Manawatu County Council.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 15 October 1891, Page 2

Manawatu County Council.

The above Council met at Sanson yesterday at 11 a.m. Present— V. C. Ransom (chairman), Crs Mitchell, Robinson, Masters, Ham. mond, McKenzie and Saxon. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following correspondence was read : — INWARDS. .T. McLennan, requesting the Council to see that the Tramway contractor obtained a crane from the railway to remove some freezing machinery. J. Evans, requesting transfer of section 170, Sanson, to T. H. Edwards. James Bull, asking permission to erect a gate on the north-west end of the road. He would put up a gate. The road is on the cliff opposite Ohinepuhiawi. 'A» BmHn. f^Hi* l^t^n^3f tn Mnpr r*t<*rt

jj .86 acres instead of 19£ acreg^ frnic'h iie ieasedi .»j_^r Adams and Kingdon, notifjrfl^ hat the Bishop of Nelson has leased ection 61 to Mr Buyers, of Sandon. John Prior, stating that section 87 las been leased to Mr Burgess, and me of the terms of his holding is hat he forthwith removes the gorse somplained of. W, A. Saudilands, explaining that lis letter re Cbarlton was written in nrror, as the aeoident happened on ;he Awahuri main road. He there, tore asked for further consideration. J. H. Hankins, asking that £8 5s Id be added to his bill for fees which be has had to pay. Carlile & McLean, stating that Mr Scott is liable to indemnify Mr Carlile for all rates for the period subsequent to the 20th November, 1890. They thought the best course would be to apportion the year's rates between Mr Munro and Mr Scott, as they had no idea that Mr Munro bad been allowed to get in arrear. Hopkirk Brothers, asking why their tender was not accepted. W. B, Howe, re house on ferry reserve. If the Council do not decide to take it, it was his intention to re. move it. Geo. Nye, stating his intention of attending the meeting of the Council. R. Gray, bringing before the notice of the Council the spreading of the gorse on to his property, which was planted some 9 years ago on the sand cutting leading to Russell street. His forest trees were being smothered and he thought it only just that Councillors have it grubbed. Hemi Warene, pointing out that some Europeans were removing land at the eastern end of road at Native reserve at Te Iwi te kai, Motoa, which will eventually cause his land to be washed away, if this was not stopped. J, Thompson, ranger, reporting that since he last reported he had visited the roads in the County and had impounded 18 head of cattle, 6 horses, 2 bulls, and 10 pigs. J. Thompson, asking for extension of time on No. 2 contract, Howe's Taipo road, owing to the last heavy rains. Survey Department, forwarding plan showing the roads in the Oroua Downs Estate. A copy of the objection of the Manawatu Road Board, addressed to His Excellency the Governor, to the erection of a bridge over the Orona River. &jr Land Department, advising Coiincil of receipt of above objection, and stating if in the face of these objections the Council desired to proceed, it will be necessary to make formal application for authority to build the bridge under sub-section 2 of section 15, Public Works Act, 1889, as until that is done a Commissioner cannot well be appoined to hold an inquiry into tne matter. Lands Department, stating that with reference to the dangerous position of the pilot house, it had been referred to the Marine Department for consideration. Post Office Department stating that the removal ' ot the telegraph poles on the Feilding-Awaburi road will be enquired into the first time Dr Lemon is in the neighbourhood, Land Department notifying of the intention of the Manchester Boad Board to construct a bridge at Aorangi. outwakdh. To Mudford Bros asking them to abate nuisance from mill. T. Scott authorising the purchase of a crab winch. J. Prior informing him that if gorse not removed will be cleared at expense of owner. Postmaster-General asking that telegraph poles on Feilding-Awahuri road be removed. H. Sanson to remove fence off road. The following resolutions were agreed to : — Proposed by Cr Ransom, seconded by Cr Hammond, That the ap« plication of J. Evans to have T. Edwards name placed on rate roll for section 170 Township of Sanson instead of his, be agreed to. ! " Proposed by Cr Masters, seconded by Cr Saxon, That the application from James Bull to erect a gate on the Cliff road be granted, during the pleasure of this Council. In considering Mr Smith's letter Cr Mitchell explained that Mr Smith was actually leasing the land, 19$ acres, but had no occupation as the Natives were using it. The Clerk explained that Mr Smith had paid the rates for 2 years on the whole 56 acres. He ought to have objected at the right time. Cr McKenzie said that he could not see that the rate could be legally remitted. The Chairman suggested that; Mr Smith be informed that tjjPLrate must stand, but that he hacTbetter see to it at the next valuation. treasurer's report. The Treasurer reported that the County Fund account was overdrawn £279 8s 3d but the nett credit balance at the bank was £235 12s 9d. Awahou Riding was in credit £126 Issd. The following resolutions were carried : — Proposed by Cr McKenzie, seconded by Cr Hammond, That the matter pompteinpd of itt the tettef Hemi

arena tfatea 20th September be £We!J. \6 tKi oVjS#ei-;.W,take What a c.tio«jhe ma; consider hcc'essar'y. Propwed 1 Cr Saxon, seconded by Cr Master , That the sum of £5 be paid to Mi Charlton ns compensation for anj claim he may have against the Manawatu County Council, Cr Saxon thought the claim of £10 was out of all reason. He had seen the horse shortly after it was hurt and it had been a lfitle knocked about, and was in a livery stable at FoiWing, stiff, for a few days. He thoright a small payment would be better than going to law. Cr McKenzie thought it should be shown that they must pay the damages before they did. He instanced an'aeeiclent on Frecklington's line, which at first appeared impossible to avoid, but it was referred to a solicitor and resulted that the gnfferer had no claim, and they never paid anything. He instanced other cases, where summoning the Boards had been spoken of, but thought better of it. He believed that if there was a case, Munro Mas answerable for the road, and any neglect was at his door. Cr Saxon explained that Munro asserted that he had reported the matter to the Overseer. The case had been taken up because it was understood Munro had asserted that he had mentioned the state of the culverts twice to the Overseer. Cr McKenzie after this agreed to withdraw any opposition to the payment. The resolution was carried. Re Shannon punt, Cr Mitchell reported that he had been informed by the solicitor that the ferry could not be leased for more than one year. J. Hillary's tender had been accepted conditionally. He had placed Hillary in charge to work it for a month, and he (Cr Mitchell) intended to move that Hillary's tender be accepted for the year. He had nothing to say against Messrs Hopkirk. He thought that public bodies should exercise care in placing cornpotent men in charge of ferries. He feared that the Messrs Hopkirk might place one ot their employes at the mill in charge of the ferry. As legarded the application of Mr Howe, he would move that the house be purchased for £80, and Hillary was paying a rent of £7 10s, which he would be willing to pay to the Council. Proposed by Cr Mitchell, seconded by Cr That the tender of J, Hiltlßy be accepted for one year, , from 18th September, 1801, for ; the sum of £105. Proposed by Cr Robinson, seconded by Hammond, That the action of Cr Mitchell with regard to the Shannon ferry be confirmed by this Council. A conference with the Chairman 1 of the Horowhenua County Council 1 took place after dinner, which was held in private, re claims for mill road. Tenders for Shannon punt were opened :-— A. Speirs, £58 10s; A. Jotison, £88 10s ; Aldridge & Easton £BH. Proposed by Cr Mitchell, seconded by Cr Saxon, That the, tender 0f.,; Aldridge & Easton be accepted for building new punt for Shannon ferry for the sum of £38. Proposed by Cr Hammond, seconded by Cr Robinson, That J. Tompkins be allowed one month longer to finish his contract for iorination on Rowe's line. Proposed by Cr Mitchell, seconded by Cr Robinson, That W. H. Howe be.ofljerea the sum of £30 for the hou9s owned. by him, the said building Saving been erected by Howe on the Shannon ferry reserve. Proposed by Cr McKenzie, seconded by Cr Masters, That the Over- ( Bterbeinstriio^fd to; furnish a list of alt ' "who.; have allowed gQr^etiQ^pre^dfron), their land on to any 'knmJ in ■.'.s&, Cou^jy, s and who havefailed|^) eleav $0i gorse off the road by the 80th November, and that Mr HankliSs be inrtvuoted to take , such proceedings against /all such : owners without further notice. Proposed by Or Ransom, seconded l by Cr McKenzie, That formal objeo- '' tions be made to the proposals of the \ Manchester Road Board to erect a bridge ovev the provla river, near Feilding and charge this Council with one foujtfb^of. the cost under clause 15 of The PabUc Works Act Amendment 1889. " : Proposed by Cr Robinson, seconded iby Cr Mitchell, That tenders be ; called for claying and forming on ; Foxton road from Scott's gate 89 chains and from thousand acre gate towards Foxton 40 chains, and from McLennans 65 chains towards where already clayed. Tenders to be in by next meeting. Also 12 chains between Mr McLennan's gates. , Proposed by Cr Saxon, seconded • by Cr- plasters, That the Overseer be insjßbted to have the middle bridge lalVhisker's bush be put in good repair or removed, and the 1 watertaMeffotefwed from Feilding to the top of Mount Stewart, also to repair culvert on Mount Btewart hill I and road near waterhole on FeildingAwaimrLroad and fence the same ( against stock drinking at the said ' waterhole. Proposed by Cr McKenzie, seconded by Gr Robinson, That the Chairman be instructed to confer ' with the* Foxton Borough Council W* toe fclfttffl mftfo by tbe Hero- (

j whenun County Council against this Counci' , Prb'p t^a by Cr- Mitchell, seconded by Ct liobinsdn, tM ffie ,(Jvsto#. be instructed to call for tender's i6r 50 chains, more or less, on the road leading to the Shannon ferry. Tenders to be in by next meeting of this Council. Proposed by Cr Masters, seconded by Cr Saxon - That the overseer be instructed to get about 6 chains of Farmer'sjJtreet metalled, cost' not to exceed £7} and alst> to get ft small bridge mafle fitter On F&eklingtotl'li line. Proposed by Cr Ransom, seconded by Cr McKenzie— That tenders be called for metalling the unmetalled portion of the Taipo-Awahuri road. Tenders to be in by noon of next meeting of the Council, November 11th. The overseer's report was read. Proposed by Cr Robinson, seconded by Cr McKenzie — That tenders be called to be in by next meeting for grubbing the gorse at Campbelltown station to be in my next meeting. Proposed by Cr Mitchell, seconded by Cr Robinson — That R. Gray be served with notice to prevent the sand from drifting off his property on the road as indicated by the Overseer's report. Proposed by Cr Robinson, seconded by Cr Mitchell -That a Committee of the Chairman and Crs Saxon and Masters deal with the accounts. Proposed by Cr McKenzie, seconded by Cr Robinson - That tenders be called for metalling about 50 chains Rosina line. Tenders to be in by next meeting.