MANAWATU COUNTY COUNCIL.

Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 22, 18 January 1879, Page 2

MANAWATU COUNTY COUNCIL.

Wbdnrsday, January 15, Present — Councillor Maearthur, m the Chair; Councillors Linton, Carr, Haleombe. Gower, Sanson; Boekstrow, a id Kebbcll. it'ES'iLtrrrovs pa«set). Moved by C luneillor Huloombe, and seconded by Councillor Sanson ;— In reference to the letter received from the Chairman of Manawatu Highways Board, the Council adheres to the tend* of its resolution repayment of subsidies to Highways B >ards, but is willing to meet their convenience by making progress pay.ueuts -m "cases of large contracts being undertaken. M ived by Councillor Sanson, seconded by Councilor Haleombe— "That '.n the opinion of this Council, the resolution oi the "Wanganui Hospital Conference be accepted." • Moved by Councillor Linton, seconded by Councillor Halcomb* — Fiiat m the opinion of this Omru'il it is •not-deurablo to make any altera! ion m tho ferry charges, as requested by Messrs. Hastwell, ami Co." Moved by Councillor Kebbell, se-. eonded by Councillor Haleombe — " That the inland route from Foxton to. Otaki be surveyed by the County Engineer at once, commencing at Olakir, and fro hi thence to a point on the south bank of the Manawatu, at or near Oturoa ; that the road be taken across tho Ohau Kiver at the place moat suitable tor throwing a bridge across it hereafter, and that the Engineer is hereby authorised ta obtain professional assistance, if necessary, to carry out such survey." Proposed by Councillor Hoekstrow, seconded by Councillor Carr — "That Councillor "Rockstrow be granted leave to withdraw tlie motion of which notice was given at the last, meeting, aud standing m his name." Proposed by Councillor Haleombe, and seconded by Councillor Linton — " That the list of rat.e< paid supplied by the late collector, W. Oshorue, bo ac cepted as correct." Proposed by Councillor Sanson, seconded by Councillor Gower — H That the following slaughtering licenses for the -:year ending 31st of December, 1879, be issued — Andrew Campbell^

Tiio nas • Atoflatt, VVillia v WuiSker and Joseph Bcale. Proposed by Councillor Kehhell, and so on ! ed by Councillor Curr^^rjiu^ the Chairman obtain from the Government, if.po ssible,"-.a copy.lo.^ST'-.tu'pb;-graphicial map made by Mr-Cl-imie of the country between 'the ohau and Otaki Rivers, for .the use of the County Council. .. .;.-••-. Proposed by Councillor Sanson, so* eonded by Councillor Gpwe.r— " That tenders tie called for remctallitig one. mile and a halt' of the Foxton and SariV don road ; tenders .to be m before th.c next meeting of the Council.the engineer to propare spceiheations-^for said work. Proposed by Councillor.. Rqekstrow, and seconded, by Councillor Gower — > " Tliat tlie main road, Foxton (County Road), from Cook's contract to Burr's corner, be made, and tenders for ; sam-j be fid led." ...; Proposed by Councillor Haleombe, seconded by Councillor;. Carr— " That fresh tenders be called for metalling; Nos. 2, .:■*, Contract 12, Kimbolton. Road and the specifications be altered so 'thai the metal be put on the road as it comes from the pit." - - • ■ Proposed by Councillor Linton, seconded by Councillor Kebbell— "-.That an allowance, m lieu of* travelling expenses, be made, to each -Councillor for each meeting of the Council he may atA tend, such allowance to be made on the following scale; — • „." Kiwitea Riding. 85s. ; Manchester Riding, 255, Taonui Riding, 20s. . jiawa Kawa Hiding, 20s. .. O.'oua Riding, 2 >s. Hurovrheuua Hiding,'2^s. Proposed by Councillor S.uisan, seconded By Councillor (Jpwer— «.* That tjip It 'gistrar of the Dog Tax he requested toappoint a suitable' deputy for tluV din- " U*ictß of Sandon and . Carnarvon, and said deputy be requested, to- compel owners to register their dogs inline Ji-. ately," . ........ Proposed hy Councillor Haieoitib>, se* eonded hy Councillor Carr—" That the salary of the Chair-nan be fixed at £s*\ for the current year, and travelling ex-. penses incurred when on County huaU riess," Proposed hy Councillor Sanson, s^^ eonded by Councillor .Linton— " That an additional allowance of '£25 per anuu n be made .to the Engineer for travelling expenses, to date From the Ist January instant, / " Proposed by 'Councillor Kebb-dl, seconded by Councillor Halcombe — " That Mr. Vdy, jate ferryman afc Otaki. he informed 'tpat' the Council* having leased the ferry-house and' land attached to it, from the Natives, he is. now a tenant of tlie Council, and will have to pa.y rent at the ra,fa of £3 » per annum for- the house and laud, frotp January Ist. l&fy. Tenancy 'subject to a month's notice." '" - '•- Proposed by Councillor Kebbcll. seconded by Councillor Carr— " Thafr Messrs. Simc'ox rind Ffadfjeld 'have liberty to erect a gate on the main road leading into Otaki." * ' ' V ' ' Proposed : by Councillor Sanson, se« eonded by Councillor Qw.r — "That this. Council stand adjourfto'd until the .se, cond Wednesday m February, at two, o'clock p.m." .... ..„ .... NOTICE O.F MOTIO.N. Councillor Gower to move at the rtexfc meeting of the Council —" That m the opinion of this Council, thp. present and fut ure interests of the Afapawat'u Count y would be best consulted by" bringing the Wellington iiailw/iy into, the Port of Foxton."