PAEROA BOROUGH.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXV, Issue 4723, 11 July 1924, Page 3

PAEROA BOROUGH.

MEETING OF COUNCIL. The regular meeting of the Paeroa Borough Council was held on Thursday evening, the Mayor (Mr W. Marshall-) presiding over Crs. E. Edwards, J. W. Silcock, W. Bain, T. P. Vuglar, H. M. Shand, G. P. Lamb,, F. E. Flatt, and P. E. Brenan. The town clrek, Mr. W. C. Alexander, wgs in attendance. SANITARY INSPECTOR. The Medical Officer of. Health wrote asking that Mr B. Franklin be formally appointed borough sanitary inspector, so that he, 'would be placed on a legal footing to deal with borough business. —Agreed to. VIOLATION OF BY-LAWS. Mr B. A. Franklin, sanitary inspector. wrote pointing out that a certain Waihi plumber had violated the sanitary by-laws by not submitting plans or specifications for drainage and plumbing work done. The plumber had been warned and had promised to make application, but had not done so. A; this was not the first offence the Council was asked to enforce its by-lavs. Cr. Brenan said he did not consider that the contractor should now be prosecuted, as he was leaving the district. He moved that the contractor be informed that should he recommence business in the borough, action would be taken if he did not comply with the by-laws. . Seconded by Cr. Edwards and carried. AN UNSIGHTLY BUILDING. The senior sanitary inspector wrote asking the Council to consider having the old half-burnt portion of the boardinghouse’ in Belmont Road removed as it was dangerous to life and of an unsightly appearance. The Mayor moved that the owner of the building be informed that it must be removed under section 298 of the Municipal Corporations Act within 28 days. Seconded by Cr. Flatt and carried. THE RAILWAY SETTLEMENT. A telegram was received on June 26 from Mr Rowe, railway engineer, Auckland, asking that the gas and water mains at Hill Street crossing be lowered. The Mayor stated that the foreman had the matter in hand and the Gas Company had been informed. The acting officer in charge, architectural branch of the New Zealand • Railways, wrote in connection withthe arrangements for supplying water to the proposed railway cottages. The Mayor said that these numerous matters were at present under consideration. Mr H. A. S. Martin the Railways Department’s inspector of building construction, wrote, stating that building operations would commence on Tuesday, Bth inst., and he would be pleased to have a road opened as promised. The Mayor said that the road was not yet proclaimed, but everything was ready for this and the road was now being used. METALLING OF ROAD. Morgan Bros., Paeroa, wrote asking that the short stretch of road to their premises be metalled. The Mayor said that the Council would like to metal all rhe streets, but finances , would not permit. If persons built on unmetalled roads ' they could hardly look to the ratepayers to pay for the improvements. [t was decided that should Morgan Bros, agree to do something for themselves the Works Committee would have power to act. SEWERAGE. Lockie Gannon and Worley, Auckland, wrote in reference to the lifting of manholes on the lower, parts of the sewerage system where the sewers became flooded. They advised lifting the manholes above flood level, or, if liable to be submerged frequently, that they be caulked. The, Mayor stated that the septic tank became flooded during the recent flood and some uneasiness had been caused among ratepayers. The en- ‘ gineers had gone carefully into the matter and remedial measures had been taken. The system was not designed for, and would pot deal with, s form-water, and so long as stdrmwater was not allowed to enter the system would work perfectly. COMMISSION’S REPORT. The Minister for Internal Affairs wrote acknowledging receipt through Mr Poland, M.P., of the Council’s letter protesting against effect being given to certain portions of the reports of the recent Commission which •dealt with the proposed alteration of borough boundaries. The representations would receive careful consideration. USE OF ROAD. The Paeroa District High School Committee wrote asking if the Council Would grant the school the use of a further area of ground in Lewis Street at present occupied by Mr Rickard, for the purpose of school ga-dens. If granted, the present school gardens would be utilised as a playing area. . ’Mr Rickard wrote stating that he was quite agreeable to handing over portior. of the street he occupied to the school if the borough would grant him a 6ft strip alongside the fence for the purpose of safeguarding his hedge. The school committee would have to shift the fence to that boundary. The Mayor said that the area was a public street, and could be used as such. He moved that the Council express its appreciation of Mr Rickai d s action, and that he be granted a 10ft strip, which might in time be used as a right-of-way to the recreation ground NIGHTSOIL CONTRACT. The nightsoil removal contractor wrote stating that he had given up the job on account of the bad state of the roads. The Health Committee reported having made an agreement with Joseph Pennell to carry out the service. BOROUGH SOLICITOR. Mr J. L. Hanna wrote resigning his •position as borough solicitor, which position he had thoroughly enjoyed

filling since the borough’s inception. He wished to convey to .the Mayor and councillors his gratitude for the courtesy extended to him during his term of office. On the Mayor’s motion the resignation was accepted. The Council then went into committee, and on resuming in open meeting the recommendation that Mr C. N. O’Neik be appointed borough solicitor was adopted. DOMAIN BUSINESS. The secretary of the Paeroa Bowling Club wrote asking whether it was the intention of the. Domain Board to top-dress the green so as to put it in order for the coming season. The domain superintendent in his report stated that this being the worst season he had experienced, he had been prevented from carrying out the usual top-dressing. He would do what he could in the early spring. Cr. Silcock said that several attempts had been made to secure suitable soil for this purpose, but without avail. Cr. Edwards opposed deferring action until next month. The green was in a bad state and required a heavy top-dressing. The bowling season opened in September, and unless the work was done soon the green would not be in order for play. Cr. Silcock also urged that the work be done immediately. Or. Vuglar was of the opinion that a better job would result if the work ■was deferred. The Mayor said that the .soil had to be sifted, and this could only be done when it was thoroughly dry. It was decided to do the work as soon as possible, and Mr Edwards was added to the committee to represent the bowlers. Cr. Brenan moved that a couple of yards of soil be deposted near the turnstile to the football ground and some rand spread on the depressions on the ground.—Carried,