Manawatu County Council.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3619, 13 January 1906, Page 2

Manawatu County Council.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the ManaWattt County Council was held on Wednesday* There were present Crs Wilson (chairman), Kendall, Masters, Dalton, McKenzie, W. Barber and Hammond. CORRESPONDENCE. From the Foxton Borough Council, forwarding details of proposed alterations in the boundaries of the borough. A portion proposed to be handed over to the control of the County contains a population of 150 people, 10 miles of streets and 3 miles of boundary roads. The rateable value totalled £2662, the general rnte 7s 6d. There were 5 miles of drains costing ,£37 los per annum. It was desired that the severed portion be made a special rating district. The general rate would require to be collected alike over the whole of the Awahou riding, including the severed portion. Objections to the proposed severance were received from Messrs W. Barber, Bailie Bros,, A. P. Easton, H. Claris, M. Edwards, J. Walden, J. A. Smith, Carter Bros,, and F. S. Easton, on various grounds, particularly cost of maintenance of roads, drains, etc., which it was contended would result in an increased rate on the Awahou riding ratepayers without corresponding benefit. It was decided after a desultory discussion that seeing that the Council had power to strike a separate rate over the portion proposed to be severed from tbe Foxton Borough this Council hereby withdraws its objection to the proposals made by the Foxton Borough Council for the alteration of its boundaries, provided that the Foxton Borough agrees to pay two-thirds the cost of maintenance of the boundary roads and that the cost of extra clerical work be charged to the portion taken over. From Foxton Borough Council, drawing attention to the spread of lupins from the county road to private property and streets in that borough.—Overseer to report. From Stevens, Easton and Co. Foxton, desiring permission to erect a gate across the road on sections at Moutoa.—Granted.

REPORTS. The Tramway Manager reported the credit balance for November was £ll 3s 3d and for December, 7s Sd. Repairs to the line were completed on December 19th in a satisfactory manner. The supply of metal could be commenced as soon as required. *• The W, and M. Company had declined to reduce the charge of los per day, demurrage on trucks. Special trains were run in connection with the Rangitikei races and were financially successful. Special trains would also be run in connection with the Foxton race,'.. During November 456 bales of wool were carried and in December 679 bales. The Overseer reported tha*- the Manawatu river was within 40 links of the main road at the Shannon Ferry, and at the present rate of encroachment would carry it away in a short time. recommended a strip of land hi purchased from Mr Barber and a new line of road constructed about five or six chains from the river and erect a bank along the river to the ferry and ’plant the old line of road with willows and macro-

carpas. He suggested the Council vl should decide if it would break its 1 own metal or call tenders ** ft# same. Gorse on the •, pad along the tramway line to be grubbed out. The estimated quantities of metal required during the ensuing year were reported to be as lollops: —Foxton-Sandon road, 1500 yards. MANAWATU RIVER. It was decided to take steps to * obtain a loan of in connection with the encroachment of the Manawatu River at Shannon.