BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1232, 23 December 1882, Page 2

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The adjourned meeting of the above was held last evening. Present—His Worship the Mayor, and Crs Townley, Clayton, Lewis, Tutchen, Whinray, Clarke and Tucker. MINUTES. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE. Copies of the letters written were read, DRIVING HORBFS, Permission was asked for to drive horses over the Tarehuru Bridge and from the Waikanae on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and New Year’s Day, by Mr B. C. Fryer. Granted. TRANSFER. J. Kenny was permitted to transfer sections 67 and 70 in Derby-street, to R. Holden. A lengthy letter from several persons interested was read, pointing out that certain persons were in the habit of hawking without a license. The letter was signed by G. Beveridge and four others. Crs Lewis and Clayton thought that the fishmongers and hawkers of vegetables should not be brought under the bye-law. Cr Tucker proposed that the Clerk be instructed to inform the sellers of fish, &c., that they come under the clause, and that licenses must be taken out. Cr. Clarke seconded the proposition on the ground that the Council were compelled to do as the bye-law was so worded. Cr. Townley said that when the bye-law was framed it was intended to allow fish and vegetables to be sold through the streets in the manner complained of, and in fact all locally grown and perishable goods. Cr. Lewis asked what about the Maoris selling peaches, strawberries, fish, kumaras, etc. Cr. Whinray thought it would be very hard upon a few hard-working men to enforce the bye-law. Cr. Tucker replied, stating that he thought it was the duty of the Council to carry out the bye-law. Cr. Tutchen said after the explanation he had heard he would vote against the proposi tion. The proposition was then altered to “ That the Clerk be instructed to see that Bye-law No. 11, Section 1, be enforced.” As there could be no voting against the bye law as printed this was earned, but it was generally thought the bye-law should be altered. WATER COMMITTEE’S REPORT. This report was read as follows The Committee have been to the Quarry Reserve, Patutahi, and have carefully inspected the water-shed, and ascertained so far as they can the height above the town of Gisborne. The height of the reservoir would be about 300 feet above the town of Gisborne. The flow of water at present is not large but with a good storage reservoir and the water-shed being completely locked in the storage is unlimited, and the cost of a dam would be one of the least expensive, all materials being close at hand for its construction so far as we could see. We believe the site would meet the requirements of a water supply for this town, but we have not yet ascertained the length of pipes which would be required for the undertaking. This would be a question to be decided by the the Engineer, as much would depend on the route taken. The pipes would have to be brought over the Waipaoa Bridge. There would appear to be no difficulty in the undertaking. The whole of the water-shed, we believe, is Government land. The water

appears to be of excellent quality and very clear.

J. Townley, Chairman. Cr. Lewis said he was of opinion that something should be put before the public as to the most feasible scheme for a water supply. Cr. Townley thought the proposed £lOO bonus for the best water schema, should be advertised, Cr. Clarke was of opinion that water could not be brought into Gisborne under £lO,OOO. It was eventually decided to leave the matter in the hands of the committee as to offering a bonus for the best scheme* the limit of the proposed costs according to plan to be £lO,OOO. INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES REPORT, The report was read and adopted, and Mr Faram was authorised to obtain dog tickets. PAYMENTS. Payments to the*extent of £482 10s fid were authorised. Special Loan, £466 10s fid; general fund, £l6 0s fid. contracts. The following tenders for the forming and shingling of Bright-street were opened 8, Dolman, £54 ; C. Devitt, £39 9s. Cr. Clarke was of opinion that McDevitt should never have any more work from the Council, in consequence of the way the Car-narvon-street has oeen carried out. Cr. Clayton was of a similar opinion. Cr. Whinray said he hardly could look at the matter in that light. Cr. Clarke made proposition that Dolman’s tender be accepted. Cr. Clayton seconded the proposition. Cr Tucker was opposed to giving some £l4 more to Doleman. He thought the lowest tender should be accepted. Cr Townley said he thought it would be right to give the contract to the lowest tenderer. On the motion being put only the mover and seconder voted for it. McDevitt’s tender was consequently accepted. PEEL AND BRIGHT STREETS. The work in Peel and Bright streets recommended, was ordered to stand over until the estimates for the next year were brought under consideration. THE DRAIN IN NESBITT ROAD. In reply to his Worship, the Engineer said that the work necessary to remove the stagnant water would cost about £2O. It was decided to perform the work by day labor, as Mr Morgan had made an objection to the Council interfering with property claimed by him, and threatened to take action in the event of their so doing. MR DRUMMOND’S REPLY. The consideration of Mr Drummond’s reply was adjourned until the next ordinary meeting, when the two Councillors to be elected on the 29th would take their soats, Cr Tucker moved “That in future no alteration in any contract shall be made, or any final payment recommended by the Engineer until the same shall first hr-ve been authorised by the Public Works Committee ; seconded by Cr Townley, and carried. THE TURANGANUI BRIDGE. The particulars of the proposed bridge were directed to be sent to the Government, in conformity with the Roads and Bridges Construction Act. SPECIAL MEETING.

It was resolved to hold a special meeting on Thursday evening next, for the purpose of opening tenders for printing ana advertising. FIRE BRIGADE. Cr. Townley moved that the Council vote out of next year’s rates the sum of £5O ; such sum to be paid as required for the maintenance of the Gisborne Volunteer Fire Brigade annually; also that a committee consisting of the Mayor, Crs. Tucker, Lewis, Whinray, and the mover be formed to wait on each of the Insurance Agents in Gisborne to ascertain what sum each Company will subscribe annually to the maintenance fund of the Fire Brigade, and report to the Council. In moving this Cr. Townley spoke of the dissatisfaction existing amongst the members in consequence of the lack of encouragement they had received from the Council and the Insurance Companies. They had neither clothing nor proper equipments, and were in fact unless from their private pockets to pay a few paltry shillings. Something must be done or the members of the brigade would disband, After some conversation, Cr. Tutchen seconded the proposition, and it was decided that the Council should vote the sum of £5O annually, and that a Committee consisting of the Mayor, Crs. Tucker, Lewis, Whinray and the mover, be appointed a committee to wait upon the Insurance Companies to see what they would give. Cr. Clayton called attention to the fact that the tram was being laid down on the side of the road instead of in the centre as had been decided previously. Mr Drummond was instructed to see to the matter. ARTESIAN WELLS. Cr. Whinray again brought up the question of an artesian well boring machine being sent for. Cr. Clarke said the price of the machine and 200 pipes was £2OO. It took three men to work it, and the pipes could be drawn if water was not obtainable. It was decided to await the result of the offer of £lOO premium for the best scheme of water supply.