CARLYLE TOWN BOARD.

Patea Mail, Volume 1, Issue 43, 8 September 1875, Page 2

CARLYLE TOWN BOARD.

The first meeting of the newly-elected Town Board was held on Monday evening last at the Court House, Carlyle, and there was a large number of ratepayers present to witness the Board’s opening meeting. Present—Messrs Milroy, McCarthy, Taplin, Southby, Williams, Rhodes, and Sherwood. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr McCarthy proposed that Mr Milroy take the chair to conduct the election of the permanent chairman of the Board. Mr Milroy, on taking the chair, read the clause in the Act, empowering the Board to hold its meetings on the first Monday in each month. The first duty would be the election of a chairman, as no bodj’’ was complete without a head, and he trusted the Board would exercise good judgment in the selection of that officer. If the Chairman failed to conduct the proceedings in a proper way, the discusssons would of course become irregular. He called for nominations. Mr Taplin inquired if the members had been gazetted, as he was of opinion that the Board was not yet a legal body. Mr Sherwood handed a telegram which he had received from the Deputy Superintendent, giving power to the Board to open its proceedings in accordance with the Ordinance. Mr Williams proposed that Mr Milroy be appointed Chairman. Mr Southby seconded. Mr Milroy declined to stand, as he had not sufficient time at his disposal. Mr Rhodes then proposed Mr Sherwood, but the nomination not finding a seconder, Mr Williams proposed Mr Southby, who declined to stand. Mr Rhodes proposed Mr Williams, and Mr Southby seconded the nomination. Mr Williams —Well, as there is no other candidate standing, I beg leave to second Mr Sherwood’s nomination. Mr Sherwood said that he did not look upon the position as one of personal advantage. He noticed recently that whenever he took part in public matters, unworthy motives were attributed to him, but from the unbecoming remarks made by Mr Williams in seconding his nomination, lie should withdraw his name. Ho would, however, endeavour to the best of Ins ability as a member of the Board, to advance its interests. Mr Williams explained that be meant no offence by the words used, but he preferred to see a contest for the office, and begged to retire from the contest. Mr Sherwood, after Mr Williams’ explanation, consented to stand, and there being no other member proposed, was declared duly elected. Mr Milroy then vacated the chair. Mr Sherwood then returned thanks, layingstress cn the fact that the honour was unsought. His best efforts would be directed in assisting to carry measures to advance the welfare of the Board. If his acts should cause him to fall under the lash, although at a loss to account for why the censure was generated, it would fall quite harmless upon him. TOWN CLERK. Mr Milroy moved—“ That applications, stating salary required, be invited from persons Mailing to act as clerk to the Board. Mr Taplin seconded the resolution. Mr McCarthy preferred the Board to fix the salary, and invite applications for the office. The resolution was carried. special meeting. Mr Williams moved—“ That a special meeting of the Board be convened for Monday, September 13, at 7 p. m., to consider the applications from persons for the office of clerk, and in the event of no applications being received, the appointment be filled by the Board. The motion was seconded by Mr Taplin, and carried. ASSESSORS. Mr McCarthy proposed—“ That two gentlemen be appointed to assess the rateable property within the town of Carlyle. The motion lapsed forward of seconder.

TOWN RESERVES. On themot'on of Mr Williams, seconded by Mr Rhodes, it was resolved—“ That a pctitirn be drawn up -by the Board and forwarded to the Government through Major Atkinson, praying for the handing over of the reserves to the Board.” POLICE ORDINANCE. Mr McCarthy moved—“ That the Sergeant of Police ho written to, informing him that the IV ice Ordinance was in force within the Town of Carlyle.” Mr Southuy—You will only be informing him what he already knows. The Chairman was of opinion that a few notices posted about the town would have the desired effect. Mr Rhodes disagreed with that mode of publicity, and preferred to try the effect of a notice in the Patea Maid. The Police might be aware of the existence of such an Ordinance, but he could assure the Board that he had cause to complain of nuisances near his own home. He proposed that a notice be publised in the Patea Mail for three months. / Mr South by was opinion that the police should do their duty without a paper being posted about, the town, or an advertisement in the Mail. The resolution on being put to the vote resulted in a tie, and the Chairman voted against it, which was therefore lost. BORROWING POWERS. Mr Rhodes would like to hear the Chairman’s views on the Board’s borrowing powers.' The Chairman said that the Board could pledge their rates, and mortgage the reserves which would shortly be handed over to them. The Board then adjourned.