AT THE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 2, Issue 96, 27 May 1913, Page 4

AT THE BOROUGH COUNCIL

FoA nightly Meeting.

There were present on Wednesday night—The Mayor (Mr C. K. Lawiie), Crs Comrie, Bilkcy, Abbott, Beatty, Patterson, Pollock, Huiley and Hamilton, FIRE BRIGADE The Cammittei reported:-"We are of the opinion that the File Brigade, with their present appliances, c.uld not successfully ccpe with a serioua outbreak of fire, and we consider that the Brigade, to be made efficient, must ba given wet practices at least once a month, and that the following extra appliances Le procuied for their use:— 350 feet extra hose, approximately, £2O; troueh for washing hose, approximately, £2; 11 uniforms at £2 10s, £27 10s, Brigade to contribute £2O towards cust of uniforms. Council to in.ure members of the Brigade." The report wa3 adopt* d. QUARRY COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The Committee recommended that £7l 03 9d be advanced to McSheen Bos. In reply to Cr Hurley, t'.ie Mayor said about 230 yards metal had been put on the road and KiO yards spawled; about £240 had been paid eut Report adopted. FINANCE COMMTTEE'd REPORT. Cr C'jmrie reported that the Committee l.al waited on Mr Mascn regarding his account. Items referred to on investigation showed that it was the Council's share of certain ariju-.tmar.t3 of the West Road Bosrd loa-s, which the- Council had taken over. Mr Maion had met them very faidv, aid jt was finally agreed that £65 wouli be accepted.- Report adopted. Cr Pat tersoi dissenting. CrPatte:son: Where's the money to come from? Cr Hamilton: A portion of the account is for the loan and it will come out of the Loan Acccur.t; the remainder will come out of Gtneril Account. Cr Patterson said there was no money in the General Account. He claimed the Cuuncil wes worse off now than it was when it took office. The Mayor denied this. Cr Pollock rfmarked that when the Cuuncil came into ofiice they had no money and mud-holes for road 3; now they had £4OOO h the bark and improved roads. A Councillor: Don't forg>.t the Tewa Board debts. POUND. Crs Bilkey and Hurl?y wera appointed a Committee to report on the best sits for a public pound. LIGHUNG SCHEME. Cr Abbott brought forward the qurstion of a lighting scheme. He suggested inviting tendeis foi tl is from various companies. He moved, That Crs Comri°, Patters n, Hurley and the mov.r be a committee to go into the question and report.— Carried. BUILUJNG PERMITS. Building permits w ; re granted to Laterzu and Lcnzini, erection of two cottages for New Zealand Dairy Association Factory. Exemption was granted to the propriet ra of the "Pukekoha ar.d Waiuku Times" from the by-law necessitating four feet Leing I.ft b.tween the boundary and building. IHE WATER SUPPLY. C. Roberts applied fcr the use of water for driving dynarto in the n;w theatre, aad asked pries. Cr Hamilton repoited that the Water Committee were of the opinion it should nut be granted, as they were unable to guarantee a regular supply. er Lcmrie aeked fur a full explanat on. It seen.ed rath.r early to Eay they could not supply customers. " Cr Hamilton explained they could supply the applicant, if the engine broke down and it took a week to repair thera would be sufficient water in the reservoir to keep the town going, but noi sufficient for M» Roberts' use. Cr Comrie did not think the explanation satisfactory. I he night time was when thera was spare water. How could they expect a sewerage system if they could nut get a sufficient supply ot water? How vv;re they to do in a few years' tinv.? jJaThe Engineer explained that the possible chances c£ a sewerage

icherne had been taken into cors deraton. The w.ter could b. supplied, but he could not see how the Council could supply it |fur motor power at "a greatly reduced rate" as atked for. Cr Comne: Then it's not much good going to the public to ssk them for a sewerage syslem, If that's tie state of ike water it's a huge failure. Cr Hamiltcn c.nter.ded (hat the report did n„t say what Cr comne implied. It said it was rot wi-e to take a risk of anything happening. Cr Bi key said everyone knew whet was wrong. Iha Ergineer from the start told them they would have to get a duplicate plant. The Council, however, decided to wait. The Mayor pointed out th&t when the Waterworks Engineer's report came forward the Council might find itnecesiary to fco tt the people for the duplication if the plant. The Engineer said there wss ample water for sewerage ard to supply Mr Rubeits u;der normal conditions, but they had to prepare foi anythhg unforeseen happening. Finally, on the motion of Cr Coffiiie, second d by Cr Pilkey, it was decided to inform Mr Roberts tnat the C uncil would supply him with water at the rate of Is 3d per gallon. RESERVOIR SHE. T> e Mayor explained that when thi reservoir wts started it was contemplated that eome 2J acres would be required. Mr Hart, as vendor, asked the Board to peg out what they reeded up to 2J acr.s. Thi', on being surveyed, was found to be ]J acres. He would like to be guided by tha Cuuncil as to what should be clone. Cr Abbott moved, and Cr Comrie seconded, That the 1J acres be taken. Cr Patterson moved, That the full amount (2{) acres be taken. They should take all they could get. The Mayor said he was doubtful if they could take the full amount now, as they had fenced in the land selected. Cr Hamilton eaid it was the Town Board's fault that they did not take the full amount. Mr Holloway, borough solicitor, said the Town Board had taken what they considered necessary and that concluded the agreement. There was no seconder to the amendment and the motion was carried, Cr Patterson dissenting. The Mayor: Cr Patterson on his own again, CORRESPONDENCE. General Manager New Zealand Railways wrote that the stonecrusher belonging to Messrs McSheen Bros, had been booked aa machinery and charged "B" class rate, and that instructions had been given to make a refund. The Hon W. F. Massey forwarded a letter from the Minister ef Railways regretting that he was unable to comply with the Council's request to hand over the land hitherto occupied by the railway station for the purpose of a recreation ground; and that it was intended ti subdivide the land into building allotments, which will be offered lor lease. Re:d, Baliey and Tole wrote objecting to the Council'a contenlion that Mr Bayly's action io incurring kgal expensa "is totally premature and un:alled for,'' and insisting that the Council pay his costs in the matter.—Decided to pay account. Pukekohe Chamber of Commerce wrote drawing the attention of the Councl ti the fact that they had not yet given the ratepayers the opportunity cf di=cussing the queeti~n tf municipal saleyard?.—lt was decided io receive the letier aid take no action at the present time. J. Pilkinglon asked the Council to consider the matter of erecting a lamp either at the corner of Harris street and Manukau road, or Harris street and the road through Mr Roulaion's property. He also requested Hie Council to mske the footpath in Harris street, which work had been sanctioned some time ago.—Left io the Works Committee with powar to act in regard to the footpath, and to hold over the matter of lamp. Tee Mayor: The Foreman says he has ordered some fine scuria for the crossing. GENERAL. It was decided to write to the Railway Department asking them to place a lamp at the entrance to East street. The Works Committee were empowered to buy a dray, two horses and a scoop. Cr Beatty asked that scoria be placed at Hickey's culvert.—Referred to Works Committee. 7he State Advances Office forwarded an application form for a loan of £350 for constructing roads in Swamp special rating area.—lt was decided tu let the matter drop 03 account of informalities in the requisition. ACCOUNTS. Accounts as follows were passed for payment:—Wages £74 10s 6d, accounts £209 0s 10d.