NEW PLYMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8035, 23 January 1906, Page 2

NEW PLYMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the [ above was held on Monday night, when there were present Mis Worship the Mayor (Mr It. Cock), and (Vs. Brooking, Jirown, Collis, Kwing, Hulchcn, Mouteath, Stohr, and Wilson. WIAINAIIK CO.MI'I,AIN'T. Mr 1). Berry wrote with reference to drainage connect inns, staling ill tl lie had received notice in September last to connect his residence and did so, though he could not help noticing thai other places in his neighboirhoo 1 were not compelled to do the same, though much more necessary. When the connection was made lie was charged i' 3 for what he could have done for 13s or less. Later on the Inspector paid a visit of inspection to the writer's business premises, and linding that they were directly connected with the river near its outlet, which had cost CIO, Mr Kendall agreed that the premises were one ol' the last places ill it required attention. Yet, on January Nth, lie (Mr Berry) received a notice dated January Ist, ordering him to connect these premises with the Borough drains within 30 days, yet more than JO premises were being drained into the river much nearer to the centre of the town, lie asked the reason for being singled out in this manner, lie was paying'ills per annum for the water consumed, which was the same as if connected to the drains, so that the Borough was not losing revenue. Further, his total rates amounted to £35 per annum. He had intended installing the electric light at both places, but if the Council insisted on the drain connection, he would have to abandon the idea. The letter continued : " What with the tightness of money, the already much increased and likely to be further increased rates, New Plymouth is fast bottoming a good place to get away from." The Mayor .said the matter of connection had been considered by the Drainage Committee, which had decided that all connections in Brougham street should be made forthwith.

The Engineer saiil lie <liil not remember having ever stated to Mr Berry that his promises would be the last to connect. Further, no notiee had ever lieen served by him on Mr Berry to connect hi? private house, Mr Berry bavins done Hull ''is ow " will, prior lo notices being prepared. it was resolved that Mr Berry be informed that notices bad been servedoll all property owners in Brougham street lo corned, and that the Council regrets that Mr Berry should think he was being singled out for special treatment.

oas nniiM.w's coxniu'r. The Works Cuirnitlec's report, as published previously, was adopted, and with reference lo the one month's notice given terminating the Council's contract with the (!as Company, it was resolved that the Mayor and Cr. Brooking interview the Gas Company with a view lo an amicable arrangement, also tint the company be requested to continue 'ightiug the streets in the meantime.

W.tTEIIWOHKK KKSUHV*;. The Reserves Committee reported recommending that Mr Stanley Smith be granted a lease of the old Waterworks .Reserve at a nominal rental of Is per annum; that Mr Guseott's application for right lo cut hay 011 the reserve be not aceedcd to; and that tenders be invited for the old waterworks cottage lo be removed, within one month a fter acceptance of tender. Mr Stanley Smith also wrote with reference to his previous offer for above. The report was adopted. IiOBK Sl'llHUT UII.UXMOE,

Dr Makgill, District Health Olliccr, wrote that he understood the Public Health Department was putting in drainage at the New Plymouth gaol, and proposed to take il round Marsbiud Hill and join tHc sewer at another point. An inspection, however, had been made, and it was now suggested that the drain be taken down ltobe street. This would necessitate a cutting or tunnelling, owing to the levels in the street, but at the same time it would pick up the drainage from a portion of the town where it was badly needed, The Department asked whcth"i' the Council would be willing to pay the dilVerence in cost between the two routes. The sum so expended would fully recompense the Council and the drainage would be of great benefit to the residents in Fulford and Dawson streets. The cost to the Council would he less now than later 011. After some discussion it was decided to repeat the offer made to the prison auth n'ities, viz., to supply the pipes for laying and connection via llobe and Vivian streets on condition that the Government finds the labor for the work.

MAKDCT STHUKT SEWP.It. Seven properly holders in Devon and Liardet-strects petitioned that the sewer in Liardet-street be laid as soon as possible, as they desired lo connect. —ltesolrcd that the engineer be instrueted to have the drain put down at his earliest convenience. FOOTPATH WANTED. Mrs Alice Evans wrote asking for a footpath iiikl water-table in Pemlarvcsstreet. —Referred lo the Eiigincui' for report. WKSTHIIX' I'UIK. Till' IWrd of School Cmuuissioners wrote with reference to (lie proposed exchange of sections owned bv the Council, olhct's owned bv the Commissioners, the latter requiring the land for Park extension purposes.--The Town Clerk w is appointed valuer on behalf of Iho Council, with Mr F, Corkill,

OF.NKIIAI,, It was resolved to instruct the engineer to repair the road from Mr King's house lo the Power House #nd to fence the Power House site. The Pouiidkeeper was requested to supply the impounding records for the past six we.dis.