MOTUEKA

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 13 June 1927, Page 3

MOTUEKA

BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING

'Die. monthly meeting of the Motueka Borough Coun'cil was held on Tuesday evening: Present: The- Mayor (Mr J. A. Wallace!, and Councillors E. S. Wrntl, 'S. I - Clay, M. Staples, 11. H. Smith, and A. Canton. An apology for absence was received from Councillor Uoves. Leave of absence was grant-

FINANCE

Accounts amounting to £290 0s lid (General Account £159 19s lOd, Electric Account £l3O Is Id) were presented and passed for payment, leaving a bank overdraft of £2067 6s 6d. Other accounts were: Electric Loan Acourit, fixed; deposit, £150; Current Account £65 Os 6d, less payments £l4; total £2Ol 0s 6d; Cemetery Account at P. 0.5.8. £26 4s Bdj Domain Account at P.0'.5.8. £25 7s lOd.

TRAFFIC INSPECTOR'S REPORT

Mr J. T. Brough, traffic inspector, in his report for the' month of May, stated that 212 drivers' licenses had been issued to date, representing a monetary value to the Borough of £53. Fourteen heavy traffic licenses had also beeu issued; and he hoped lo license another two shortly. The licenses represented in annual fees £l5O 6s 9d. Should the basis of the, distribution of heavy traffic fees, among the various local bodies interested in No. 11 area, remain the same as last year, the Motueka. Borough will receive a substantial increase.

Bar-king i'iaces.— To relieve the con-i gested areas of the Borough, the Inspector stated that two publicly notified parking places for cars were essential and suggested one. bet ween Stolirs and the Salvation Army Barracks',' to be lighted and a notice board erected, ami another in the vicinity of the Institute Hall, where congestion frequently occurs. Intersection' Discs.—For the furtherance of traffic control, tho placing of a driving disc in the centre of the J'ost Office iut'.-.set()(>■. suii? also at Swan Bond and a'. I'oole street- junctions, was suggested in the. report. School Danger.—Tlio establishing in lite neighbourhood of tho school of tin attractive sign to catch the eye of the driver, was yet another suggestion made, the sign to be a fairly broad white line painted 'across the street near KirkPatrick's depot, and the word "School" writen in block letters in the centre. While admitting that this method does nol coincide with the Automobile Association's standard signs, the inspector draws attention to the fact" that the close proximity of a dangerous intersection phis the additional menace to the school children in a. congested area oT the town, makes the position a serious one. 'flie report was received. The Mayor stated that although the traffic inspector's report was a lengthy one, all the details were necessary, as the various' points taken up would come within the province of the Works Committee.

Councillor Smith spoke of the danger otis state of Swan corner created through cars being left in tho vicinity ot Ivory's shop. Mr Brough said thai this could be obviated by regulations being enforced, i.e., "that no car be permitted to remain in one place unattended for more than ten minutes."

Councillor Staples remarked that regu I:, lions of this nature were far fetche for a small town like Motueka. it wa.

;'-graceful il a man, doing business wit. nine firm,- had to run and attend to liis ■ar every ten minutes.

Councillor Smith informed Councillor Staples that he had missed the point. He (Councillor Smith) did not suggest that such regulations should be enforced but, merely commented on the danger. Ivory's being on the corner—a congestion of cars in front of this firm's pre mises did create a danger. If the cars only stopped further up the street it would be all right. On the motion of Councillors Smith and Wratt, the. report was icie.rctt to the Works Com mittee to report oi. same at the next meeting.

HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT

The health officer (Mr IT. Coltman) reported for the period ending 31st May; as follows:—Cases of infectious diseases not died and received attention, infantile paralysis 1; complaints attended to, 2; nuisances attended to, 2; abated 2. plumbing and drainage Work inspected, 6; other sanitary inspections made, 4. Work under Die Sale of Food and Drugs Act—Samples taken: Butter 1 : lime water 1, bread 2.

Drainage work at the Post Office Hotel is completed, also the. additions and septic tank at tho private hospital and the sanitary block at the Motueka So-

COR RESPONDENCE

Correspondence whs read and dealt with as follows :—• From Caledonian Society, applying for use of Borough Domain on Now Year's Day, to cnnduci a gathering.—Granted on condition that tlie usual terras are complied with. Mr 0. A. Banner (Motuoka School) stating that he lias been asked by the Education's Hoard's architect to obtain, if possible, tho service of the electrical engineer in an advisory capacity re a motor and pump recently installed in the lechnical School.—Request granted. It was decided, on the motion of Councillors Canton and Clay, that Mr Bridle's letter, re additional meter and reduced rates for energy for business purposes, be referred to electric light committee for further consideration. From Plunket Society, asking if the Council would grant financial help for the coming year, ior upkeep of Plunket and rest rooms.- -Resolved (Councillors Clay and Staples) that the Pluuket Society be requested to attach a copy of their balance sheet to the. application for a grant. It was decided, on the motion of Councillors Clay and Staples, that in every case, where application is made for assistance a copy of last balance sheet"* must be attached to the application. Foni Mntueka Progress League, intimating thai ii was proposed to bring under tli.' untie,, of the Council the need 01-n. library in Motnekn, and to ascertain how- far the Council would be prepared to go in the matter. The Institute trustees have funds available for the erection of a library building: and it was considered that'the Council would help the citizens in an effort to have the proposed building erected in a more central situation than the one suggested. The trustees havr agreed to the proposal provided tho question of the. site can be satisfactorily arranged . A request to mic Council to receive, a deputation oti luesday 21st June re this matter was contained in the letter. It was rigi-eetS on the motion of Coon-

oillors Clay and Staples that the I'rogross licagup bo informed that the Council will be pleased to meet their deputation as requested and hopes that itwill be fully supplied with details of the League's proposal together with the fiuand:4 statement from the Institute trustees"';

BRASS BAWL)

DEPUTATION TO THE COUNCIL

A deputation from the Molueka Brass Hand, consisting of .Messrs ./. Wort and P. V. Knapp waited on the Council cu Tuesday evening with regard to an increase in subsidy. ~\lr Wort, in placing the matter before the meeting, stated that (lie deputation had been instructed to ask for a subsidy of £25. A similar amount had been solicited last year, but the Council saw fit to give only £ls then. There was an increasing need for funds, as the Band firstly desired some uniformity of instruments. £57/10/8 had been spent during the year on repair of instruments and purchase of music, etc. Secondly, it was necessary, in order to equip the Band efficiently to purchase another three instruments nt o cost of about £7O. The Band was also desirous of encouraging young men to join, and with this in view proposed starting a class for beginners with free tuition. Air Wort expressed the hope that this class would be taken advantage of by young players. The Baud, ho stated, was always happy to assist at functions and periodically gave public eiitei'tainineiUs. The instruments in their possession were now worth a good deal and, with the addition of the three previously mentioned l lie Council's asset would still be further increased. According to the balance sheet t'h<.Band had a credit of but this was offset by outstanding accounts amounting to £l7/14/-, the actual position being a debit of £5/4/5. If the Boxing Day Gala Committee's recommendation was adhered to, that the Board reserve £lO of its .share of the proceeds for future occasions, then their deficiency would be £ls/4/5.

.Mr Boundy, who was also one of the deputation, said that the Council must consider the matter from a community point of view. He thought that a body of men such as the Band, who were willing to give their services free, should be encouraged. It would be a lamentable thing if the Hand was allowed to die out on account of lack of support from Ibe Council and public. The grant of £25 he was sure would encourage the bandsmen. Before departing the deputation was promised that their case would receive due consideration.