BOROUGH COUNCIL.
The ordinary fortnightly meeting of tho Aahburfcon Boroagh Oauncil was bald Inat ovoaing. Present — Tub Mayor and Cra Williamson, K. FrledUnder, Tucker, Harrlaon, Reid and Thomafl, The absence of Or H. Frledlander was apologised for. MAYOR'S StATPMBKC. Tfce Mayor said that the debit balance at the bank was £838 19s Id. The amounts which had been received, ainca laat meeting were :— Library accouat, lls; dog lioonoea, £2 ; pipos, £6 16 4 4 1 ; rates, 1887, £C 3 Is. 0 >RREBPONDENCS Intterß were read (I) From Mr W. W. Smith, forwarding for the Museum two plates from new book on New Zealand birds, by Sir W. Buller,— Tho dona'ion was acknowledged with thanks } (2) From Mr Pritahard, requesting permission to burn rubbish. — Granted, subject to the usual conditions ; (3) From County Council, forwarding accoaut for Borough's share of work m connection with the traffio bridge. — A portion of the account relating to protective purposes was paeasd, tho Council contributing m the proportion of one-third, the Batae as the Oouaoli'a contribution towards the const motion of the bridge. With regard I to the remainder of the account, relating to repairs, it waa decided to pay m proportion to rateable value. CARRIERS 1 LICENSES A deputation of four representing the camera waited on the Council, and asked fd* a reduotion m the Hoenao fees paid by carriers. Mr R. Cullen acted as spokesman, and explained the views of himself and colleagues on the matter, they considering that the present charges were excessive. The deputation also requested that the Council should fix a tariff of charges. The latter tmtter was referred to the by-kwß Committee, and the Clerk waa instructed to procure a copy of the Ohristohu'cH Bchedule of charges. Tho question of reduction of licenses was c jnaiJered at length, but ultimately it was decided that the Council oould do nothing m the matter. c gineee's beport. Tho Engineer's report wsb read as follows :— Protective Works. — The groins m the river b^rk near the Old Men's Home are n w completed for the present, bat as they rauy be reduced m height by settling they will teg tire some slight addition*. No. 2 groin baa been substantially re-in-etited, a {mall one thrown oat between Nob. 1 and 2. Ko, 3 has been repaired and two new ones constructed below No. 4. To complete the efficiency of the latter a low embankment is required to c mot them with the high bank. The fencing has all been re-instated with additional iron r.i'o9, and willows are being planted. Below the traffio bridge some chains of the rivor.bauk have been faced with gorßO fascines and willows, and a considerable portion of the fencing baa been replaced, and the pile engine is now oo the ground ready for driviag the piles for the groins. We have taken detail levels along the bark from tbe bridge to the town boundary, and we bejieve four -moderate Bizsd groins connected by an embankment, say about six inches above the highest flood mark,whlob would be about 13 to 14 ioohes average height of filling for the whole length, would give ample protection to all the paddocks at comparatively little expense. — Planting : The gaps m the N.W. Belt have been filled up as well, as the belt round the 10-aote reserve on the S.K Belt, The belts round the paddocks m the river-bed will be complete m a few day.*, and willow planting along the river bank is being proceeded with. We have ma£e a more minute examination of the 10-aore reserve, and find that tbe planting with the one-year-old larch and pinaa insignia was a complete failure, not 20 plants remaining. It is a question whothe it may not be advisable ti try, ii the ground 1b favorable for larch, by planting a smaller number this year before filling the whole reatrve. The report was adopted. Or Williamson paid a high compliment to Mr Fooks, the Engineer, for his assiduity ia regard to the protective works, OVERHANGING TREES. Cr Harriaoft drew the attention of tbe Counoil to the matter of trees overj hanging the footpaths, and it was decided to instruct the Inspector of Nuisances to take the necessary steps. BOILDING BY-LiWS. Or Tuoker brought up the question of a burgess who had infringed the building by-laws, but proceedings against whom had been etayod, m oonaequanoe of a pronvae Riven that the terms of the bylaws wouid be complied with. Cr Tucker proposed a motion — "That unless Mr A. Orr commenoea the brick wall before the next meeting of ths Council, this Council proceeds aj?ainßt him without further notice." He said that the Council was lowering its dignity by dallying m the matter. Cr R. Friedlander seconded the motion. After considerable discussion Or Harrison proposed an amendment — "That tho matter of the bylaws with respeot to the brick wallß to ba erected by Mr •Andrew Orr, be left m the hands of the Engineer to see carried out, to report at next meeting." He pointed onfc that poßßibly the work might be now going on, m whioh case the Council would only make itself ridlouloua by passing the motion. ; A passage of arms took place between Crs Harrison and Friedlander. It arose m regard to a point as to whether the amendment shou'd be m writing. The Mayor ruled that it Bhonld be. An acrimonious discussion also took place on a point of order. Cr Frieilander raisod the question whether Or Harrison could Bpeak to his amendment before it was seconded. The Mayor ruled that Or Harrison oould speak while proposing his amendment. Cr Friedlander referred to the rules of debate of the Council, and said that he would leave the table if Or Harrison continued speaking, Or Harrison said that it would be a good thing if he also left the room. Or Frlodlander left the table, and while adjusting his overcoat, before leaving tbe room, there was a farther interchange of amenities between Or Harrison and him. Or Williamson Booonded the amendment, and he and Or Reid qpheld the Mayor's ruling. Or Thomas said that he had been j ruled- against under precisely similar ciroumafcancoß. Cr Tucker also disputed the ruling. Ultimately tho amendment was oirried. THE ENQINIER. Or Williamson gave notics of motion for next meeting—" That this Ooaroil, at its next meeting taks into consideration the advisability of arranging for the pay. ment of a retaining fee to the Engineer." PA*JtffiNT3. Accounts ware passed for payment and (be Council adjourqtd,
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1643, 23 August 1887, Page 2
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