TOWN BOARD.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 4, 15 January 1915, Page 4

TOWN BOARD.

Ihe monthly meeting of the Waiuku Town Board, held on Mor.day, was attended by Messrs K. T. Reid (chairman), J. Gribble, A. M. Barriball, and Jas. Walters. REPORTS.

Mr Barriball reported that Ihe telephone poles along Bowen street had been measured by him and were the necessary distance from the boundary or within six inches of same, which he thought satisfactory enough. The workmen said the poles recently erected were put in lice with the others and, they understood, were the required distance from the boundary. Mr Gribble stated that the stre-.t lamps were now efficiently managed by Mr Hases. He had given Mr Hawes the company's circular as to the attention necessary, acd the lamps now gave co trouble. The chairman reported that the tenders for slrat cleaning were finally arranged with Sar9fi:ld and Chandler at £2 5s the first and secoid sweep, end subsequently £2 per sweep fcr the peri ;cl. Mr Gribble gave a report on the repaiticg of footpaths now being carried out, £.nd suggested that this te followed up by the footpaths beirg given a coat of tar and sard at a coat of £lO or £ll. —On the chairman's mction, seconded by Mr Walter?, it was decided to have the v.oik done. —On Mr Cribble's motion the chairman was authorised to supervise jane. The chairman intimated that . six wire baskets had fcesn s;cured at a cost of 10j 61 each, for placing in the street as rubuish collectors.— Ihe Chairman and Mr Barritiall were deputed to have the baskels suitably distributed. A FAUI/IY DRAIN. Re Mr F. Henry's complaint about a faulty drain, which was held over at last meeting, Mr Cribtle s«id he had arranged for tbe work necessary to be dm;. As he was interested in the drain he would pay a portion <r the cost, £4, which could be allocated by the Uuard.

Mr Barriball suggested Mr Grihble contribute one-fourth. Mr Walters thought half cost would be a fair charge. Mi Gribble pointed out that the drain necessary to the' Board for surface water drainaje, but hsd to be carried further into the creek for his convenience. He suggested contributing 303 towards sthe cost. The Board decided to accept the sum mei tioned by Mr Gribble. PROPOSED PUBLIC WEIGHBRIDGE.

The council of Waiuku Chamber of Commerce asked the Board to favourably consic'er the question of ereciirg a public weighbiidge. It was thought that a weighbridge would be a great convenience ard an aoiual saving of money to districteettkr?, whojiasi. r-e —means of checking weights cf produce, etc., and were often losers thereby. The Council were cmfident a wjighbridge would be self-supporting, and one business man guaranteed £lO or £2O, if necessary, towards the erection of same.

Mr Barriball suggested that the letter be received and that the matter be considered when funds permitted. Mr Gribb'e raised the question a? to whether the Board had power to c'o what was asked. Mr Barriball pointed cut that it would be soma considerate time before funds permitted the Board to do anythirg in the matter.

On the motioi of Mr Barriball, seconded by Mr Walters, it was decided to reply that the Board considered the matter one for private enterprise.

HEALTH OFFICER'S COM-

PLAINTS

The District Health Officer advised that an inspection of premises in the town showed that the method of drainage and disposal of waste water from houses was unsanitary and unsatisfactory. A . drain on premises occupi.d by Mr Leach snd owned by Mr H. Barnaby was fiund to be full ot filthy water owing to its iriegular surface. The water channels on certain streets were in a very ursanitary condition, as waste water was allowed to discharge into tfcem. Owing to the density of the pouplation in that part of tte township the present condition was certainly a menace to the public health. The attention ot the Beard was directed to the necessity for steps to be taken for the improvement of the drainage and sanitary condition of the township. It was dtcided to draw the attention of the owner of the premises to the Department's letter. MISCELLANEOUS. It was decided to have the dilapidated crossing in front of Wallace and Co.'s premises removed. It was agreed to record in the minutes that the engineer had made a satisfactory arrangement wilh Messrs Orr and Chapman regarding permanent levels where they ueie building business premises. Re a complaint from the Anglican Vestry 2S to the removal of an embankment on the Quarry road, Mr Walters wa3 deputed to deal with the matter.

Various questions were dealt with by the Board's consulting engineer, Mr Lcckie Cannon, who waa in attendance, and information was supplied to the members. The payment of accounts was discussed, and ic was decided to open a bank account with a sum uf £8 received for rent?.