MOTUEKA

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 8 October 1936, Page 5

MOTUEKA

BOROUGH COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING (From Our Own Correspondent) At the monthly meeting of the Motueka Borough Council, there were present, the Mayor (Mr R. J. T,. York), Councillors H. Trewavas, A. E. Fry, W. J. Eginton, S. E. HulLert, D. Simpson. and D. Park. The secretary of the Municipal Association of New Zealand wrote intimating that -the annual conference would be held in Timaru on Tuesday, 9th March, 1937. On the motion of the Mayor and Councillor Park, the matter was deferred for consideration until the first meeting in Nevernber. The secretary of the Motueka Aero Club (Mr A. L. Taylor) wrote expressing appreciation of the Council’s action in granting a rebate of 50 per cent, in the rent charged for the use of the Municipal Aerodrome. In the letter the secretary referred the Counci' to his letter of 16th March, l-)3f, relating to the lease of the aerodrome. This matter had, he said, been held in abeyance for some considerable time and the Acre Club committee were of the opinion that the lease should be completed in the terms of the conference, between the club and the council, held on 7th May, 1934, Councillor Fry moved that the Acre Club be informed that the matter of the renewal of the lease, together with the question of reviewing 1 the rental, will be taken into consideration, when the exact position between the council and the club is ascertained. This was seconded by Councillor Trewavas and carried. On behalf of the Rt. Rev. the Bishop of Nelson and the Trustees of the Whakarewa Trust Board, the secretary of the Board wrote extending tc the Mayor and members of the Council a cordial invitation to attend the ceremony of opening the new Whakarewa Orphanage on the afternoon ol Saturday, 31.*:t October at 2.30 o.m. The invitation was accepted on the motion of the Mayor and Councillor Hulbert. Lieutenant D. Simpson of the Motueka Fire Brigade, reported that he had inspected the fire pipes in the borough and had found them all in perfect condition. The report was adopted. A letter was received from Messrs Louis Kerr Ltd., Nelson, regarding the sanitary arrangements at Iheir property in High street at present occupied by Mr S. T. Hughes. It was resolved (Councillor Fry and the Mayor) that the writer be informed that the Council will raise no objection, provided the proposed arrangement meets with the approval of the Health Inspector. The secretary of the Motueka Municipal Band, in applying for the special subsidy of £2O, stated that he had banked the sum of £2OO, proceeds of the recent Queen Carnival, from which there was a balance still to come. It was decided (Councillors Fry and Trewavas) that the Band be notifed of the conditions governing the subsidy and that immediately these are complied with the subsidy will be paid. An invitation was received from Archdeacon Smith, Wakefield, to attend the 90th anniversary dedication festival of St. John’s Church, commencing on Saturday, 10th October, and continuing on the Sunday, 11th October. It was stated that the memorial gates would be dedicated by tne Bishop on 10th October, at 2.30 p.m. It was resolved, on the motion of the Mayor and Councillor Trewavas, that the invitation be accepted with thanks and that the writer be informed that a representative of the Council will attend if possible. The Engincer-in-Chief, Public Works Department, Wellington, wrote in response to the Mayor’s representations, stating that the Department was prepared to carry out the fencing of the road frontage of the Motueka Aerodrome, provided the council supplies and delivers all required fencing materials to the site. The regrading required on the fence line and the labour of fencing would involve the. Department in an estimated expenditure of £125 5s Od. The council was further requested to arrange for t.he supply of materia] at an early date, so that the work may be carried out while workmen are still engaged in the aerodrome, as failing this, the Department could not carry out the fencing. s The Mayor, who stated that 242 posts would ne required for the fencing in this particular case, said that Mr O. J. Kelling had generously donated 100 posts for the purpose. He thought it only fair that Mr Kelling should be given the opportunity of selling to the council the remainder to complete the work. Councillor Fry said that the fencing would have to be done sooner or later and that it was a golden opportunity to take advantage of the Department's offer. He moved that the matter be referred to the Reserves Committee with power to act. The proposition was seconded by Councillor Park and carried. A plan forwarded by Mr F. A. C. Staig in connection with the proposed sub-division of Mr H. L. Goodman’s property, Poole street, was approved, subject to the usual conditions. The matter of erecting a shed on the council's property, plans and specifications for which were prepared by the Foreman was referred to the Public Services Committee with power to act. FOREMAN’S REPORT The Foreman, Mr W. Anderson, reported as follows: — “The gracler has worked the following streets: Whakarewa, Poole, Atkim and Pah. The drains in Greenwood street, Tudor street and Queen Victoria street have been cleaned out, and the drain in High street south is now being done. I have taken levels and opened up a drain 3 feet 6 inches deep at the back of Mr Duncan’s property and through Mr D. Trewavas’s property, Mr Trewavas having given permission to cut a straight course, instead of following the course about the paddock. Cleaning up 1 the hedge at the Cricket Ground is being carried out. A turnstile h as been fitted at the entrance. Thirty yards of gravel have been carted to Thorp street and a stock of stone and gravel carted to the crusher ready for crushing. The crusher will be ready for work next week.” It was resolved that Mr Douglas Trewavas be thanked for allowing a drain to be put through his piopcrty cm the eastern side of High street.

INSPECTOR OF HEALTH Mr H. Coltman, Inspector of Health reporting for the period ending 30th September, stated that one infectious disease had been notified and that the following sanitary inspections had been carried out: —Habitations 32, (requisitions served 14); food sellers’ premises 12 (two requisitions); plumbing and drainage, 18 (one requisition); total G2 inspections, 17 requisitions. Samples (3) of butter taken were found satisfactory. “With the exception of one reported case of infectious disease,” said the Inspector, “the' general conditions in this direction can be regarded as satisfactory. Building activity continues four additional septic tanks have been installed and six additional drainhge systems have been provided for new residences. Two systems have been found to be defective and have been renewed. The septic tank at the District*High School ceased to function. The whole system has been opened up, the tank cleaned and the pits pumped out and deepened. This tank has rendered efficient service for the past eight years without any attention. The tanks at the District High School have now been in operation for many years. Unfortunately, when installed the tanks were constructed for a given number of pupils. Since then the number has almost doubled. As requested I have inspected different parts of the borough regarding the nightsoil service and the conveniences provided for private and business premises. A considerable number of requisitions have been served and are now being given effect to. Several new residences have been erected in the vicinity of Cate’s corner, King Edward street. These, together with other residences, built previously warrant the extension of the nightsoil service and would therefore bo glad if the Council would favourably consider the extension of such service in this locality.” POSITION OF TOWN CLERK j Twenty-eight applications were re-; ceivut for the position of town clerk, i and after lengthy consideration had

been given to the subject, during which testimonials were read, the final selection was narrowed down to four, whose names will be submitted to the Government Audit Department for a repoi't, before a final selection is made. Applications for the position were received from all parts of the Dominion.