Piako County Council.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 4425, 17 June 1909, Page 3

Piako County Council.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above Couucil was held in the Council Office. Whitaker-street, Te Aroha, on Tuesday. PresentCrs. W. P. Chepmell (Chairman), Jno. BrHdy, i'hos. Bellamy, W. T. Hughes, J. B. Thomas, and Chas. Manuel. . Minutes were read and confirmed and inward and outward correspondence dealt with.

—Resignation.—

' Mr S. McKibbin wrote asking permission to erect a verandah on his store on Railway road, Waihou. ’ Also resigning his appointment as dog registrar. Resignation accepted, lift M. Kiely to be asked to act.

—Road Drains.—

Mr E. Chinnery, Waiorongomai, Asked that the road drains alongside his property be cleaned out. The Council promised to do the work last year but did not do so. ■ •

Supervisor Johnson stated the drain will cause damage if not cleaned out. —Resolved thrall tenders for the work.

—Stock on Roads. —

Mr E. Chinnery, wrote requesting Council to appoint a x anger for the district as soon as possible. For four years he had put up with the nuisance of stock running at large, breaking down fences, etc. He had seen as many as fifteen head of stray cattle on his place at once. He had given the owners notice time after time, but they did nothing to rectify the evil. The owners of the cattle supplied the factory with milk and grazed their cattle along the roads and on other people’s property. They pay little rates. The own-.rs of these cattle have been seen kicking the staples off other people’s fences in order to let their cattle in and out. He trusted the Council would protect the ratepayers from this sort of thing Cr Brady said that a ranger would do no good, and statcl that if Chinnery put his fences in good order he would not be troubled. —lt was resolv Ito reply that Council cannot see its way to appoint a ranger, and point out that he (Chinnery) had his remedy in impounding the cattle.

—Our Cadets.—

The Secretary of the Waihou School Committee (lr*.c Sjf. O. Cooper) asked for two pieces of old bridge timber, of no value for bridge - making, for the purpose of finishing off the target which they are putting up for the School cadets.

On the motion of Cr Thomas the request Was granted.

* —Gravel Reserve.—

- Clerk for the Borough of Te Aroha (Mr F/. W. Wild) wrote as follows: —“ I have been instructed to ask your Council to agree to the transfer of the gravel reserve on Sec. XXI., To Aroha Town (adjacent to the Borough Endowment), to this Borough, to be added to the said Endowment. The piece of land in question fronts the Thames-Waikato Read. It is useless as a gravel reserve, the Fand being of poor quality. The Legal and Finance Committee of this Council would be pleased to meet the Council at its next regular meeting, and discuss the matter.”

The deputation failed to put in an appearance.—lt was resolved that the Chaiiman and Clerk obtain legal advice in the matter before any action is taken.

—Fines, etc.—

The Treasury forwarded the sum of £1 2s, being tees and fines collectable during q«*tier ended 31st March. 1909, by me ms of stamps iu the Warden’s Court at Te Aroha. i —Gold Purchased.—

The Bank of New Zealand, Thames, advised that they had purchased gold between the 9th February, 1909, and 20th May, 1909, to the amount of 1550 - 5 ounces, in the' Thames and Piako Counties. ' A ~

—Tauhei Road.—

The Minister of Public Works acknowledged Council’s letter of May 25th, re grant 'tor construction of a road leading from Mbtuznaoho railway station to the Tauhei road, and stating that the Roads Department is under the control of the Hon. Mr Hogg, to whom the consideration of tho letter has been ref e .red.

—Diagonal Road.—

The Public Works Department replied that enquiries are being made with a view to the matter of a grant for the construction of the unformed part of the Diagoual Road, in "preparing the Estimates for the coming year. —Wages Protection Act, etc.—

Mr D. McL. Wallace, wrote making certain claims under “ The Wages Protection and Contractors Liens Act, 1908.” Tho Millars’ Hardwood Co., wrote in a similar strain. —Pastoral Lands.—

The Mackenzie County Council, wrote urging local Bodies to put in a claim of Fourths ” of rents of pastoral runs Cr. Manuel contended that it was only right that the j lands in question should be taxed, and he moved that the member for the distifefc be asked to support an amendment to the Land Act to that effect —The Chairman seconded trad it was carried.

—County Paddock, Waihou.—

The Farmers’Auctioneering Co., Ltd., offering to renew their yearly lease, at ;£lO per annum. The Company asked that the fence be put in order, short scrub cleared off the paddock, etc.—Cr. Thomas said he thought the lessees should do this work themselves.—Cr. Hughes ;Ifwego to any further expense the rent would have to be It was resolved cn the Cr. Hughes seconded by Cr. Manuel that the offer be accepted, but tliat the Company carry out any repairs, etc., atitsown expense.—Carried.

—Licensing Expenses.— i Tlie Clerk of the Bay of Plenty $» uky Council forwarded a tabulated table of expenses in connection with the Licensing Committee election, and making a demand for the sum of £2 14s od, being the Piako County Council’s portion. Willow Trees.— Mr Wi North, of Te Awamutu, forwarded a circular of his “ Noxine ” treatment for killing willow trees. i Cr. Manuel said the willows were) going to be a big nuisance, and he moved that Mr North be invited to attend the next Council meeting and •xplain bis treatment. — Cr. Bellamy endorsed Cr. Manuel’s remarks, adding that they could not get too much information on tbe subject. Cr. Hughes said he did not know of anything but the river that was effected and he saw no reason to muddle with it. Cr. Thomas considered that the Government ought to be asked to subsidise local bodies to combat with the nuisance.—The Chairman said the Waihou stream was more than a question for the Council; being part of a sludge channel.—Cr. Manuel strongly urged getting all available Information, He felt confident that a

great future is in store for Te Aroha district. We should endeavour to keep the river open and do away with the willows. All that the mining in this district required was more appliances to handle the quartz cheaper. Should the Act be repealed proclaiming the Waihou river a sludge channel,—as the Paeroa people were anxious to have it—it might prove detrimental to mining at Waiorongomai when the big reefs are unearthed. We had to look ahead. He

believed that the willows did far more : damage to the river than the tailings did. Getting the willows attended to might prove a forerunner of preventing agitation hereafter.—Cr. Thomas contended that the information re killing the willows might be obtained without bringing Mr North down. The Council could do a little experimenting with the solution and see how it worked.—The Chairman agreed with Cr. Thomas’ remarks. He was not quite sure if the Council, had control of the river.- Cr. Hughes said the river bank was a road for fishing, boating parties, etc. —Cr. Manuel said that farming and mining run together.—Cr. Bellamy said that the Drainage Board and Council troubles are nearly all caused by the willows. —Morrinsville Countv Offices.—

Mr J. T. Spargo, Town Clerk, Morrinsville, wrote, accepting Council’s offe.’ to lease buildings and section at £lO per annum.

It was resolved to infoi.n the Toun Board that the Council handed over the offices, etc., as from May 28th, the tool shed to remain for the use of the County Supervisor. —Tenders—

The following tenders were received for the undermentioned works :

No. 61, —Cleaning about 74 chains of No. 7 Road Drain from No. 3 Drain to No. 2 Road.

T. Torpby (accepted), 2/11 per chain ; Irvin and Johnson, 3/9; T. Lukes (lump sum), £39 15/. An unsigned tender of 3/11 per chain was also received.

No. 78. —Cutting down small hill at Wairakau, at the old Katikati Track entrance.

Smallman Bros, (accepted), £l7 18/ ; P. Farrington, £24 7/6 ; F. Walker, £24 19/; Bemrose, £23 6/8; P. A. Swnev, £36 10/; Stanley Bros, £3l 19/; P. J. Dudson, £44 9/. —General Rate.— The Chairman moved that general rate on the unimproved value of all rateable property within the county be made as follows: —Twopence two-thirds of a penny in the £ over the Walton Riding, twopence and two-thirds of a penny iu the £ over the Morr nsville Riding, twopence halfpenny in the £ over the Waiioa Riding, twopence andjtwo-thirds of a penny in the £ over the W'aihou Riding, twopence and two-thirds of a penny in the £ over the Te Aroha Riding, twopence and two-thirds of a penny in the £ over the Manavvaru Riding. Seconded by Cr. Bellamy and carried. It was abo resolved that the Clerk be instructed to collect these rates, Slaughterhouse Licenses — Applications for renewals were received from Messrs Jno. Rowe. T. Farmer,'and Ersau Pretty.—Resolved on the motion of Cr Manuel, seconded by Cr Hughes, that the applications he granted subject to the usual formalities being complied with. —Petition— On the motion of Cr Hughes, (seconded by Cr Bellamy, the action of the Chairman re No. 1 and No. .7 Roads was endorsed. —Telegraph Poles o:a Roads —

The Telegraph Department wrote di awing attention to the way in which certain poles had been left after drains had been made.— The Supervisor said the Department had placed some of the poles in exceedingly dangerous pcsitions.—Cr Manuel contended that the Telegraph Department had no right to encroach on the roads to the detriment of the travelling public.—The Chairman r3ferred to a pole on the boundary of the Piako County and the Moirinsville Town Board, which had been erected on the road at a corner, the pole sloping inwards, and a serious accident might occur at this place to horsemen and others. — Cr Manuel said that there were two or three poles near Mr Alex. Orr’s place which were 10 or 12 feet on the road ; dangerous by night or day.—Resolved that the Department be written to.

—A Claim for Damages— Geo. Given wrote making claim for three fourths damages sustained to buggy, etc., on a bal portion of the Morriuvri 1 j-Waiorongo-mai road ; and also for half legal expenses going and returning from the blacksmiths. He warned the Council that should he meet with another accident, he would make the Council pay all expenses. —It was resolved on the motion of Cr Manuel, seconded by Cr Hughes, that the letter be forwarded to the Hungahunga Drainage Board to settle, as the Council held the Board responsible.--The Supei visor is to report at next meeting. —Work near Hunt’s—

It was resolved on the recommendation of Cr Thomas that tenders be called at once for work near Mr F. A. Hunt’s —Mr Hunt to pay half cost.

—Verandah —

Mr S. McKibben was granted permission to erect a verandah at Waihou, subject to usual conditions. —Matamata Account -

It was pointed ont that the Piako Council is paying interest on Matamata’s share of the overdraft.—lt was resolved that the Clerk make application to the Matamata County Council for the money due. * 1 —Finance—

The Treasurer reported the Bank overdraft at 15th June as £3415 16s sd, which with acccunts passed for pajment would amoun to £4677 3s 4d.

—Accounts.—

The following accounts were passed for payment :—W. F. Ross, £1 3s 2d; W. R. Johnson, £3 3s l()d ; R. Butler, £27 10s; Hogan’s Estate, £6 2s td ; Stanley Bros., £127 7s 7d ; J. Hanks, £7oßs id; T. Ritchie, £lO os ; Lamb°rt, £3 19s; Palmer, £ll 14s Od ; Wilson’s Cement Works, £23 13s 8d : Rogers, £7 6s; Watts, £l6 3s 8d ; Darrington, £2O 15s 3d ; Lemon and Corlett, £3l 5s • T. Griffin, £1 4s ; T. Stewart. £1 7s ; l! Tretheway, £5 10s ; J. S. Hill, £ll lis ; J. B. Johnson, £1 15s 4d ; P. Baine, £22 11s sd; Moon,£l 17sOd ;J. Wood, 10s ; Ryan. 6s ; P. A. Swney, £152 2s 3d ; Madill. £1 ; R. Nelson, 17s ; Brokenshire, £26 16s 9d ; Bellamy, £l3 14s 3d ; A. J. Forrest, £32 9s 8d ; D. Torphey, £ll 6s ; Smallman Brcs., £lB 15s; Johnson, £2 6s 9d ; Wallace.' 16s 6d ; D. Hill. £lO 13s ; M. Hill, £6 15s 7d ; R. J. Overall, £lO 4s 9d; Schaare, £3 ;J. Tyson, £2 2s; W. Cronin, £8 13s 3d ; H. Hewin, £8 5s ; Scherer, £l6 17s 3d ; Bemrose, £6l 4s 3d ; Irwin, £3O ;J. J. Watts, £5 9s 6d; Scherer, £75 5s ; Hanna, £l6 13s 4d ; Printing and advertising. £2O ; Typewriter Co., £2 6.s 3d ; Insurance, 8s 8d ; Waikato Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. £247 12s ; Oates, 14s 6d ; Ritchie, £8 16s.

(Balance of report in next issue.)

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