COLLINGWOOD

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 14 October 1922, Page 9

COLLINGWOOD

MEETING OF COUNTY COUNCIL At tlio monthly meeting of the Collingvvootl County Council the following were present; Chairman (A. 11. Fletcher), Crs. 1.. Flowers, A. Welker, J. Richards, C. 1.. Grant, and E. James. The Chairman moved a vote of sympathy with Cr. Tyree in his illness, wishing him a speedy and complete recovery. Seconded by Cr. Flowers and carried. The following statement of accounts was received County i'und Overdraft, Dr., £548 13s 4d; Antecedent Liability Account, Dr., £1027 5s 4d; Aorero Bridge Loan Interest Aec., Cr., £65 18s; Wharf Loan Interest Ace., Cr., £63 14s 8d; Gibhstowu Whiter Supply Interest Aec., Cr., £22 13s 6d; Cemetery Acc., Cr., £l2 9k 8d ; Mangarakau Bridge Loan Interest Acc., Cr., £9 6s Id. Accounts tota lling £346 Its were passed for payment. CORRESPONDENCE From the Under Secretary, Alines Department, advising that the matter of a grant for the Ouakaka Beach road has been referred to the Public Works Department, who have been requested to give it consideration. From the Waimea County Council, inviting the Council to ha represented at a meeting convened for 4th October to consider the position in regard to sanitary inspection and infectious disease work. From the Alodicfll Ofiicor of Health re contributions of local authorities for infectious disease work and general sanitation, and asking the Council to contribute £2B Qer annum towards the inspector’s salary, and that the inspector will be asked to furnish a quarterly report and notify the Council when lie is \ isitmg Dm district.

Prom the .same', advising that an area of Collingwood with a circle having a radius of one milo is included in the regulations under the Plumbers’ Registration Act, 1912. Resolved that’ the Public Health Department be written to pointing out that the inclusion of Collingwood in area subject to regulations under “The Phniibers’ Registration Act” might create hardship in that the district is not large enough to suppox't a licensed plumber, and the calling in of one from outside districts will make small repairs very expensive. Public Trustee, Wellington, advising that the loan money has been forwarded to the Panic of Now Zealand, and that the interest commences as from, the 4th inst.

Resolved that the Chairman, Or. Grant, the Engineer and Clerk be appointed to go into the matter of placing loan 031 fixed deposit. Seerctai’y, Taitapu Freehold Land and Development. Company ro outstaiiding rates.

Resolved that the solicitors be asked to take proceedings against the company for next sitting of the Supreme Court.

Under-Secretary, Department of Internal Affaire, advising that as a large number of licensing authorities have raised objections to furnishing returns of motor registrations it is not proposed in the meantime to press for the informalion.

~:r R. P. Hudson, M.P., forwarding loiter received from the Minister of Lands, in which he stated that he had approved of the inclusion in the (Reserves and other lands disposal, etc. Pill of the clause authorising the Ooliingwood County Council to erect a war memorial on Diocesan Trust Board property. Mr F, C. Richardson, on behalf of the Bainham Co-op. Dairy Company., for consent of Council to attached application for a water race. Resolved that permission bo granted provided the work of laying the pipes is done to the approval of the Engineer. Tenders. —One tender was received for •oiitract No. 68, gravelling Bainham main road,'from John Langford at 5/6 per yard. Accepted, subject to the tender being ’ put in order. The Superintendent, State Advances Office, advised that the Board had resolved to entertain the Council's application for a loan of £IOOO for the Daturan road. The currency of the loan is to be 361 years at 41 per cent, per annum.

etl out in several places. ' Rockville Riding.—-The swing bridge I across Kaituna River through Mr C. j Ifickmott’s property required 3 planks ■and 4 hangers. Satisfactory arrangements were made with Mr Carter, and he has commenced the Kaituna road conii',-let. The pipe culvert opposite Mr Diamond’s property is partly blocked. The creek should be cleaned out through i Mr Diamond’s or the pipes raised about ift., as it is not possible for the water In get away.— Bainham Riding.—The increased heavy motor traffic is telling on tin' main road in this riding. The road crust, is broken in many places and deep ruts opening. An inspection of I tic washout complained of by Mr Teague was made with Cr. Grant. A temporary approach could be made by breaking down the hank of creek should he removed to the road side. This would help to protect the road and give a clear run for the water. An inspection was made of the culvert opposite Mr Teagues’ property on the main road. The outlet side has scoured out about a font below the culvert, a layer of manuka, and a load of stones is all that is required. The grader is engaged on the main road between Kaituna Bridge and Clay Creek. The crate in Ronnv Doon stream on Jamieson’s byroad is completed.—Pakawau riding The contractor for Marble Creek bridge is making preparation for starting the bridge. The material should he to hand in a few days. Westhaven riding.—The Paturau road contract is not yet completed. General. —It is noticeable in several eases that stock drovers have a lot of I I rouble at approaches to some of the bridges. The following approaches could he improved by fencing on each side of the road at an angle of 45deg.— Rua-Taniwha Bridge, Scrimgeour’s Creek Bridge, Aorere Bridge. The cost would he about £1 at each place. Resolved that a sot of pipes be put in at Diamonds on Rockville by-road. Resolved that Cr. Richards he authorised to get corduroy repaired on Westhaven mud flat, that the approach to the sports ground he repaired, and the Engineer prepare an estimate of cost of fencing the -old cemetery. The date of next meeting was fixed for 4th September.