WESTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 October 1924, Page 4

WESTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER, 1-Itli. The Council met :it. 2.1 f» p.in. Present :—Alessrs E. A. M oils (County Chairman), T. M\ DufL \Y. Jeffries*. AY. Sea We, AL Keenan, .1. A. .Murdoch, 'l', R. Cliestomian, IK Warn. I.eave of absence was granted to Cr. GrimmomL i no minutes were coniiruicd and outward corres|K)udenec approved. The Chairman referred feelingly to the death of .Mrs If. Jones, and moved that the Council place on record its deep sympathy with Councillor Ward in the sad loss lie had sustained hv the death of his sister. .Seconded by Mr Dull' and carried in silence.

Mr AleXicol, waited on the Council asking for assistance in giving road access to his property offering to carry out. the necessary work for £-0. Mr Jeffries stated that he had reported cii the work some three years ago which Overseer Millner had estimated to cost £OB. fie favored the assistance .being given on the lines of the offer made. .Air .Searle moved that the matter he referred to Overseer Millner to carry out at a cost not to exceed £2O. Seconded hv Mr Chesterman and carried. INWARD CORRESPONDENCE. Prom Treasury, notifying accrued revenue.—Received. From Mines Department, notifying that application for prospecting assistance for llavill and Straight was receiving at lent ion.— Received. From same, advising that application, hy West Coast Farmers Dime Coy, for grant towards Donnelly’s Creek road, could not he complied with.—Received. From N. Z. Counties Association, ’Wellington, acknowledging receipt of letter on the subject of the Motor Vehicles Bill, and advising same lias been forwarded to the Acting President for his information.—Received. From James O’Brien, M.P., Wellington, regarding the Motor Vehicles Bill, .noting Council’s wishes in the matter.—Received.

From County Clerk, Clutlia, acknowledging letter mi Timber and Flax royalties, ami staling Council had decided to support same.—Received. From County Clerk, Kawakawa, stating that Council had forwarded resolutions to Prime Minister in respect of Timber Royalties.—Received. From County Clerk, To Karaka, on same subject advising that Council was making representations to Government on •lines suggested.—Received. From County Clerk, lleatlieote, advising that Council was supporting request in circular regarding Timber Royalties.—Received. From County Clerk, Pukokohe, acknowledging circular loiter as to Timber Royalties, and staling same was being suppoited by the Council.—Received.

From County Clerk, Olmra, in reference to Timber Royalties, and advising Council strongly supports attitude taken in the matter. .Received. From County Clerk, Inglewood, forwarding copy of letter sent to Prime .Minister in reference to Timber Royalties.- Received. From County Clerk, fWniroa, notifying Hull Council decided to support the Council in their efforts made to secure restitution of revenue diverted to the State .Forest Service. — Received. From County Clerk, Clyde, notifying that Council had resolved to support resolution contained in circular as to Timber Royalties.--Received. From County Clerk. Taiiranga, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding Timber Royalties, and stating Council was supporting same.—Received. From County Clerk. Taiiniammii, with reference In Timber Royalties, and forwarding copy ol circular seiil to other Counties.-- Received. From P. R. Climie, organiser Can-

lerlniiy Progress Lcagii", < hrisl church, with reference to the Timber

Royalties question, ami advising that the Director of Forestry had intimated his desire to attend a meeting of the Committee for the purpose of explaining the (,'overiiiueiiL’s side id the question, and asking the Council lo afford information on the subject also. —'Rotoived. Tho Chairman moved that the whole of the letters he received as satisfactory. Ho hoped that the outcome of the agitation would prove of benefit to them. Mr Alurdoch stressed the importance of keeping tho agotation up among mouthers of Parliament by the various County' Councils. The Chairman supported the suggestion. Afr AVard said the matter was of great importance from a revenue point, of view. It was resolved that letters he sent stating the reply of the .Member for Westland, and asking what promises of support they had received from the members of their respective districts. From some, acknowledging receipt of telegram supporting Lyttelton to Christchurch improvement, with thanks.—Received. From National .Mutual Life Association, Groymouth, forwarding details in regard to establishing Superannuation Fund for County employees.—Received .

From Park nml Murdoch, on behalf of tlic I!imii Colil Dredging Coy Ltd., applying for consent to grant of four ordinary prospecting licenses in \\ aimi'll Survey District.— Iloeoivoil; request "ranted. l•’rom I). Yarmouth, Clreymouth, protesting against wandering stock on Arahura road, and reporting accident which hail resulted.— Received. Mr Jeffries said the wandering cattle nuisance was getting serious and should receive the attention of the Council. A "Client 1 discussion followed, after which it was resolved to instruct the roadmen imperatively to report to the Council on the owners of all wandering stock. From .T, Monzoni, asking that the rent on special claim No lOld, Callaghans, he treated as non-reeoverahlc. Received ; It was rojylved to ask that proceedings he. stayed. From J. J. Burnside, Mari I lari, asking that a culvert lie placed where Fergusons road, joins the main South road.—Deceived ; referred to Overseer. From Frank Uovolilt, The Forks, asking Council for some assistance in protecting where the river is encroaching on his section.—''Received; referred to .Messrs Jeffries and Searle to attend to. From Roadman Nolan, Mataiuui, notifying that to prevent river overflowing and eroding south bank of Upper Wanganui, it will require two stop hanks, anil stating river had done considerable damage already; cost about £2O. —Received. From James Donovan, Wataroa, forwarding letter from I foil .T. CL C oates, Wellington, agreeing to road through Adamson’s section il dedicated by local body.—Received; a reply to be sent stating the position as at present. From J. Cuttance, Okuru, explaining flood water, and stating statement bv Advisory Committee was not correct; also accepting offer of £lO for Okuru and Turnbull Ferry.— Received. From Roadman Nolan, Mataiuui, forwarding plan and specifications for Wataroa South Rank and Waitangi South Bank road votes.—Received. From same, forwarding report of general works done during month of September.— Received. From John Chambers, and Sons, Christchurch, with regard to second hand Tangye engine, to he used for stone crushing plant, and supplying

particulars as to guarantee.—-Received and act ion taken approved.

From .Oyeerseer -Millner reporting on district roads and works for past month—Received.

From Westland Bfaiteli, Canterbury Automobile Association, drawing attention to the threatening danger to the scenic position of the Russ-Fergu-sons road hy sawiuilling operations. Received. Mr Duff moved that the agitation ho supported.' Air Murdoch stated that it was the firm of Stuart m,(| Chapman Ltd., who had drawn attention ‘to the matter. ’I hey had offered to exchange the area, for another area with the Forestry Department. Mr, Ward would like to see this area preserved, hut lie did not think the area would he safe in the hands of the Forest Service. He had not much faith in that Department and did not think they were going to benefit ’Westland in the future and they were not doing it

now. Mr Chesterman said it was a lino scenic asset and it should he preserved by the Tourist Department as a seeiiie reserve. Air Alurdoch commended the action of Stuart and Chapman I Ad. in urging that the bu.sli area, near Fergusons should lie preserved and that the Council urge that an area, of hush of similar area and value he exchanged and the area, preserved. Seconded hy AL- Searle and carried. From X. Z. Roads Ltd., Auckland, stating willingness to undertake road construction contracts.— Received. From Rimu United Sluicing Coy, asking that Scdduii’s Terrace road he deviated to permit of the Company’s nulling operations being carried on.— Received; referred to AH lies Department for a special vote of £ooo for the work. From Lewis and Wells giving notice of application hy John Alnrks lor a prospecting license at Tucker Flat, and asking consent of Council where area crosses the road. —Received; consent granted. From Alotormau Robinson supplying particulars' of work by motor lorry for September.—'Received. From Roadman Nolan reporting Wataroa south hank track had been eroded and stating attention necessary to give access to Wallace's farm. —Received. From Overseer Alillner reporting a vote of about £75 would he required to cone with Evans creek where making inroads on private property.—Received. From same estimating cost of opening road access from Kokatahi ria Styx to head of Lake Kanieri would cost about £39o.—Received. From W. Ohlcrog asking the Council to request Air Agncw to remove his fence. — Received. From Okarito Harbor League asking for support to request for improvement to Okarito harbor.—Received. M r Searle moved that hearty support ho given to the request for improvement- or the harbor.—Received hy the Chairman and carried. FINANCE COAIAIITTKE’S REPORT. Your Committee has the honor to report that the accounts presented _ for the month of Scptemlrcr, 102-1, have been carefully examined, and lieg to recommend that the amount as approved. totalling £2952 2s Id. he passed for payment. With respect to letter from E. Kiibv regarding license lee for motor truck used in the transport of children to sdliool, your Committee recom,mends that the fee ho lixed at £5 for the year while the vehicle is so employed. To regard to an application from Roadman Nolan lor horse feed allowance, owing to tlu' high cost delivered in South Westland.' your Committee has no recommendation to make.--Re-ceived and adopted. TENDERS. Tenders for supply of gravel for Ferguson Road was received from T. Foster at (is (id per yard. Declined as too high. Air Jeffries reported that with Air ■SVarlo he had obtained a horse and dray for llarihari district. - Approved. ORDER PAPER. The Chairman moved:— “That the accounts presented for September, |{)2l. as-revised and recommended by tin* )*’ilinnet* Committee, nmoiiu ting to £2‘l.V_’ 2s 111, he passed lor payment." .Seconded by Air Duff and carried. SPECIAL .MEETING. The Chairman moved:— “That pursuant to the provisions of Section !)!) of the Comities Act, PJ2O, relating to the passing of special orders, the Council now proceed to confirm the resolution carried at the special meeting on the 9th. day of September, 1921, whereby it. was resolved as follows: —‘That pursuant to the provisions of section 21 of tile Local Bodies Loans Act, 15)1 H, the Council proceed hy special order and decide to pay the annual recurring interest and sinking fund oil Kakapotalii Bridge Loan, No 2, of £1,009 at 5j per cent (repayable at the rate ol £2OO annually) out of the general fund’; and such resolution is conti 1-1110(1 hereby, accordingly.”—Seen inlet I hv .Mr Duff and carried.

Air Jeffries moved that application he made to tho Railway Department for l.io use of rolling stock for the purpose of the carriage of lambs in the coining season from Waitalia, over Stuart and Chapman’s tramway.—Seconded by Mr Searle and carried. It "as resolved to hold the next meeting on November nth. The Council rose at -1.15 p.m.