AT THE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 2, Issue 104, 24 June 1913, Page 3

AT THE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Fortnightly Meeting.

There were pres3nt at Wednesday night's meeting of the Pukekolio Borough Council the Mayor (Mr C. K. Lawrie), Crs. Comrie, Hurley, Hamilton, Abbott, Patterson, Pollock, Bilkey and Beatty. INSPECTORS. Councillor Hurley, on behalf of the committee, recommended that the following inspectors be appointed: Tires and licenses Mr Clews; ' sanitary and building, Mr Wyatt. Regarding the pound-keeper the committee had approached Mr J. McKinney who was willing to take on the duties at a salary to be fixed. Speaking to the resolution he said that Mr Clews, in looking after tires licenses, would be protecting his own roads, whilst Mr Wyatt, in the course of his ordinary duties, would come into touch with the sanitary conditions. Mr Clews expressed his willingness to undertake the duties. Mr Wyatt pointed out, that while he was willing to take up the position, it would occupy considerable time.

The Mayor thought that the looking after of the sanitation should be left to the Health Department. Crs Patterson and Abbott disagreed with the Mayor. That portion of the repoit referring to the inspectors was adopted. In regard to the appointment of a pound-keeper it was decided that Mr McKinney be offered the position, the pound committee to fix the salary. PUBLIC POUND. Cr. Bilkey reported that the committee favoured the reserve at the Power House as tho most suitable site. It was decided to erect a pound as soon as possible on the Power House reserve, the Pound Committee to determine the location. LIGHTING. After Cr. Abbott had reported on the result of the public meeting it was decided to take no action until the Council had decided whether they would go on with the loan for a drainage scheme. CLEANING UP. Mr Mills explained to the Council the steps he had taken to clean up the stables. It was decided to ask the owner of the property to put the Hotel yards and stables into a sanitary state. BUILDING PERMITS. Building permits were granted to Pattison and Brooks ("Times" building), W. H. Fausett (shop for Mr J. Mcßae), Wyatt (house), D. Lindsey (alterations to house for Mr J. Wright), subject to inspector's approval. The foreman suggested that in all cases of buildings being erected where metalled and kerb footpaths were, the builder or owner of land deposit £2 to repair any damage doDe. A motion to this effect was earned. RECREATION GROUND. The Pukekohe Rugby Union applied for the use of the Eecreation Ground.—Referred to the Mayor, Crs. Hamilton and Beatty to arrange, it being mentioned that the Association Club had hitherto been using the ground. FIRE BRIGADE CLAIM The secretary of the Fire Brigade applied for 21 •, fees for members who turned out to the recent fire which destroyed a house belonging to Mr Goodwin. Cr Pollock: It seems ridiculous that people rang the bell. Any man in his right senses must have seen that the fire was outside the water area.

Cr. Hurley: It was a boy who rang the boll. The Mayor: It seems we must pay it. Cr. Patterson : I move it be paid. It' 6 no good wastirig time over long discussions.

The Mayor: Oh, dou't worry about that. lam used to it now.

Cr. Abbott seconded the resolution, which was carried. AN OLD TROUBLE

At the previous meeting the Council received a letter from Mr Morrow asking what steps they were going to take to prevent water being drained on to his property. This matter has been before the Council previously and it was decided to ask Mr Morrow if he could make any suggestions to overcome the difficulty.

The following reply was read. " In regard to the deviation of the road, lam not agreeable to dispose of the land for same. The water could be taken across the land in pipes (about 18in. diameter) the distance would be 5 chaius. I would be glad if the Council would again visit the place, so that tliey can see the amount of silt that has been deposited on the land, and at the same time might devise a scheme to get over the trouble." Cr. Bilkey said it would be no use putting in pipes as they would fill up. The only way out of it was to take the water down Queen street. Decided that the foreman report at next meeting. LIBRARY. Rev. F. Dobson forwarded balance sheet of Library.—Referred to Library Committee. AN APPLICATION Wm. Hawkins olfercd his services as pound-keeper at £2 5s per week or at a smaller wage and so much commission a bead.—Received. OTHER RESOLUTIONS. A resolution to purchase a set of the Statutes was lost; an-1 it was decided that the old Town Board, be asked to hand over their minutes and all documents. FISII IN RESERVOIR The Mayor said he had been told that it would be beneficial to the water if fish were put in :he reservoir. Cr. Hurley considered it would bo a good idea as it would have the effect of purifying the water. It was decided to ask the opinion of the Engineer who is to report on the water supply.