DOMAIN BOARD.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 18 March 1920, Page 3

DOMAIN BOARD.

MONTHLY MEETING

The above meeting was held on Thursday evening last. Present—Messrs J. Stewart (chairman), C. West, H. Aitkenhead, J. Johnson, Jas. McLeod, H. Thompson, and the secretary (Mr Raisher). MINUTES - Minutes of the previous meetin were read and confirmed. BORING PLANT Several replies were received in reference to boring plants and work to be done in this connection at-the springs grounds. It .was decided, after discussion, that a plant thought suitable be inspected in Auckland. STRAY ANIMALS-t-AND FOWLS The caretaker of the Domain wrote complaining of stock and fowls getting on the flower beds and lawns. He reported he had cooped liposome fowls and chickens belonging to a neighboring resident, which had resulted in a row. He asked the Boards' advice on the matter. After some discussion it was decided that next time any stock • are found trespassing on the grounds they be impounded. RECEIPTS The receipts for the month of February were : Baths £55 17s--3d ; games £10 15s. The credit balance stands at £218 17s 2d. DISPUTED ACCOUNT

Mr A. Simcock attended the meeting in connection with an account submitted by him for boring work done at the springs. During a day and a half spent in cleaning out bores, part of the time was occupied in actual boring. The account rendered charged for the day and a half's work at the usual rate, and in addition £4 7s was charged for boring at so much per foot. The Board disputed the extra charge, —and during the last eight months no settlement had been reached.

A long discussion which at times became heated ensued between the members and Mr Simcock, the latter aserting that the Board was " trying to beat him down."

Eventually Mr McLeod moved and Mr West seconded that a compromise be effected by splitting the difference.

After more talk, during which a member said nothing was to be gained by arguing the point, Mr Simcock agreed to accept the sum of £2 3s 6d —half the claim —in settlement.