WEST HARBOUR BOROUGH.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21019, 7 May 1930, Page 4

WEST HARBOUR BOROUGH.

MEETING OF COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the West Harbour Borough Council was held last evening, and was attended by the Mayor (Mr H. E. Moller), Crs T. H. Harridge, J. M. Kay. A., D. Asher, ,T. Robb, A. Smith, C. J. Hayward, 0. G. H. Wilson, T. F. Eodger, C. F. George, and W. Forgie. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was received from the Minister of Railways, in which he stated that the representations made by residents of Burkes and St. Leonards urging the retention of the two stopping places as near, as possible to the present stations, and also for the provision of a station between the present stations at St. Leonards and Sawyer’s Bay, would receive every consideration.—The letter was received. The town clerk of Port Chalmers, under instruction from the council, wrote conveying the appreciation of the Port Chalmers body on the improvement made by the West Harbour Council to the Dun-edin-Port Chalmers road.—The Mayor said it was very nice to receive such a letter from the Port Chalmers Council, hut it would be much more satisfactory if the Lower Harbour body raised its contribution to the level of that paid by the West.Harbour Council. The town clerk of Dunedin wrote stata?" i* l consequence of tlie continued sry weather, it had become necessary to conserve the water supply and take every possible means to avoid waste in any torm, ' The council was asked to take similar action, and in particular to publicly notify the absolute prohibition of the use of hoses.—The Mayor said that every effort would be made to accede to the request, Mr J. B. Flynn, of St. Leonards, applied for the installation of an electric “Sfit m the street leading to his property. Eeterred to the Lighting Committee, ihe Bnrkes-St. Leonards Progressive Deague wrote asking the council to construct asphalt footpaths from Burkes to bt. Leonards, -if it was practicable. The league also inquired about street lights in the borough, stating it was* understood ■r a t _ another light would be erected in the district.—lt was decided to hold over the question of making footpaths until a later date, when the council would give the matter full consideration, while the question of street lighting was left in the hands of the Lighting Committee. A letter was received from Mr S Harkness t of Roseneath, in regard to the formation of Clyde street. The residents were prepared to subsidise any sum the council _ may spend bn the street.—After eonre discussion the matter was referred to the Works Committee. ~ borough engineer wrote stating that the amount expended on the Dun-edm-Port Chalmers highway from March 1 to March 31 was £259 15s 7d. This amount included £ll7 for metal and railage and £44 8s 4d for the use of the grader.—The letter was received. REPORT?. , e Works Committee recommended that the work referred to by the inspeotor in his report be proceeded with, and that the cclvert in George «treet, St. Leonards be repaired. It was also recommended that two notice boards be erected, one on each side of the exit from the railway station to notify motorists to dnye slowly when passing that portion of ■ mu i n roa< ?‘ report was approved. £he borough inspector reported that the Vi. 11 1! in , *?kop street had been completed, and that the channeling in Athol' place and on the Main road had also been finished. The completion of these works had made a noticeable improvement. Several works remained to be out, including, repairs to footpaths in Castle, Montague, Main road, Athol place. Royal terrace, Ascog road, and St Leonards.. The culvert in George street, St. Leonards, should be repaired, as it did not appear to be very safe. It was expected that the work on the Main road leading to Port Chalmers would be completed this month.—The report was approved. Th« Finance Committee reported that "H® receipts for the past month amounted 12s 3d. After accounts amounting to £403 16s lid had been paid, there was a credit balance of £136 19e 9d.—TheVreport was approved, .On. the motion of Cr Hayward the council expressed its unanimous apprecia°f the splendid work of the town clerk (Mr W. Connor) during the past year. *