BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Manawatu Standard, Volume 4, Issue 202, 2 August 1883, Page 2

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

LAST BIGHT'S MEETING. Present— Ors Linton, i^in the chair, m the unavoidable absence of the ' Mayor) Ferguson, Walker, Mowlem, Leary, and Marriner. CORRESPONDENCB. From Colonial Secretary, declining to j recommend formation of proposed Rivers Board, until the wishes of~all persons interested could be ascertained. Letter; referred to the Committee. __Erom .Wellington Town Clerk, for-' warding list of surplus water plant, and quoting rices. —Received. From- the Licensed Victuallers of Palmerston,' asking for a refund of a proportion of license fee, they having .paid full fees, whereas their licenses only extend to 11 o'clock. The amount sought to. be refunded was £5 m each case. Referred ., to Licensing Committee with power to act.. From Mr Hankins, claiming damages for loss sustained to boggy through road near the mill being obstructed, thus causing a capsize. Cr Linton stated what he knew of the Circumstance. He believed Mr H. had made application to the owner of an ad j acent timberyard,but possibly ho satisfaction had been received' He believed the Council were liable, but had hoped the matter would have been settled. Several of the Crs spoke of the dangerous condition ofthe cros* sing m question, which was.a very awkward place when trains were shunting. Resolved that a Committee consisting of Crs 'Linton, Snelson, and Ferguson, investigate the locality and circumstances, and report at next meeting ot the Council— Carried. Cr Linton spoke strongly of the urgent necessity for wider - crossings, and-' the removal of the caution posts, to the fell width of the street to make room for increasing traffic. This matter also to be reported, on, by .the same Committee . From the Colonial Secretary asking for a list of cases of venereal disease treated. at tbe Borough Hospital during the past twelve months. Cr Marriner said no case had been treated. " Cr Linton said he was glai to hear it. He presumed all such cases were sent to Wanganui for treatment. „., '-, ,Frpm;B.ardughy Solicitor) giving legal opinion^etting^forth-Tinder^whlr^^ir^ cumstanceGT private, could be entered upon to remove obstruction to a wate^curse. Cr Linton read as much of it as it was possible to decipher. iFrqm Town Clerks 'Wanganui, [hbii^ fying. that the next meeting of the deligates 'would' be on Wednesday, "Augait .8. : From.District Manager oi Railways claiming cost of culvert erected at request oi Obancil, £10 16s lOd. Passed for^ payment. From District Engineer, authorizing an expenditure of £5 for removal of trees ip the. Square, m that portion that will be required for railway purposes. The Borough Engineer was instructed -accordingly, , ' Cr Marriner asked what had been done about tree planting m the streets. •'■•• -Or Linton said Cr Marriner was himself a member of that Committee, which should have before this brought ; up a report. ' •"; ;; Cr Marriner said the Committee had not met yeV y.~ ' Cr Linton said the matter would probably have to stand over till next season. Application' from ratepayers ; m Col-lege-street, asking for footpath, and offering to pay proportion of costs, Referred to Publio Works CdmmitteeV ■'^<-\< -••;', -;v::. '■'• From Mr Milverton bringing up his old and iongrstanding grievance with regard to the dangerous condition bt Main-street opposite his premises, and threatening action for damages should an accident occur m consequence." Or Linton deprecated the tone of the letter , r which he couldscarcely . say... was.. exactly respectf*!. Resolved that the -be referied. to the Publio Works Committee, several Ors expressing an opinion that Mr Milverton had good cause of complaint, m the delay that had been experienced m pushing on the work. Cr Linton spoke at some considerable length on the subject, detailing the history of the street, and stating what j offers had be>n made to Mr Milveiton to assist him m making the approach to his premises more accessible. He considered no such liberal offer had been made to any ratepayer as to -Mr Mil vertoa. He believed —the -grading about to be done by the railway department, m; Main Street, would -extend nearly to Mr Milverton's doqrv and probably make a better; j b than was even asked for. ' " „'.. - Other Crs spoke as to the state of that part of Main Street. „ ,= yJWJMO l WORKS REPORT. 1 We, your Public* Works Committee, have the: honour to report that we have considered the Engineer's monthly statement, and we would recommend that the Council chould cause notices to fence tb be 1 sent to allpwners of property whose frontages abut upon a constructed footpath and 1 are unfenced. The ap* plication of Mr W. H Wylda, that a further portion of East Street be formed we cannot recommend the Council to accede to, at this season of the year, as we consider that any disturbance- to the natural surface would be detrimental at the present time. We would draw the attentien of the CoanjjiLto the work being performed by ttbe District Engineer at Terrace End, and would suggest that he be requested to fill up the useless drain alongside of Main-street and also have the road stuniped, m order to allow of cattle .being driven on the south side of tne railway. Report adopted. , - OTHER REPORTS. _ , The report of Reserves Committee read, setting forth terms on which each .ease was held. Report from the Borough Engineer m reference to effect of "recent flood on i groin m the river ; stating' that the result was satisfactory* -„- All the damage that had been done cauldbeset right at an expenditure of about £4. i :> . Resolved, that the amount ; be voted, and necessary repairs ba effected. RESOLUTIONS. Resolved, That owners o> unfenced -sections m Tabnui-street receive notice to fence. Resolved, That application to transfer lease from Mr Hampson to Mr H. McNeil ba authorized} the Town Clerk to explain the position of matters to the Borough Solicitor. I Resolved, That the sanction of Council be (given to. construct righ>of-w»y

hrough secticn 669, m accordance wit^ asual procedure. Resolved, That permission of Council be granted to Mr Wollerman to transr fer lease. Resolved, That a deputy-ranger be appointed to act during any temporary absence of the usual ranger, the appointment to be decided on at next special meeting. BOTANICAL ROAD. Cr- Ferguson- ask^whelher the Botanical Road was to be completed or not. ~ GrTanttnhoped^ttaitißonlf day thera would be a nice bridge over the lagoon. Ferguson Said he considered the •position; was very unsatisfactory. ... Cr Linton gave a further explanation. FERGUSON- STBaET. Cr atowlem brought forward a resolution to_ have further metalling done beyond that to Mr Wollermfitn's shop. The Engineer explained the state of the road. h- . Resolved, That the portior of Fer-guson-street m question be metalled as soon as practicable, as doing is now would be useless expenditure. y. notice of motion. (. Cr Ferguson gave notice of motion ' ■fornexrspecial meeting' m feTerence' to ' introducing bye-law for dealing wUh't dangerous chimnies and flaes m the ' Borough. ; j y " T " LOAN EXPENDITURE. ..,,,_, The following reports was read having been moved for by resolution at the previous meeting of the Council, being a detailed statement of expemlU ture out of loan for construction, metalling, and drainage on- each street enumerated. Account showing the expenditure out of Loan 'for Municipal improvements to the 30th day of Jane, 1883 :—

Total-30 miles 63ch. (Dost; £7,04$ Outstanding ' liabilities j-.-.-!:il on contracts, ■■-'■• £327 Special charges for -Square Improvements £600 ?'.: for Municipal Baildings. 740* Borrowed out of loan for expenditure not estimated and estimated revenue not yet received for 1882^3 ; y ." 1. For Manawatu Bridge ; 200 j " For River Works 138 11 For Repairs to Public Hall 110 i;; Grand Total:' £10,057,15s 6d

Name of Street* : ; : , ; Chaiaf. ;;T6tal. Bouudarj Epad ( ; « .;:■■■■;■■ ■■..2JQ.L: £951 Featheratou -street ,220 Grey;*treei; " V.'": 84 HfffBro»a«3treet .79 343 Cuba-street : 40 506 Maiuiatreet, including ■si: 1 .Napier Koad— 284' 824 Choroh-streat 195 49 L Fergusoa-street 195 510 College«Btreet " 162 351 Park Road 80 99 VogeUstreefc 79 3Q5 Fitzroy*Btreet - ; :: :i '7& : ;1 1 ; 94 Terrace-steeet ..-■•-■ 39 72 Eastrstreet -,.l ■,■, \.< -■:> 913 Scaadiaaßt'reet 33 35 Alexander-street 40 61 Victoriassereefc • : ' ; ' ; - : ; iB-- ■■-•- 60 Dake-street, . .. ; 18 57 Amesburynstreet ' 12 22 florth«street 40 45 PrinceB»street ' 19 5 Bangitikefestreer " *r "'.■•■*■ t :73 : r 2 j^ rPitzherbert-street , • . 99 268 Georga-street r 9 35 Pitt street 19 61 j Oook«street • 55 , 72 Tadnnuatreajb 28 13 29 64 Weat-atreat .19 47 Kairangaßoad 80 128 Botanical Koad 55 j703 Race Course audEirer 1255 The Square , . <■ - 272