BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCVI, Issue 11052, 2 September 1896, Page 2

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

LYTTELTON. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Lyttelton Borough Council was held on Monday; present—the Mayor (Mr J. Stinson), Councillors Illingworth, Webb, Radcliffe, Owen, Cook, Brice, Laurenson and Hobden. Correspondence was received — From the Secretary of the Lyttelton Oddfellows’ Lodge, relative to the conditions under which the Colonists’ Hall was let. Eeferred to the By-law and Legal Committee to report. From G. S. Fleming, who wished to secure the use of a shed on the Gladstone Pier. It was decided to reply that the shed owned by the Council was leased to Messrs Edwards, Bennett and Co., who might be willing to meet Mr Fleming. From the Hospital Board, inviting the Councillors to be present at the ceremony of laying the founda-tion-stone of the Hyman Marks Ward. The letter was received. The report of the Fire Prevention Committee referred to complaints in regard to the firebell, and stated that steps were being taken to, improve it. The report complimented the Brigade on its promptitude. Of twenty - four members twenty - one had turned out at the fire. The clause of the report dealing with the matter being referred to an expert to suggest better means for ringing ’ the bell was carried, and the report as a whole was adopted. The report of the Colonists’ Hall Committee stated that the late librarian had died suddenly, and suggested that applications should be invited for a successor. The report also referred to the consideration shown towards the late librarian during his illness by Mr and Mrs Hickson. The report of the Finance Committee stated that receipts since last meeting had amounted to .£126 12s 7d, and recommended payments amounting to £177 Os sd. The report of the Estates Committee was adopted. The Sanitary Committee’s report, including the medical officer’s report, was referred to the Sanitary Committee to take action where necessary. The report of the Engineer at the Pumping Station was read and adopted, as was also that of the Foreman of Works. Councillor Webb referred to the recent fire, and pointed out the existence of a building by-law, which was passed in 1881, and which provided for the dividing walls of all buildings in the town block being constructed of brick or concrete. He moved—“ That the inspector be requested to at once intimate to the parties concerned that the Council intends enforcing the by-law.” The motion was agreed to. It was decided to call for tenders for twenty-live casks of cement for channelling. Councillor Webb moved a hearty vote of thanks to the retiring councillors, Messrs Badcliffe, Laurenson and Illingworth, who suitably replied. A few minor matters were disposed of and the Council rose.