SHANNON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Chronicle (Levin), 15 January 1948, Page 3

SHANNON BOROUGH COUNCIL

FORTNIGHTLY MEETING The - fortnightly 'meeting of the Shannon Borough Council was held on Tuesday evening, the Mayor, Mr. D. A. Fitzgerald, presiding. Also present were: Crs. Clayton, V. J. Bateman, R. S. Downes, C. M. Cronquest, L. G. Sayer, C. G. Wishart and H. Aitchison. An apology for absence was received from Cr. H. L. Norris. A communication was received from the secretary of the local Govemment Commission advising the council that a public enquiry into the proposed dissolution of .the Manawatu-Oroua River Board would be held during February and the council, if it so desired, could give evidence. On the motion of Cr. Wishart, building permits for alterations to sheds were granted to Mr. R. S. Downes of Ballance Street and Mr.' F. Peni of Vance Street. The secretary of the Shannon Dairy Company drew the council's attention to the low-pressure and quality of water being supplied to the company. Cr. Cronquest reported that the matter was un-der control as the factory staff had cleaned out the pipes and t'here was now a good supply of water. A letter from Mrs. M. D. Carter drew attention to the water supply at the top end of Stout Street and asked that attention be given in this connection. Cr. Sayer said that he had inspected the area and after an interview with the adjoining owner an improvement could be expected. The district supervisor of the Department of Housing, replying further to the council's suggestion that the septic tank system be installed in- the State house units on the corner of Ballance and Margaret Streets, said that his deci'sion was based on the experience on soakage pits up to 18 ft. deep in the borough. The superintendent went on to say that the borough may have cases where the conditions are considered satisfactory to owner-tenants, but the standard aimed at for State tenants must be free of nui'sance. It was pointed out at the meeting that an en-' deavour is being made to improve the sanitary arrangements and the installation of a pan system in the State units was a retrograde step. The town clerk was directed to again write to the Housing Depart- • ment. The secretary of the Municipal Associatjon- advised that the Municipal conference is to open in Dunedin in April and his association would be glad to have remit's from the local council for conference discussion. A complaint was received from a Grey Street residence concerning the unsatisfactory conditions of a dwelling occupied by him. The matter was referred to the health inspector. The town clerk advised that £55 10s has been received from the Kairanga County Council being the portion of heavy traffic fees for the quarter. The land officer of the Railways Department, forwarded 'deeds for the lease by the council of a por-

tion of railways property to be used by the local fire brigade for the purpo'se of extending the fire station. On the motion of Cr. Wishart it was resolved to sign the lease. On the motion of Cr. Clayton, it was decided to install a telephone at the residence of the borough foreman. ^ Cr. Clayton reported that the Cemetery grounds had been cleaned up and that seven dead trees had been removed from the domain. Trees had also been removed near the' railway crosSings to give better visibility. Cr. Clayton also reported that the domain mower was now giving satisfaction and the domain is now in excellent condition. Cr. Bateman reported on the recent Palmerston North to Foxton boat race and the presentation made by him on behalf of the citizens of Shannon to the first boat to arrive at the Shannon bridge. He. also stated that he was arranging for the installation of a hot water service to the borough dwelling in Stout Street. The chairman of the works committee, Cr. Sayer, reported that he had made arrangements with a Mangaore resident- to see that the water supply intake is clear and to watch the reservoir. The council decided to approve of Cr. Sayer's action. Cr. Sayer also reported that a man had been employed to clear a number of footpaths around the borough. The burst water main in Graham Street has been repaired. A length ' of hosing and some posts have been procured for the sanitary depot. Accounts amounting to £377 10s 7d were passed for payment on the motion of Cr. Wishart.