PAEROA BOROUGH.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXV, Issue 4765, 17 October 1924, Page 3

PAEROA BOROUGH.

MONTHLY COUNCIL MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Paeroa Borough Council was held last night* His Worship the Mayor, Mr W. Marshall, presiding over Crs. H. M. Shand, G. P. Lamb, F. B. Flatt, P. E. Brenan, J. W. Silcock, E. Edwards, W. Bain, T. P. Vuglar, and the town clerk, Mr W. C. Alexander. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. The editor of the Ngaruawahia "Advocate” wrote seeking information as to the amount spent by the borough on beautifying the town during the past year ; the amount raised by public subscription, and the amount in the £ of the rates.—lnformation to be supplied. REQUEST FOR GRAVEL. J. Bertelsen wrote for a supply of gravel for repairs to be effected in Queen Street and the Esplanade. — Referred to Works Committee. ROADS PROBLEM. An Auckland engineer wrote offering to give a lecture, illustrated by lantern (slides, on modern road construction, surfacing, and maintenance. —Received. ROAD CONSTRUCTION. The chief engineer, N.Z. Roads Ltd., wrote offering to place the services of its engineers at the disposal of the borough in an advisory capacity free of charge, so that an opportunity might be given to quote for any works that might be contemplated—Received , . SEWERAGE CONNECTION. Isaac T. Amy, Miller Avenue, applied for a main from the sewerage system to be put along Kennedy Street, so that a connection could be made. The Mayor said that it would cost about £5OO to lay the sewer from Kennedy Street, but there wap an alternative suggestion, that a house connection could be made from the lower street at a cheaper rate. ~ lt was decided to make a special provided the applicant was prepared to pay half the cost. COMPLAINT ABOUT SUMP-HOLE. A property owner in the borough, but now a resident of Palmerston North, wrote in response to a complaint laid by the sanitary inspector regarding a sump-hole at a house owned by,him in Station Road. The writer said that he was not in a position to pay for connecting with the sewerage system, and inquired if the council was prepared to undertake the work on terms. The sump-hole complained of had been in use since the election of the house years ago. Cr. Lamb said that the area had been inspected, and the condition was found to be' very unsatisfactory. Something woul,d have to be done. The Mayor said that i,t was a case that could possibly be met when the sewerage connection loan was available. Cr. Lamb mentioned that Battpon had offered to instal the sewerage system on terms to suit the owner. It was decided .to reply to the writer in terms of Cr. Lamb’s report. question OF RATES. The Salvation Army wrote with reference to a rate demand for £2 3s id and stated that it was understood that places of .worship were not liable to be rated other than an annual water charge. The Mayor said that the valuation roll did not show the property as nonrateable. It was resolved not to press for the amount, and to advise the Valuation Department that the property was a church one. CHRISTMAS NIGHT PICTURES. The proprietor of the Gaiety Theatre applied for permission to screen a special picture programme on Christmas night.—Granted, subject tc the programme being approved of by the Mayor. DAMAGE TO GRASS PLOTS. The Paeroa District High School Committee wrote drawing attention to considerable damage that had been done to a newly laid down grass plot in Wood Street fronting the school by stock. The council was asked to take steps to abate the nuisance. The Mayor said that he had inspected the plot, and it certainly Was disheartening to see the damage that had been done. The ranger had been instructed to exercise special vigilance in that area. An effort would be made to sheet the damage home, to the offenders, when a prosecution would follow. It was decided to co-operate with the committee in abating the nuisance. POUND SALE DAY. The poundkeeper wrote stating that in his opinion Friday was not a suitaMe.day on which to hold sales of . Ohe at the public pound on account bHhem frequently clashing with auction sales in other Darts of the district on that day. He considered that would be a more suitable day. '■ The council thought that Friday was quite suitable, and it was decided to make no alteration at present. CORONATION STREET. The Railway Department wrote advising that it would give up the land required for connecting Coronation Street to Hill Street, and the council would be advised when the necessary proclamation had gone through, but in the meantime the work could be proceeded with. TAYLOR’S AVENUE. ' The district engineer, N.Z. Railways, wrote with reference to the formation work of Taylor’s Avenue, and advised that the spoil from Hill Street would be accepted and delivered where required by the Railway Department .on Taylor’s Avenue at 2s 6d per yard. Before excavation was commenced in Hill Street the hill Vould be measured up, and after the ■ excavation was-finished the cutting

would .be measured and payment made on the cubic yards removed, provided that all the spoil was delivered to Taylor’s Avenue.

GOODS YARD APPROACH. The district engineer, N.Z. Railwavs, advised that the level of the tracks and at the proposed new goods shed would be one foot below the present rail level at the Hill Street crossing. The approach road would be graded up 2ft 6in from the shed and sidings to the goods yard gate.

KARANGAHAKE RESERVE. The Under-Secretary for Lands wrote in reply to the request that an area of land at Karangahake containing fine specimens of kauri and other native trees should be reserved for scenic purposes, and stated that aftei investigation it appeared that the area came within the boundaries of a provisional State forest, and that the coimcil’s representations had been forwarded to the State Forestry Department for consideration. .ALTERATION OF boundaries. The Under-Secretary, Department of internal Affairs, wrote acknowledging the council’s petition under section 134’ of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1908, praying for the inclusion of a certain area within the Borough of Paeroa. CLOSING OF STREETS. rhe Public Works Department forwarded a copy of the proclamation showing that an area of 3 roods 36 perches, being a portion of Te Arero-O-Hautata No. 2, had been taken for street purposes, and an area totalling 4 roods 14.6 perches, being portions of the same block together with a portion of Aorangi A No. 4d, had been closed for street purposes. The Mayor stated that the position could be considered as satisfactory. CONFERENCE OF DELEGATES. The Municipal Asociation of New Zealand forwarded a copy of the main order paper and advised that the seventh annual conference would be held at Auckland on Octooer 23. The Mayor was deputed to attend in the borough’s interests. ACCOUNTS. Accounts totalling £484 9s 6d. were passed for payment.