LYTTELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 1002, 3 May 1871, Page 4

LYTTELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Monday, Mat 1. The Council met at the usual hour. Present all the Councillors, his Worship the Mayor presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The Clerk said he had received during the ■week £5 2s 3d. The following correspondence was read : — To the Resident Magistrate respecting the fines for cattle trespass. From same, in reply, stating that in compliance with the Council's wish instructions had been given to lay informations for cattle trespass under the Municipal By-laws. To Drs Rouse and Donald informing them that the cost of the main drain would be £30, and also pointing out the resolution passed by the Council on this subject. From Dr Rouse, in reply, stating that he and Dr Donald would subscribe £7 108 each towards the expense. To Mr C. W. Chambers stating that the Council failed to see that any damage had been done to the foundations of the Wesleyan Church, as the water had never been near the place, and informing him that the Council has given orders to prevent the overflow of water on the footpath. From R. Boyd, scavenger, asking for a reply to his letter and contract. From Mr A. C. Hillier, calling the Council -''tention to a water tank lying on the SuQiuer iio&d, which was dangerous to horsemen. From Mr S. C. Farr, apologizing for his absence that evening. He wished to draw the Council's attention to a building in the rear of Mr Leslie's, which had been erected contrary to the building by-laws. The correspondence was considered. Councillor Grubb moved that the Inspector be sent to Mr Hollis to tell him to remove the tank, or the Council would do it at his expense. This was seconded and carried, Mr Boyd's letter was next considered. Councillor Grubb wished to know if the Council rejected Mr Boyd, whether they would be ready to carry on the work. Councillor Willcox said there were certain by-laws, which compelled the Council to have a scavenger. Councillor Graham said he could have got a rnnsfc respectable man to do the work, provided he lent him his horse and cart, but he felt some delicacy in this matter, as it might be said that he was a contractor. Councillor Willcox said Councillor Graham might lend his horse and cart to any one he pltasad, but if he (Councillor Graham) partook of a portion of the profits, then he would trench upon the limits of the Council. It wa-j resolved to inform Mr Boyd that his lender had been rejected. Dr Kouse's letter was considered. tin the motion of Councillor Chalmera, secouded by Councillor Grange, it was resolved that a circular be sent to each of the inhabitants, asking them to contribute to the amount required. Mr Farr's report was read. Respecting the house in the rear of Mr Leslie's, Councillor Chalmers said it was a small matter, but Mr Leslie was a man who del. g ; ; ted in trying his powers with the Council and seeing how far they could go; he should like to see the by-law put in force. Ii way resolved that this be done. Councillor Grubb moved, and Councillor Gr.-.i; t c eeconded, that the opinion of the solicitor be asked as to whether persons could remove and bring within the prescribed lhmis of the town buildings which had been erected before the by-laws were made. Tin.' lnspector of Nuisances brought up a special report on the nuisances existing in the town. The report stated that with the exception of the debris of the fire, there was no nuisance in the town. Councillor Grubb said he questioned the accuracy of the report. He knew on one section that there was a filthy closet that had not hesv. emptied for more than six months. If justice was to be done the ratepayers oiifc'tu t". be looked to. Was it right that one man should get notices and another let off ? The Council did not want a man to go about the road and look at places from a distance, what they wanted was a man who could go about from place to place and see where nuisances did exist. Councillor Grange asked the Inspector if Buch a cesspit as named by Councillor Grubb did exist. Th? luspector said there wa9 no cesepit on the !iiud. Councillor Grubb said the Inspector did not know whether there was a cesspit or not, for he never went near the place, and had not been within thirty yards of it. All he did, was to stand in the middle of the road and look over the section. The cesspit was a dis^r&'ce to the town, and he considered the Booner the town got another Inspector the better. His statements were correct, and he could bring witnesses to prove it. The matter then dropped. Councillor Kenner brought forward his plaa ior lighting the town. He proceeded to buow that the town ought to be lighted, and if the Council could not afford to light the whole town, then they should do a portion. He moved that thirty-one lamps be lighted. After a short discussion, Councillor Chalmers moved an amendment, That a Lighting Committee be formed, to consist of Councillor Kenner, his Worship the Mayor, and the mover. Councillor Young seconded the resolution, which was carried. Accounts amounting to £17 11s 2d were passed fur payment. . Councillor Chalmers drew the Council's attention to the crossing in Exeter street and Oxford street. The matter was left to the Works Committee. Councillor Graham gave notice of motion, Tl.it it is desirable an Estates Committee for the Council be appointed. .r: ; ; .:.■_ Councillor Grubb gave notice of motion,

.TiiaAJeßd£iaJie_iavited_for_jight[ngJhe town for six month's, fronTTsth May next." It was resolved to postpone the-considera-tion of Mr Illing worth's letter for a week. The Council then adjourned.