BOROUGH COUNCIL

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2386, 9 November 1880, Page 2

BOROUGH COUNCIL

An ordinary meeting of: the above was held last evening. Present—His Worship the Mayor, and Councillors Boss, Jackson, Jones, Cullman, Filmcr, Greenup, Gibson, Shepherd, and Gabites. COltK ESX’ONUENCE. Was read from George Atkinson, asking whether the Council would grant him the use of the Borough watercart, and intimating that in the event of their doing so lie would be prepared to keep the principal streets well watered during the summer months, the cost to bo defrayed by subscriptions from the business people. He would guarantee that the cart should be returned in good condition, a fair allowance being made tor wear and tear. The Mayor thought the Council should be very much obliged to Mr Atkinson for taking the responsibility of keeping the street watered. The general feeling seemed to favor the application which was granted, subject to conditions to be arranged by the Works Committee. From Wm. Moore, complaining that his application for the post of clerk of works (waterworks) had been passed over. He did not know whether this had been intentional or otherwise, but thought the matter ought to be enquired into. The Mayor was quite sure that the fact of Air Moore’s application not having been read was a pure oversight. The Clerk had better reply to Air Moore, expressing the Council’s regret, and assuring him that his letter had been accidentally overlooked. accounts. Accounts (general and waterworks) amounting to £ IJ2 5s were passed for payment. TKNPEKS. Tenders were opened for waterworks contracts Nos. 11, 12, 13, and 14 (race cutting.) The, following were accepted :—Contract No. 12, £2OO 14s 7d, Thomas Hampson ; No. 13. £28 1, llobert Forgon ; No. 14, £lO2 18s, F. Sederman. It was resolved to call for fresh tenders for contract No. 11, the tenders received being higher than the engineer’s estimate, the now tenders to be in by Nov. 22 at 7. p.m. It was resolved that the plans and specifications (laid on the table) for waterworks contracts Nos 15 and 10 be adopted, and that tenders be called for the work the same to be in by Monday, Dec. 13, 1880, at 7 p.m. M'A T K K W 0 U K S KKSKHVK. Moved by Cr Gibson, seconded by Cr

Jones and carried—“ That the Mayor be requested to at once apply to the Minister of Lands to put the Council in possession of the waterworks reserve in order to protect the works now being constructed, and pending the completion of the Council’s title to the same.” ASSISTANCE WANTED. A request from the Hospital Commission that the Council would contribute towards making additions to thcllospital was refused. EIRE INSPECTORS. Messrs Jackson and Turnbull were appointed Fire Inspectors under the provisions of the Municipal Corporations Act, 187 G, the Town Clerk to advertise them as required by that Act. A HOROUDH ATLAS. It was resolved that Messrs Robson and Son be invited to submit to the Council a proposal as to cost, Ac., of preparing a complete atlas shewing all the street levels of the Borough, such atlas to show the true centre lines and side channels of such streets. £5 WORTH UE WATER. The Finance Committee in reporting on the late lire at the Mechanics’ Institute, drew' the attention of the Council to an account rendered by C. F. Hallam, of the baths, for water supplied at the fire. This was the first claim of the kind ever made, and was, in the Committee’s opinion, a gross overcharge. THE LATE EIRE. The Captain of the Fire Brigade reported on the late fire, and suggested the appointment of two fire inspectors, and also the purchase of 100 ) yards of hose. An account was rendered for volunteers’ pay. The Captain drew the Council’s attention to the fact that volunteers were allowed 3s for the first hour’s work, and 2s per hour afterwards. The Mayor said that in the midst of the fire he was informed by Inspector Bender that the men had refused to work at the engine unless they were promised payment. He (the Mayor) left off getting out the books to let them know that they should be paid. But he felt quite ashamed of them. PETITION. A petition from several express-men was read asking the Council to allow express vans to be considered as Borough stage carriages on holidays, for the conveyance of passengers—granted. Several other petitions were deferred until next meeting. ANOTHER CANDIDATE EOR THE WATERCART. Mr A. St. G. llaraersley wrote stating that he was in need of a water-cart, and hearing that the Council had one for which they had no further use he would like to know the price of it. Considerable amusement was caused when Cr. Gibson moved the following resolution which was seconded by Cr. Fihner and carried—‘‘That in answer to the request of Mr Ilamerslcy vc purchase of water-cart, he be informed that the Council have a prior application, but would recommend him to apply to be admitted as a junior partner in the concern, the Council being anxious to encourage any honest effort for a living.” The Council shortly afterwards adjourned.