BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Woodville Examiner, Volume XXV, Issue 4454, 14 January 1910, Page 2

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Tbo mouthJy meeting nf the Woodvillo Borough Council was hold last night. There wore pre-sent-His Worship the Mavor (Mr D. G. McKibbin) and Crs Burnett Rosenberg, J. Harding, E. Harding, Nicholas, Kirkpatrick, Redwood and Rapley. Leave of absence was granted to Cr Hartstono, COKWESI'ONDENCE. The following letters were read and dealt with: - From the secretary Fire Brigade, asking that a bracket be attached to the side of the tiro shed to carry tho ends of tho wet hose when hanging from the tower drying. ■• Bequest granted. From P. Kelly, asking that a few loads of earth bo put into a hole at the corner of Normanby and Hall streets, as it was dangerous.—Cr Rosenberg said Mr Kelly had told him that there was a hole there which was constantly full of water, and was dangerous in foot passengers.—Councillors slated that they did not think it could be dangerous, as neither street was formed, and there was no traffic there.—Mr Kelly to be informed accordingly. From o'Regan and Dix, solicitors, agreeing to the cut being put through Mrs Jellicoe's section in Bakerstown, " as it would benefit the property."—lt was pointed out that the Clerk's letter had gone beyond the Council's authority in stating that the drain would bencht the property.—Cr Kirkpatrick thought there was nothing wrong in that, but other councillors thought that if ever tho property was cut up for building purposes an open drain would not be a benefit to the property,— Received. From John Salmons, Bakerstown, asking that a water-pipe be extended to his property.—Cr Redwood thought the request reasonable, and moved, "That it be granted."—Cr Harding seconded.—Cr Nicholas thought it would not be wise to do so, as it would be the forerunner of many others on similar lines, and he moved as an amendment, " That Mr Salmons be required to pay the cost of extension."—No one seconded, and the motion was carried. From the Borough Inspector, drawing the Council's attention to the amount of water that was being consumed in watering gardens, and advising that it be restricted.- The Mavor reported that the Works Committee had agreed to put in a similar advei tisement to last year, but as the weather had broken it was not thought necessary.—Works Committee's action approved. From Treasury, notifying that the sum of .£1254, the Council's share of cost of Lower Gorge bridge construction, would be placed to the Council's credit in a few days.—Money had since been received and forwarded to the Oroua County Council. . From Oroua County Council, forwarding amended account for share of expenses of Lower Gorge bridge, owing to the Government refusing to pay any share of the cost of engineering, supervision, etc. —The Mayor pointed out that the County Council was doubtful if it could legally pay a share of such expenses. —Cr Burnett had no doubt that it could be paid without fear of being questioned by the auditor.—To stand over till next month. From Duncan Fraser, asking on what terms he could get water on to his section, just, across the' Woodlands Road from the borough. —Some discussion took place as to whether- Mr Fraser wanted the j water to his residence or to J another section,—To be granted | on the usual terms to outside residents. From the Mayor of Levin, asking on what terms the Council sold water for power.—ltifurmamation to be sent. From the caretaker of the baths, making several recommendations. —The caretaker to report youths who leave the dressing-rooms without clothing with a view to their being prosecuted.—The boat run to be altered to run lengthwise with the baths, Cr Burnett and the mover to be a committee to supervise. —A dozen pairs of trunks to be obtained. From G. P. Smith, giving notice of his intention to fence between sections 14 and 19, McLean street south. If he did the work himself he would use some secondhand, but good, wire,—Councillors did not like the idea of secondhand wire, and it was agreed that j Mr Smith do the work and be paid j half cost provided wire and work generally were approved by the Borough Inspector. From Building Committee of tho Presbyterian Church, asking for a crossing into the new church ; also, the Council to form, curb and metal three-quarters of a chain on the south side of Bowen street, and they would pay their share of the cost. —Requests to be granted | on the usual conditions, on the I motion of Cr Redwood, seconded by Cr Rosenberg. ' - 1 From H. H. Metcalfe, forwarding plan of Woodvillo showing sewers amended to the Council's tracing, with estimate of cost. — To stand over awaiting Mr Metcalfe's next visit, when the Works Committee will consult him.

WOODLANDS KOAD WATER. Messrs Palmer and Worboys, of Woodlands Road, waited on the Council to ask the terms on which the water-supply could be extended up the Woodlands Road to j the crossing of Oxford Road. I Cr Redwood suggested that the deputation should obtain the signatures of those who wanted water, and then they would probably have to raise a loan to do the work through the County Council, as they" would have to bear the cost of the work. Cr Burnett suggested that the deputation would like to know what the terms on which the j

water would be given them would be.

The Mayor said it would be the usual terms to outsiders, being 7 per cent on the rental value of a five-%cre homestead section, with £1 a year extra for each.trough. In reply to a question, the inspector said a 2-inch pipe would be sufficient for domestic purposes, including can washing, and the expense would be about £2 10s a chain, beside consumer’s own connections with the mains. Cr Burnett moved, and Cr Nicholas seconded, and it was carried, “That the Inspector lieauthorised to give the members of the deputation any information and assistance in formulating a scheme for extending the supply up Woodlands road.” WATERWORKS AND GASWORKS CONTRACT. The Council went into committee to consider various matters in connection with the waterworks contract, the Barrowfield Ironworks, and other affairs. On the Council resuming, the Mayor reported that Cr Burnett had been appointed to meet Mr Harold Smith re Barrowfield Ironwork Company’s claim, and the report was adopted. LIGHTING MATTERS. Mr Powers reported that there had been an excessive amount of breakages of lamp frames. Cr Burnett moved, “ That £3 reward be offered for information which would lead to a conviction.” Cr Harding said if Cr Burnett would make it £5 he would second it. Cr Nicholas seconded the motion at £B, and it was carried. The gas manager reported a total consumption of 169,000 ft, and a profit on the gas account of about £3, and on the coal yard account of about £G. The report was nob quite complete, as there j were several meters it had not been possible to read. j , GENERAL. j It was agreed that a special 1 meeting be held next Thursday to ' consider various matters. / Cr Harding pointed out that Cr Nicholas had forgotten the la-it meeting, and Cr Nicholas apologised with a broad smile. The ranger’s report showed quiet business for the month. Cr Burnett said that ho had heard that the Dannovirke Borough Council had a water-cart for sale, and suggested that enquiries be made as to price, etc. — The Mayor said he had bepn making enquiry, and had been promised information, but it had not come to hand yet, Cr J. Harding offered to pay the cost of a trough, about 255, in the Rec. if the Council would lay the water on.—Cr Nicholas said he thought it would be a fair thing for Cr Harding to pay the whole of the cost, —Cr Burnett said that if that was done Cr ’ Harding ought to have some fix- | ity of tenure. —Cr Nicholas thought that Cr Harding was doing very well with the grazing of the Reel—Cr Harding said that he did not want to take any advantage of the Council, but there ! was considerable danger of loss in j putting sheep there, as it was not advantageous. He would be willing to pay the cost if he was given priority of right for grazing for twelve months. —Cr Nicholas moved, “ That this be agreed to, the Inspector to do the work,” and this was agreed to.

The Mayor and Cr Rosenberg applied for permission to shoot small birds.—Granted, shot guns to be used, pea-rifles being barred. TENDERS were opened as follows : For the collection of the dogtax. -A. Osborne, 9d a head; Jas. Smith, 10d; Jim Smith, lOd; A. Sowerby, 9d; G. Hutchins, CJ (accepted). For collars. —The onlj r tender was Stace Bros, at 6d a collar unstamped.—Accepted. Cr Harding moved, “ That a set of stamps be procured, and that the collector be paid a pennj r extra for stamping the collars.”

Seconded by Cr Nicholas, and carried. THE PAY-SHEETS, amounting to £l5O, were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned.