WAIPA COUNTY COUNCIL

Waipa Post, Volume 32, Issue 1782, 13 July 1926, Page 5

WAIPA COUNTY COUNCIL

3ULX MEETING.

GENERAL BUSINESS TRANSACTED.

The regular monthly meeting of the Waipa County Council was held in Te Awamutu on Monday, when there were pMpat: Crs S. C. Macky (chairman), tJcW-cli, J, T. Johnson, J. S. Fisher, R{ G. -Speake, A H Storey, W McGee, G. -IS. Clarke, N Reid, A. Livingstone, E. F. Peacock, and S. S. Saulbrey. The clerk (Mr T. 'Grant) and, the engineer (Mr J. W. Civil) were in attendance, Cr Saulbrey asked if there was any restriction on the width of loads carried on county roads. He saw a lorry on 'the main road in 'his district which must have carried material 12 feet wide, thus hampering other traffic very much. The Valuation Department asked for the name of the Council’s Te Awamutu appointee to act ate assessor at the Assessment Court at Te Awamutu on the 22nd instant to hear objections to valuations of properties in the county of Waipa.—iMr C. 'F. Storey was appointed as the Council’s assessor. Mr G. S. Reid„ 'M.P.. acknowledged receipt of the Council’s representations on the subject of climatic reserves, particularly the area on Maungatautari mountain, and saying he would do his best to assist the Council. The Minister for Lands also wrote on the same subject as follows: “I note that your Council suggests that as this is', a matter of paramount importance the Government should acquire the area on -Maungatautari. I have fully considered the suggestion that .'the 'Consolidated Fund should carry the whole burden of this proposed purchase, but regret that as the present time is inopportune nothing can be done in the direction desired.” —Received. Notice that Mr S. C. Macky is appointed a justice of the peace, by. virtue of his office as county chairman, was received from the Department of Jillstice. Mr C. R. Orr-Walker, S.M., has been authorised to administer the necessary oaths to Mr Macky.

The engineer reported having applied to the Public Works Department for the following grant moneys ex-

pended: Paterangi to Te Awamutu, £4ll 9s 3d; Te Awamutu-Arapum, * £324 13s 10d; Owairak'a Valley, 13s Id. . The secretary, Taranaki Local Bodies’ Association, forwarded a circular letter re the distribution of heavy traffic fees, and alsked, on what basis the fees were allocated in the N 9. 2 highways district; also whether that system gave satisfaction to the various interested local bodies. He also inquired whether mileage records were kept by all local bodies within the district, and, if so, whether these records were considered Isatisfactory and reliable by the local bodies affected. It was decided, to reply that Waipa’s policy was in accord with that of Taranaki, but that the drivers’ mileage lists were not regarded as very reliable, as so few drivers knew which local body’s area they were traversing. The secretary, Cambridge Co-opera-tive Dairy Company, advised that, after having inspected the heavy traffic license regulations, hJs company had decided! to take out licenses, which was done a few days ago.—Received, The Rural Counties’ Association, of which Waipa is a member, forwarded a resume of the business transacted atti Hast mleeting.—Received 1 The town clerk, Hamilton, forwarded the following particulars of expenditure in maintenance for the traffic bridge from last July until 30th June, 1926: Labour and. material, £169 lfls Id; painting bridge, £590 7s 6d; lighting, £2O; total, £7BO 5s 7d. The allocation of this expenditure was_as follows: Hamilton, 75 per cent £585 4s 36}; Waikato, 120 per cent, £156 Is Id; Waipa, 5 per cent, £39 0s 3d, A cheque covering Waipa County Council’s share was asked for.—Received. * The Hon. J. G. Coates, Minister for Native Affairs, wrote that upon inquiry it was found! that the Parawera school ropd was not a public highway, and that being so no public money could be Ispent upon it. He added that the natives should take •steps to have the road recommended for proclamation as a public road, and if that were done the Council could) attend, to it in conjunction with other roads in the district. The agreement, duly signed by. all the parties to the dispute over a drain at Te Mawliai, as a result of a conference with county representatives, was read and approved. Mr Garth Hall and several other settlers at Tuhikaramea wrote asking for improvement to their road. The Auditor-General forwarded the county halance-lsheets for the years ending 31st March, 1925 and 1926, duly signed, Mr T. Farrer. Hamilton, wrote re the Waiopelju Landi Company’s subdivision, stating that a sub-division of part of the property was approved by the Council last March, hut since then some of the original lots had come back on the comipany’s hands •and it was advisable to sub-divide them. The corners of all roads had been cutoff to improve the turns. The approval of the Council to the amended plants was desired. ’ Mr R. McCaw, Hamilton, wrote again re his front gate entrance at his residence Lake Rood. He asked whe'o Councillors deputed were going to ih S vect the locality.—Decided to replf fihat inspection wa s made, and 710 w decides that nothing can be done. Mr M. Innes-Jon-es, Te Rapa, wrote complaining of straying stock in his locality—Referred, to County ranger. Counsel for Mr Otto Anderteon, Cambridge, wrote covering a letter sent to the Cambridge Borough Council protesting against its action in respect to the municipal abattoirs, which are located near his residence. The assistance of the County Council was sought for Mr Anderson, as the action of the Cambridge Borough creates a nuisance.

Cr. Livingstone thought the 1 'Stock ’Department, should see that a nuisance is not created. It was stated that the Borough Council had. given complainant an assurance that offensive liquid matter would not he allowed to enter the creek at a point at or above where [Anderson’s cattle drink. The assur-

ance given had not been observed. Cr. Fisher said the County Council had, assented to Cambridge Borough being given a license to establish abattoirs on the section. The position was perhaps accelerated by the fact that AndlersJon’s religious scruples oppose the killing of flesh for human consumption. It was decided to write referring complainant to the Health Department. The necessary resolution in respect to the new arrangement for contributing .to the high level bridge maintenance, by which Leamington Town Board increases its contribution by 5 per cent., -and deducting that amount from Waipa County’-s contribution, wals passed. 'Literature from the White New Zealand League was received from the secretary, Mr G. T. Pervin, Pukekohe, -and assistance in -the League’s endeavours was sought.—Received. A Puk-eatua settler, A. St. J. White, asked permission to carry water supply pipes across the Mangere road, from a Ispring on part of his land to another part. The trouble was caused by a deviation of .five road by the Public Works Departm-ent about a year ago.—Granted. Mr M. M. Smith, Frankton, wrote calling -attention to the bad state of Higgins’ Road, which is very -slippery and full of holes. This piece of road has never been sanded. —Referred to engineer and Riding member.

The form of transfer in connection with the. dedication of Livingstone Avenue extension by Watkins Bros., Ltd.,Svas forwarded by that firm’s solicitor for the Councils approval and, sea I. —A p p roved. “