ROOSE'S ROAD AGAIN.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 2, Issue 140, 28 October 1913, Page 4

ROOSE'S ROAD AGAIN.

That Missing Agreement

Council Adhere to Decision

When the Town Board was the controlling authority an arrangement was made with Mr Koose concerning the formation and metalling of what is known as Koose'a road. On the Borough Council coming inta office one of the questions they had to deal with was the depth of metal to be placed cn this road. On numerous occasions, to quote a councillor, "tnis road has been talked over and over and we're tired of it." At the last meeting the Council again dealt with the matt.r. Cr Hurley asked if there was anything on tfce Council's minutes as to the depth ot s:oria on Koose'a road. The last minute was read, which set out that the scoria was to be 12 feet wi'Je with a depth of 9 inches.

Cr Hurley moved, That this resolution be adhered to. Cr Comrie asked If there were any other minutes. The Mayor said it had been decided befure to adhere to the old Town Board resolution, but they could find no trace of any agreement.

Cr Comria eaid it was not a fair thing to go back on Mr Roosa because the agreement could not be found. They should have taken evidence from the members of the Town Board. The Town Board had agreed io six inches. Why should Mr Roose now suffer through the Board's carelessness? Personally, it did not make any difference to him, as he had to pay £lO whether it cost £IOO or £IOOO.

Gr Hamilton: Why did not Mr Roose carry out his contract? Cr Comrie: The Town Board undertook to carry out the work and did not do it.

The Mayor pointed out there was no necessity to confirm a resolution on the books. Cr Comrie moved that the Council apply to the eld Town Board members for evidence as to what the agreement was. He was against insufficient formation, bat it was the principle in this case that he was fighting for. If the Town Board trade an agreement the Council should protect it.

Cr Beatty seconded Cr Comrie'a motion.

Cr Patterson said he was prepared to admit there was an agreement, but it had not been fulfilled by Mr Roose.

Cr Comrie: Question. Cr Patterson: I eay yes. Mr Roose did not deposit the money and therefore had not compllsd with the agreement. It was Mr Roose's business to see that the road was dune.

Cr Hamilton: Waa there any letter ?

Cr Patterson :I asked him verbally. Cr Comrie: I suppose that's the way you did the rest of the business?

Cr Patterson explained that Mr Roose came to him and asked what had been dons, and be told him. Why did not Cr Comrie, who had secured the tender, produce his copy of the specifications?

Cr Comrie said after he had withdrawn bis tender bis copy had no value. What he wanted to know was where the original had gone to. If the Town Board papers and documents had been properly looked after the original would be at hand.

Cr Pollack and the Mayor opposed Cr Comrie's motion.

Cr Hamilton suggested that Mr Rouse secure the evidence.

Cr Comrie: I'll withdraw my motion. I have had my say. It's not a fair thing anyway. Tbe Mayor: I hops this is the last of Koote's road.