MOTUEKA

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 21 December 1933, Page 2

MOTUEKA

BOROUGH AFFAIRS COUNCIL’S FORTNIGHTLY MEETING (From Our Owu Correspondent) At the fortnightly meeting of the Motueka Borough Council, there were present the Mayor (Mr B- J. L. York) Councillors 11. Trewavas, S. Fry, ii*. o. Wratt, A. E. Fry, D. Park, and W Eginton. The Waimea Electric Power Board wrote stating: (1) That the Boaid would take over the Borough plant as soon as possible after the Ist April next; (2) that the Board was prepared to re-imburse the Council for all meteis installed on and after th e Ist April next. The Motueka District High School committee advised that the committee proposed to clFcct needed iinpiovements to the school grounds by surface sealing a considerable portion of the playing area. As levels would have to be taken and a considerable amount of filling done it was essential that a competent expert attend to this work. It was stated that Mr Anderson, the Borough foreman, had signified his willingness to take the necessary levels, prepare, estimate of cost and supervise the work, if the council could grant permission .for him to do so.' The committee was in the meantime standing the whole of the cost. It was desired to have the work completed in an efficient manner, but at the same time as economically as possible. If the Council could see its way to give Mr Anderson’s services in carrying out the work it would be greatly appreciated by the committee and would be a real service to the community. It was decided, on the motion of Councillor Wratt and the Mayor, that the letter be referred to the Works Committee with power to act. The New Zealand Labour Party wrote asking the council for assistance in a tangible form in connection with the erection of a memorial hall, in memory of the late Mr H. E. Holland. The clerk was instructed to acknowledge the letter and to inform the Labour Party that,the Motueka Borough Council cannot see its way to take any action in the matter. An application was received from the mission tent preacher for use of the Institute Hall supper rooifi for the purpose of holding gospel services on Sunday evenings from 13th January and continuing through the winter months. It was resolved that the application be referred to the Finance Committee with power to act. A letter from the Motueka Unemployment Committee, concerning the council’s representation on that committee, which was held over from the last meeting, was considered. The Mayor was of th e opinion that the appointing of only one council representative to the unemployment committee was scarcely on a par with the represnetation from other bodies, especially when it was considered that the council were the principal employees of No. 5 scheme men. After members had further discussed the matter it was decided that Councillor A. E. Fry be the council s representative on the unemployment committee.

Arising out of the Town Clerk’s report the following resolutions were passed: (1) That High street, from Tudor street to Greenwood street be closed for vehicular traffic on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.' (2) That dog registration fees for 1934 be 2s Gd for sheep and cattle dog and 10s for others. (3) That the clerk be granted annual leave between the 14th and 28th January. (4) That the duties of librarian be undertaken by Mrs Gifford’s son during her absence on annual leave. (5) That the matter of a water heater for the council chambers be referred to the Electric Light Committee for a report.

FOREMAN’S REPORT Mr W. Anderson, Borough foreman, reported for the month as follows: “The grader has worked throughout the main highways in the borough. Crushed metal has been carted from the crusher, working in Mr Wrath's pit, to Wildman’s road and Wliakarewa street. The footpath from the Post Office corner to Tudor street has been laid down also the footpath in front of Mr Stilwell’s building. The footpath from Tudor street to Ivory's corner is now being done. Patching of the footpath in front of Mr Smith’s butcher shop to Greenwood street has been completed. The ground around the Institute has been cleaned up and screenings from the crusher has been carted and spread about the entrance and the side of the hall. The painting of the inside of the hall has been completed and the first coat has been done on the outside. Cleaning up of the Domain ground has also been completed and the pump attended to; and planks for the children’s see-saw are being renewed. The approximate cost of laying down the footpath, from the Fire Station to connect with the footpath, just completed, in front of Mr Stilwell’s building, would be £10.” Arising out of the report Councillor Eginton stated that, as the estimated cost to tar seal the footpath from Stilwell’s to the Fire Station was moderate, lie would move that the work be carried out, as soon as other similar work in hand had been completed. This was seconded by the Mayor and carried. The Foreman was asked to furnish an estimate for tar sealing the area in front of the Institute Hall.

Councillor Park suggested that for experimental purposes a short stretch of road, on one of the side streets be treated with a mixture of crushed metal and granite binding for a distance of seven;chains. It was moved, (Councillors S. Fry and Trewavas) that the experimental patch bo laid down in front of Councillor A. E. Fry's property. An amendment, that the location be left to the discretion of the Works Committee, was carried.

Th e Mayor intimated that most of the men employed by the council under No. 5 scheme had been given an extra day’s work at the expense of the council. Several, however, had not yet been given the additional day. It was decided on the motion of Councillor A. E. Fry and Trewavas that each of the men iii question be given one day’s work at the council’s expense The clerk was instructed to call applications for the position of dog tax collector for tlpj ensuing year. Councillor Park commended the Institute Committee and others for the way the work of renovating the hall had been carried out, and moved that the council’s appreciation be recorded in the minutes. Councillor Eginton, in seconding the

motion, which was carried congratulated the Mayor and Councillor A. E. Fry on the part they had played in bringing about the much needed improvements at the Institute Hall. Councillor A. ’E. Fry spoke in support. The Mayor, replying, said that with his colleague Councillor A. E, Fry it had been a pleasure to work as the Institute Committee. He extended thanks to those- residents who had helped to make the citizens’ bail such a success and particularly the ladies, who had undertaken the supper arrangements. Thanks were also extended to Messrs G. W. Boundy and D. W. Talbot for acting as M.’sC. He felt sure that, at the end of a year all would realise that the expenditure on the hall had been warranted.

The Mayor in extending the season’s greetings to the councillors and staff of the Borough Council stated that the year had been a successful one; and much had been accomplished. He wished to thank the deputy-mayor (Councillor Trewavas), the Town Clerk, electrical engineer, foreman, finance find electric light and works committees for their loyal co-operation. Councillors Trewavas, A. E. Fry, S. Fry, the clerk, C. A. Henderson, and W. Anderson reciprocated the good wishes expressed by the Mayor.

RIWAKA SCHOOL CERTIFICATES PRESENTED A pleasing function took place at the Riwaka School when the presentation of certificates took place. The proceedings were interspersed with musical and dramatic items by the children which the parents and other present fully appreciated. A produce and jumble stall, conducted by the pupils was patronised freely. Mr D. S. Drummond presented the certificates in his own inimitable style and extended greetings to the staff and children, which greetings were reciprocated by the headmaster. On behalf of the staff, Mr Drummond presented Miss J. Ryder with a handsome handbag in appreciation of her services as accompaniste at the school function. Mr A. G. Monahan replied on behalf of Miss Ryder. The awards for the year were as follows :

Proficiency Certificates: Fay 0. Bridger, J. C'ederman, Patricia M. Lukins, Ruth M. L.. Masters, Desmond G. Tutbury, Cloreen S. Goodman, A. Reginald McLean. Award Certificates: Special, highest aggregate in school, Ruth M. L. Masters. Form II.: Ruth M. L. Masters 1; Desmond Q. Tutbury 2; Cloreen S. Goodman 3. Form I.: Tracey Fry 1; Kelva C. Inglis 2; Robert T. McLean 3. Standard IV.: Iva M. Fry 1; James B. Scott 2; Rugby S. Reed 3. Standard III.: Peter T. Hamilton 1; E. Joy McLean 2; Alan E. Scott 3. Standard II.: Wallace W. Reed 1; Bruce Rowling 2; Ella B. Barnett 3. There were also 24 good attendance certificates awarded.