Manawatu County Council.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 14 January 1892, Page 2

Manawatu County Council.

The usual meeting of the above Council was held at Sanson yesterday at 11 a.m. Present — The Chairman (V. C. Hansom), Ors Robinson, Mitchell, Masters, Saxon, and Hammond. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The following correspondence was read : — INWABDS. From Land Office, forwarding plan of roads in County and asking for information as to roads metalled, formed, and tracks. J. Dafter, stating that on the 9th December his horse met with a serious accident on the bridge by his residence, and tha{ the bridge was in an unsafe condition. He valued his horse at £25 and claimed £7 for damages. G. L. Luxford, applying for transfer of Samuel George's name for his for section 10, 218, 279, Sanson,

From the butchers of the County, applying for the usual licenses. \V\ A. Brooks, asking for a sum for repair of the road from the Oroua Bridge Boad.

W. fl. Howe, stating that he had decided to take the sum of £30 for the Shannon ferry-house and tank.

E. Ashby, saying that he had by telegraph on Tuesday, 24th November sent a tender for claying on the Foxton road at 21s a chain. He saw by the paper that Cooke's tender at 24s 3d had been accepted, and he wanted to know why his tender had been refused.

Palmerston Borough, sending subscription lists for hospital.

G. Gray, asking for any surplus there might be on two horses of his which he had lost and he had since ascertained had been sold in the Sandon pound.

(The Clerk showed that there was a balance of 18s.)

G. Nye, reporting new punt was finished. He showed that the total cost was £156 18s, and his estimate had been £160 Bs. J. El . Hankins, returning his bill of costs and assuring the Council that not one penny had been charged in the costs Horowhenua County, save actual out of pocket expenses. R. Gardner, stating that he at present had no road in this County and that he paid his rates with great reluctance. He wanted also to know when the next election for members to the County will take place and the latest day of nomination. G. H. Luca3, asking some particulars as to the £18,000 loan. Charitable Aid Board, Wanganui, stating that they could not give the sum of £18 10s for D. Young, as the Government subsidy could not be obtained for the amount, it not having passed through the books, and the sum had been collected for the benefit of a particular person. Be Ashby's letter, the clerk explained that the telegraphist had sent it up with another by a boy, who he could not remember, and instead of giving the telegrams to him, had placed them on the counter without a word and there they laid ; till the following Saturday when | they were found covered with other papers.' Re Dafter's application the Chairman said the legal advice they had ! always received in such cases was | that the Council was not liable unless they were well aware of the position. The Council agreed that they couldH recognise no liability for the accident. The following resolutions were passed : — Proposed by the Chairman, seconded by Cr Robinson, That the applications of Butchering Company Poxton, G. E. Pike, T. H. Edwards, ! Anders Person, H. V. Pickering,

Henry Rutherford, and W. K. Simpson fo^ slaughtering license be granted. Propose ' by Cr Mitchell, seconded by Cr Rob nson, That W. H. Howe be paid £30 for the building standing on the Shannon ferry reserve in terms of his lettor of BOth Nov. 1891.

Cr Mitchell mentioned that the lessee of the Shannon ferry refused to take delivery of the punt until he obtained new gear. He had taken upon himself the responsibility of authorising the purchase of new gear, which had cost £5. Proposed by Cr Robinson seconded by Cr Masters, That the Horowhenua County Council be consulted with regard to the disposal of old punt and gear now lying at- Shannon.

Proposed by the Chairman, seconded by Cr Robinson, That the application of Mr G. H. Luxford to have the name of Mr S. George placed on rate book for sections 10, 213, 279 Sanson instead of his, be agreed to.

Proposed by Or Mitchell, seconded by Or Robinson, That the clerk be instructed to write to Mr J. H. Hankins requesting that he serve J. W. Stewart with notice to complete the survey of the road on the Motoa estate without delay.

Proposed by Cr Mitchell, seconded by Gr Robinson, That the amended account of Mr J. H. Hankins be paid.

Proposed by the chairman, seconded by Cr Robinson, That the clerk and overseer mark and name the roads on* plan sent by survey department in terms of their letter.

The Treasurer reported the County had a nett credit Balance of £827, besides £1000 on fixed deposit. The A wahou "Riding had a credit of £159.

The Chairman reported on the Longburn bridge enquiry and they had met on 15th December when it was adjourned to oth January when witnesses were present and gave evidence in favour of the bridge. 'I he enquiry was adjourned to next day. The whole matter now rested with the Commissioner. It was decided that the one who lost should pay expenses.

The (.. lerk mentioned that the dog tax had come in the past year better than it had ever done before.

Proposed by the Chairman, seconded by Cr Robinson, That the dog registration fee for the year be fixed at 2s 6d per dog and that Mr ( ox be appointed registrar, and that this amount be payable at the County Office on or before Ist April.

Proposed by Cr Saxon, seconded by Cr Masters, That the Clerk be instructed to apply for all rates before the next meeting, any rates then outstanding be sued for at once.

Cr Mitchell brought the drainage dispute between Messrs Wilson and Edwards up. Mr Wilson objected to the alteration in level of drain being done by Mr Edwards without leave of the Council. He (Cr Mitchell) had told the Overseer to give notice to Mr Edwards not to touch the drain without permission of the Council. However, Mr Edwards had paid no attention, but had lowered the drain. Mr Wilson had said the owners of Moutoa Estate would hold the Council answerable. He (Cr Mitchell) had therefore put the suiface man to fill up the outlet of the drain. The Council adjourned for lunch. On resumiug the following tenders were opened : — Campbelltown-Longburn No. 1. Coley & Nelson, 47s 6d per chain ; Dillon & Sheerin, 34s 6d ; E. White, 29s 6d ; Robert Lyon, junr., 52s 6d ; John Carmody, 26s 9d ; T. O'Leary, 45s ; Aldison Bros., 45s ; J. Anderson, 445; T. Leen. 425; J. C. Nathan, 465. Campbelltown-Longburn No. 2. Coley & Nelson, 38s 6d per chain ; Dillon & Sheerin, 34s 6d ; T. Leen, 375; R. Lyon, junr., 57s 6d; T. T. O'Leary, 34s 6d ; J. Carmody, 26s 6d ; Aldison Bros., 42s 6d ; John Anderson, 39s lid; J. C. Nathan, 50s. Foxton-Sanson No. 1. Coley & Nelson, £9 Us 8d per chain ; J. Carmody, £2 145 ; Thompson, Cook & Co., £3 4s 6d ; J. Anderson, £3 7s 6d ; J. McAlister, £3 2s ; Boyle & Lumsden, £3 6s. Foxton-Sanson No, 2. J. Carmody, £4 2s 6d per chain ; J. Anderson, £3 6s ; J, McAlister, £3 2s ; Boyle & Lumsden, £3 6s ; Thompson, Cooke & Co., £3 4s 6d. Campions Line, Coley & Nelson, 59s 6d per chain ; J. C. Nathan, 655 ; 111.1.I 1 . Fraser (informal), 49s 6d ; T. < »'Leary, 77s 6d ; J. Carmody, 53s ; J. Anderson, 67s 6d ; Thompson, Cook & Co., 69s 6d. Metalling Speedy's Line (County).

F. C. Behrent, 80s per chain ; G F. Coyle, 20s.

Metalling Speedy's Line (District). G. F. Coyle, 24s 6d ; J. ( armody, 365.

Proposed by Cr Robinson seconded by Cr Mitchell— That the tenders of G. Coyle be accepted for 45 chains at 25s 6d per chain 5 chains at 20s per chain for Speedy"s line. Campion's Line John Carmody at £2 13s Foxton Noh. 1 and 2 contracts, J. McAllister at £H 2s, Campbelltown Longbnrn road 1 and 2 contracts, J, Carmody at 26s 9d and 26s 6d be ac* cepted.

Proposed by Cr Mitchell * seconded by Cr hobinson— That the overseer

be instructed to extend the present clay ag contract by 17 chains on the Foi on-Shannon road. F oposed by i'r Saxonr seconded bjr Cr ] [asters -That tenders be callec. for detailing 50 chains more or les:: cf i le Feilding end of Swainson':; line Tenders to be in by the nex ; inee Ang of Council. Proposed by Cr Bobinson, seconded by Cr Hammond, Thai tenders be called for formation and other work on Oroua bridge road. Tenders to be in by noon of next meeting. Proposed by the Chairman, seconded by Cr Hammond, That Mr M. Boyle be given notice to commence his metalling contract on Foxton-Sanson road at once. Proposed by Cr Masters, seconded by Cr Saxon, 'Jhat the overseer be instructed to get the formation on the Cemetery road trimmed up as soon as possible. Cost not to exceed £15.

The usual batch of accounts were passfed for payment.