DOMAIN BOARD.

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 316, 14 November 1888, Page 2

DOMAIN BOARD.

A special meeting of the Te Aroha Hot Springs Domain Board was held on Monday evening last. Present : Messrs Gavin (chairman), Ilotfc, Lipsey, and Ahier. The principal business for which the meeting was convened, was for the purpose of passing the amount due to Messrs Campbell and Cook, contractors for the lawn extension. Mr G. H. A. Purchas, Engineer, was present, and reported that he had ext amined the work done, and found the levels were not exactly correct in one or two places, and the bowling green ground had not been rolled, which work was included in the specifications. The contractors were then sent for, and these minor matters pointed out to them, and they expressed their willingness to make any alterations the Engineer considered necessary to complete the work, after which the contractors withdrew. After some discussion Mr Purchaa , gave it as his opinion that owing to some springs in the ground, etc., it would be better to not attempt to sow the bowling green with grass seed this season, but i allow it to consolidate more first. Every member of the Board spoke in terms of the highest praise of the thorough and workmanlike manner in which Messrs Campbell and Cook had carried ! out the contract, and that in the face of I great and unlooked for difficulties in the t way of burried trees and stumps, met with, etc. It was resolved that the full amount due the contractors be passed for payment, the Clerk, however, to retain £5 in hand pending: the completion of some alterations in the levels, as already referred to. | The Chairman said he had asked the i contractors to quote a price for sodding the embankment and batters. This they did, quoting 9'l per yard. The Chairman said he considered the price high ; the Engineer however said he did not think it was. On the motion of Mr Lipsey, seconded by Mr Ahier, it was resolved, That Campbell and Cook be allowed to aod 250 yards at 9d per yard ; according to specifications to be prepared. No. 1 Drinking Fountain : Messrs Ahier and Ilott, stated that several recent visitors had expressed a wish that this spring should be covered in. Considerable discussion took place on the subject, and it was resolved that the spring be covered in and supplied with a tap ; the matter to be left in the hands of Mr Ahier to have carried out. No. 2 Bath : It was resolved that in order to facilitate the re-filling of No. 2 bath after being emptied t* bo cleaned, a pipe be laid on connecting No. 2 with the hot water reservoir, the chairman to see the work was satisfactorily carrie i out. Misconduct : Complaint being made by the caretakers against a certain youth of misconduct, it was iesolved on the motion of Mr Ahier, seconded by Mr Lipsey : That he be debarred from using the baths for the ensuing six months. There was a general expression of opinion by the members that any misconduct or interference with the comfort of those resorting to the baths must be put down with a firm hand. Improvements :—lt: — It was resolved to invite tenders for the (1) clearing away the slip which occurred some time back near No, 5 bath, and to lower said bath to the bed rock, (by means which it is anticipated the temperature of this bath will be greatly increased, etc.) ; and also (2) for the construction of a reservoir in connection with some springs at present not utilised, in order that No. 6 bath may be quickly refilled therefrom, after being emptied for cleansing purposes. Invalid : Geo. Huson wrote requesting free use of baths for a time, he being an invalid for the past three years, and in consequence out of employment. Resolved that applicant's request be granted. Day of Meeting : Mr Ilott said he would like to have the day of meeting altered, if this could be done without inconveniencing the other members ; and (no member objecting) gave notice : That at a special meeting of the Board to be I held on Wednesday, 21st inst., he would move that the resolution appointing the first Saturday in the month, as the day for holding the monthly meetings of the Board, be rescinded and another day appointed. Special Meeting ; Resolved that a special meeting of the Board be held on Wednesday, 21st inst,, for the purpose of opening tenders for proposed new works, and transaction of other business.