OXFORD ROAD BOARD.

Oxford Observer, Volume VIII, Issue VIII, 10 April 1897, Page 2

OXFORD ROAD BOARD.

The ordinary meeting was held on Wednesday 6fch. inst. Mr John Weld Chairman, and all members present. Before proceeding to business the Board expressed their sincere sympathy With Mr flarle, m his bereavement. Mrs Ancall presented a numerously signed petition, requesting the Board to reconsider their decision as to their non-compliance with the request of several ratepayers to repair Brown's foot-bridge. The Chairman informed the Deputation that the Board's decision was final, and considered that the reasons, given at their last meeting for the non-compliance with the request were sufficient. He strongly sympathised with the petitioners, and the Board would endeavour to meet their wants by approaching the Railway authorities with a view of getting a foot-bridge constructed m connection with the Railway Bridge. The deputation thanked the Board and withdrew. . ' •• • The Surveyor's report was read and approved. The request to shingle Garlic's Road conld not -be..enterttin:d ant was hot" a thoroughfare within ; the meaning of the Act. , One member facetiously called it. a cut de sac. The annual meeting. of the Board was fixed for the fifth May, at noon, and the Ratepayer's meeting at 2 p.m. same day. The election to be on 6th. May. .-...- The Board decided to have all gravel pits and other places for which they were responsible cleared of gorse. Correspondence. From Charitable Aid Office asking information re rate value. To be forwarded. From Mr Badger offering to supply Acts of Parliament, .: jQlerk to procuro necessary "Acts frpmG-ovemmenfc. Office?. , From Loughrey & Lane, enclosing Bill of ccsts £18 6s. Od. incurred by the late gorse prosecutions— Reed. '

From Mr John Sharplin re excessive valuation of his property. Board had no power to interfere. The Poundkeeper's report was received. Tenders accepted. J. Askew, £10 for Woodstock cutting. A. Sirei, £3 4s. Od. for No. 674. W. Davis, £28 os. Od. for Booth's Bridge. Accounts to the amount of £98 4s. 3d. were passed for payment, and the meeting terminated.