PUTARURU TOWN BOARD

Putaruru Press, Volume XXI, Issue 1236, 26 June 1947, Page 1

PUTARURU TOWN BOARD

JUNE MEETING There was l a fall attendance of members at the June meeting of the Putaruru Town Board. Mr. A. C. Andarson (chair-man) presided. The town clerk, Mr. V. L. Drummond, was also in attendance. Revaluations The clerk reported that the Valuation Department’s district valuer had recently mentioned to him that a revaluation of Putaruru would in all probability b© made early next year, and would be done in conjunct tion with the Matamata county. Subdivisions Approved The Housing Department resubmitted a tentative subdivision scheme for a block of sections, the scheme having been amended' to suit the requirements- of the board’s .by-laws in respect to frontages. The scheme was approved by the board. Hospital Board Levy The Waikato Hospital Board submitted its estimates for approval, and advised that Putaruru’s levy for the year was £502 8s sd. It also advised that monthly payments of the levy, and not quarterly ones, were to be made from now on. It was agreed that the first payment be made this month, members remarking that apparently there was nothing to do but fall in line. Borough Council The clerk advised that he had received word from the Internal Affairs Department that a proclamation declaring Putaruru a borough as from July X had been officially signed'. Mr. Drummond surprised members by informing them that there was still another meeting of the board before the borough election. Almost all had thought that this was the last meeting. Lighting Plant Advice was received that the lighting plant ordered by the board had left Australia and should arrive .shortly. Residents’ Protest A letter of protest signed iby a number of .property owners living in the vicinity was received in respect to the proposed erection of a hand room in Glenshea Street. It was considered that the area was a residential one, and a band room on the site suggested would prove inconvenient. As no building permit for tho hand room had as yet been received, it was decided to defer- the matter until advice in respect to the permit had been received from the building controller. Financial Assistance The Putaruru Municipal Band wrote asking if the board would be prepared to assist them with a loan up to £IOO towards the cost of building its band room. This matter was 1 also deferred pending advice re the building permit Thanks A letter- of thanks for the board’s donation of £1 Is to its memorial club funds was.- received from the Putaruru R.S.A. Subdivision A subdivision of property in Oxford Sjtreet for Mrs. F. Stevenson was approved. 'Putaruru Timlberyards, Ltd., advised that it desired to purchase some property in Market Street, opposite the saleyards, and asked for the board’s approval of the subdivision. Approval was given on condition that no interference was made to the board’s drainage scheme in that area. Tender Received One tender for the concrete work at the fire station was received. The matter is to be further considered. Transit Housing The Post and Telegraph Department, Hamilton, wrote asking if

the board was agreeable to the erection of a two-unit building in the nature of transit housing on a portion of Mr. Fitzherbert’s subdivisions. The board agreed to the proposal. Heavy Traffic Fees The clerk reported that a representative from the Transport Department had called on him recently and had checked over the roads and streets maintenance figures for the years 1944-45 and 1945-46. The necessary return covering these figures' had since been submitted. He also advised that at the request of the chairman he had sent a letter to the Municipal Association advising of the possibility that under the suggested new apportionment of the heavy traffic fees, bor oughg and town districts may receive considerably less than they have done in the past. He also pointed out in the letter that in the Putaruru board’s particular instance the matter would have a severe bearing on the board’s finances for the account for roads and streets purposes.. The association -was asked if it could watch the position.

Estimates The clerk reported that in view cf the uncertainty in regard to heavy traffic fees he had deferred the preparing of the 1946-47 estimates, but suggested that these should now be drafted, considered by the present hoard, and the recommended figures be submitted to an early meeting of the. new borough council. The board agreed with this suggestion. Building Permits The board was advised- that on the request of the Building Controller, applications- by A. E. Hakes for a laundry and drying room, and for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile, Ltd., for additions to its store bad been re-submitted, reconsidered and approved. The Farmers’ Trading Company. Putaruru, advised that it intended re-submitting its application for alterations to the premises, and in doing so had the support of tho health inspector. The board’s support also wia-s asked for and is to be given. •Building .permits were approved for E. D. Andrews for a dwelling; Hamilton and Pyres for a dwelling for J. Adams; Churchbouse and Shirley for a bach for R. M Spargo; H. Waymouth for a dwelling; 'L. S. Duff and E. Gilbert for a dwelling for L. S. Duff; N.Z Loan and Mercantile for additions to store; N. Lord for removal and re-erection of a one-roomed dwelling; N. R. Hunt for removal and re-erection of a shed.

School Track The clerk reported that an obstruction had been placed at each end of the new school track to prevent traffic from using it. Sanitary Contract As the sanitary contract expires on July 31, it was decided to call tenders, as usual, for a contract for the next two years, tenders to close a week before the meeting of the new borough council in order that the matter can be dealt with by that body. Roll of Honlour The chairman mentioned that the roll of honour had been taken down from the wall in the Town Hall when renovations were being done, and had not been put back. One had still to be put in order, and he asked members’ opinion as to whether the names- should be in alphabetical order, or in order of departure to the war. It was considered that the names should be in alphabetical order, and it was left to the clerk to enquire regarding getting the work done, and confer with the R.S.A. re the order of names.

Hall Crockery It was decided to obtain prices for some more crockery for the Town Hall. Wandering Horsejs Mr. Morris stated that he had been approached regarding the

nuisance caused by s-o-me stray horses- wandering round- the streets. It was decided to write to the owners of the horses in respect to this matter DOMAIN BOARD A brief meeting of the Domain Board was held and a few matters were dealt with, including the question of applications for erection of temporary dwellings on the proposed camping site. Camping Site The clerk reported that an inspection had been made in regard to a camping site, and the comrr !,t--tee recommended the establishment of a camping site in the area, with the necessary facilities, includ' ig the erection of a small build .ig with a sink, and with water laid on, and suitable lavatory accommodation. In view of the difficulties of getting materials and labour to do this work meantime, and the cost which would be involved', it was decided to refer this recommendation to the new beard which will function when the borough council is elected.