PAPAKURA TOWN BOARD.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 211, 10 July 1914, Page 1

PAPAKURA TOWN BOARD.

The July Meeting.

The monthly m:cting was held on Monday night there being present Messrs Willis (chairman), Smith, Wilson, Richardson. STREET LAMPS.

"I believe we have got the right thing at last, and what we have been looking for for yea™," remarked the chairman, when announcing the erection of two lamps. The location of a lamp in the vicinity of the Parish hall did not meet with the approval of the residents of that locality, and Messrs Cole and Smith waited as a deputation on the Board to suggest that this larcp be shifted down to the hoibw cloae t) the culvert. From this spot it would throw light up both sides of the hill. Mr Smith said if the Board would put a lamp up at the corner opposite the Presbyterian church he would look after the lighting of it himself. The chairman explained that the reason of hia putting the lamp by the Parish hall wa3 that he thought that if trees overhanging the road were trimmed the light would show to the Presbyterian church. Mr Cole underto,k to look after, the lamp if erected in the hollow. Messrs Richards'-n ard Manning oirercd to give a lamp each and to' look afttr them, the locations being determined as the corner of Wood strett and th 3 tip of Quven streU hill.

It was decided to shift tte lamp from the Parish hall to the hollow as requested by the deputation. It was also re;olved to procure two more lamps to be placed near the Presbyterian church and "Kissing Gate," Park road, the exact sites to be determined lattr.

The telegraph engineer gave the Board permission to erect two or three lamps on telegraph posts. THE VILLAGE GKEEN.

Of recent years Papakura has been growing. With the growth has come a demand for grounds for athletic sports. The Eev. \Y. C. Wood placed the wishes of a deputation appointed by a largely-attended meeting of the Tennis Club in urging the Board to take steps to acquire a property known as the Village Green. With the growth of Papakura, and the increasing popularity of the game cama a demand for more tennis courts. The club in the past had expended considerable money and would have to expend more in the future on their courts. At prcsint on the railway reserve they had a precarious tenure, but if the Board acquired the Village Gretn ttey would have a permanent tenure and the money expended end to be expended would be a permanent asset to the club and the district. Hs felt fcure if the Green were secured other athktic clubs would spring up.

The chairman explained that some four or iivo years ago the Board leased the Village Green, which was now held by Mr G. Ingram. The Board had written Mr Ingram askiDg him if ho was prepared to relinquish his lease and he had asked £"jo for the good will. Nothing further had been done as the Board were waiting to hear from the Tennis Club. Personally, he thought the amtunt asked was too large. Should the Hoard arrange to take over the land would the Tennis Club help them? The Rev. Wojd thought that the Hoard wuld rely on the club helping them. The chairman pointed out that the Domain Board had a revenue coming in from other sources, which could be utilised for improvig 'his ground. Mr Wilson thought if the Tennis Hub assisted the Board to g':t the Kind back other sports clubs cmiing in later Ghuuld be made to contribute. The Rev. Wood suggested that if the Board took over the land funds for improvement might be raised through the medium of a bazaar. In vitw of the importance he urged the Board to take immediate action. It was resolved that the Board and a deputation from the Tennis Club meet Mr Ingram to discuss the matter and endeavour to come to an agreement as to the price.

THE RATE. It p. as rcslved to strike a general rate cf l',d in the £\ and 2-13 d chat liable aid rate. The Hoard decided not to Btrikn the special rate to provide interest on the loan, the Board having sutticient money in hand to pay this year's interest. THE BEACBKS. The advice of the Prime Ministir to include a clause in <he "Washing Up" Bill t) vest in the Board the portion of tha beach fronting the township was accepted, and it was decided t) have a clause to this effect prepared and forwardtd to the Prime Minister. OBJECTIONABLE BXBBIBH. F. Manning complained to the Board of the dumping of objectionable rubbish near his fence.

The chairman said there were bylaws dealing with the matter. He had seen the offender, who had promised not to offend again and to bury tho rubbish. Mr Manning, who was present, said someone else had deposited rubbish.

Tho Board resolved to give notico warning tho public.

MUNICIPAL REMIT

It was resolved to support the remit of the Raetihi Town Board to increase the amount of work permitted to be done or value of goods supplied by members of a Board for a Board from £5 to £lO. SUB-DIVISION OF PROPERTY. A plan showing proposed subdivision of the Church of England property, near Mr Richardson's property, was submitted. It was decided to point out to the applicants that under the by-laws icsidtnces could only be built on quarter acres.

It was resolved that the road must be ptop;rly graded and formed, and metalled with scoria 15 faet wide and 6 inches deep, and that scoria, 6 feet wide, be put on footpaths. METAL.

It was resolved to order 25 yards of metal for Wairoa road and to procure 3 trucks of scoria. THE CEMETERY.

On the motion of the chairman, Eeconded by Mr Stewart, it was decidid to ssk Mr P. Holt to survey and prepare a plan of the cemetery.

EAST STREET. Mr Richardson mentioned the necessity of doiog something to East str£et. After some discussion the Board decided to inspect the road. OVERHANGING TREES. It was resolved to send notica to Messrs Black, Dempsey, H. Willis Biemner that trees overhanging the road must be cut down.

STANDARD SURVEY. p "It is a very important matter," said the chairman, referring to a letter from the Lands and Survey Department offering to make a standard survey apply to the side alignments of the reads provided the Board would pay a proportion of the cost of the concrete marking posts. The cost to the Board would be 2s 3id per chain, and the distance of the road would be 1| miles. The cost to the Government would be from 8s to 10s per chain.

Members agreed that "surveys were vague," and commended the idea of a standard survey. ~ It was decided to fall in with the Department's suggestion, provided the pegß were put in at the comers of the roads. NOXIOUS WEEDS.

The Noxious Weeds Inspector advised that final notice to clear away noxious weeds had been sent to two residents, and if rot "elt'ectively complied with an mformatioi is sure to follow." HOARD'S MEMBERS.

Hon. H. D. Bell replied to the application of the Board, that the number of members be increased from 5 to 7, that the matter will receive attention.