Borough council.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 184, 9 August 1904, Page 2

Borough council.

The Borough Council met last night Present—His Worship the Mayor and C«b. Wood, Cliff, Wilson, Brooking, Collis, Carter, Browne, Ahier, and Medl«y. —Miscellaneous.— Mr llulbert's letter regarding tho deposit of rubbish In HoUson Street was referred to the borougih engineer. Tins application ot tho Women s Christitmi Temperance lininnfor use of the ladies' room in the Town Uall for the coining year was granted. Mr Maisey's letter regarding a crossing at the junction of Elliot Hood and Wallace Place was referred to the engineer, together with the erection oi' two posts to proUrct tlie footpath from wheel traffic. Mr Brown asked leavo to use timber flooring in a stable to be erected on section 900, Devon Street. Or. Brookmg proposed, und Cr. Wilion seconded, that ythe matter be referred to the engineer, to have the work done acconcJing to the byel"Wl* Cr. Aider complained that the council only imposed its hurd und fast restrictions on some |jeople, making " lish of one and fowl of another." ,

'lino Mayor and the engineer disclaimed sucli intention or practice. The matter was left with the engineer to deal with. Mr Gludlvill, on behalf of the Misses Kossiter, wrote agreeing to allow the borough council the right to carry water-pipes across their section at Mangorei, for a lump sum oi £ls. The oiler was not entertained, and the matter was referred to the special committee. Mrs Capel's application for Sewerage connection was granted. Mr Cholwill Billings' letter on tho matter - of refund for cemetery plots Wilis referred to the cemetery commit-' tee. —Public Morgue.— tin the matter of tho public morguo tho Mayor said that Dr. Valentine was of the opinion that the present hospital morgue might be shifted to the biack of the caretaker's house, and converted into a public morgue at a small cost. The building was quite suitable, and only wanted relegating to a less conspicuous position. A little puintiig would perhaps he necessary.— Referred to the works committee. —The Henui BridgeMessrs Govett and Quilliam, borough solicitors, forwarded the agreement between the council and the Taronaki County Council regarding the Henui bridge.—Referred to the Mayor and Cr. Medley, —Engineer's Report.— The borough engineer reported that the tunnel at the waterworks had been pushed on until it was now within a fow feet of completion, practically completed. The work from tho Mamgamahoe to the Waiwakaiho was well advanced, and the concrete lining was progressing, about 600 feet remaining to be done. The laying of pipes was being pushed on, and iu th'iif connection it was necessary to arrive at an early settlement re wayleaves. The pipe bridges were hung up from this same cause. Sewerage operations were now being carried out from Dawson Street westward,' but the. wot weather interfered. Mr Mestayer had been compelled to make some alterations, and had waited for information (since sent) of tho level of the bed of the Mangnotuku stroan. at Egmont Street. Draining at tho abattoirs was about completed, and plans and specifications for the manager's fivo-roomed cottage tad been prepared. Thanks to the roadway and protective wall, the salt water l>aths had escaped serious in. jury. But for this protection serious damage and destruction must have resulted. There was now grave danger owing to the action oi the son in a small gut several chains westward. With a repetition of last week's gale on top of a .spring tide the baths would he in gj'aive danger of partial destruction. He recommended that the protection walls be extended to meet this position, at a cost of £3O or £4O. The report was adopted, the work at the baths to be put In hand at once. —Wayloavos.— On the motion; of Crs. Brooding and Wood it was decided to enter on lands for pipe-line and electric light lino purposes, under the Public Works 4ct. —Borough Inspector.— Tlie'borough inspector's report was adopted. —Sanitary Inspector.— The sanitary inspector reported that Dr. Valentino had decided to report on tho Now Plymouth Government Buildings. No cases of notifiable infectious disease had occurred. Ho had been engaged in various sanitary matters, draining, and so forth.—Adopted, —Financo Committee.— The finance committee's report was token. Cr. Collis explained the position as regarded the charge of £3 10s for gas at tho baths. Tho caretaker had informed Mm that ho had resided at Uli» baths at the request of soveral councillors, who had told htm that ho would he allowed to use The gas if he would stay there to watch the baths during the summer to attend to tlie 'baths, the pumps, end the outlet of water. Were there a chimney he would not use the gas for cooking purposes. He complained of tlie irregular nature of the business done. Cr. Carter seconded. He thought the residence was not unlit for occupation in its present state. Cr. Wilson said ho wanted the wholo matter of tho baths custodian reported on at the works committee. The motion was carried. —Works Committee.— The works committee's report was adopted. —Electric Light.— The electric light committee's report, recommending .tho appointment of an electric engineer nt £2OO per annum was considered. Tho Mayor moved tho adoption of the reiiort. They could get a good man for £2OO a year. Cr. Wood thought the salary too small to attract a good man. He , moved an amendment that £2B per annum be added. Cr. Brooking seco.ndod. There was the greatest necessity for having a good man at the outset. The amendment was carried. The Town Clerk will write to Mr Mestayer for information' as to the probable date of signing the electric installation contract. —Cattle Driving.— The Mayor said that a conference of Henui Koad Board, Taranaki County Council and'borough council dolegates would probably be hold on Saturday regarding tlie driving of cattle to the abattoirs. —Sqwerago Scheme.— Tho sewerage committee recommended that arrangements would be made to connect the public schoolsi with the main sewer, and proposed also io connect tho hospital and old people's home as early ns possible. Tile report was adopted. —Ordinary Business.— The Mayor reported that the action of the weather was washing away the groins on the beach at Woolcombo Terrace.—Tlw engineer will toe empowered to secure this timber, as it was useless in its present position. Cr. Wood brought up the matter of remedying the drainage at .the east end of' Courttmay Street. Cr. Wood further culled the council's attention to the fact that the lamps authorised in Lemon Street had not been erected. These matters will be attended to. —The Town Clerk.— The Town Clerk applied for a fortiflight of his month's leave from August 25th meat.—Referred to tlie Mayor. , Cr. Modley moved, according to notice, that the footpaths is Devon

Street from lit. Edgecunibe Street to Cutfield Road be repaired. (Jr. Browne seconded, and the matter will have the engineer's attention. —General.— Or. Ahier moved, acconling to notice, that the engineer prepare estimates for metalling Devon Street from tiho Post Office to the Belt Rood and the South Hdodfrom the Terminus Hotel to tho borougih boundary. Sitjondod by Or. Collis, and curried. I Cr. Ahier withdrew lids motion re- I garding the planting of reserves. | Cr. Brooking' reported on tlw matter of storm water in Wallace I'luce, and the matter was further adjournod jn order to give Mr Standish some information required. 'lire Town Clerk was instructed to apply to the Government for £!iUO .additional on the abattoir loan, and in the meantime the matter of tho cottage for the caretaker will ,lfe held over.