BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 9436, 6 August 1889, Page 6

BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETINGS.

PARNELL.

The regQlar meeting of the Parnell Borough Council was held last night. Present: Mr. Sealy (Mayor), Messrs. Savage, Gilmour, Augur, Gay, McCabe, Thomas, Lyell, and Coleman. Fire Brigade.—The secretary of the Fire Brigade wrote, asking whether it would be possible to get a chart of the fireplugs in the Borough, as it would be a great convenience to the Brigade. A rough chart would answer the purpose, aa they did not want to put the Council to great expense. It was agreed that the plan bo prepared as required. Strkbt Line.—Messrs. R. Keals and Sons, architects, asked to have the street iiue defined, as the Windsor Castle Hotel was aboafc to be re-builfe, and whether the iron pegs driven by Mr. Gardner, the foreman of fche Council would be sufficient guide. They were desirous to have it in writing. Mr. Gay said the Council would incur a great responsibility if they complied with the request, and the Mayor expressed a similar opinion. Mr. Gilmour thought the request was a reasonable one. They ought to have some security. Mr. McCabe said the road was 18 inches or 2 feet too narrow now, and it would be a mistake for the Council to give a written guarantee. Mr. Savage moved, " Thafe the applicants be informed that they would have to make the survey for themselves," but this was withdrawn in favour of one moved by Mr. McCabe, "That the applicants be informed that the Council approve of the line given by the foreman, and that that officer .be instructed not to give boundary lines in future except by instructions of the Council."

Drainage.—Mr. R. Efamlin asked permission to put in four-inch drain-pipes into the rhanneJ ab' Clavbrook Road. The matter was referred to the Streets Committee after Mr. Gardner, the foreman of works, had explained what was required. Rates.—Mrs. H. Richards again wrote, asking to be released from paying arrears of rates, or to have the amount considerably reduced, as she was not in a position to pay. In reply to councillors, the Town Clerk said the applicant had six houses, and there was a judgment against her. Mr. Gilmour thought she could not complain so long as the Council took no action to enforce the judgment against her. The letter was received.

Streets Committee. — This committee reported having inspected the sewer in Scarborough Tern>.co, and finding a leakage into the old culvert. They recommended filling in the hole in Mr. Rawlings' allotment with clay soil. Re Mr: Burns' complaint as to Falcon-street, they recommended thiit the footpath be raised, Mr. Burns to indemnify the Council from any claim for compensation for damage to his property. They considered tho wooden kerbing in Falcon-street dangerous, arid recommended that it be altered or repaired. The first clause was adopted without discussion. The second was discussed, and it was resolved that the path be raided as suggested. Donald McDonald and Benjamin Greaves furnished tenders for kerb stones and pitchers required for the work mentioned in the third clause. The length required to be kerbed was chains, and it was agreed to have the kerbing done with good hammered kerbing at 4d per foot (Donald McDonald's tender), this work to include Burn?' frontage also. Fokkma.v of Works.—This officer reported on several works required and in progress. Dr. Maunsell's application in regard to erecting posts on the footpath in Gibraltar Crescent, he could not recommend, and it was decided to refuse the application and to adhere to the Streets Committee's recommendation. Mr. Lord had removed a portion of a retaining wall in Gladstone Road. He was tilling up the space and wrote that if any damage waa done to the footpath, he would make it \ good. There was ample earth to sustain the footpath and back it up, and be thought it a pity to bury the stones, as they could be utilised in other ways. Mr. Lord appeared in support of his application, and it was granted, subject to the guarantee. Inspector's Rkpokt.—The Inspector of Nuisances reported that he had found all the slaughterhouses in a cleanly condition. He asked the Council to advise him in respect of a nuisance in Avenue Road. Mr. Lyell explained that the nuisance had been abated. It was the case of a resident who experimented in making silage, and he failed. It created a stench, and he buried the whole thing. The report was received. Accounts. — The statement of funds showed to date : —General account, dr., £216 33 10d ; water supply, cr., £198 Ss 2d ; water loan, cr., £47 7s 8d ; drainage loan, cr., £127 Is 4d. Current accounts amounting to £77 12s lid were passed for payment.

NEWTON. The Newton Borough Council met yesterday evening. The Mayor (Mr. Ambury) presided, and Messrs. Riegs, Webley, Bo'yd, Donald, Brown, Lee, English, Faulder, and Porter were present. Repairs Needed.—Mr. F. J. Jones wrote calling attention to the bad state of the footpath in Wilton-street. A letter waH also received from Mr. T. Rose, complaining of the bad condition of the Princepstreet footpath, western side. Both letters were referred to the Streets Committee.

DrsPUTKD Account.—ln connection with Boylari and Vogan's accoant of £4 17s for fixing levels at the Council office site, and in regard to which the Council had taken exception, it was decided to pay the sum claimed and to dispense with the services of the firm as engineers to the borough. Rktiking Memuers.—A ballot was taken to determine which members of the Council are to retire for the forthcoming elections, and ib resulted as follows : —Surrey Ward, Mr. Boyd ; Sussex Ward, Mr. English ; Richmond Ward, Mr. Faulder.

ONEHUNGA. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Onohunga Borough Council was hold in the Council Chamber lust night. There were present : —His Worship the Mayor (Captain Yates, in the chair), Messrs. Keehan, Austin, J. Shaldrick, Mooney, Jackson, Tapp, Hastie, and Burden. Bad Road. —Mr. R. Farrell wrote, drawing the attention of che Council to the state of a portion of Princes-street, which was in bad repair. It was resolved to have the road repaired at once. Waterworks Rent. — Mr. Mclntyre wrote with reference to the amount he has to pay to the Council monthly under contract, and requested the Council to re-

lease him from the contract, or make him a considerable reduction, as at present he does not collect the amount he has to pay tho Council. The letter was referred to the Finance Committee to consider and report. Fire Biugade.—Mr. G. Dobson wrote volunteering his services as a member of the proposed Fire Brigade. The letter was* referred to the Water Commitee. Subsidy.—Mr. J. Sperrey wrote informing the Council thab*he had sent on to the Treasury n voucher for the payment of £159 4s 10d, amount of subsidy due under the Local Bodies Finance and Powers Acfc 1885. Broken Mktal.— Mr. G. Wardman wrote offering to supply 50 yards blue metal at 5s 9d per yard. This letter was referred to the Streets Committee. Strket Lighting. — A communication was received from the Auckland Gas Company stating that at the termination of the present contract the price of lighting the public lamps would be the same as that in Auckland.

Printing.— Two tenders were received for the borough printing, but one being informal, it was resolved to call for fresh tenders.

Financial Statement.— The Town Clerk reported that at last meeting the credit balance was £1172 19s; paid away during the term, £23 9s sd; paid in, £32 16s; leaving a credit balance of £1182 5s 9d' £1000 of which was at fixed deposit for three months at 3 per cent. Accounts.—Accounts amounting to £40 were passed for payment. Notice ok Motion.—Mr. Keehan gave notice to move at next meeting that a gaslamp be erected at the junction of Albert and Princes-sfcreet.