PAEROA BOROUGH.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5118, 27 April 1927, Page 4

PAEROA BOROUGH.

MONTHLY MEETING OF COUNCIL.

ROUTINE BUSINESS

The last formal meeting of the Pucroa Borough Council was held on Thursday, His Worship the Mayor (Mr W. Marshall) presiding over the following ; Crs. P. E. Brena-n, E. Edwards. F. E. Flatt, J. W. Silcock, H. J. Hare, E. A. Porritt, G. P. de Castro, J. Pinder and the town clerk (Mr W. C. Alexander). ACQUISITION OF RESERVE. A firm of Thames solicitors wrote in connection with the section held by Mrs Adamson and adjoining the Rawhitiroa reserve. The firm stated that after hearing the special pleading put up by Mr P. E. Brenan the price would be reduced to £350, although it owed the.ir client £4 20. Seeing the area was required for a public purpose it would be sold to the council for £350 cash, clear of expense to the owner. The Mayor moved that the action of the sub-committee in bringing the project to a conclusion be confit med. In seconding, Cr. Edwards said he thought that a good deal had been made, and the property had been obtained at a satisfactory figure. HORSE NEAR FIRE STATION. Under date March '3O last the secretary of the Paeroa Fire Brigade wrote stating that a horse bad been left loose in the borough yard until after one o’clock in the morning, and the disturbance made was considerable, Tlie Maypr said he believed that the position was as stated, but-very definite instructions had been given and he did not think there, would be any further trouble in that direction. The horse had been left on the night in question for the use of the sanitary cart, but a misunderstanding had occurred. Such accidents would happen, and every effort had been made to prevent a repetition. STATE .OF FOOTPATH.

Mr J. Brooks wrote drawing attention to the bad state of the footpath leading from Coronation Street to Opukcke Road. After paying rates for ten years lie claimed that he was entitled to a “respectable footpath.” —referred to the Works Committee, with power to act.

The Mayor said that it was impossible to keep a footpath in order for the benefit of one house. It might be better to have the road put i.nto good condition rather than the. footpath. BOROUGH DUMP. The School Committee wrote advising that it approved of the improvements made at the borough dump on the reserve in Nahum Street. A request was made that the fence on either side of the gully should be made secure against wandering stock. The Mayor said that the request was a reasonable one, and after he had explained the position Cr. Edwards moved that the request be granted and referred to the. Works Committee with power to act. The School Committee also thanked the council for its assistance in connection with the tarring and sanding of the. playgrounds. Cr. Hare said it was pleasing to receive an acknowledgment of the council’s efforts. The Mayor : Yes, indeed, there are some people who are appreciative. SEPTIC TANK. The reason why plans had not been submitted and a permit obtained to eiect a septic tank for one of the oil companies was because, lie had been asked to do the job urgently, and was not aware that by-law 36 governed the matter, was the explanation made by Mr C. M. Ardern, drain-layer, in response, to the town clerk’s inquiry. Cr. Silcock moved that the letter be received, and that Ardern lie informed that any future breach would merit instant prosecution. Seconded by Cr. Edwards and carried. REGISTERED PLUMBERS. Mr R. S. Kallu wrote pointing out that under the Health Act, 1920, no person was allowed to undertake any sanitary work, which included water connections, unless he was a registered plumber. The writer asked that the council should recognise applications only from registered plumbers, and see that the work was actually carried out by such-persons instead of by unregistered men, as in the past.—Received. SEWERAGE CONNECTION. An application for permission io connect to the sewer was made by Mr R. S. Kallu on behalf of Messrs Gee Bros, Belmont Road. It was pointed out that the Buchan trap had been placed on the wrong property, and the council was asked to have it moved to its correct position. Cr. Edwards moved that the council contribute 30s towards the. removal of the buchan to the new position, the work to be done in conjunction with the erection of the building. Seconded by Cr. TRire and carried. A CROSSING REQUIRED. Permission was also sought by the same, writer to erect a. temporary crossing at his business premises in Belmont Road. The Mayor said he was adverse to gi anting a temporary crossing m the main t ".rbet. Several members spoke against the action of the applicant standing bis lorry for some time on the footp ith to the inconvenience of pedestrians. Cr. de Castro thought that the application should be granted. Cr. Flatt agreed, but did not tiiink ?. temporary crossing should be, granted. Cr. Edwards said that the applicant had been using a temporary crossing and loading ihis lorry on the footpath for some time. Cr. Flat!- said he did not think the council could grant a temporary or a movable crossing. He moved that the application be granted if a permanent crossing was sought, subject to the usual conditions. Seconded by Cr. Hare. INSPECTION OF DRAINAGE. Mi- W. Forrest wrote pointing out that it was over five weeks since he bad applied for an inspection to be

made of the sewer connection to a bouse in Poland Street. It was contended that the delay was unreasonable, and rendered the council liin.le ‘ for damages. An urgent inspection j of the drain, which was from 7i't to . Bft deep, was desired. The Mayor said that the posit .on was unfortunate for Mr Fornst, but the delay had been unavoidable. Hhad personally inspected the work, and a clearance was given. The action of the Mayor was <•011tirtned. A local solicitor wrote advismg that | three residents were prepared to [ scribe £5 each provided the coa.n ii i would arrange lor the extension of | th? sewerage system to their pr >■ , perties in upper Hill and Kenned'. ; streets. j The matter was deferred for one | month for consideration by the in-j coming council. SEWER EXTENSION. Mr W. R. Lowry forwarded plansol drainage for two reside wes vliivh he i; tend< d to erect at an early dab' m Ki'needy Street, and aske 1 that t'o'i portion shown in red on the plan ' should bo declared a public sewei. ' it was moved by Cr. Bicnan : ‘Hint if thr. applicant's level.; arc mrw t will instill the -ewer up to and including the three biiehau traps, approximately jn tlie position shown . "i the -sketch provii'e i ti . ii,; ! i,ant contrjliu'w h:ill th' cost, which is estimated at £3O. Scecndi q by Cr. Edwa,-;i; :r : rieil. Mrs .J. W. Forrest applied for an extension of the sewer from section I to section (>, Prospect Terrace. .On tlie motion of the Mayor, conded by Cr. Silcock, th" application was approved, and arrangements "e<e left in the hands of tlie Mayor and Ci. Edwards, with power to act. Tlie Vacuum Oil Co. advised that H desired to connect to tire main S"wer, and would lie pleased if the iie.ce.ssai) drainage easement could lie given. It was resolved to leave the matter in the hands of tlie Mayor, with power to act. OVERHANGING TREES. Cr. Hare, drew attention to some oveihanging trees on private property in Coronation Street deviation, and suggested that instructions should be given to have them trimmed back ami lessen the liability of an accident to motorists. The matter was referred to the incoming committtee, and it was decided to inspect the site during the annual borough inspection. LICENSING, EXPENSES. Tlie Ohinemuri County Council forwarded a statement of expenses in connection with licensing matters, together witli the allocation between tlie local bodies concerned. The amount payable by the Borcugh Council was shown as £l2B 8s 3d. COST OF DRAINAGE. Tlie- executors of Cassrels Estate wrote agreeing to contribute towards tlie drain as requested, provided the council would in return contribute towards tiie cost of the drain which had been continued up Thames Road through the property at the back of tlie mill towards tlie railway settlement. it was decided that the council desired to deal witli tlie two matters separately, and that a, request bo made for tlie contribution agreed upon.