INGLEWOOD BOROUGH

Taranaki Daily News, 14 September 1927, Page 2

INGLEWOOD BOROUGH

MEETING OF THE COUNCIL trogressbof street works. PAST MONTHS ACTIVITIES. The monthly meeting of the Inglewood Borough Council was held Jaet night, when there were present: The Mayor (Mr. J. W. Winfie'4), Crs. F. Spurdie. R. B. Sutton, I. P. Grant, W. H. Armstrong, J. Sutherland and B. Larson. The works committee recommended that Mr. F. A. Reeeby be requested to submit plans and specifications, especially a plan of the front elevation, of the building proposed to be erected in Richmond Street to enable the committee to determine the matter of issuing a building permit; that the cleaning out of the water intake tunnel be done on a week day instead of on Sundays as at present, so to dispense with the necessity of paying double rate for wages for Sunday work; that the charge for extraordinary water supply to the Moa dairy factory be increased by the amount of £5 per annum, owing to the additional supply pipe being installed: that quotations be procured for a rotary screen for the crusher. The report was adopted. The overseer (Mr. W. Devereaux) reported as follows: The streets, paths, etc., are keeping in fair order. A few of the streets and paths have received attention. The principal work during the month has been at the quarry, getting material ready for crushing. We have about 30 yards ready and intend to start crushing next week. We have improved the road to the depot by grading and with rubble from the quarry. ELECTRICAL COMMITTEE’S REPORT Cr. F. Spurdie, chairman of the electric light committee, stated that there was little to report in connection with the- electricity? department, save that application had been made to the chief electrical engineer' for permission to dismantle the line from the borough boundary to the power house. It was felt that it would be more economical to dismantle the line and utilise some of the poles on works in the borough. They would save £l5O in cost of repairs, besides maintenance during the next seven years. The reply received from the engineer was to the effect that it would be advisable to obtain the consent of the Taranaki Power Board to a variation in the conditions of the license as it was very likely the board in 1934 would be anxious to supply the borough. A letter had accordingly been sent to the power board asking the necessary permission to dismantle the line, but retaining the right, if necessary, to reerect the line at the expiry of the agree;, ment with the New Plymouth Borough Council. If the council could not get its license varied to that extent it would bo advisable to expend the necessary money in repairs and maintenance so as to conserve their license.

The Mayor stated that he would interview Mr. Dobson, the local representative on the Power Board, on the matter, and it might also be necessary for him to wait in the board. The chairman said that by 1934 they might be able to procure their power so much chaper that it might not pay them to raise the necessary £6OOO eo as to instal their new power. In the course of discussion the Mayor stated that Stratford was at present paying £ll for what was costing Inglewood £lO. In reply to a question it was stated that the agreement with the New Plymouth Borough Council could be reviewed about 2'/ 2 years from date. The action of the electric light committee was confirmed. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER’S REPORT. The electrical engineer (Mr. 11. Winter) reported for the month ending August 31: The number of units registered at the sub-station was 35,269, as compared with 30,802 for August, 1026, an increase of 4387 units. Sixteen lighting points and one heating point had been installed. A number of repairs had also been attended to. The alterations to the wiring of the town hall were completed and had been inspected by the fire underwriters’ inspector and he expressed satisfaction with ths work. A number of Consumers were warned that their services would be disconnected failing payment of their arrears. One consumer had been disconnected. The cable for the reconstruction of lines was to hand. It was hoped the work could be commenced at an early date.

The Taranaki Master Plumbers’ Association forwarded resolutions to the effect that work relating to sanitation should only be carried out by registered plumbers, and asking the council to adopt the model by-laws approved by the Public Health Department. The Mayor said that as far as he knew sanitary work was only carried out by registered plumbers. Cr. Spurdie moved that a copy of the model by-laws bo procured, and this was carried, and it was decided that the sanitary inspector be instructed to see that all sanitary work in future is carried out in accordance with the by-laws. Ur. I. P. Grant, chairman of the ■library committee, reported that the children's section of the library had been handed over to the Inglewood School and the Catholic School. The roll number had been taken as the basis of allocation. A number of books were also being repaired and some others were being scrapped. BOROUGH CAMPING SITE. The question of the camping site was brought up by Cr. Armstrong, who asked whether the council proposed taking any steps to improve it. Cr. Sutton said there was a demand for camping sites. Very frequently last summer parties pulled in to the old mill site for camping. Some councillors considered the site chosen last year was located too close to the cemetery. Cr. Sutherland consid the site should be somewhere on the main highways. The paddock near the Karapete would be ideal. The matter was referred to the reserves committe to report at ijext meeting. The Taranaki Employers’ Association notified that the Employees’ Union had established a board in Taranaki and asked that the council should give its views on the matter as soon as possible. Tho request was acceded to. The Department of Labour forwarded a circular asking for information as to

what steps the coi.m-.i . . . ...mg to deal with unemployment and pointing out the assistance the Government was giving in connection with relief worlos. The »lerk stated that he had replied that the council had taken no steps, except to’endeavour to obtain permission from tho Public Works Department to put men on stripping a pit. As the consent liad' not been received nothin/ bad been done. DOMAIN BOARD. Prior to the meeting of the eouncil the members eat as a Domain Board. The question of improving Jubilee Park was discussed. Mr. Armstrong reported that rhe question had been discussed at a meeting of the reserves committee ana representatives of the various sports bodies. The question of finance had not been considered. Briefly, it was intended to run the harrows over the playing area, then to graze eheep and afterwards to fill in the depressions where water lay. It was then intended to thoroughly topdress the whole area. Mr. Sutton had volunteered to do the necessary ch.iiuharrowing and they were hopeful that the borough staff would be availably for a couple of days to fill in the depressions. The football club had decided to assist, probably to tho extent of £4. towards tile cost, which it was estimated would not be more than £lO, The report was adopted. In reply to Mr. Sutherland the clerk stated that there waa a credit of £lB. It was decided to have the hedges cut. Sergeant-Major Gray Sutherland, on behalf of the senior cadets, applied for permission to use the old football ground for shooting practice on Thursday next. —The-request was grauited.