Whakatane News

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 381, 16 November 1932, Page 6

Whakatane News

Our District Representative.)

borough council BUSINESS TRANSACTED AT MONDAY NIGHT'S MEETING INSPECTOR APPRECIATED

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The usual monthly meeting of the Whakatane Borough Council was-held on Monday night, the Mayor, Mr. W. Sullivan, presiding. Prior to the general business of the meeting reference was made by the Mayor to the | resignation of the borough inspec- 1 tor, Mr. A. L. Donaldson, who has been an employee of the borough for 14 years. He stated that Mr. Donaldson had always earried out his duties in a tactful, considerate manner and he trusted that if his services were at any time temporarily required by the borough that he would be available. In reply Mr. Donaldson stated that he would be happy to co-operate with .the borough at any future time, and that his resignation was due to a desire for a rest. Mr. Donaldson was granted one week's pay for leave allowanee. Use of Loan Money A deal of discussion took place over the action of the local Government Loans Board in respect to the request made by the council to be allowed to use part of the monies in the surface drainage loan account for tar-sealing purposes and part for the eonstruction of a culvert. The expenditure on the culvert was authorised but in regard to the tar-sealing the board had not only refused permission, but said that they desired that the money, if not required for immediate use, be forwarded to the Public Trustee to assist in liquidating some other loan. The Mayor referred to the fact that the Highways Board would not allow any grant this year, but when the council were trying to assist in !the matter it was further penalised. • It was decided to get the work on the culvert done, but to leave the balance of the money where it was for the present. Wairoa Relief Fund The response to the appeal for help in the district has been considerably below expectations, and the Mayor made an appeal to the public to come forward with their subscriptions. The amount so far collected was in the vieinity of £30, and he trusted a big effort to raise the amount to £50 would be made prior to November 30, when the list would be closed. Stock Impounded The borough inspector reported that during the month he had impounded 28 head of cattle, five horses; 20 head of cattle were released and three sold by public auction, five still remaining in the pound. Three horses were released, two remaining in the pound. Thus, there are at present seven head of stock still impounded. Engineer's Report In the course of his report the engineer stated that an average of 22 men had been employed on council works in the following order: — Cemetery two, weeding paths ,etc., Hillcrest Road, 18 and quarry two. The Hillcrest Road is nearing completion, and should be ready to let traffic through by Christmas. All the mains had been blown down, and four blow-outs and one motor repaired. A start had been made to cut the grass on the streets and paths, as there seemed to be a heavier growth this year. This work was being done three weeks earlier than usual. Electric Supply The report of the electrical engineer showed that there had been an increase "of 2610 units for the month. The peak load was 290 k.w. A temporary supply had been given the Rangitaiki Dairy Factory during the prosecution of repairs. The water pumping plant was working very satisfactorily, but extra hours were necessary and he suggested that consum-

ers should not be allowed to leave hoses running during the day or night. A half-inch hose turned full on for an hour got rid of 720 gallons of water. j Traffic Inspection In view of the resignation of the borough inspector it was resolved to approach the county council to aseertain if the use of the county 'inspec- , tor could be obtained to control borough traffic.