MOSGIEL BOROUGH COUNCIL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23688, 21 December 1938, Page 20

MOSGIEL BOROUGH COUNCIL

MONTHLY MEETING The final meeting of the Mosgiel Borough Council of the year was held last evening. The Mayor (Mr W. P. Hartstonge) presided, and there was a full attendance of councillors. Special Meeting A special meeting was held prior to the general meeting to pass the statutory resolution regarding the raising of a Public Works Loan, 1938, for £3OOO. The purpose of the loan is to clean and line with cement the water mains, to tar-seal footpaths, to carry out kerbing and channelling and to provide a storm water drain. As security a special rate will be made and levied at the rale of one penny and one-eighth of a penny, in the £. After discussion it was decided to instruct the foreman to commence some of the work after the holidays. Ordinary Meeting The Mosgiel School Committee, taking exception to a motion passed at the last meeting concerning attention to two flower beds in the park, forwarded a letter on the matter to the council, and sent a deputation, consisting of the Rev. M. Simpson and Mr Cate, to discuss the matter with the council.—The position was explained to the deputation, which will report to the committee. The certifying officer applied for an extension of authority to employ men under scheme 13.—The Mayor’s action in this matter was approved. A letter from Mr Andrew Barclay alleging victimisation was received. The district railways engineer wrote agreeing to the extension of drain. — Received. Messrs Frew Bros, applied for the use of coloured electric lights—The request was granted, subject to a charge being made. Taieri Pipe Band applied for the use of a cupboard at the hall.— Granted. Mr J. R. Henderson applied for permission to have a loud speaker on his premises on December 23.—Permission was declined. General The dog tax was fixed at the same rate as last year, and Mr J. Wilkie was appointed ranger and collector. The council decided to raise the footpath in Duke street to the proper level. The council resolved to reply to the Queen’s Park Cricket Club that it could not assist with grass cutting on the park.