SYDENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1479, 12 November 1878, Page 3

SYDENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Monday, November 11. The u»ual fortnightly meeting of tho Sydenham Borough Council was held ; prosent—His Worship tho Mayor, and Ors. White, Andrew, Jones, Hall, Foster, Charters, Pavitt, and Brown. The minutes of tho last ordinary and special meetings were read and confirmed. The Chairman reported that the result of the conference between the Christchurch City Council and the deputation of the Sydenham Borough Council re the lowering, forming, and channelling of the South Town Belt, had resulted in leaving tho matter as it was before. Ultimately it had been decided that an amicable understanding should be come to by both Councils for the fair apportioning of the total cost of tho work between the two Councils. CORRESPONDENCE. The following letter was read from tho Secretary of tho Drainage Board : T he Mayor of Sydenham. _ Sir.—l have the honor, by direction of the Board, to forward you a copy of the ques lions referred to the engineer by the sub-committee of the Drainage Board aud the Sydenham Borough Council, and his replies thereto : 1. Whether the Windmill road drain, from the South belt, cannot be filled in at once, and if not, whether the Drainage Board should not take charge of it ? This drain at present inter ccpts a large part of the water coming from rural sections No GG and 17. If the road were cut down, as shown by a red line or tracing attached thereto, ordinary side channels like tho-e in the city would serve the purpose of the present drain. If this cannot be done a pipe should be laid under the high part of the road. If neither of these methods are adopted the drain must be left as it is. 2. Are the I Sin. pipes in Third street in a had condition P This line of pipes is broken and patched in many places, and causes much trouble. Upon the completion of the Ferry road sewer it is intended to relay these pipes. 3. Whether the drain on Piper’s 1-me shou’d be fence! ? The engineer stated that he did not think there was any necessity to fence it, and that the cost would be about .£32. This sum the Board did not feel in a po ition to lay out, and it was resolved to communicate accordingly. I have tho honor to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, Thomas Gordon. Cr. White moved—“ That the letter from tho Drainage Board be referred to the committee appointed to confer with them upon the matter,” The motion was seconded by Cr, Jones, and agreed to. A letter was read from tho secretary of the llakaia and Ashburton Forks Railway Company, calling attention to the notice sent on 26th Juno last re laud proposed to be taken lor the purposes of the railway line, with a request that the Council would send in their claims for compensation in the form required in part 3 Public Y/oiks Act, 1876. The amount of laud proposed to be taken is section 30493, containing 7 acres 1 rood and 6 perches, as per tracing enclosed, Tho matter was referred to the chairman of the works committee and the chairman of the finance committee. A let ter wrs read from Mr Charles Clark, on behalf of Mr Aynslcy, stating his willingness to execute a deed of conveyance of a strip of land running along the eastern boundary of that portion of rural section 79, known as Aynslcy’s paddock, all costs of the conveyance to be borne by the Council. The letter was referred to the Council’s solicitor, with instructions to prepare a deed of conveyance. Messrs Langdown and Co. wrote asking permission io cross Second street, Sydenham, with a line oi rails in continuation of their aiding, subject to any by-laws or regulations for conducting the same. A plan was enclosed with the application. Cr. Charters moved that the matter bo referred to the works committe* Cr. Brown moved, and Or. Andrew seconded, that tho matter be considered at the present meeting. On the amendment being put tho votes were equal. The Chairman gave his casting vote against tho amendment, and the original resolution was passed that the matter bo referred to tho works committee. A letter was read from Mr W. GK Hartle, accepting tho t erms offered by tho Council for the duty of impounding stray cattle in the borough. It was decided to advertise the appointment of Mr Hartle as impounder of cattle, in the precincts of tho borough, in the evening papers. A written claim for compensation to the amount of £3OO was received from Mr Peiper, Addington, for alleged damages said to bo sustained by him by tho lowering of tho footpath in front of his premises at Addington. It was resolved that the letter be received and laid on the tabh. A petition was toad from cerlain ratepayers in the boroigh of Sydenham, praying that the street nov called Fourth street bo n .mod and known hr tho future as Canadian street. Referred to the naming of streets committee. "WOEKf COMMITTEE. The works cor.mittee recommended in their report (ho Kceptance of Mr Hughes’ tender for horse teams for (he general borough work. Tinders had been received for a supply of breien metal and shingle, and the committee recommended the acceptance of Mr Know Its’ leader, and a«kcd for an extension of time of i fortnight to report on the subject. Stops lud been taken to Ist the collage at the rear of the office to a respect-, i able tenant. Six tenders had beenreceived for tho borough map, and the committee | asked for power to accept ore when some, > fusther enquiries had been mad(,

The various clauses of the report were adopted, aud the powers asked in the report granted. The sanitary and by-law committee, through their chairmen, stated they had no reports to furnish. FINANCE. The finance committee reported that the receipts fur the fortnight ending November 11th were £lB3 9s 2d, and the credit balance ati the Bank os the same date £I9BO 12s lOd. The rates collected amounted to £lO2l 16s Bd. Accounts to the amount of £63 15s lid were passed for payment. The report was adopted. auditors’ report. The half-yearly balance-sheet showed the receipts to be £4298, and the credit balance at the Bank £1640. The report was received. DEPUTATION A deputation from the north-east quarter of the borough waited on the Council, asking that the roads, footpaths, and channels in that locality might be looked to and improved, as they were in a most disgraceful state. His Worship suggested that the deputation should state in writing the streets which they desired to call attention to, and then the Council could remit the matter to the works committee to report at the next meeting of the Council. He said if the deputation could show that the streets had been dedicated to the Council then they could do the work at once, but if they were private streets they would have to do the work themselves, and in the manner the Council thought best. One of the deputation said he believed that the principal street complained of had not been dedicated to the Council, and his Worship replied if that was the case, they could not compel the Council to do the work. The Clerk read the clauses in the Act bearing on private streets. On the motion of Or. Pavitt, seconded by Cr Andrew, the whole matter was referred to the works committee to report at the next meeting of the Council. The deputation then withdrew. NOTICES OP MOTION. In pursuance of notice of motion previously made, Or. White moved that the resolution No. 8, refusing Mr Ruddenklau’s application re laying out a street narrower than 66ft. be rescinded. Cr. Andrew seconded the motion, Cr. Pavitt was inclined to go with Or. White in the matter. Cr. Hall spoke against the resolution, which he said would be advertising that for the future roads 40ft. wide would bo permitted. Cr. Brown thought that voting for the rescinding of the resolution would really be voting for the re-opouing of the whole question. Cr. Jones pointed out that one-half the road could not be stopped from being made, as it was laid out before the existence of the Council, and he would vote for the rescinding of the resolution that the question might be leconsid' red. The motion on being put was carried. Cr. White then moved that Mr Euddenklau’s request he granted, on condition that he made the whole length of the road 40ft. wide. Cr. Pavitt seconded the motion. Since the request of Mr Ruddenkiau hud been refused, he and Or, Jones had visited the locality, and ho was in favor of granting what Mr Ruddenkiau had asked. Cr. Hall voted against the motion, and could not see that the Council should suggest that a road should be made narrower. Cr. Jones, though opposed to narrow streets, thought as the Council could not prevent three-fourths of the street going through, it would be better to concede the fourth part than to have a blind street, which Mr Ruddenkiau could bring about if be chose. Or. Charters moved, as an amendment—- “ That Cr. White’s resolution be held over until the next meeting, pending the other one being rescinded.” His Worship said ho was in favor of the resolution from a sanitary point of view, and as Mr Ruddenkiau could not be prevented from building on his original plan, it would be better to make the street a thoroughfare. His Worship ruled that Cr. Charters’ amendment was out ef order, and could not be put, Cr. White asked permission to amend his resolution, by adding the words “ that he form aud metal it to the satisfaction of the Council, and make it 40ft. wide the entire way.” The resolution was then put and carried. This terminated the business, and the Council adjourned. LYTTELTON BENEVOLENT AID SOCIETY. The annual report of the committee of the above society is subjoined:— The committee, in presenting their annual report to the public, gratefully acknowledge the very liberal support accorded them and solicit a continuance of the generous help hitherto granted to aid them in their efforts to relieve ca-es of real distress arising in the town of Lyttelton. During the year fourteen cases of want have been relieved, at a total expenditure of £29 Os 6d. Some of them are cases of long standing and in all probability will have to receive aid from the funds of the society for some time. The contributors to the funds of the society may confidently rely upon a prudent aud economical disbursement of the moneys entrusted to the committee. In all cases where relief is afforded, strict inquiry is made to guard against imposition. The treasurer’s report, as appended, shows an encouraging increase in the amounts received from the residents of the town over that of the preceding year. The total amounts received for the year ending September 30th, 1878, including a donation from Mr Willcocks, of the Shipping Company, realised £3B 18s, the amount last year being £l4 14s. The disbursements for the present year have been £29oa6d, as ag 18s for last year. The very liberal support given to the society enable the committee to report a credit balance of £33 16s 1 d. The committee render their sincere thanks to the subscribers, to the members of the medical profession—who Lave kindly volunteered their services in all ca-es recommended by the society tree of charge, aud also t) Messrs H. R. Webb and .1. G. Fvfo for auditing their accounts. The officers of the society are —President, Rev. J. Hill; treasurer Rev. Townsend; secretary, Rev. W. H. Beck. The district viators are Mesdames Webb, Townsend, Wood, Allwright, Kenner, Taylor, Allen, and Flett. fcummary of Treasurer’s Account from October Ist, 1877, to September 30th, 1878. Dr. £ s. d To balance from hist year 25 4 11 ~ Amounts collected by ladies of committee ... ... ... 33 18 0 ~ Donation from Mr Willcocks, of the Shipping Company ... 5 0 0 £6t 2 11 Cr. £ s. d. By „ Orders fo. re i ie f paid 2 9 0 6 „ New Zealand ... 13 3 10 ~ Cash in hands tf treasurer ... 21 13 1 , , , £64 211 We hereby certify that have examined the accounts tf the Lyttelton Rencvolcnt Aid Society for the year ending September 30th, 1878, and find them correct. Examined and found correct, H. E. Webb 1 J. G. Ftfe j Auditors. November 11th, IS7B.