BOROUGH COUNCIL

Waikato Independent, Volume XXX, Issue 2314, 22 March 1930, Page 5

BOROUGH COUNCIL

I ' MONTHLY MEETING.

GENERAL BUSINESS.

The monthly meeting of the Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday evening, when there ■ were present: The MayoT (Mr C. H. Priestley), Crs. W.. G. Care, H. Alan - ,Bell, E, C. Wallis, W. Moore, A. WilIdnson, Chas. Bpyce and M. Wells. The clerk (Mr F. E. Wattors) and (Mr T. Dix) were also in attendance. j .', Cambridge Domain. * .. The secretary, Cambridge Domain 'Board, wrote asking the. council to arrange for the council's committee to meet the board on the. evening of the 27th instant to discuss matters pertaining to the Domain under-the Public Domains Act.—Received. Band-room. The secretary, Muncipal Band, wrote that the committee intended to transfer the present contest fund to a. building fund, and asked what scc- . tions the" Borough Council had which mighfbe suitable for the election of a .budding.

The Mayor said the matter had been

previously discussed and it was decid-

ed that a section be allocated. It was thought that the triangular section in .Wilson Street, fronting the primary .school would be suitable. It was agreed that the matter of inspection be left in the hands of the ■ ; .Mayor and Cr Care. Poppy Day. Mr H. C. Norris, secretary Waikato Returned Soldiers' Association, asked whether the council would again supervise "Poppy Day" at Cambridge, and if so, how many poppies would be needed. .

The organising of the sale of poppies was left in the hands of the Town Clerk.

Tar for Path.

Misses C. and F. E. Hooker wrote Tequcsting that' the footpath in front <of their property in Hall Street be tarred and sanded. Referred to the Works Committee with power to act. Fire Brigade Demonstration.

The secretary, Fire Brigade,* Mr W. Osborne wrote inviting the Mayor and Councillors to a Demonstration and smoke concert to be -held on the" 29th Inst. Invitation accepted. Abattoir Manager. -

Driector General, Department <©f Agriculture, wrote in reply to the Council's letter stating that they would not require the services of the abattoir manager after 3.lst March •next. The lettor stated that the manager would be retained at Cambridge in the meantime as meat inspector and he was advising the District Superintendent of the Department at Auckland in regard to the altered status of the manager. Loft in the hands of the Mayor, he to report to the next meeting of the council. Obstetical Endowment Appeal

Mrs N. P. Ziman wrote requesting a donation from the council toward the No 2 Obstetical Endowment Appeal. Further information on the subject would bo supplied if desired. The Mayor and Cr Care were seized with the value of the movement. Cr Moore pointed out that they had 'exceeded their estimate in the direction, of grants by £lB 11/- and he thought they should exercise more attention. "It must not be thought that the council is a charitable institution" said Cr Moore.

It was moved by the Mayor and Cr Care that the sum of £5 5/- be donated As an amendment it was moved ; . by Crs Moore and Wallis that the request be declined.

On being put to the meeting the was lost on the casting vote of the Mayor and the motion that £5 5/- be donated was then put and caried on the casting vote of the "Mayor. ■■'■'.' Band Committee. The secretary, the Municipal Band, wrote asking the council to appoint a new council representative in place of Mr P. T. Glanville. , It was resolved that the Mayor be the representtativc on the committee. „ Heayy Traffic Licence Fees. The Town Clerk, Hamilton, Borough 'Council, wrote inquiring 'whether the council is prepared to accept the magistrate's order, allocating the fees received for the period from 31st March 1930, as the basis of apportionment for •the-12 months ending 31st March, 1931 Boroughs would retain 55 per cent, of 'their collections. The clerk said it was an equitable .jarlrangcmcnt and the allocation was approved . , . ' Donation from ' Swimming Club. The secretary, ,Cambridge Swimming Club, wrote asking 'the Council to accept a cheque for £5 (part of the profits of the last carnivaj) as an appreciation of the council's courtesy and assistance to the club. The Mayor said it was gratifying to see that the Swimming Clug had kept to a prior promise to make a donation

when the finances of the club improved.

It was decided to forward an acknowledgement. Mooring Sites

Cr Wilkinson brought up the matter of mooring sites at the river at the bottom of Duke Street. He stated that doubt existed as to who was the authority to apply to for mooring sites —the Marine Department or the council.

The clerk explained that the waters of the river were under the control of the Marine Department while the river banks were controlled by the council. Cr Wilkinson said he asked the question for the reason that a representative of the Shipping Company had informed a member of the Councillor's family that if he did not shift his' boat, which was 50 yards from the wharf, "it would be squashed.". Under these circumstances it was desirable that all interests on the river should be protected. It was decided that the Mayor and Cr Wilkinson be a committee'to inspect the area and allocate sites for small boats. A Sub-Division.

The council approved of a sub-divi-sion of section owned by the Bank of New, Zealand fronting Victoria Street and now sold; ajso a sub-division in connection with a small strip next to the old Bank Champers sold to Mr C. H. Priestley.

Cr Boyce was opposed to the approval of the sub-division unless an assurance was given by the purchaser of the 25ft section that a right-of-way would be provided. Cr Boyce pointed out that with all the bank property built over with business premises traffic congestion was likely to result, especially when no provision was made for back entrances. It was pointed out that the council had no power to compel a right-of-way, it being private property. General. The Fire Brigade was granted permission to hold a demonstration, on the Square on 29th inst., and to make S charge of one shilling. Cr Boyce brought up the condition of Dominion Avenue. Blackberries were encroaching and the road was now dangerous.—Engineer to inspect and attend to. It was also .decided to request the Matamata County Council to grade Duke Street hill when the County Council's grader was working at this end of the county. Municipal Conference. The Mayor presented a comprehensive report of the proceedings at the recent Municipal Conference at Invercargill and spoke of. the splendid hospitality of the people in the Southern city.

The town clerk .also spoke on the Town Clerks' Conference held at the same time, and the council's representatives were thanked for their reports.