WESTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL.

Hokitika Guardian, 11 June 1930, Page 2

WESTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL.

TUESDAY. JUNE lOtli

The Council met at 2 p.m. Present: —[Messrs Wm. Searle (Couuty Chairman), H. Wells,. 13. Ward, T. It. Chesterman, J. Donovan, M. Keenan, M. Houston. The minutes were confirmed and outward correspondence . approved.

INWARD COitRESPONDENCE. From Treasury, notifying amounts of accrued revenue.forwarded to credit of County Fund Account.—Received.

From Highways' .Board, notifying decisions in regard to,various hronght forward-’ at; [Highway Hoard’s recent visit to distri ‘T. Air Ward moved that the... Council oiler a subsidy of £1 lor £2 1 for road improvements proposed -to be carried out at .'Selby’s Hill, . Secoucßd by Mr Chesterman and carried;, -

From Same, reporting regarding railway crossing, signs ;b'n main highways, and attention to same.—Received.

From Transport Department, '%'•? warding circular regarding motor lorry regulations and amendments, covering licensing of heavy lorries.—Received.

From Mines Department, advising Department had granted £4O towards pack track to Mount Greenland Mine. .—Received. It was stated that, the work is now in band. " : :y ■ From Lands and Survey Department regarding timber on roads through Butler’s freehold, Mahinapua S.D.— Received. The Chairman reported having looked into the matter. Mr Houston moved that the Council decline to accept'the" proposals without suitable monetary arrangements being made.—Seconded by Mr Donovan and carried.

From Same, forwarding tracing of Survey of road at South Rank of Big Waitaha River, requiring W. Wright’s signature. —Received. The Chairman reported lie had interviewed Mr Wright who had declined to allow the road to pass through his property: It was resolved to notify the Department and Mr Douglas of the present deadlock.

From Internal Affairs'Department, forwarding map with proposed;regional boundaries for the Coa.st, embracing all Counties ami interior "Boroughs. —■ Received; proposals approved on the motion of Messrs Houston and Ward.

From Arthurs Pass National ParkBoard asking if Council will,contribute towards the expenses of' 1 opening up Arthurs Pass National Park, Otira. — Received. Mr Ward moved that £lO be voted. Seconded by Mr Keenan and carried.

From J'. O’Brien M.P., Greymouth, advising that the visit of the Minister of Public Works had been adnudonecl; also stating making arrangements to visit Qkuni shortly.- Received. The Chairman reported that in company with Mr Millner he’ proposed to meet Mr O’Brien at Waiho. Action approved. From Westland Power Ltd., regarding repairs to Gillams Gully road, asking if Council would regravel and grade s;u'oaTsfrß&eft.U’ e was re-, solved that the terms of the agreement w.iliih ; Parker'.•Bros:, he enforced and thaSMr Langford. Lei notified accordingly. From ip. *J. : McLean; 1 • Greymouth, asking-iP an amount could be included on this year’s Estimates to complete Petersen Road down to property at mouth of Little Wanganui river.—Received. It was resolved to inform the writer that an application for a grant had been made.

From Kanieri Tennis Club, thanking Council for tlie use of the County roller in preparing sites for courts put down by Club. —Received. From John Lyes and four others, Kojterangj; .asking for early attention to cleaniVg W’alT Creek.—Received. It was res of red Hunt’ a grant of £l5O be applied for. ' ”, From'if.''Walsh and. party; Matainui advisingwillingness 'tb. ficcept the additional conation l in specification for Crahrn ft’ba'cfi—Received. From Jfames.'h’itzgerald, J. Stewart, C. Passmore, and G. j. Thomson; applying for renewal- of slaughter house licenses.—Received; to be recommended.

From Overseer 'Millner, report upon progress of works on secondary upon progress of works on secondary highways for month of May.—Received From Department of Internal Affairs acknowledging notification of election of Chairman.—Received. From Health Office. Christ'luirc-h, notifying 12 visits by Health Officer to "Westland.-habitations, and the investigation of two ‘ cases, of contagions disease.—Received, From G. IT. H. Robertson, HnriHari renewing application for assistance to/approach to bis residence, off main high wav.—Received. It was resolved that the Council surtplv tl>e necesasrv timber, the applicant to do the work. From Gibb' Bros.. Wn'iljo Gorge, asking ihe Council to subsidise'£l for £2 in rosnect to £IOO vole promised to Mr O’Br.iqn. M.P., for a road round Green’s PJuff, ,Waihoi—Received' and referred to Chairman to. report.

From Roadnpin Millner, report on Roto road.—Received; no action tak-

From . Overseer • Millner reporting on road machinery ; plant for month of May; also in respect to qualifications and pav of-mqtormen qmnloyed by the Council; supplying monthly report on district works.—Received. Mr Houston moved that Bernhard's salary be increased by £2 per month.—Seconded by Mr, Donovan and carried.

From Park and [Murdoch enclosing application by Stuart and Chapman Ltd, for a ballast site, Waitaha.—Received ; approved subject to approval of Overseer.

From H. Finch, Secretary A rah lira School Committee asking for attention to road surface.- Received; referred to Main Highways Board. From Kauieri Electric- Ltd. applying for peimission to cross Kanieri river with a tramline fridge.—Received ; request granted subject to approval of Overseer.

From W. H. Chinn and Sons, Tetal'.o, asking support to proposal for protection of groynes adjoining their properties.— Received ; referred to Chairman.

QUOTATIONS RECEIVED FOR. 'Light dump truck. Denis Truck, hydraulic hoist, pneumatic tyres, £649 at Christchurch. Whippet Truck, mechanical hoist, £3 >0 to £3BO. • •

Morris Super, electric or hand hoist, £374' to £429.

International, electric or hand, dual- rear wheels £3O extra, £4OO to £467."'

Ford, hand operated hoist, twin tyres £3O extra, £273 to £2LB. .’.••Tlukuycroft Truck, tip extra, £577. : ,-M orris ' Truck (second hand) good order;. £3oo'. V Dodge,; Truck (manual hoist), £450. Guy Truck (hand or hydraulic) £525 to £590.

Chevrolet, mechanical or hydraulic hoist, dual rear axle £37 10s extra. Prices from £299 15s to £320 10s and £303 with special deductions.

, f Mr .Ward moved that a Chevrolet Trnfck' he obtained, subject to approval pf- Chairman and Overseer.—Seconded, by Mr Chesterman.

Mr..,Donovan, in supporting, said after what 'heyhad seen of the County lorries operatiVig in the Okarito district, and he was very pleased with their work, and he considered it was a good move to secure the proposed truck.

The motion was agreed to. FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT. 1— Your Committee has the honor to report that the accounts presented for the month of May, 1930,. have been carefully examined and beg to recommend that the amount as approved,, totalling £1331 15s 4d. be passed for payment. 2 Your Committee further re ominends that, a- vote of £3 he granted lilie 1 Okarito Library Committee. ■it Received and approved.

'ORDER PAPER

The; Chairman moved:— “That the accounts for the month of May, 1930, as revised and recommended tor payment by the Finance Committee; amounting to £lßl3 15s 4d, be passed for payment.”—Seconded by Mr Ward and carried, The; Chairman moved:— “That all existing Committees he discharged, and the Council proceed to appoint Committees as follows:

(a) Finance Committee: Crs. Ward (Chairman), Donovan, Keenan, and Murdoch.

(b) Public Works Committee: Crs, Jeffries (Chairman), Houston, Wells and Chesterman.

* (c) Councillors to sign Cheques: The Chairman, Crs. Ward, Donoian, Keenan, Murdoch, Jeffries and Houston.

—Seconded by Mr Keenan and carried . f

The ChaSinnan 1 mooted:— “That public notice he given to strike the annual general rate on 15th July, 1930.”—-Seconded by Mr Ward and carried.

Mr D/onovan moved;— “’That the track south side of Waiho rivor from Doclierty’s Creek to sea beach, b P cleared of overgrowth and fallen trees, and repaired as required; cost not to exceed £6.”—Seconded by Mr Houston and carried. Mr , DonoVan moved:— “That Three Mile creek ferry be continued to meet the requirements in regard to mining developments in that locality.’’—Seconded by Mr Houston and carried. Mr Houston moved : —“That Butler Road be repaired at a. cost of £s.” Seconded by Mr Donovan and carried. Mr Donovan moved:—“That- a man be employed for a week on Three Mile Track,. Okarito.”—Seconded by Mr Houston and carried. The Council rose at 3.50 p.m.