OTAKI BOROUGH COUNCIL

Otaki Mail, 20 September 1922, Page 2

OTAKI BOROUGH COUNCIL

REPORTS. The following reports were read at Lis morning’s meeting of the Council nd adopted: Works Committee.

Correspondence was referred to from Mr Monrad re valuations of water shed area.—Dealt with bv Town Clerk.

from Mr Stuveley, asking for permit to build a new office on Section lot’ and 100 Otaki township.—Granted. from Mrs Cobb le Mangapuuri creek. —The committee stated this work would be done when adjoining owners were asked to clean out in October.

From Dost and Telegraph Department. stating they could not agree to extend the hours of attendance at the telephone exchange on Sundays.

From Lord Mayor- of London making an appeal for London Hospitals.—The committee decided not to recommend this to Council in view of the local appeal to be made shortly on belmlf of the blind bv Mr Chitlin Mackenzie.

A letter was read stating that a fearful stencil was issuing from the creek in the vicinity of the railway.—The Town Clerk stated that the matter had been reported to the Health Officer. From Health Department, complaining that insanitary conditions existed at certain premises near the beach. — The Town Clerk stated that notice to amend had been forwarded to the owner. hut the matter of using tire arm* within the Borough was referred to

Council. From Public Works Depurtiuc! stilting tlmt exemption had been grill cd in Aotaki and Iti Streets. From Messrs Beere and Seddon, sl l in" they had completed the survey Inish area for water works, but it w quite possible Hint the Survey iJepu mo nt limy require it half elm in road to the Council’s land. The Town Clerk’s report was re; The matter of supervision with regu to building, sanitary, and explosives sped or was referred to Council. Mr Stnveley waited on the Comm lec and agreed to replace any defeeti wood found on the buildings now I ing erected bv him at the beiteh.—< thi> motion of Cr. Kilsbv. seconded Cr. Carkeek, it was decided to gra permits, subject to no painting bei done until the engineer had inspect same. Cr. Broadway spoke of the eonditi of the swing bridge at Kangiurti. T Engineer was instructed to get u particulars for reconstruction and ha the work done ns early as possible. Decided to have (he gorse grubb oft the roads at Rungiuru near Mr W limns’ property and blackberries nr Mrs Cootes’ property. Finance Committee. A letter was received from the Ea Transfer Ollice. -asking to be suppli with Ihe steps taken in connection ni the closing of streets at (he bench. From Mr Chttha Mackenzie, state he proposed to address the Otaki a district residents on October'-nd, suitable to the Council. From Messrs Harper and Atmore. t. plaining the cause of delay in getti the by-laws continued by the Ministi also from the Minister regretting t delay through the Inspector of Exph ives being absent from Wellington. From Mr Penn offering to sell go j copies of booklets ’‘Otaki and Ann the Tara runs” for it’d.— Committee < j tided to recommend Council not to : ' eept. ; From Public Health Department Plumbers’ Registration Act,—Hecciv* From Mr A. E. Wellington re do tax collection. —The commission w recommended for payment amounli to -1 Ob ltd. From Public Tru-t Oflice otlcri: £5.000 for drainage purpose-.—Hofei cd to Council. From State Advances Office, s tat it that the remaining £II,OOO of iir £3,000 should be lifted first, then an a plication could be made for a furfh £3.000. From Messrs A. and ,T. Hurt, askit the Council to give a reason why the tender for pipes was not accepted.Received. From Batik of Now Zealand askit for usual authority re signing eheqtn for Loan account. —Referred to Coui cil.

From treasurer stating that a sub-id; Of £l6B 3s Id had been paid into tin bank.—The committee noted that thi year’s subsidy showed an increase o: £55 2s Id. From Harper and Atmore re Hipora ■'■ application for compensation re lane taken for footpaths at the station.— Referred to Council. The agreement between Council and -•lessr.s John Duthie and Co. was perued and referred to Council, also the agreement with Mr Xicol re purchase Of land j«r*ar the intake of water-work-. The Committee discussed the Town Clerk’s re-port and referred same to Council. Clerk’s Report. ater Works.—The concrete pi jv in.- and intake well- are practically ini.-hed ; excepting the valves) which ihould arrive m about two months’

time. Daring ruy recent visit 50 Wellington tte tens.-. of proposed agreesett ~tn M*-::; .John Duth.e uni Co ~s-s discussed, asd ~ao lot.- subtn.tted '■C '.Ouic;i tor approval Drav-ffi g- ar'compiete, stowing two me-hous of crossing tits TTaitchu stream with. tic- pipe? by e foot-bridge or casing the pipe in concrete, beior.- tee water level). The foot-bridge is the most expensive, but in view of the probability tha, the ba-L will assist in making Qtaki a more favoured health resort, it is worst considering. From the standpoint of efficiency, hoe, ever, the ccht-mes are equal. The relative cost will be given at the Council table. In view or the arrival of pipeo about the *-*idd!e of October, authority should be given :o call for. tenders to cart the 1 .'tee« pipes along the IMe c-i route. The Council should also re taephod I

of laying, viz., day-labour or contract My recommendation is to have the work done by day-labour. Street*.—Owing to the exceptional dry weather the metal laid on streets has not set as well as expected. The grader will be used immediately wet weather sets in. and in some cases (more particulailv Wnercuga head! ;1 ’small percentage of clay will lie required for binding purposes. One side of AT ill Rond has been t limine <l. aud the material deposil e<! on Tasman Road. The time is now opportune for Iho Council to review- the existing stuff and consider the Rest means of conniving with the more exacting condition* of the Finance Act. Bui Min*; .By Lnw>, i Sanitary Plumbing Inspection <:is nor recent Gazette notice) along with the | largo amount of clerical work in connection with the Goans and i vr:r;ise«l ( otlice w ork generally. < 'ounciiiors ran gunge the increased otlice work by the large correspondence now handled :nni the increase ‘of ratepayers from L’! l ' when the Borough was formed to -|.'| at present. The clerical work ami tin uncial arrangement have been von large, li seems reasonable that m.miu portion of my salary be debited a gains' Loan account, and the general uccouni credited with a similar amount. Will regard to the Finance Act. Councillor: are liable if the expenses from genera account is in excess of the income. T* guard against t his. it is proposed t< | submit a half-yearly balance-sheet it] to September Moth, and as we approacl the end of tlie limmcial year • Man-1 Mist) general summaries will be icjuii ed to make sure that the limit is no exceeded. To enable this informatioi to be kept up to date a more d»*tai analysis will bo necessary in our ac counts. ' Re building by-laws and inspcctioi of sanitary plumbing.—On se\era! j ensions 1 have referred to the need u | permits being taken out before build jin gs are erected. 'Hie recent appoint | ment of ;i building reporter ha.- no j had the desired e fleet. and further in spections must take place if the-.- i-y j laws are to be effective. The Gazetti j notice (just received) bringing Otnk j under the Plumbers* Registration A«*t j provides that sanitary plumbing cai only be done by a licensed plumber, nm further, that the inspection of su<l j plumbing can only be carried out by ■ j person holding the certificate from th Roval Sanitary Institute. The Baht" j Health Department inspector coul' i make these inspections, but hi - \ '>it | from I’almerston North are 100 inti',' (|Uent at present, and some arrange I ment will be necessary with Council i< j prevent delay to plumbers and r—i dents. This olliccr would not a«*t a j building inspector, and this work milj therefore be done l»y our own stall, b j larger boroughs it is easily go 4 ov».jby engaging a. qualified -anit ary - j building inspector, but this would co* j per annum, and i - out of the quei (ion. furificr then* is not suitCicr; I work to keep him occupied. 1 h^* l | written lo the Public Health Depart i ment asking them to reduce our annua j payment of £bS towards their I c-f 1 j tor’s salary, failing this, to allow u* t< appoint an a.-si-tant anitarv im -r»ce to: j (unqualified } who shall devote one dat j per week to inspecting back plena-*'* j within the Borough: and where -tiG l work requires the services of a qm<h;T' person the Mime be done under mv -i pervifrion and ccrtiJicaU'- The* lapc: !? * \ : it v.ouhi be bilGt to r>':n IB* js»*i\iccs of Gi* Health Olliccr. • t‘ I amount charged appear- much m<* j cess of services rendered. — 1 • l ' 1 DA VJ KS. Town Clerk and Lng'i.» ! - r . Foreman’h Report. 44 1 Lave not much to report lot r -- i month, only ordinary maintenouG { work IM-ii.y done. The metal eo-itra-: 1 I i- finished, lk'f If ynr'L. being i’.:t <>- j variou*- roa<l--. Si"i! hoard- lobe'" i j»]:i<:*•• 1 at Muud’H- Hon-" ••oni‘ r j!)1 -* > m Uhii.-rcnga Road cururr. "i f -‘- I grader ba- },■;>:o put rm-r all tl:< ■ . I have ujiidr- ;i tart taking -t.rij'i - j Mill R*»d and jmtriny it on T■ Koad. Four ero.dnjp- ha' e I,l ' i :ii Mill Koad.- K. W<bby. Ranger’s Report The ranger reported having 1m: - e<s Jive head of «toek for the laoidif and bavin" released 1".