TIMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2568, 14 June 1881, Page 2

TIMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above took place last night.— Present, His Worship the Mayor, and Councillors Greenup, Cullman, Ross Sherratt, Gnbites, Gibson, Shepherd and Filmor. CORRESPONDENCE Won read as follows : From Timaru Gas, Coal and Coke Company containing a resolution ing a standing reward of £5 for information leading to the conviction of any person injuring any of the gas lamps and asking the Council to insert an advertisement to that effect for the better protection of the property. Resolved—“ That the request be complied with.” From the Under-Secretary for Crown Lands with reference to a request of the Council that a Crown grant should be issued to the Council for the Market Reserve. The letter said that Mr Rolleston presumed that it was the wish of the Council that the land should be reserved for a market place, as it hod not been formally reserved for any defined object. The Mayor said that the Government had never recognised the Council’s claim to this land although they had in some instances referred to it by letter as the market place site and know perfectly well that it was intended for this purpose. Ho would take steps to prevent any more shuffling on the part of the Government.

From several ratepayers regretting their entire inability to pay their rates. It was resolved that these rates should be remitted.

An application asking the Council's sanction to transfer of section 283 from Jonathan Allpress to Willliam Bush was granted. From Mr James Bruce applying for permission to use one half of Grey street, opposite the Mill, for the ensuing six months, during whieb time the writer said he hoped to have the walls of the ruined building taken down and re-erected. The Town Clerk wns instructed to write to Mr Bruce drawing his attention to by-law No. 1. It was resolved that no further action be taken in the matter.

From Mr William Blake, asking permission to quorry stones on the road near Whales’ Creek.

The application was refused. From Mr James King, with reference to Waterworks crossings on his property, and asking the Council to provide some means of communication where his land is severed by the waterrace.

Resolved —“That the letter of Mr James King re crossings through waterrace to portions of his farm severed by the water race be referred to the Waterworks Committee with power to act.”

From Thomas Flaherty, applying for modification of building regulations in re shed at rear of Shamrock Hotel.

The building surveyor reported that the application was informal, tho alterations to shed being of wood and not of brick or stone.

The application was refused. From Mr James Malcolm, with reference to proposed building altera* tions.

The builning surveyor reported unfavorable on the application. The Council considered that the applicant had not furnished sufficient information.

From Mr M. de H. Duval, applying on behalf of Mr A. 0. G. Stone, for permission to carry up brick party wall sft beyond specified height. Granted. PETITIONS ; Were read from F. LoCren and about 25 others, re necessity for formation of footpaths leading from the Main South Road to Strathallan street. Consideration of the matter was deferred to next meeting. From about 20 ratepayers of Grey Road, asking the Council to shingle or make that road passable. Resolved works form footpath in Grey Road with the assistance of the Council’s men." From Mr R. Turnbull, and several others, applying for erection of a lamp at corner of George street, near Railway Station. From Mr H. W. Hammond and others, calling attention to a street lamp being much needed at the corner of Arthur street and Grey Road. Both applications re lamp werea referred to Works’ Committee. From J. Meikle and others, re formation of footpath in Beswick street and Cain’s Terrace. Resolved that the matter receive attention as soon as the Council are in a position to do the work. AT LAST! It was resolved that the particulars and cost of a horse scraper and brush should be ascertained and submitted at the next meeting of the Council. SCAVENGERING. Cr. Gibson moved, and Cr Jackson seconded, and it was carried—“ That the Works Committee be requested to consider the question of scavengering for the town with a view of getting the work done cheaper, and if it is desirable to levy a aate for that purpose and make same general for the whole borough.” Cr Gibson remarked that he had no fault to find with the present scavenger, hut he thought that by adopting the plan he suggested in his resolution, they would find it much cheaper than at present. SURVEYOR WANTED. It was moved by Cr Gibson, seconded by Cr Jackson, and earned—“ That owing to the great difficulty of defining the frontage lines of streets within the borough, from want of data, and the great trouble that will arise in the future from the want of a correct survey, the Council would respectfully urge upon tho Chief Surveyor the necessity of sending at once a person to undertake the work.”

THE FIRE BRIGADE. Two members of the Brigade waited

upon the Council with reference to boots for the Brigade. It was resolved that the officers of the Brigade be authorised to procure 16 pairs of boots suitable for their purposes, cost not to exceed 30s per pair ; also a flag and pole suitable for calling members together. Amongst the accounts passed for payment was one of £6lßs, for expenses incurred by the Brigade in connection with the recent fire at Saltwater Creek.

This account gave rise to some discussion and the following resolution was proposed by Cr Ross, seconded by Cr Greenup and carried—" That respecting the account of £6 18s sent in to the Council being expenses incurred at the Saltwater Creek fire, the same bo referred to the Levels Road Board for repayment to the Council as it is considered the Brigade should not be upheld for fire purposes outside the Borough at the expense of the ratepayers, but the Council will be glad if the Levels Road Board will co-operate regarding the expense of the Brigade attending suburban fires. 1 ’ It was further resolved that the Mayor and the Fire Inspectors should arrange a complete system for refreshments at fires. THE BOROUGH’S printer’s INK. It was resolved—“ That tenders be called for advertising and printing for the ensuing 12 months, tenders to be in by the 17th inat, and thet the Finance Committee be authorised to revise specifications of the work.” THE TIMARU RAILWAY STATIOn. It was moved by Cr Ross, seconded by Cr Greenup and carried—“ That His Worship the Mayor forthwith telegraph to the Acting Minister for Public Works, asking when the Timaru Railway Station will be proceeded with, as the present station accommodation is greviously inadequate for the safety and comfort of the* public in asmuch as cattle, horses, and sheep are being constantly landed on the present inferior passenger platform, and that the new station improvements have been promised from the time when since the Hon. Mr MoAndrew was Minister of Public Works.” ACCOUNTS. Were passed for payment ns follows : General, £278; Waterworks, £314 9s The Council soon afterwards adjourned.