RATES UNPAID

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 902, 20 February 1930, Page 8

RATES UNPAID

LEGAL ACTION AGAINST DEFAULTERS TAKAPUNA COUNCIL ACTIVE Only £127 in arrears of rates having been received since last meeting, the Taka puna Borough Council decided last evening to take legal action against all defaulters from 1927-28 onward. The town clerk stated that this was necessary in order to save that year’s demands from becoming statutebarred. February 28 was fixed as the last day for payment, after which summonses would be issued without further notice. As the result of strong representations from the North Shore Transport Company, it Avas decided to hold a special meeting early in March to discuss measures for the improvement of the roadAvay oA r er Walter’s I-lill, Belmont. The borough will be represented at the Municipal Associations’ Conference at Invercargill by the Mayor, Mr. J. W. Williamson. Me said that in view of the borough finances, he Avould much prefer to pay his own expenses. It Avas advisable that the boi'ougli should have direct representation, as the first remit on the order paper—a proposal for the proper control of dogs on beaches and in public places— AA*as sponsored by Takapuna. Miss B. MattheAvs and Miss C. MattheAVs, aaJio ha\ r e been on the borough staff for 10 and six years respectively, tendered their resignations owing to their departure for England. The council resolved to pay each a month’s salary in appreciation of their long service. Applications AA'ill bo called immediately for the filling of the vacancies.