HAMILTON BOROUGH

Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15118, 14 December 1922, Page 7

HAMILTON BOROUGH

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING. His Worship the Mayor, Mr S. R. Fow, presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Hamilton Borough Council last evening, there being also present Crs. W. F. Mason, O. Fairer, C. J. W. Barton, J. A. Brind, A. E. Webb, H. E. Tristram, J. Gilbert, B. C. Lowry, .1. E. Tidd, and A. J. Denz. Leave of absence was granted Cr. Jenkins. , L. G Smith applied for a hawker s license for coal and firewood.— Granted. , Rebecca Webb applied for a pedlar s license. —Granted. The gasworks engineer reported that the proposed extension of the sendee to Seddon Terrace would cost £3* 10s Bd. The estimated consumption was 17,000 cubic feet per annum. —Approved. The Waikato Motor Bus Co., Ltd. (R. Hastings, Wm. Dunn and A. D. Tait) submitted the time-table of their services.—His Worship the Mayor remarked that the 'bus proprietors would have to make arrangements on race days and similar days for the carrying of ordinary passengers to and from the railway station. The timetable was then approved. Messrs Swarbrick and Swarbrick enclosed draft of resolution requesting the Governor to vest a closed street at Hamilton East as domain land. — Resolution carried. Messrs Swarbrick and Swarbrick, on behalf of Stephen Finlay, sought consent to the transfer of lot 13, Hamilton West, to F. C. House. —Borough seal to be affixed. Messrs Swarbrick and Swarbrick asked the Council's consent to a subdivision of property for Messrs Snell Bros., in Alexandra Street. —Council's seal to be affixed.

Mr J. A.' Johnston asked the Council to approve of a scheme of subdivision of Lot 4, Smith Street, Frankton. —Subdivision approved. Mr D. McCaw, surveyor, asked the Council to approve of the subdivision of allotments 83, 1000, 102 and 103, Hamilton East, on behalf of Mrs E. Meecham. —Council's approval to be given;, Messrs Thomson and Farrer submitted plan for approval of the subdivision of Lots 3,4, 5 and parts 2 and 6 of lots 14 of allotments 211 and 212, Kirikiriroa parish, for Mrs J. A. Cochrane. —Approved. Messrs Webb and DeCoek asked consent of the Council to the conveyance of property at Frankton between A. G. Sanford and May Ellen Cottrell, of Auckland.—Partial consent.

The Hamilton Musical and " Elocutionary Society applied for use of the Town Hall for musical competitions in" May next. —Use of hall to be granted, at the rate of £1 10s per day and £3 10s per each night session. Three months' leave of absence on full pay on account of ill-health was granted the turncock, Mr L. P. Gower. The Town Clerk advised that, as had been done in the past, it was proposed to close down the office for the four days between Christmas and New Year holidays.—The usual practice to be adopted. Mr E. J. Da,vey, town clerk, was granted a fortnight's holiday leave.

Frankton Sewerage.

The electrical engineer reported having inspected the position where the pumps were installed at the main sewer at Frankton, and arrangements could be made to supply electric power at this point. It would, however, be necessary to run a temporary line from the existing mains, a distance of about 1000 feet. There was second-hand cable in stock, and the engineer had suggested to the contractor to erect poles for this distance and the borough would run the cables. It was also necessary to have a motor for the work, and that would cost £54. If the contractor was not prepared to provide the motor it was suggested that the electrical department supply one and charge a rent of 10s per week. The motor could be used at the pumping station to drive an air-compressor for the gas-engine and turning the lathes when not on hire. This would mean the contractor paying the cost of running cable, hire of motor and current consumed. As it was felt that the matter was of great importance to the borough, it was decided to elect a special committee to go into the question of prices and make all necessary arrangements. Committee Reports.

The following reports were presented and the various recommendations were adopted:— Electrical Matters. The report of the electrical engineer and town clerk in regard to electric materials stated: —We have to report that Messrs A. and T. Burt were unable to fulfil their contract to tsupply six miles 7/16 and 4J miles 7/18 cable at the prices quoted by them, namely, £22 and £34 per mile ex stock. Arrangements have therefore been made to obtain 4$ miles of 7.044 cable from Lawrence and Hansen at £22 10s immediate delivery, and five miles of 7/16 at £3B 15s, one mile to be delivered immediately and the other four within 10 weeks. Allum and Co.'s offer of £4O, delivery before December 14, has been accepted for the other mile to complete the requirements in this item. Legal and Finance.

Employers indemnity insurance business: That the State office be given the business for the year 1923,—F. W. Burley and temporary shade, Victoria Street: That a permit be granted for three months, as recommended by the inspector.—Morrow and others re railway taxi stand: That 12 cars be allotted to the Hamilton Hotel stand, 11 cars to each of the Garden Place and Commercial stands, and three cars to the Railway stand; any others to go in Hood Street. That when any driver drops out from a stand his place be not filled on that stand, and all new- J comers sent to Hood Street. That if a telephone is required for the Hood Street stand the drivers be required to arrange for it themselves. —Business Manager re Mrs Pye's drainage: That the recommendations of the Business Manager bo given effect to.—Health Department re water supply: That consideration be held over until the engineer's report is received. —Fire Board re flre-alarm system: That the matter be left in the hands of Cr. Tidd. the electrical engineer and the Business Manager, with power to act. — Parker's absence on sick leave: That Parker bo paid in full to 13th lust., and from that date placed on halfpay.—Fire Brigade expenses lo competitions: That the brigade lie granted £lO out of unauthorised expenditure towards expenses.—\V. W. Murray re lease of section, Abbolsford Street: That the letter be received. —N. G. Gribble and Co. re purchase of land, Anglesca Street: That the matter be dropped.- —Waikalo Motor Bus Co. and use of roads, etc.: That a committee, consisting of Crs. Gilbert, Lowry and Webb, be set up to confer with the i company and to report.—Tender for dwelling, Palmerston Street: A tender was received from W. Bourne at £9OB. Accepted.—Electrical engineer re motors: That the engineer be. authorised to purchase 300 five to ten amp. Sangamo tpye H meters at 27s 9d,

delivery to be given not earlier than three months. —Contract No. 23, stormwater and sewer drain: The committee endorsed the recommendation of the Works Committee —Stormwater drainage, Frankton: That the engineer be asked to give as much fall as possible in the main drains, that the plans be completed and the engineer also asked to explain them to the committee as early as possible.

Works Committee,

Repairs to Lyon and Pitt streets: That the matter'be held over until the houses are finished. Boundary road levels: That Crs. Farrer and Gilbert report to the Legal and Finance Committee after viewing fhe site.. H. T. Gillies, footways near Boundary road: That the matter be held over until the levels are fixed. McDonald and others re Thackeray street permanent levels: That this street be included in the schedule •of streets to be done out of the streets loan. J. A. Ritchie, Otorohanga shingle: That the letter be received. Garden Place wall: That the job be completed and a part of the special allocation for the depot be used for the purchase of additional limestone required. Frankton Hall supper room: That the matter of going on with the supper room be referred to the Hall Committee for report. Stormwafer drain, Manning street, filling: That as suggested by the engineer the drain' be put in permanently, Ihe amount to be debited to loan ac-; count when the money is received. H A. Whitaker, kerbing and channel- ; ling, Knox street: That Knox street be j put on the schedule of streets to be > kerbed out of the streets loan. Mill street stormwater drain f That the action taken by the Mayor in authorising the laying of stormwater pipes | across the fill when the sewer drain . was being laid be approved. Barge > landing: That the engineer be authoris- \ ed to ask the Shipping Company to j effect the necessary repairs to the ; barge landing. Hanna and Paterson's stormwater and land drainage: That the matter be received. Geo. Morris, approach Naylor street: That consideration be held over pending a report. Sewer drainage works by piece work contract: That the engineer be authorised to put on two gangs to do j piece work between Clyde street and j the River road tank and that this por- | tion of the Hamilton East mains be i completed. Mrs Capper, stormwater, i Marama street: That Mrs Capper be | advised that the work will be done when the Frankton stormwater loan has been raised. W. Clague, noxious weeds and rubbish, Cook and Galloway streets: That the engineer be instructed to clear away the rubbish. Grinter Bros., contract No. 10: That the engineer be asked to require Grinter Bros, to carry on with the work. Contract No. 23, sewer stormwater drains, Hamilton East: Tenders were received from W. McCormick £1550 2s 6d, M. Hickey £1641 8s 6d, Fotheringham and Leng £1774 2s, A. Clarkin £1866, W. Curtis £1982 3s 6d. It was recommended that the tender of W. McCormick be accepted. Scavenger's Tenders were received from Johnson Bros., £ls, Atkin and Co. £l6 10s and £lB 10s, Pomeroy and Co. £26. It was recommended that the matter be left in the hands of the Mayor and engineer with power to act.