Manawatu County Council.

Manawatu Herald, 9 July 1891, Page 2

Manawatu County Council.

The Counoil held its usual monthly meeting at the Council Office, Sanson, yesterday at 11 a.m. Present— The Chairman (V. C. Ransom), Crs. Mitchell, Hammond, Robinson, McKenzie and Masters. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The following correspondence was cad : — INWARDS. T. Harvey, asking hr return of deposit. _Q.. Gropin, requesting C»- Hanson's name, to j be , plaped on: jrplli haying sold him his property. J. H. Hankins, notifying that the lease and bond of Brooks had been^ duly executed. G. R. Scott, applying for copy of the sidings taken out for tramway from the.Orbua Downs Estate. < _ James Risk, asking to have his property transferred to the name of James Henderson; • J. McLennan, asking that the name of E. A. Mitchell be inserted f as owner of sections ,184 to 187, Campbelltqwn. ' ' /^ • H.• Sanson, stating he was objecting to mobs of cattle and sheep being driven through, his property without leave; The owners therefore request T the Counoil to cause a notice to be posted at the entrance gate on each side of their property to the effect that no person would be allowed to drive' (fettle, sheep, or horses over their property without their permission. William Meehan, stating he had foundsome errors in the accounts of the Council for carriage. Offered a cheque for £4 for receipt in full. Horowhenua County, to ascertain if the item, costs Messrs Chapman & Fitzgerald, from the statement of Ferry account had been withdrawn. (TJie Clerk said that they had been informed that this had been done). G. Nye, notifying steps he had taken re punt. J. G. Wilson, stating that the Wellington Harbour Board intended asking, the House to have the County represented on it., and to ask if it was thought advisable. Palmerston Borough, desiring to know if anything was done re the formation* of a new Hospital Distriot. Survey Office, re control and maintenance of the Awahuri Bridge, stating it was necessary for the Council to be represented at the enquiry. H. W. Brabant, stating that he had appointed the 29th July, as the date of holding the inquiry into the Awahuri bridge, at Palmerstom. Treasury, asking for copy of special order, for making the rate on the loan.of £1750. Property Tax, te subsidies, enclosing form of declaration to be made by the Chairman. C. Bray sent his report on the tramway, and said he found that from Carnarvon to Campbelltown, was in very fair order, but to Sandon there were a number of slacks and kinks, but it was safe for slow traffic. The engine Fox was in fair order. OTJTWABDS. To Minister of Marine, saying that arrangements would be made to lower wire at Scott's ferry to allow steamers to pass up the river. HoroKhenua County, saying that Council thought it best in many ways that the punt be built at Foxton, and the matter had been left in Mr Nye's hands. Survey office asking for tracings of certain roads through Oroua Downs property. Hospital Board, leporting on certain oases for which they claimed. C. Rowe, replying re removing gravel from the river bed near his property. That Council was , not in accord with the action of the contractor. H. Sanson, informing him that Mudford and Costall had no permission to deepen drains. . Co'onial Treasurer, informing him that all steps had been taken for the loan of £1750 and asking for that sum to be paid into the County Bank. Mayor of Foxion, asking permission to stack timber on Harbour street for punt. > R. Greenaway, pointing out that those who petitioned for road work • had agreed to pay their rates at 1 once. As the work was done he was asked to send a cheque. I treasurer's report. The Treasurer reported that the < General Fund account was over- 1 drawn £255 4s lid. The following resolutions were agreed to :— < Proposed by the Chairman, se- i conded by fir McKenzie, That the 1 names of Mrs E. A. Mitchell be placed on the rate book in place of < the Hon. R. Campbell, for sections s Ig4 and 187, the name of Christian i Hanwn in place of 0. Groom for i

part section 23, Campbell, and the name of J. A. Henderson for that of James Eisk, for section 82, H.S.P. In regard to H. Sahson's letter, it was thought advisable that the road line through the land be opened up, and that Mr Sanson be requested to open his fences on the road lujfi. Proposed by Cr McKenzi^ ; |e\, conded by Cr Hammond, Thft MrJ. G. Wilson be written to thanking him for his letter r e HarbourMtoard and informing him that in the opinion of this Council, it is desirable- thai-* we should be represented op. the. Wellington Harbour Board. '■ i fI ; Cr McKenzie said he had had a little experience some time ago in the storage of flax, whiciTwas very high and unreasonable, and the Board were disinclined to make any reduction. He thought if the country was represented it might tend to secure these charges being re-, duced. Cr Mitchell agreed with the re« marks made. He thought that in all fairness they were entitled to a member.. The East coast was represented/ r The" trade :ontjn)3 [ftoatit was sbldrgeth^tjitiiiecessitated a B6j- , presentative to watch our interests,. In considering the letter from the Palmerstbn-Bbfd%h r !^ '£&$&}&&! McKenzie proposed, and d- Ransom s seconded, That this Council 1 is in, - favour 6f the i Separation from; the Wanganui Hospital Distrifct but, rthis.' > Council is Of opinion fthat ■<• it7/w6iiid ;) . bebetter to, include the Horowhenua County in the propfosed I district of Palmerston North." .That a copy of this resbiutiori lie fiehb'tb 'Mr' JF. : "> G. -Wilson*, with a request * that he will endeavour, tp carry out the wish .pf : tbis" : 'C6bn(JlK'" :/ Heßaid that the ,best of all reasons fora new Hospital District was that to be of: any use at alia hospital innst" be" get-at-able. Numbers of cases could be mentioned where patients^wexeta^en to AVanganui only^o-Ar^i^^::: J^J£^ Proposed .;. Jbjjs ■ Or % Mc^nzijel Seconded by 'Or''-J^bini^^ : Si^|Pia chairman and the ffioveflie ap^oint^of' to represent this Council at -the' Awahuri bridge inquiry., ■.." .:..'[ % 1 Proposed by Cr;Eansbm, secondedt by Cr McKenzie, That a copy of the special order striding rate to secure interest and sinking fund on a loan of £1750 (with the seal of the Council attached) be'sent to Secretary Of Treasury. It was agreed to return T. Harvey his deposit, in the shape of a progress payment. The Chairman reported that he and the other members of the Committee had seen Mr Rowe as to the holes in the river; and he had said he did not think anymore need be , said be said about.it. \ The Chairman sayl that in the estimates a sum had beefi p^t for painting the office, and an offer had been made by Mx W. H. Tompldns to do the same for £18. One coat of terra-cotta and two coats of lead, and two coats on fences and outbuildings. Cr Mitchell pointed out it was ,all, a question of ways and means. He thought that the materials to' be used should be submitted to the road inspector. ' '■■■■ ■■• J - ' '■'■'•'• •' -■'* • A Proposed by Cr Robinson, seconded by Cr HaminoWdv That'the -ofier'tii 0 W. H. Tompldns be accepted at £18 for painting the County buildings. Specifications for keeping the County metalled roads in repair by contract were read. -H Cr Masters thought .this was $he best time of the year to caiPfbr ten"-' ders, as all the weak portions of the road could be seen. He proposed, and Cr Robinson seconded, UQJBat I tenders be called for maintenance of all the metalled : reads 1 in'J thfe-* Manawatu County Council. Alternate tenders for one or three years, to be in by next meeting. Cr McKenzie supported the motion, and thought that the Overseer had made a good trial at the-specifica-. tions, but he thought fchey.wante^ considerable alterations. ' He' thduffh^; the contractor- or r County , shj&uM; supply all ibhe metal wari'ted; bnie or> the Other of theparties.. He thought tenders should bn at pcr 5 year, and payments made monthly. .Before letting he thought a ; : committee should go ow the specificationswhen they mignt be improved upon. As a general rule work is done cheaper by contract than by day work, and on these grounds hevoted for the motion. Cr Mitchell agreed with, the principal of calling for tenders for road maintenance. He thought t.here should be sureties found, as in event of an accident it was hard to tell what the costs might, be., - ; He. thought the Overseer deserved great credit for drawing up these specific cations. The Chairman said he did not? think it was intended to calk for tenders for all .the roads in the County. He thought #te/ mig£| give it a trial, and if the tenjcle'rg were too high they need not be 'accepted. He approved of the sugges-. tions of Cr McKenzie to go' ttiroum the specifications. .'* . s The motion was withdrawn* iY &y/. consent of the Council, to enable further consideration to be giy^a^to the specifications. ' ■?** ' Proposed by Cr McKenzie, aie- ' conded by Cr Ransom, Thas;.ih^ specifications for keeping tne ' roads' in the County in repair am^n^ed and submitted to the Coua^U ii th«.

next meeting. Cr McKenzie desired that this motiqn should not be thought as showing that the Council did not think that the Overseer had not made a very good proposal ; but he thought that other Councillors would be able j to point, alterations which would v make them better. I* The Chairman produced the plans i ol the Campbelltown -Longburn kk bridge, prepared by Mr Bray, The w ~ Clerk said that Mr Bray had said it was almost a copy of the Lower Gorge fridge. 'J helbriflge is a wooden tressle one having:-t^d land spands 40 feet long' and one span over tlie water HO feet long. The width is 12 feet. The estimated coat is £BGO. ' Proposed by Cr Ransom, seconded by CVMcKenzie, That a copy of the plans i specifications and estimates : o: the Campbelltown-Longburn bridg< be sent to the Minister of Public Works and Chairman pf Manawatu Road Board , with a . notice -stating that after ,the . expiration : of two months: jfjsi& the date of such notice, it is the intention pf the Manawatu County Council to apply to the Govfernpt ipr power to construct the CainpieMtbwn -Longburn bridge 1 . and to recover : the .half cost of rthe ; game? from the Manawatu Road Board. Thc^Qverseerls report of the .month, was read,. dn which he stated that' the wHole^of 'the roads throughout the County Ayere in fair order.. ' Th^?plSv?uig accounts were passed for payment :-^County Clerk,- &\% y 10s; petty-cash, £6 ; Toads mainten-,-ance, £34 lls ; C. Lumsden, £18 7s 6d ; &b.y£U>i Ludlow & Coyle, £12 10b; '-do;, $8 Os 4d; 0. Lumsden, depos.t^' &% ; T. Harvey, deposit/^5 ; M. Times, £1 9e 9d; J. Beid,.£Bß: 12s 6d; Charitable Aid, £9 12s ; Road maintenance, separate district; £87 2a 9d; Awahpu separate district, £18 108." The Council then adjourned.