RANGIORA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LI, Issue 5610, 17 February 1879, Page 6

RANGIORA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

This Council met on Friday evening; present—The Mayor, and Councillors Burt, Thorne, Boyd, White, Luxton, Cone, Johnston, Eobinson, and Good. ATTENDANCE OE MEMBERS. Councillor Boyd suggested that an alteration should be made in the register of members’ attendance, so that those who attended late should be specially marked, and the credit given to those members who attend regularly. ■ Some members who attended at the last few minutes of the meeting came in and their names were made to appear as if they had been present from the commencement of the meeting. Councillor Cone suggested that if such was the case Councillor Good would always be on the “ black list." Councillor Boyd moved—“ That the Town ClCrk take the names of members seriatim as they attended, and that after the meeting commenced, those Councillors who attended late have.the time of their arrival marked against their names.”—Councillor Luxton seconded the motion, which was carried. : ; ■ ; EINANCIAIi. [Correspondence was received from the Commissioner of Audit, saying that all matters in dispute between the Koad Board and the Council would be referred to Mr J. OUivier, District Auditor. A communication from Mr OUivier on the same subject was read, and the MayOr stated that the Auditor had been up during the day, and that his award (a copy of which he laid on the table, and which was published in our issue of Saturday) was entirely in accordance with the wishes of the Council.

In reply to Councillor Burt, the Town Clerk said that the amount to be received by the Council would be, according to his estimate, £873 9s 9d, exclusive of the impounded Land Fund. Councillor Thome thought that the Council should express its sense of gratitude to Mr J. Ollivier, but the Mayor and some of the Councillors thought this would be rather out of place, though at the same time they would all feel that they had received justice at his hands. BLACKETT STREET. A letter was received from Mr E. Outhbert relative to the opening of the continuation of this street through the railway station property. Also, one from Mr W. Hannay, Acting Commissioner of Railways, stating that, under the circumstances, he should hot feel justified in recommending the opening of a road through the station especially at the point urged by the Council, as there was a considerable amount of traffic, and it was there that the trains Started and stopped. Councillor Burt said he did not feel satisfied with the reply, as it was evident the matter, had not received due consideration. The proposed road did not go through the middle of the railway yard j it was quite at the upper end. He would propose that the matter be referred to them again. Mr Outhbert had suggested a road below the shed, but he (Councillor Burt) thought there would be far more difficulty in that one, as all the goods traffic was carried on there. If anything, there should be two roads, one below the barracks and the one at present asked for. There was no borough in New Zealand which was so badly connected by roads, and it was entirely because the railway had out off all connection between the various street*. There should at least be two roads connecting the East Town Belt and the Ashley rood.

The: Mayor said that from a conversation with Mr Cuthbert, he had learnt that there wmdd be an opportunity of getting a road at tite, out none of getting the one for, at any rate at present. The offlOiah had refused the Sydenham Borough Council a similar application, and it would be no use to refer it back to them,- but he thought the Council should see what could be donbotl the matter of the lower road. Mr Cuthbert had shown that it would be easy to bruig the three lines into one at that point, and so have but one crossing. Councillor White said that from his experlence_of railway matters, he knew how road traffic through a railway yard was caloulated to bo injurious, especially where goods were stored. In addition to the likelihood of accidents occurring, the loss of goods was often found to be considerable. He was not in favour of opening such a road. Councillor Bart did not think there was such danger, but would move that “The Commissioner be asked to reconsider his decision." He would go so far as to advocate both the upper and lower road being opened.

upper road, but applying for (he!, as there appeared to be some chance of getting Boj d was in favour of laying the matter before Mr Low, as he thought the Commissioner bad n ot b*”B to do with it, it being outside bis The fact was the road wasnowopen*b® railway. They only wanted it opened across the plantation. .... . The Mayor thought that the ovmers of land on either side of the proposed site of the lower road should be asked whether they w give the necessary land to open up the road. Mr M'Grath bad already offered bis portion. Councillor Boyd then moved—“ That the Town Clerk apply to the various owners of land for the above object, and that an application be sent in to the Commissioner of Hallways for the lower road to be opened. Councillor Burt seconded this (the original resolution being withdrawn) which was carried. GLASGOW BANK PAILUBE. A circular was received from the Central Committee for the Belief of the Sufferers by this Bank failure asking the Council to assist. : The Mayor suggested that there should be subscription lists placed in the Banks and principal places of business. He alluded to the serious calamity which bad been caused by the Bank, and said he would head the list.

BATING ACT. A circular was received from the Colonial Secretary, stating that the provisions of section 68 of the Bating Act relative to the extension of time for doing certain things in accordance with the Act, would not be granted unless under special circumstances which must be named. MAP OP THE BOBOTJQH. A letter was received from Mr 0, Pf. Pemberton, asking for a progress payment on account of the map of the borough. _ Oh the motion of Councillor Ebbinson,' seconded by Councillor .Boyd, £25 was paid.. The Town Clerk reported that the map had been deposited in the office, though not yet complete. sijbvbyoe’s bbpoet.

In connection with this report, Mr Bbssitcr was paid £25 on account of the stable being erected by him. The Surveyor reported that the culvert by Sansom’s was broken in, and it was agreed that it be dispensed with and filled up. Ho also reported that the Pound had been repaired thoroughly, and' two tenders for .the old wood were received, when that of Mr Heath was accepted. ’V. 1 The repairs to the horse-keeper’s cottage being considered. Councillor Boyd moved that £3O be spent on it. ■ Councillor Burt objected to anything being spent on the building as it stood at present, as it would be in the way of any building which might be erected for Municipal purposes or a Town Hall. He was in favour of removingit at pnee and not wasting any-money on it. He had been opposed to the purchase of the secondsection of ground, and the Council had merely taken [it for the sake of the cottage. He hoped no money would be wasted dn it. It was resolved, on the motion "of Councillor White, seconded by Councillor Loxton, “That the Mayor, Councillors Boyd and Cone, and the Town Clerk, report upon the removal and expense required upon the cottage at next meeting,” upon which Councillor Johnston- suggested that those four gentlemen might as well shift the cottage when they were there, and any farther trouble and expense would thus be saved. . On the motion of Councillor Boyd, seconded by Councillor White, the notices of motion standing in Councillors Burt and Cone’s names were adjourned till next meeting, the next room being occupied by “ The Bang of Pain ” and the interruption caused by him hindering the business. The Council adjourned accordingly.