TIMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2592, 12 July 1881, Page 2

TIMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above took place last night.— Present, His Worship the Mayor, and Councillors Gibson, Greenup, Ross, Sherratt, Cullman, Shepherd, Jackson, and Filmer. CORRESPONDENCE Was read from:— Crown Lands Office, Wellington, enquiring what expenses the Council had incurred in valuing property in the town for 1880. A telegram was received from Messrs Cargill, Gibbs and Co., stating that great delay would ensue if they shipped Council’s goods by steamer only, and asking if there would be any objection to their transhipping them by sailing craft.

The Council offered no objection. From Messrs Harper and C 0.,. Christchurch re Mr Rhodes’ claim, and referring to his offer of Feb. 11, 1879, of £4OO for land required for waterworks purposes. The letter added that in order to arrange matters amicably Mr Rhodes w'as prepared to accept £4OO for the one acre 24| perches taken from lots 270, 271, and 357 for road purposes. This offer did not include the claim made by by Mr Rhodes for land taken from lot 279 sold by him to Mr Elworthy [for £120), and a further claim of £ls was asked by Mr Rhodes for expenses incurred in connection with the enroachraents.

In connection with this Mr Dobson forwarded a memo stating that the road encroached on lots 270 and 271 occupying 1 rood 16|- perches. Lot 351 was not encroached upon, but at present fenced outside the bounduiy, the fence being nearly 4i links on the road. The eastern corner of lot 279 was also fenced on the road.

Cr Gibson was prepared to consider Mr Rhodes’ claim, but he thought Mr El worthy’s claim a most unjust one. lie would move that further consideration of the matter be deferred until Mr Dobson’s return, and that a special meeting be then called to deal with it. Carried. From Mr Dobson rg necessity for procuring additional largo-sized water pipes. Resolved that the pipes bo procured.

From Mr A. Perry, Borough solicitor, re T. Harapson’s contract. Resol vedjtb at the Waterworks Committee be authorised to pay over the balance of Hampson’s contract as suggested by Mr Perry. From Mr John Wilds offering carrots for sale. Resolved to order one ton. From Mrs A. A. Beldy complaining of nuisance caused by vehieles being washed daily opposite her property in Theodocia street.

Referred to Inspector of Nuisances. From Mr John Crawford complaining of cows wandering about the streets.

It was resolved that Mr Crawford be informed that the Ponnd is sitnated in Heaton street, and the Paundkeeper lives in Arthur street. WATEEWOEKS’ BILL.

A telegram was read from Mr Turnbull, M.H.R., stating that the above was still in the hands of the law-officers but would be safe as the Minister of Lands takes charge of it.

a doctoe’s bill,

Amongst the accounts submitted was one sent in by £!r Jackson for £6 6s for medical attendance from Dr Mclntyre for injuries received at the fire at Bruce’s mills, at which Cr Jackson was acting as Fire Inspector. The Mayor—l shall vote against that. I have no personal, objection _ to the account, but it would be establishing a dangerous precedent to pass it. Cr Gibson—Cr Jackson was acting as Fire Inspector when he met with his accident, and I consider he is fully entitled to recover the amount. The office of Fire Inspector ’is not a very nice one, and exposes anyone so acting to considerable risk. It will be a standing disgrace to the Council if it refuses to pass the account. Cr Gibson then moved—“ That the account be paid, but the act is not to form a precedent.” Cr Greenup—l shall vote against the resolution simply on this ground : I would like to know the usual custom before paying the amount. I admit Cr Gibson’s argument, but is it the right thing? Cr Jackson accepted the office of Fire Inspector voluntarily, and to pay this sum weuld be establishing a bad precedent. I will move as an amendment —“ That the payment of the account be deferred until the Council can ascertain what is the general usage in such cases.” The amendment was put first and carried, the original resolution being therefore lost. TOWN LEVELS The special meeting called to consider the plans for the above, was adjourned until Monday evening next at 7 p.m., .owing to the absence of the Engineer, •p STEEET. It was resolved to shingle F street as soon as formed, THE BEACH EOAD PETITION. The petition from residents of Beach Road, calling attention to the bad state of same, was again read, and referred to Foreman of Works to report. APPLICATIONS. An application by Mr D. M. Ross for permission to raise a cottage was granted subject to approval of Building Surveyor. Leave was granted to the Timaru School Committee to sink a tank at the school on the same understanding. ACCOUNTS, Were passed for payment as follows : —General —£361 10s 6d ; W aterworks, £72 10s 3d. The Council then adjourned.