Ashburton Borough Council.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 4581, 1 March 1893, Page 2

Ashburton Borough Council.

The ordinary meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council was held on Monday evening; present — Councillor D. Thomas (io|thg chair), and Councillors Cuthbertson, Paul, Flower, Jones, Sealy, Orr and Duncan.

The Chairman stated that the Bank balance stood at .£948 to debit.

The Engineer reported that the Works Committee proposed to spend a sum of £30 in repairing the concrete channelling and the drains. They also recommended that foot crossings should be made over the channeUings at Tanored street, Burnet street, and Wills street. These proposals were approved by the Connoil. The labour gang had been employed in keeping streets in order, cutting fenoeß round reserves, and repairing bridges. ■ ■■■

Councillor Paul brought up a report on the Public Library. He maintained that the Council was in bopour bound to maintain the Library, and keep it in a state of efficiency. He moved—" That the, Council as a whole go into Committee at the next meeting to consider tbe matter." ,' Councillor Cuthbertsbn seconded the motion, which was carried. ; ; . - 1 ' Councillor Paul gave notice of motion— " That ibe Library sight be Wednesday instead of Saturday."

The Engineer reported that the contract with the Gas Company had expired last week. The Gas Company wanted the matter of a new contract held over until after their next meeting. The lighting meantime was left in the hands of the Engineer, to arrange, the Lighting'Committee to report at next meeting. It was resolved to give the Inspector of Nuisaucea Is 6ft for every dog collar that he sells. :

Accounts amounting to .£BB were passed for payment. ; The Council then sat aa a Domain Board. '

A letter was read from the Ariel Bicyole Club, asking for a cloae day on March 15, and stating that they intended giving half the receipts to the Queensland Belief Fund. The request was granted. The Swimming Clnb also applied for a close day on March 8. This was granted. It was decided that when the leases of theDomain paddocks expire, the paddocke should be subdivided and re-let.