Foxton Borough Council.

Manawatu Herald, 3 May 1892, Page 2

Foxton Borough Council.

The usual monthly meeting of the above Council was held at the Library buildings yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Present — The Mayor (Cr. Nye), Crs McMillan, Austin, Startup, Ahem, Williams and Stansell. • Before theiminttieg were passed Cr tWiflfeWisßerteCN^t'some of the business done was informal, and he wished to have his protest registered. Cr Williams objected to the three minutes being confirmed at once, and it was suggested that they be put separately. Cr Williams here rose and left the room, objecting to be held responsible for any illegal action. The Mayor then put the minutes separately and the two first meeting! were confirmed, and the minutes of the 20th being amended were also confirmed. The following correspondence was read :— : ( ■ . Horowhenua County, asking for a copy ot the Wirikmo Jertfy account. J. G-illespie, stating his willingness to accept the appointment of Inspector of Nuisances for the Borough. Colonial Treasury*-; informing the Council that of the old debt of £167 7s 3d, there is only a gum of £49 4s 2d now due. T. F. Gibson, resigning his office as Inspector of Nitfsatfces; The following resolutions were passed: — •■'■■ ••■: : .'/■■ Proposed by Cr Austin, seconded by Gr McMillan, That ffiv % Gibson's resignation as Inspector of Nuisances -tie/accepted* . ■; • -j ■■>).-. n •; Proposed by Cr Stansell, seconded by Cr Ahem, That Constable Gilles - pie be appointed Inspector of Nuisances at £10 per annum. Cr Startup wanted to know if the Constable would be likely to accept less. He was- noi? prepared to pay so much, as it might lead Councillors to desire to reduce ;the Qierk'g salary which he thought was small enough as it is now. . -.. , „■[<.> Sj^ Cr Stansell said he felt sure the Constable would not take less. The Mayor said that the Constable had also told him he required this sum. Or. McMillan intended moving a reduction of £5 in the Clerk's salary if the resolution was passed, 1 he resolution was passed." Cr McMillan proposed, and Cr Austin seconded, pro 'fotim, That the Borough Clerk's salary be reduced £5 per annum, he having resigned the position of Inspeotor of Nuisances, On being put to the meeting the Council divided — Ayes; ( Stansell, McMillan. Noes: Startup; ; Austin, Nye and Ahem. The resolution was -therefore lost. Proposed by Cr Stansell, 'seconded by Cr Austin, That the Council's dayman repair the road in Harbour street and Stewart street. ! : n r Austin said these were the roads leading to his house and they were very bad. The. Mayor said, it : wqujd^sb e best to let the, daymen finish! {he drains first,, I The,^sol.usqa wa^carrj^d. Proposed ojfSk Startup, seconded by Or Austin, .TJ^ajV^counts for printing andi advertising for tlje last financial year he laid on the table. CLV:Starliu,p SAid^fcljat.vbe moved this resolution- .as ah . (advertisement had been inserted against his wish. He wanted only three insertions at a cost of about £8, but six insertions ,• were,; inserted. . .Jfe^un^ ft in very • many -instances tA&t i^ewjpapers em■pfbyed*'artisis' vdmsplayva^ advertisement. ' He thwighlifw sm&HJnotices the Town Clerk-might Jwrite notices out and place~them on a blackboard. He thought 'tli'ata^tW rale they paid the proprietor* might qss small type. rße thought t\y& J^^JJB^fuction in advertising. aVQ.ulsl jopegt- mor« money for roada;;, Be MnQW that at times, Jae .ww-y^y «ampli>reported, perhaps ovar much. . •/ . . t ; , . , / ■ The Mayor said it w'*t ; necessary to have so much advertiai^g done, but the Council frequently instructed tenders to be called for ffihpqhe had advised the work to be ; done by day labour. , ; . 1 i:; The Burgess list was, laid on tht table. ..-,,;. .7 i The Clerk read the, Statement of Income and Expenditure df the Borough. for the ensuing year. Proposed by Cr. Aup^ip, «eeonded by Cr. Startup -That Cwi. Stanflfill, McMillan, and the Major sign tw Burgess list. „".. „: i. ■ Proposed by the Mayor, seconded " by Cr. McMillan— That the Burgen ilist* . .v:epeijgd , jafl^l^adpgted, and shall pqm^intoiorie on the Ist day of'^ineiß9a • •° Ptepbs^bferf $tffo*AH, seconded by the Mayor-r^Bhatf fkei iebtimated income and expenditure statement presented , by the Public "Worki Committee for the year 1892-98 be received and adopted. . . Proposed by €r Anstin,' seconded by Cr Startup- it is the inten* Moo of thin QpunQlUt iti next ordi*

the 6th day of June, to strike a general rate of fifteen pence in the pound sterling for the year commencing on the Ist of April, 1892, and ending the 31st March, 1898, upon the rateable value of all properties within the Foxton Borough Council district under " The Rating Act, 187 G." Such rate to become due and payable on the 7th day of June, 1892, at the office of the Foxton Borough Council, where the ratebook is now open for inspection. Proposed by the Mayo I',1 ', seconded by Cr. McMillan --Thafc-it is the in- ; tention of this Colraci^ at its next h>ordiriary meeting to be held pici, Monday,- 6th of June, to strike a special Library rate of one penny in the pound sterling for the year commencing the Ist day of April, 1892, and ending the 81st of March, 1898, upon the rateable value of all properties within the Foxton Borough Council district, such rate to become due and payable on 7th day of June, 1892, at the office of the Foxton Borough Council, where the ratebook is now open for inspection. The Mayor mentioned that owing to ill-health he would have, after next Thursday's meeting, to resign big position on the Charitable Aid Board. It was not from anything else but from failing health that he felt compelled to take this step/ He mentioned the circulars received from the hospital board, and hoped that the Councillors would make an effort to contribute a fair share. Tenders for painting the lamp-posts were opened. A. Webb Is 9d each, F. E. Jenks 2s -Id each. Cr. Startup proposed, and Cr. Austin seconded — That the tender of A. Webb bo accepted for painting - lamps at Is 9d a lamp. , Cr; McMillan desired to draw attention to the way the librarian kept the library, as the books were all mixed up. and papers were not filed. Proposed by Cr. Stansell, seconded by Cr. Ahem -That the Town Clerkbe empowered to offer Mr Border £2 for his interest in the lamp and post close to the hotel. Pay sheet, general account— J. Sullivan £6 7s Gd, J. Watson 17s 6d, 0. Spring £4 18s 3d, do. 4s 3d, do. 8s 3d, do. 7s sd, G." Trask 4s, do. £2 14s Od. P. E. Jenks 6s 6d, T. F. Gibson £6 os Od, C. Adin £10, do. £1, do. £2 10s Od, do. £1, McMillan, Rhodes & Co. 10s Gd, do. 2s Id, T. Bowe 16s, R. H. Barber Is, do, 9s, W. Collins 9s, Manawat u Herald £8 8s Od, do. £2 17s Od. Cemetery account -A. Jonson £7 8s 4d, J. Sullivan 2s Gd. Library account, H. Blake, £1 10s, McMillan, Rhodes & Co. 7s 6d.