3ft 6in. drain. He had never before had to use gum boots to get t.o his home. Air J. Cameron also pointed out the trouble that the small drain had caused by flooding his property. Air Holley suggested that a 2ft drain bo put in oil the opposite side of the street.

The ATayor said the Council had endeavoured to remedy the matter hut had found that the level of the bottom of thei drain was almost at spring tide level. The Mayor thanked the deputation for their attendance and promised consideration. The deputation then withdrew.

The Mayor moved that Air J. C. Macfarlane be instructed to take the necessary levels with a view to finding a scheme to relieve the position. Seconded bv Air Evans and carried. INWARD CORRESPONDENCE.

From Aliss M. S. Andrews applicfttion for additional leave.—Received, From Secretary Hokitika Cycling Club asking that condition of cycling track in Cass Square be improved.— Received; referred to Works Committee,

From W. Robinson, Dee’s Grocery, claim for £l/15/- for damage to 5 bags of salt through premises being flooded.—Received: referred back for further information, From Under Secretary, Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington, asking Council to elect under Section 23 of Fire Brigades Act, 1926, the 2 members for Hokitika Fire Board.—Received. Messrs Elcock and Bmddon were re-appointed.

From E. L. Park, Hokitika Tennis Club asking for conditions of leasing of Sections 32-36 (Whitcombe’ Square), Park Street 1 .—Received ; referred to Reserves Committee to reply. From Secretary Greymouth Waterside Union pointing out that lavatory in Cosb Square pavilion requires attention.—Received, referred to Town Clerk.

From Secretary, Greymouth Waterside Union re payment to Caretaker of Square for his services when picnics are held there.—Received; Caretaker to be asked for- explanation. From Secretary Hokitika Fire Brigade forwarding annual report on fire plugs and indicating those which require attention.—Received; referred to Inspector for attention. From Secretary Municipal Associat-

ion, AVellington, intimating that conference which was to be held in 1931 has been postponed to 1932.—Received.

From Chairman Main Highways Board, Wellington, re approaches to bridge.—Received.

From Chairman No. 12 Highway Council, Greymouth, intimating that claims for work should he submitted and paid before the 31st March next. —Received; referred to Town Clerk. From W. H. Steel application for water service connection to M.R. 533,

Weld Street.—Received; to be attend, ed to.

From Commissioner of Transport, Wellington, forms under proposed new motor drivers regulations.—Received.

From Sanitary Inspector, Greymouth, forwarding returns If or December.—Received. From Commissioner of Crown Lands forwarding copy of Gazette re gravel reserve.—Received. REPORTS. From Treasurer report i no- ve-c'nts £1383 12? 10, payments £1034 14s Gd, debit balance £4BB 10s 4d.—Received. Accounts amounting to £SOO 7s were passed for payment. From Finance Committee recommending that £25 be passed to the Earthquake Fund.—Received and adopted. FOREMAN’S REPORT. I beg to report the following work was carried out during the month.

Tiie remaining section in North Revell St_ was finished with kerbjng, Stafford St. foot-path between Fitzberbert St. and Bealey St. on the North side was kerbed also the front of Cass Square, north side was kerbed the total distance being about seventeen chains; we recovered about five chains of six inch ca; iff >:v r r,. pipes from the Cass Square kerhiug, by changing the drainage into Hall St. drain, the spoil from the grading was used in filling up the low parts of Stafford St. at the top end of the Square. Crossings were put in at Warren’s Taylor’s, and Orr’s in Stafford St. and two in .Revell St., one leading to the beach, and one at Fane’s. On the Han Han road a drain was cut about five chains into the swamp to drain the water from the water main which needed repairing, Weld St. drain between Bealey and Hall St. was cleaned out on the south side, the culvert on the north belt was renewed with planks, and cross beams, and the culvert in Tudor St. replanked. Growth was cut in Brittan St. Stafford St., Rolleston St., Sale St., between Hampden and Stafford Sts., Davie St., between Hampden and Stafford Sts., Bealey St., Park St., between Sale and Bealey Sreets. Various leaks were repairs about the town, and water connection repaired at the Dominion Hotel. The water sunnlv caused a good deal of attention tins month, the reservoir falling considerably, an examination of the pipe line did not disclose any serious breaks except two of the lmme pipes about a mile front the lake, were found to bo erneked and ft good deal of water getting away, but the pressure guno* registered the maximum continually, 1051 b. at the Kanieri Forks. The average depth for the month was Oft Oin.—Received. From manager of A batters reporting during January there were slaughtered.—2l cows, 19 heifers, 58 bullocks, 251 sheep, 107 lambs, 10 pigs. 7 calves. Fees for month £O9 10s (same period Inst year £73 Lis). —Received. The Council rose at 8 p.m.