PUKEKOHE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 302, 17 August 1917, Page 4

PUKEKOHE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Monthly Meeting. At the ordinary meeting of the Borough Council held on Wednesday evening last in the Council Chambers, there were present the Deputy Mayor (Cr A. B. Barter', Crs Patterson, J. T. Stembridge, G. H. Armstrong, F. J. Morrow, A. P. Daysh, with the Town Clerk ..Mr J. P. Deane). LEU'E OF AFiSEXI'E. Leave of absence was granted to the Mayor (Mr PI. G. P. Mason) also Crs Bilky and Hamilton, who were unavoidably absent. THE r.ATE I'TE. R. Mi IHVITI

Before commencing the business of the Council the Deputy Mayor referred to the loss sustained by the family of the late Privato R. MeDivitt, who had been recently killed in action, and on his motion it was resolved that a letter of condolence should bo forwarded to Mr McDivitt expressing tho Council's sorrow at the loss of his son. Tho motion was carried in silence. SANITARY IXSPEi'TOE The Borough Sanitary Inspector (Mr L C. A. Potter) in a letter to the Council enquired if he could regard his position as permanent, he having been appointed on tbe 22nd February last by the then Council for a period of six months. On the motion of Or A. B. Barter it was resolved that the appointment should be renewed for 12 months from the present month.

yoon SUPPLY A resolution adopted by the Napier Borough Council was forwarded by tht'r town Clerk (Mr M. Murray) who asked the Council for their support and co-operation. The resolution was as follows: "That having regard to the fact that everything points to a further increase in the cost of living, this Council is of opinion that the time has arrived when, in the interests of the people, the Government should take over the control of the food supply of tho country and this Council urges all other local bodies to endorse this resolution and direct that copies of same bo sent to all other Borough and City Councils throughout the Dominion, and that a copy of the resolution bo also sent to every member of tho Cabinet;' The letter was received.

EXPEXDITURE OK LOAN' MONEYS The Prime Minister (the Rt Hon W. F. Massey, M P.), in reply to the Council's request that legislation should be provided to legalise the expenditure by the Council of the sum of £3IS s s fid out of loan monies for street improvements and the purchase of a reservoir site, wrote that after ho had taken legal opinion he would advise whether the desired legislation could bo provided by a Clause iu the " Washing up " Bill or the Appropriation Bill. RAXfiEU An application in writing from Mr L. Albert was submitted for tho position of ranger. The applicant stated that he had had previous experience in such duties at Helensvillo.

Cr Stembridgo, who supported the application believed the applicant would discharge his duties satisfactorily and he was accordingly appointed to the position.

ROAU XEAIi l'UMl'l.V'i STATION Messrs E. Mahony .\ Son wrote complaining of the bad state of the road running from Manakau road towards the pumping station. As one of the trustees of the estate of David Dalton it was pointed out that the estate consisted almost entirely of land bounded on the north by the road referred to on which there were houses, the income from which was much needed to maintain the widow and for that reason a strong appeal was made to the Council to have the road improved They further pointed out that in addition to the loss of tenants in consequence of such unsatisfactory state of the road, the condition of the road was alleged to he due to the wear and tear caused by the Council's own carts. They asked that something should bo done immediately to make a proper approach, otherwise the only course they submitted would be to withhold payment of rates.

Cr Barter said that the matter had already been under the consideration of the Council but it had been absolutely impossible to do anything during the bad weather.

Cr Paterson mentioned that when the fence abutting on the road was shifted to its proper line the Council would probably be prepared to do the work and it was accordingly resolved to reply to Messrs Mahony iV Son to that effect.

IULUYKii l:')OM An application wan received from Mr M. Melutyro, billiard saloon proprietor, asking that uii extension ultimo to 11 p m on Wednesday, 2"2ud should I".' granted a-; an important match would ho played mi his promises on that date.—Ur Patterson said that tlio application w:e an unusual one.- -The application was gianted. ! 1,001) wa'J'El: Mr U 11. Mc(lough ;i <r.;iti drew attention to tli •i !t id water winch ejiiiie l'loni the Man ikau ro id and Nelson street on to his property, lie pointed out th.it he sh .uld nit he expect' d to inak ■ provi-ioii to carry all the llood water lioni the v. hole ol King Street whii li pieviou-dy llmved in another direction until diverted and led into drain-; running into his property. Jlo also pointed out that the Nelson street d.aui was diverted l-oyoiid a nitiual out! ili, tho n -ult l.oing tli it six acr--- previously dry land was now a swamp. As he paid rates to Ihe ox'"!:t ■•! .L I a week lie was entitled to some consid'Tulioii. He also a>ked th.it the unsightly -i-n hoard at the entrance to Ulasguiv ,-oad should li- removed and the load op nod. Or Patterson expressed thcopinion tli i' there was ■ 1 reason lor coin[il.iini an 1 tha 1 it was useless for Mr M««.to'|oli to i lean his drain 10.1e.. ~'lier iii.'itr.-s ii a-' al.-o i leaned out,

Cr Armstrong also thought Mr McGough should have some considera- j tion ami on his motion it was resolved that the Council should in«p<?et j Mr McGough's property with a vi°w to ?ome improvement being effected. . n.F.iTi;!' r.TOHT Cr Barter raised tho question i whether tho Council desired an j official opening for the electric light, remarking that it was the first big undertaking Pukekoho had carried out, He suggested that the evont should be officially celebrated. It was decided that an official opening should take place and the details were left to the Mayor, Crs Barter and Patterson f,, r arrangement.

Cr Patterson sta+ed a largo number of residents were enquiring up to what hour at night tho electric light would Vie available. Cr Barter replied that it would probably be till midnight until later hours appeared necessary but as such late service would entail extra hands the question would have to be fully considered. Cr Barter then drew attention to the fact that provision had only been made for house lighting in Queen street and not for street lights, He suggested that street lights should bo provided there. Cr Stembridge concurred and on his motion it was resolved that two lights should be provided in Queen street.

NELSON STREET A petition from Messrs W. H. Pratt, J. McKinney and L. Johnson was received asking that a footpath should be formed in Nelson street. They also complained that the telepkone post was out of lino and in a dangerous position and should he removed. Cr Barter mentioned that an improvement to the road had been sanctioned and would bo carried out as soon as possible. As to the telephone post it was decided to communicate with the Telegraph Department to ask them to havo the polo removed to the proper line. HUMMING HEDGES Cr Patterson mentionod that many hedges in the Borough required cutting and it was resolved that all owners of property should bo notified to have their hedges cut.

(OMI'LAIXTS AND REQUESTS Mr J. U. Sellar wrote complaining of the bad state of the road leading to his property. He pointed out that if it were not for his neighbours allowing his children to pass through their property they would not be able to get to school. Eeferred to tho Works Committeo with power to act.

A load of scoria was asked for by Mr J. Howlett who stated that it was wanted for the footpath so that the womenfolk could get to Victoria uoad without being bogged in the mud —Referred to the Foreman to deal with.

Mr D, Goodwin ;omplained of the water which ran alongside the road on to his property to tho railway culvert.-Referral to Cr Daysh to report at next meeting. MESSRS I'ERIUXS' MTUOA' 1! Some discussion arose over a recommendation of the Works Committee for scoria to be laid on the sido of tho road on Uueen street from King street corner to Messrs Perkins & Go's bakery, half cost to be bom by Messrs Perkins. Cr Stembridge urged that the money could be better spent in other places where people had to suffer many inconveniences. Cr Morrow shared tho same view and said some roads wore absolutely disgraceful.

Cr Barter pointed out tlmt Messrs Perkins were paying double the rates since their new building had been erected.

Cr Armstrong urged that it was a public benefit and not a private one —a fact that should not he overlooked. On the recommendation that the work should be done being put to the meeting it was tarried, Crs Stembridge and Morrow dissenting, MOTOIi I Alt OnSTIiIVTIOXS Cr Stembridgc drew attention to the obstruction by a number of motor cars standing in King street. Cars, he said, wore repaired in the street instead of inside a garage. Others were left without lights at night and were a danger to the public. Ho suggested that a taxi stand should be provided.

Cr Patterson also concurred and it was resolved that the attention of the police should bo drawn to such obstruction and that provision should bo made in the By-laws to deal with the matter. i;EKl;lMA.\'s AVEXUK Cr Daysh drew attention to the uncompleted state of the road leading t'j his property and asked that Mr Berriman, who undertook to form the road, should bo rerjuostod to do so. It was resolved that Mr Berriman should be asked to complete the road by the end of December next. KAIIAVAY IiESEKVE Cr Barter reported that Mr Ileordegen had kindly promised to provide and plant some geraniums on the railway reserve lacing the hotel.

The thanks of the Council were accorded Mr Ileordegen for hi, thoughtfulncss, Sl'Ei'l U. MI'.ETINO A special mooting to dral with the By-laws was lixed lor September ">tli next. I IN AM I Accounts amounting to i'l'.'il l*s ■ \<] wore passed fur payment,