WAITAKI ROAD BOARD.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 906, 12 March 1879, Page 2

WAITAKI ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of the Waitaki Road Board was held yesterday, when there were present —Messrs. T. Y. Duncan (in the chair), Easton, Procter, Borrie, Schluter, Davidson, Connell, and Oliver (Engineer). The minutes of last ordinary and special meetings were read and confirmed, and the outward correspondence was read and approved. A deputation consisting of Messrs. Ross, Jardine, and Smillie, waited by request on the Board with reference to a road line at pre-emptive between blocks I. and IV., Awamoko. After hearing the deputation fully, it was resolved that Messrs. Borrie, Duncan, Easton, and the Engineer be appointed to examine the ground, and report. The Board next proceeded to the consideration of Mr. Fenwick's claim of L4OOO as compensation for lands taken from sections 31 and 28, block IV., Oamaru district. After some discussion it was resolved that the Board's Solicitors be instructed to inform Mr. Fenwick that the Board does not admit his claim. A letter from Mr. Hargreaves, with reference to a road at Boundaiy Creek, was referred to the Engineer to report. A letter was read from the Acting Commissioner of Railways, with reference to bridge-keeper's wages at the Waitaki Bridge. The Clerk was instructed to forward a copy of letters sent to Mr. Conyers two months ago. A letter was received from Mr. Aitchison tendering his resignation, which was accepted. The Clerk was appointed Returning Officer, and a recommendation made that the election be held at Messrs. Millington's. Mr. Aitchison's claim for certain expenses contracted at the late Papakaio election was next considered, when it was resolved to refer Mr. Aitchison to the decision previously arrived at on this matter. The Engineer laid on the table plans and specifications for formations in Weymouth which were ordered to be advertised for the next meeting. Biggar and Robertson's tender (LCI 9s) was accepted for contract 08, footbridge on Ferry Road. Accounts to the amount of L 257 5s Id were passed for payment, and a vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the meeting.