Borough Council.

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 391, 5 November 1903, Page 4

Borough Council.

•" ' -^ :o: ~- ..,i The ordina,iymeeting of the Alexandra Borough j|buncil was heW on Monday evedMJ|gfcwhen there were present—Ors : (deputy-mayor, .in /the. Anderson, ' Buchanan,' M'Math, and <ftyan. ;. $ previous meeting were read' •->~ The waa .read & Inward cor?; e)spss|jience was rtftd and nlealtrwith M^wJ^S'.r----—-Eromthe of the United -Districts Chay|al)le Aid Board, stating Annual'election of members of <the Board would be held at Roxburgh on November 25th..

On "the motion of Cr Buchanan, seconded by Or Appleton, it was resolved that the Mayor of Roxburgh be asked to represent the Council at the election.

—From the Alexandra Jockey Club, asking for permission to lay a one-inoh pipe from the mains to the racecourse. After a short discussion the request was granted, on the motion of Or Appleton, seconded by Or Laidlaw. —The report of the Inspector of the Reservoir Plastering Contract was read and received. —From Mr J W Ooulson, stating 'that there were several leaks in the going through his property, which 'Wag being damaged thereby. He asked that the Council take some action in the matter. Cr Laidlaw moved, and Or M'Math seconded—That the Deputy-Mayor and the town clerk visit Mi Ooulson's property, and that they be given power to take what action they may think necessary.—Carried. <„— From the secretary Alexandra Tennis Club, asking that the Club be allowed . to erect a 9ft wire-netting fence round the tennis courts. -,... On the motion of Cr Laidlaw,.seconded by Or Buchanan, the request was granted. / —The Inspector of Stock, Clyde, wrote asking what steps the Borough <taad taken with regard to the destruction of small birds, It was resolved that the town clerk notify the Inspector that poisoned strain has been distributed among the, ratepayers.^riMfifflßfiH fact was nofc fßtgj^|^^^M^^S^iSj3 the res Q occasions been"tfi^ After some discuHsT(ilßlM!l|u||MJre| solved, on the motion, of seconded by Or Anderson, that Mr

Rivers be informed that the Council will take proceedings in the event of any further neglect en his part to'delivej the Borough's head of water. *f were opened for the supply *of |js|pch pipe, sufficient to lay water underpressure to the outlying portions ; o|the Borough, six tenders being received. M'Math and Buchanan expressed the opinion that as the procuring and laying of the proposed services involved a considerable outlay, it would be advisable for the Council, before

committing itself to such at large ex* penditure, to first ascertain what the financial position of tbe Council will be after all outstanding liabilities against the Waterworks Loan Account are paid. Eventually, it was resolved on the motion of Cr Buchanan," seconded by Or M'Math—That the Finance Com-

mittee report on the state of the finances to a special meeting of the Council to be held on Friday evening, 6th inst, when the question of ordering a supply of l£inch pipes will be considered.

Resolved—That the engineer be notified of the Council's intention M lay l|inch pipes. Moved by Or Appleton, seconded by Cr Anderson, and carried—That notice be given that 10 per cent be added to all rates unpaid at December Ist next.

It was resolved that the librarian be empowered to employ assistance in connnection with ■'. re-arranging the books in the library. <3 :

Cr Anderson directed the attention of the Council to the nuisance caused by persons riding bicycles on the footpaths.

It was resolved that the Inspector of Nuisances be instructed to take proceedings against any persons corimit* ting a breach of the bye-law in this lespect. Resolved—That T J Ferguson's deposit of £lO on the original reservoir contract be forfeited. The statement of balances was read as follows:—Dr General Account, ■£7 oB 9s 3d; Cr Interest Account, •£325 4s lid; Cr Charities Account, £B9^1 8s 2d; Cr Cemetery Account, £52 6s 5d ; Cr Contractors' Deposit, £49 10s 3d ; Cr Library Account, £2 15s 9d ; total debit balance, £IBB 13s 9d. ■■ N The following account ,was passed for The OowniSttJraprose.