KAIRANGA COUNTY COUNCIL.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLII, Issue 1734, 9 February 1921, Page 6

KAIRANGA COUNTY COUNCIL.

I* » m YESTERDAY'S MEETING. The Kairanga County Council met yesterday. Present: Councillors J. Linklater (chairman), D. Collis, D. Prouse, F. W. Hubbard. J. Batchelar, W. R. Hopcroft, S. R. Lancaster, Anderson and P. J. Small. DANGER SIGNS. Cr. Small reported as to danger signs. From observations made he had come to the conclusion that the triangle sign was the most effective. The speed motorists travelled' through Longburn was excessive. He urged that signs, regarding speed limits be erected. If they limited it to 15 miler an hour the motorists would do 20 miles, and that was quite fast enough. It was desided that the triangle be adopted as the standard sign throughout the county; that 15 miles bo the speed limit through Longburn, and that the signs now at the township b' removed to the other side of the street. SPEEDING UP OPERATIONS. Cr. Small asked the engineer if i< was possible to speed up the road work of the county and referred to the output capacity of the crusher which was doing less than anticipated. The engineer explained that much difficulty was being experienced in getting certain machinery, the absence of which was delaying operations. In connection with the output of metal, as much as possible was being done but undoubtedly more could be accomplished by extra expenditure in the way of increased ;taff.—Cr. Small did not blame the engineer but said that something would have to be done to warrant their existence on the Council. They had promised to give the people better roads and they must keep faith with them. The engineer was asked to place some concrete proposal before the Council for a general speeding up policy regarding the road works. CORRESPONDENCE. The Railway District Engineer Intimated that one of the warning boards at a level crossing between. Longburn and Awapuni was obscured by overhanging trees. —It was reported that steps were being taken to remedy the trouble. H. M. Trade Commissioner (Mr R. Dalton) asked for information regarding the registration of motorcara and motor cycles in this district during the year. The information was wanted so as to gauge the exact position of British trade in such articles. —The information has been supplied. The Aorangi Land Drainage Board asked the Council, to take steps to compel Mr H. Jarvis to abate the nuisance he was alleged to have caused in the Board's No. 1 drain by pouring in offensive matter from his flaxmill. —It was decided to institute legal steps to have the nuisance abated. Messrs Croad Bros., Linton, asked that the work in connection with improvements to the hill on Hewitt's road—which is being lessened in grade—be carried out as expeditiously as possible. They were willing to assist as it was of great moment to the settlers. —In this connection the engineer replied that the work would be put'in hand as soon as possible, and would be pleased if the writers would collect the subsidy of £1 for every £2 expended by the Council. The Council's contribution was not to exceed £3O. Yesterday he stated the work would be completed next week. FINANCIAL. Bank balances to date were reported as follows: —Debit County Fund Account, £6302/8/7; cr. Taonui Riding Culvert Loan, £42/6/7; Mangaone Riding Culvert Loan, £315 3/; Fitzherbert Culvert Loan, £ls 1/9; Fitzherbert Riding Workmen's Cottage, £l7/15/6; Foxton Line Loan, £474 14/4; Napier Road Loan, £BB7 3/8; Melford Street Loan, £223 2/11; Kahuterawa Bridge Loan, £637 16/8; F. W. Connell Imprest Account, £27 9/5., Outstanding general rates in the Taonui riding totalled £1220 10/4, Mangaone riding £1025 0/10, and Fitzherbert riding £876 0/5; total, £3121 11/7. A statement of loans showed that of £31,985 raised for various works £8694 1/7 had been expended, leaving an unexpended balance of £23,290 18/5. ; LAND TRANSFERS.

From January 17th to February 7th the following transfers were made in the county:—Taonui Riding: W. B. V. Pearce to A T. Searaneke, 22ac 3rds 21pr; Estate T. Knight to H. Penberthy, 103 a 3rds llpr, and 18a 2rd Opr. Mangaone riding: C. M. Hyde to W. M. S. Manderson, 73a 3rd 20pr; W. H. Webb to T. F. fairbrother, 33a 2rd 6pr; R. Mitchell to C. Pedersen, 2a lr 18.5 pr. Fitzherbert riding: J. McGill to Ivan Croad, 146 a 3rd 32.5 pr; J. D. Smith to Puklowski, 14 3a Ord 36pr; J. N. Managh to R. Print 189 a 2rd 14pr, 237 a 2rd 36pr, and 34a 2rd spr; M. McGregor to J. O. Batchelar, 13a 2rd 19pr.

FITZHERBERT WATER SCHEME. It was decided that, should the ratepayers consent be obtained, to take steps to raise a further loan of £4OO to complete the Fitzherbert West water race scheme.