BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETINGS

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9126, 7 August 1888, Page 6

BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETINGS

PARNELL. The regular meeting of the Parnell Borough Council was held last evening. Present: Mr. S. T. George (Mayor), Messrs. McCabo, Gay, McKenzie, Lyell, Savage, Gilmour, &nd McLaohlan. Nuisance.—Mr. R. Adlington drew attention to a nuisance which was being perpetrated in a thickly-populated part of Brighton Road, by the depositing of nightsoil in gardens. He suggested that if there was no oy-law dealing with the matter one should be passed, as closets are emptied not only at night, but at mid-day, and the contents buried in the gardens. Mr. Savage was under the impression that the Council prohibited the burying of nightsoii, and suggested that it be referred to the Streets Committee. The Inspector of Nuisances said that all that was required was a complaint to enable him to act. The matter was referred to the Streets Committee. Mr. Adlington -was present, ai:d spoke in regard to the nuisance. On an area of nalf-an-acre there were 17 houses, only five of which employed the night-soil contractor, and the others were contaminating their wells. Soarboro' Terrace.—Mr. M. Rawlings complained of a nuisance on his land arising from defective closing of the borough old drain, which formerly ran from Scarboro' Terrace through his land to the gully. He respectfully urged that the nuisance be forthwith stopped. The Foreman of orks stated that he had visited the place. The water went through an old sewer, and was difficult to remedy. It was referred to the Streets Committee.

Water Meter.—Mr. E. T. Dawson wrote requesting that the water meter attached to Grammar School-house, Parnell, might be cut off. When it was pat in the house was full of boys for the Parnell Grammar School, but it had been empty for nearly two years, and it was unfair, under the circumstances, that they should be charged with the meter. It appeared that when the meter was insisted on the house was a boarding house. The Turncock gave a return of the amount of water used in the hou?e, which was very large. The application was referred to the Finance Committee, with power to act. Fire Brigade.—The captain of the Fire Brigade reported that the present force of the Fire Brigade was nine. The resolution that they should be supplied with boots had not yet been carried out. It was resolved that each member should receive £1 in lieu of boots. Treasury Voucher.—The Commissioner of Property Tax notified that he had sent to the Treasury a voucher for payment of £46 17s fid, balance of subsidy due to the Council under the Local Bodies Finance and Powers Act. The amount had been forwarded to the Colonial Bank. The letter was received with thanks. The Agreement with Newmarket.— The town clerk of Newmarket wrote that the proposition of the Parnell Council was not exactly in accord with the decision arrived at when the committees met on the ground. The proposition of the Newmarket committee was that Newmarket take control of either Park Road East, or Manukau Road, but that each borough look after the footpaths on the side of the road from which they receive rates. To further illustrate the matter, supposing Newmarket to take Park Road East, it would repair the cart road and the footpath op south side, and Parnell would look after the footpath on north side, and in the same manner in Njanukau Road, Newmarket Borough was quite agreeable to all balances being cancelled, saving the cost of gas and lighting lamp corner of Park Road East and Manukau Road, as Parnell Council committed themselves 'to half the cost of this when erected. Mr. MeCabe considered the proposal a fair one, and on the motion of Mr. Gilmour, seconded by Mr. Cay, it was resolved to agree to the proposition of the Newmarket Council re footpath in Park Road.

Rates.—Mrs. H. Richards wrote offering an explanation of the reason for the nonpayment of her rates. This ami two other applications re arrears of rates were referred to the Leg.il and Finance Committee with power to act. Foreman ok Works.—This oilicer reported that he was getting on with the general repairs to the streets with as little cost as possible. He had completed the cesspit in Mr. Slater's garden, and the cost would not exceed! £3. Mr. Nicholson complained of a hole in his paddock, on the pipe track. He stripped the pipes and found them all right; there was only a little settlement of the ground, and he had it filled up. He was sorry to say that Mrs. Matson had broken up the footpath at her buildings at Manukau road, and placed her gate at some distance on the path, to the great danger of the public passing by in the dark. Something ought to be done at once, as it was very dangerous at present. The portion of the report referring to Mrs. Mat-son's encroachment was referred to the Legal Committee. Accocnts.— Current accounts amounting to £33 were passed for payment. A general statement of accounts was also submitted. Finance Committee.—On the motion of Mr. Gilinour, Messrs. Gay and Lyell were added to the Legal and Finance Committee. The Mayor remarked that all the members of the Council now belonged to that committee. DEVONFORT. The regular meeting of the Devonport Borough Council was held last evening in the Council Chamber. There were present : The Mayor (Mr. M. Niccol, in the chair), Messrs. Alison, Brown, Burgess, Philcox, Cameron, Pitts, and Duder. Retrenchment.—The Chairman of the Mount. Wellington Road Board, wrote galling attention to a meeting held at Otara on Saturday, the '21st ultimo (as reported in the Herald of July 23rd), re the colony's expenses, and asking that the Board consult with several of the Road meeting to support the Otara" meeluijf The letter was received, and a motion approving of the resolutions passed at the Otara meeting, bub no resolution was passed as to any definite action as to calling a public meeting. Vauxiiall Road.—A letter was received from Mr. Arthur Bell, Engineer for Defences, saying the Inspector of Works has already received instructions as to the road work. Prison Labour.—Mr. Reston, Gaoler, Mount Eden, wrote relative to prisoners doing repairs on Vauxhall Road, saying he had not received any instructions on the subject, and suggesting a communication be sent to the Defence Department. The letter was received, the Chairman stating that the prison labour had been put on this road. Result of Poll.—Mr. S. Y. Collins wrote, sending result of the poll taken on the 21st for the election of a licensing committee, as follows :—Alexander Alison, 159; G. L. T. Ptiacocke, 147; H. Pitts, 146; A. Wright, 143; C. W. Cave, 142; who had been declared elected. Rcjad Strip. — R. Arthur wrote, in reference to a piece of land in Kerr-street, at Quick's corner, taken as part of road by the Council, and asking that the Council would pay £40 for it; although there was no legal contract as to the piece of land for a road, there was a moral one. It was decided to reply that there was neither moral nor legal contract as to taking the land for £40, and that no offer had been authorised, the strip having been used as a road for over twenty years. Storm Water.—The secretary of the Devonport Domain wrote, drawing attention to the fact that the whole of the storm water and drainage from North Head is discharged into the Domain, and request that the Council take steps to discharge the water into the sea. The matter was referred to the foreman of works to report as to the cost of drains necessary to discharge this water into the sea. Hospital and Charitable Aid Board.— The secretary of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board wrote stating that the Board would proceed at its next meeting to elect a member in the place of Mr. O. Mays, resigned, and asking a nomination from the load bodies of Rodney County, Waitomata County, and Devonport Borough. It was decided to leave the nomination to Mr. M. Niccol, delegate from Devonport Borough, and representative of Rodney and Waitemata. Prize Firing.— Captain IT. C. Morrison, of the Permanent Militia, wrote asking permission to use the rifle range at Brick Bay on two mornings during next week, for the annual prize firing for the Devonport Militia. Granted.

Lake Road Allotment. — Mr. John Giles wrote asking the Council to pay the cost of the conveyance of the allotment in Lake Road to the Council. The Chairman said it was agreed that Mr. (-Silos should pay for the conveyance and the Council for the dedication. Mr. Alison said he thought the Council should pay for it, because the person to whom land is conveyed usually Eivys for it. Referred to the Finance and egal Committee. Burgess Roll.—Mr. James F. Logan complained that his name had been removed from the burgess roll, and asking Lhab it bo put back. It was agreed to replace the name on the roll, and he be informed that the valuer's error was the cause of its being taken off. Mr. J. Edson asked that his wife's name be placed on the burgess roll for section 18a. Agreed to. Permit. —Henry Pitts wiote asking for a permit to lay a drain. Granted, subject, to approval of the Foreman of Works. Retorts. —The Finance and Legal Committee's report was read, showing accounts passed for payment to the amount of £9 19s 6d. The report was adopted. The Chairman said the Streets Committee had not met. The Foreman of Works presented an estimate as to cost of metalling and forming Grove Road to the amount of £21, and that a reply be sent to Mr. Hall to that effect, as well as a copy of estimate, which was as follows :—"The road to be formed twenty-five feet in width, the centre to be one foot above the water-table, to have a good coating of scoria metal spread eighteen feet in width. The whole of the road to be cut down about two feet in depth, the earth to be carted into the gully, to raise it and make it an easy grade. The footpath to be on the north side, and to be formed six feet in width and coated with ash and shells." Cattle Grazing.—The Foreman of Works made a report relative to cattle grazing, and asking that the Council request Sergt. Gillies to enforce the Police Offences Act in reference to this matter. This was agreed

to. The Village Pump.— It was agreed to put a post-and rail fence round the village pump on the recommendation of the foreman of works. The Late Fire. —The Fire Brigade sent cuttings from newspapers relative to Mr. Harrow's complaints as to the brigade not being quick enough at the late fire. The opinion was expressed that the reply had effectually disposed of Mr. Harrow's complaints, which were designated as "mere vapouring." Cheques.Mr. Burgess was appointed to sign cheques hi place of Mr. Alison during the latter's absence in Australia. NEWTON. The ordinary meeting of the Newton Borough Council was held yesterday evening. The Mayor (Mr. Ambury) presided, and Messrs. Riggs, Donald, English, Brown, Webley, Laing, Cox, and Boyd were also present. Richmond Road.—With reference to the correspondence which has passed between the City Council and the Newton Borough Council on the subject of the repairs to Richmond Road, the Council resolved to ask the City Council to do the woik immediately. Metal.—Mr. A. Durham wrote offering to supply hand-broken metal at 2s 9d per cubic yard. The letter was received. Footpath.—Mr. James Morton wrote complaining that the footpath from Richmond Road to his house in Leighton-street was in a bad state for want of scoria. The letter was referred to the Streets Committee with power to act. Retirement of Members.—A ballot was taken with the view of ascertaining which three of the councillors would retire at the period of the next election, with the following result: —Richmond Ward, Mr. Lamg ; Sussex Ward, Mr. Webley ; Surrey Ward, Mr. Cox. Welli'AßK Avenue. —The question of repairing Wellpark Avenue was referred to the Streets Committee. Dispute.—A letter referring to a dispute in respect of Victoria-street was referred to the Legal Committee. ONE HUNG A. The ordinal y fortnightly meeting of the Onehunga Borough Council was held in the Council Chamber last night. There were present: His Worship the Mayor (Dr. W. R. Erson in the chair), Messrs. Burden, Tapp, Jackson, Clark, Shaldrick, Rowe, and Hill.

Sinking Fund Commissioners. — The matter of sinking fund commissioners for the £5000 loan was considered, the Mayor stating that the New Zealand Insurance Company had accepted the gentlemen named (Messrs. Sidney Brookfield, and J. J. Austin). The Mayor then moved, seconded by Mr. Hill, "That they be appointed under the seal of the Council, which was agreed to. Recreation Reserve.—Mr. W. Colledge wrote, stilting that the wall enclosing the Recreation Reserve was in very bad repair, and suggesting that the matter be attended to. Referred to the Reserves Committee with power to act. Charitable Aid Board.—The secretary of the Charitable Aid Board wrote stating that at their next meeting an election would take place to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. W. F. Buckland, and asking that some person be nominated. On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Mr. Tapp, it was resolved to nominate Mr. C. C. Fleming. Nuisances.— I The Inspector of Nuisances made his monthly report on the sanitary condition of the borough, which was of a. favourable character. On the Mayor's motion the report was received. Compensation.—A communication was received from the Auditor-General stating that the matter of £330 compensation had been referred to the Attorney-General, and he advised " that the payment was legal and not recoverable, and therefore was passed." Financial Statement. —The Town Clerk reported that the balance to the credit of the borough at last meeting was £606 l'2s 7d ; paid away during term, £22 10s ; paid account was stated to be £212 5s 9d. Resignation of the Mayor and Four Councillors. —The Mayor tendered his resignation as follows " 1 beg to resign the position of Mayor of the Borough of Onehunga. The recent vote of the burgesses in refusing to borrow money to meet their liabilities, leaves only two courses open in my opinion, i.e., heavy rating, which the ratepayers are not able to bear ; or (2) repudiation of liabilities and engagements. Under these circumstances 1 must decline to be a party to either course, feeling that I could not fill the position of Mayor of Onehunga with credit either to myself or the borough." The following members of the Council, as a result of the poll taken on Saturday, also tendered their resignation : — Messrs. D. Hills, J. P. Clark, J. Rowe, and C. V. Hill. The Mayor in reading over the resignations said it was with regret that such a course of action was necessary, but after careful consideration the councillors found there was no remedy now out of their difficulties, other than by levying a rate of Is 9d in the £, aud such a course they would not be parties to. Prior to the Mayor vacating the chair, Mr. Jackson said he thought the Council would be neglecting their duty if they did not have recorded on the minutes their opinion of the manner in which he had conducted the business of the Council. He would therefore move, "That in receiving the resignation of the Mayor, the Council desires to record its appreciation of the attention, care, and energy which he has devoted to the interests of the Borough, and regrets that the adverse vote of the burgesses prevents him from fully completing the waterworks scheme, having got it so far, through its more serious troubles." Referring to the manner in which the Mayor had fulfilled his official duties, he was of opinion that the most bitter opponent of the water scheme would admit that his care and energy • had been unsurpassed. Mr. Shaldrick seconded the motion, which was carried by acclamation.

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