TIMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2308, 10 August 1880, Page 2

TIMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL.

An ordinary mooting of the Tiinarn Borough Council was held last evening. Present—His Worship the Mayor, and Crs. Jackson, Gibson, Jones, Boss, Greenup, Shepherd, Gabitcs and Bruce. CORRESPONDENCE. From Mr Turnbull, Captain of the Fire Brigade, stating that Lieutenant Mills, who hud served in the Brigade for a number of A’cars, was about leaving the colony, and asking the Council s cooperation in presenting him with a testimonial. , From Messrs C. F. Ilallam, lucbaul Watson, and Ogilvie and Byers asking for extension of time in which to comply with the Building Regulations enforcing the erection of brick chimneys m place of those at present in use. Sumo discussion took place Viitli

reference to the applications, and it was moved by Cr. Bruce and seconded _by Cr. Sherratt that an extension of time be granted for six months. Or. Gibson thought that the applications should, be refused, because the committee could not make an exception in one ease without doing so in all. Ho would propose as an amendment that the applications be refused, and that the building regulations be strictly enforced.

The amendment was seconded by Cr Jones.

Cr. Boss proposed as an amendment — "That this Council cvnnot allow any extension of time, unless the written consent of the owners and occupiers of adjoining property lias been first obtained.”

Cr. Boss’ amendment was carried

From B. W. Hutton, asking for permission to retain a small desk-table outside his shop on mail days for tire sale of newspapers. The Council refused to take any action in the matter. From two ratepayers, asking for the remission of their rate owing to their inability to pay them. Granted. From William Evans, asking permission to <piany stone on bis section, No. 2ud, at Rhodes’ Town. The nearest house to the quarry was that of Mr Collins, and lie bad no objection to the quarrying. Mr Evans was in attendance to support bis application, and was informed that the only objection would be the blasting which the quarrying would involve.

It was resolved to "rant the application on Mr Evans consenting to indemnify the Council and the public against all risks. works roMJiiiTi-:!-;. The report of the above was read,and it was resolved “ That the Foreman of Works be instructed to prepare plans and specilieations for the proposed improvements in E street and submit the same to the Works Committee, and if approved, that tenders be called lor the work, suck tenders to be in at the next ordinary meeting of the Council.’’ X’OREMAX Of WORKS* RRI’ORT. This report was read and it was resolved £(o purchase an additional horse and a scoop for the use of the Corporation. protest. It was moved by Cr. Gibson, seconded by Cr. Shepherd, and carried, —“ That this Council respectfully protest against clause 27 of the Municipal Corporation Act Amendment Act becoming law ; and we arc further of opinion that the provisions of the present Act as regards publishing, are in every way satisfactory, being both economical and ellicient. (Should the proposed by-law become law, and all by-laws have to he published in extenso, it would increase the expenditure by at least two hundred per cent, without the slightest, advantage to any one except newspaper proprietors ; and that copies of this resolution be sent to the Premier and the members for South Canterbury.” AI’JM.WATIoXS. Mr Kimber waited on the Council with a view to getting the by-law relating to verandahs in front of business premises altered or repealed. He would ask on behalf of himself and other tradesmen that the Council would permit, th'c erection of sunshades in front of shops. After sumo discussion the Council declined to interfere with the existing by-law. ”Mr J. I’. Stansel! then waited ou the Council with reference to his application for licenses for the Theatre Loyal and Mechanics’ Institute. lld had paid AG, but the license had only live months to run and under these circumstances bethought ho was entitled to a rebate of Ad. After some discussion it was resolved —“ That the license for the Theatre be granted and the rebate allowed.” THIS WATERWORKS. Mr Dobson interviewed (he Council with reference to bis appointment as 'Waterworks Engineer. It was resolved that a draft agreement should be drawn up and presented at the next meeting of (lie Council. His Worship the Mayor and Councillors Jackson, Gibson, Ross, (Shepherd, Gabitcs, and Bruce were elected as the \V a t er wor k s Committee. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £219 13s 3d were passed for payment, and the Council shortly afterwards adjourned.