AROUND THE TOWN

Chronicle (Levin), 22 July 1947, Page 4

AROUND THE TOWN

Borough Council Discusses Various Matters f A variety of matters relating to the admiriistration of the town's affairs were dealt with at the July meeting of the Levin Borough Council, held last night. Therewere present: ThC Mayor, Mr. H. B. Burdekin (in the chair) and Crs. H. E. Bowen,, A. O. Powejl, V. E. Hudson, C. Sherwqod, F. D. Chainey and W. Telford^1'-1 Also Messrs. H. L. Jenkins (town clerk), R. Mcllraith (assistant) and E. Lycette (overseer) . The shortage of rubbish recep-f tacles in the main business area of; / the town was brought to the coun- ^ cil's notice by the Levin Junior Chaniber of Commerce, which suggested that additional provision be made with a view to keeping the town tidy. The council resolved to provide two further receptacles on each side of Oxford Street. - Authority for a 20 per cent. increase in, the rental for the five shops in the Municipal Buildings, to take effect fr,om July 18, was received from the Inspector of Factories. The Mayor remarked that some years ago the rental for these shops had been cut 20 per cent., and the council was now able to restore it to the original amount. He added that the tenancies were on a monthly basis, but the occupants all had the protection of the existing legislation. In connection with the making available of the 4^-acre section adjoining the gasworks for the playing of softball, the works eommittee advised that the overseer had been instructed to proeeed witji the preparation of the ground and the preparation and consolidation of the site where the pavilion would be erected. The eommittee • recommended that the macrocarpa trees on the property be felled and milled into timber for use in the construction of the pavilion. Cr. Powell suggested that an iron shed on the Ldke Domain camping ground be demolished to help provide material. Authority was given the works eommittee to proeeed accordingly. . « * It had been decided to grade off and seal the sides of Bristol Street, from Queen Street to Stanley Street, reported the works eommittee, in order to provide parking accommodation generally and in pardcular for the court and police station activity. The Horowhenua Boys' and Girls' Agricultural Club asked the council to appoint its delegate for the jensuing year, expressed thanks for I past assistance and sought a renewal of the council's annual donation. CrtKudson was appointed to represent the council and the usual grant of £2 2s was approved. A lctter was read from Mrs. G. Hesp, drawing attention to the dilapidated condition of the pianos in the halls of Levin. She suggested that the council consider the purchase of a suitabie instrument for concert work only, and that at other times it be kept locked and x covered. The council thanked Mrs. Hesp for her'letter. Agreement was expressed with the suggestion and it was resolved to carry it out as soon as, funds were available. Permissicn was requested by the Women's Division of Federated Farmers to repaint its sign at the rest room buildings. It was pointed out that this was a matter for the division to take up with the firm on whose wall the 'Sign was painted. Messrs. Mudgway Carriers, Ltd., asked permission to take up to 300 yards of metal from the council's Bartholomew Road pit. — Granted at a royalty of Is 6d per yard. . Approval to a plan of subdivision of the property of Mr. A. H. Burgess, Kawiu Road, was sought by Mr. C. W. Foster. — Referred to the town planning eommittee.- . ':':'Riessr.s. -Harjier',. ' ;* Atmore . ;and Thomson sought the ■cbffhBli approval to a sub,-$yisibi^jii bcfialf of Mr. J. R. Hickton, Keepa Street. — Granted. On the recommendation of its works eommittee, the council approved the sections and specifications for proposed new streets in connection with the sub-division of Mrs. M. G. D. Quin'n's property in Queen Street East.

Mr. V. J. Cottle, who was recently elected to represent the combined boroughs of Levin, Shannon and Otaki on the Palmerston North Hospital Board in succession to Mr. G. A. Monk, waited on the meeting. He expressed a desire to gain a knowledge of hospital administration and make his term of service a useful one. Mr. Cottle said he ^vculd be pleased to meet the council at any time to give information on any hospital matter'. The Mayor thanked Mr. Cottle for atteiiding the meeting and the offer he had made. It would be of benefit, said Mr. Burdekin, to meet him and discuss some of the prob.lems bearing on his representation, t-hus obtaining information first , hand on questions which were in v the minds of councillors. The. Manawatu Regional Plan- • ning Council advised that a furher meeting would be held on Wednesday, August 6, when a definite dedsion would be reached as to its future operations and obligations. The Mayor eommented that there was a considerable divergence of opinion among the local bodies concerned, but his view was that the Regional Planning Council should be given a trial as it had not yet functioned. It wculd .not cost the council more than £5 in the first year. The council decided to give its support for one year on trial. The Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture advised that its annual membership fee was £1 ls and forwarded a membership application form. It resolved that the council become a member.