MANAWATU COUNTY COUNCIL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 281, 11 October 1889, Page 2

MANAWATU COUNTY COUNCIL .

The ordinary monthly meeting took place at the Council offices, Sansou, on Tuesday last. Present — Crs Ransom (chairman), Saxon, McLennuvi, Mitchell, Hammond, and Hanson. . • The minutes of the previous meeting Were' vetid tfrid f dnfmnedi ■ Letters were read from . .t; ■ Monteith, Canipbelltaivn. asking {or an extension of time on his contract on Taylor's; line for one mouth longer. Also from J. Mathers, for two. months extension of 'time to complete his t'o'titr'ant •'of claying, etc., on Tsiikorea line. ' From H. I' 1 . Davidson, Foxton, usktilgthe permission of the Council to. put a tram down at Moutoa, and wishing to know .if he could prevent others from using the same. ; . . ... From the Railway lleform League, Auckland, with ach'oular pointing out the objects of their association. From 11 r Buxton, Wanganui, stating that Is each per day, would be charged for the use of tarpaulins on the Sandon-Carnarvoii Tramway in future. From D. M. lirooks, Tram contractor, Baying he had received a letter from the authorities to pay Is each, per day, for sheets, and complaining that it interfered with his contract. From .1. H. Hankins, County solicitor, with opinion as to legality of leasing the tiamway. From same, saying that he had submitted the Council's oiler of compensation to Mr Fazer who had declined it. From \V. H. Howe, Shannon, agreeing to put any metal the County required over the river free of charge, but would nob be liable for any mishap that might occur. He asked the Council to forward a. toll-board as soon as possible, and hoped the Council would extend the distance of the ferry boundary from half a mile to a mile, as people at Shannon were in the habit of ferrying within that distance at present. He also enclosed a cheque for the haltyear's rent. From J.,G. Wilson, M.H.R., Lulls, with regard to his action iv laying the Council's complaint regarding the charge of the Auditor-General for auditing the County accounts before the Government ; also another complaining of the bad state of a road leading to his woolshed, and asking the Council to take steps in the matter. From J. McLennan, Oroua Downs, saying he held the Council responsible for the bad state of a culvert on Darkey's road, and any damages through defective drainage to the Oroua Downs Estate. From Bett. Simmonds <v Co., Oroua Bridge, complaining of the bad state of the roads at that place, and should any accident happen tn rlieir hor^p*. hold tli^in responsible. From tlaxmiliers and other.-., ai Oroiuv Bridge, giving the minutes of a meeting held nt that place, relative to the bad condition of the roads, and asking for more accommodation for storage, and better facilities for loading of goods. Front . W. K. Simpson, Oroua Bridge, complaining of a hole in a culvert on a road at that place, and asking the Council to see to it. ' " "Ot'TW.OU) COKKKSPOXDEXCK. To W. H. Howe, Shannon, that his tender was accepted for fencing at Moutoa. To C. H. Tomlinson, that the County offices would not be required after the termination of the present lease. To C. W. Samuel, K.M. Store Foxton, that the Council only opened ledger accounts with persons using the line habit- • ually. To J. H. Hankins re Fraser's compensation claim. To Jas. Norton, Moutoa, saying that his cheque had been forwarded. . To.T. Gower, Rfa3 r or, relative to late conference. To D. M. Brooks, that several complaints had been received as to culverts on the ti'amway. (iKXKIUIi HUSIXESS. The circular from the Auckland Railway •Reform League was held over .'until, ueit meeting. . , . In regard to the charge made by the Government for the use of sheets on the tramway of Is each, per day, Councillors were of opinion that it whs not a private line, and the clerk was instructed to. write to the traffic manager on the subject. Cr Mitchell explained to the Council the application of Mr Davidson to put a tram down at Montoa, by saying that it was only a length of 2Hh chains, and Mr Davidson having formed the road, he wished, should he be allowed to construct it, to prevent others from using it. He gave notice of motion for next meeting to construct the tramway. • . Cr Sanson, on behalf of the committee appointed, reported that Mr. J. Harris had agived to let the Council h^ve the building lately the property of the Bank of Australasia, for an office at a rental of £20 ltis yearly, or to selLit for a lump sunVof £225, half to be paid at the end of. the present yeur. He thought it dirt cheap, and the Council as a whole were of the same "opinion. It now being one o'ciock, Cr Sanson moved, and Cr McLennan seconded, That the standing orders be suspended until 2 o'clock.— Carried. The Council then adjourned for lunch. Upon resuming, the clerk was asked who th(! principal debtors were on the tramway, and it was found that almost £500, without counting the minor accounts, stood on the books at present. Cr McKeuzie here took his seat. BELLING THK TRAMWAY. The question of selling the tramway .was brought before the meeting by the chairman, who said it was a most favourabla time, as the tramway had shown of late such good returns, the income, above all working expenses, amounting to £535 yearly. Cr McKenzie also .thought it a good time in which to try and effect a sale of the tramway, as in a conversation with Mr Nathan, one of the directors of the Manawatu Railway Company, he had said that if the Council would hand over the present made portion, secure the running over the (\n\ prnmpnt line to Foxton, if thefompan.

would* not tflfee it orrery lie would float otte himself to do it. Cr Sanson , Saxon, and McLennan d&>: spoke irt favour of the sale, and a resdtftion was passed aeeor&mgty,, Proposed by Cr Hammond, seconded by Gr McLennan— That Mr jrMatheis be allowed two months extension of time on his coritraclProposed by Ute. Chairman, .seconded to~Cr HaititiiCitkl— That ebc Clerk write to the ; Traffic Matia#w calling his attention J to the fact that the if ttmway is'noi v print's line,- and therefore flot liable to extra charge oti tfnek covers. Also call his attention to the fad 'twas" art extra 'charge" fit* made on certain classes of goods, which is supposed to cover the cost of Use of .covers.' ' Proposed by Cr Sanson, seconded by Cr McLennan — That one months extension erf time be allowed MrMonteith for his contract ott Taylor's line. Proposed' tyf Cf Saxon, seconded" by tU chairman— That nil persons having county rates unpaid on the 31st Oeto&or, 1889 be sued for same without further notice ; and that all highway rates unpaid pri 31st De- - tterwber,- 1889, be collected in the sa too way. *■ Projittsc'i W the Chairman, and seconded by Cr HainnlotJ<Wlh*t the report of committee appointed io tweet committee' of Foxton Borough Council »•< payisg thiMr share towards motor " Fox " be adopted. Proposed by Cr Sanson, secoatWfey Cr McLennan— That the report of. th^. com- ' mitte appointed to arrange for f leshCqnnty ofHces be adopted, and that the srtid <$ri*mittee be hereby authorised i 6 complete the agreement with Mr J.' 1 Harris and to have the office furniture Ttaujoved^ in terms of the report- . , ";■" Proposed by Cr Stenson, seconded' by Cr Saxon— That the Clerk he instructed to make a final demand for payment of all tramway amounts up to the 80th Septemr bet' last* ami that unless the same lv paid . by the 20<h instant, the said accounts bo , sued for immediate]},, and that all ledger ' accounts be stopped al the end of the present mouth," and that any person requiring „ ledgeraccounts for the future must make . fresh application to the; Oouuci). 'for the same. ■-.. .. ; - -, •_. ;. • ;; :. ';". . Proposed by Cr Sanson, geconded^iy Cr McLennan— That all amounts not/ .lodged! with the County clerk, at the least, 2 clear days previous to each Council meeting will be held over until the. following meeting, unless urgent amount which may be passed by the unanimous vote of councillors present. ' Proposed by Cr Sanson, seconded 'by Cr Saxon— That Mr C. S. Andersen be informed that he is not to supply any.jnore rations to the Finlay family from the! UUi . instant. , Propbsed by the Chairman, seconded by Cr McKenzie— That the action of Cr Mitchell in accepting the tender of J. Carter . & Sons for the right to cut flax, on No 1 section Moutoa, at 3s per ton be «jccepted. Proposed by Cr Sunson, secondeit Ky Cr McLcnnr.n— That tenders be Invited for road formation on Speedy* line, from Mr Hnrdie's corner to Frecklington's road, to be in by noon of next meeting day. Proposed by Cr McKenzie, seconded by Cr Sanson — That notice be sent .to the Tram contractor: thstt he must clear out the culverts on the traniway within seven, ; , days, or the council will do' bo at his ' expense. • ; Proposed by Cr Saxon, seconded,; to Cr Sanson — That the Government be- asked* v to take over the Saudou-Carnarvon" tram-' j way on such terms as may be agreed on, and if they do not do so, the same offer, be made to other parties. Proposed by the chairman, seconded!' by * ' Cr McKen/,ie-r-That tenilers be.icalleditor-'; metalling about 4 or 5 chains of road at Cumpbelitown station. Tenders to be in,, by noxt- meeting. ' ' Proposed by Cr McLennan, seconded by • Cr S:inson — That the Road Inspector take .steps to repair the worst purt of the ron-d bf'rt.een Curnarvon and Oroua' Bridge. Proposed by the Chairman, seconded b; Cr McKenzie — That tenders be called foV about (50 chains of formation ou.; Tomp- :- kins line, same to be in by next meeting. < '. Proposed by Cr McKenaie, seconded by Cr Hammond — That the overseer be instructed to repair Freckh'ngton's road, and river bank road -near Scott's, and call tenders for- reforming about 25 chains on Campion's line. Tenders to be in by hext ' meeting, and to carry out his instructions re protective works. The following accounts were passed forpayment: — bounty clerk (salary), :£ll 5s ;' ' petty cash, £5; C. H. Tomlinson, (rent),, £1 us , road muintenunce, £28 14s ; D. M. . Brooksv Tram cori ractor, £82 16s 44'; • Railway Department, £G0 5s 3d; Agent.fi. s. Napier, (freights) £l(i 17s ; Rangitikei Advocate, advertising, £11 15s 3fl ; Rangitikei Advocate, stationery and printing,--£l4 ss; M. Herald (advertising), £5 8s; Mrs Finlay (charitable aid). £4 4s; J. Broodbell,' repairing tram sheds £1 Is 3d ; S. George, ditto, lls. ■:: •, . The Sandon and Awahou separate. dis ; / triet accounts amounting in all to £56 IBs Cd were passed for payment. The Council then adjburned to tlie sth ■ Xovemher. . ;