PARIHAKA ROAD BOARD

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 187, 11 September 1909, Page 6

PARIHAKA ROAD BOARD

The ordinary monthly meeting was held at Ralotu on Wednesday. Present: Messr*. J. Young (chairman), B. F. Bowman, A. E. Phillips, E. Warner, and T. Haivey. The cleric was instructed to take the necessary steps to get tho ten per cent, on the Ntwall road loan.

Rate.—Resolved, on the motion of the chairman and Mr. Phillips, that a. halfpenny rate be struck for the year. Ranging.—Resolved, that the ranger's attention be called to the number of stock ; running on roads between Arawhati road and Opunake. Bylaws. Notice of motion was passed that the previous by-laws be repealed and new ones enforced which restrict the winter loads to one-third less thm that previously carried, during the mfnths of June, July, August, and September.

Ye Namu Road.—The foreman was instructed to attend to the drain complained of. Tipoka Road.—lt was decided to have 100 yards of metal put on the road, which could be done at 2s 6d per yard in the pit. Opua Road. —lt was decided to let drain-cleaning at Is per chain to Mr. Grccaway, to be done in the summer. Tramline.—Mr. C. S. Strange waited on the Board re the proposed tramline on Arawhata road, on behalf of the settlers. A meeting was held, and thuy wanted an arrangement made with Mr. Bartle .(who proposes to have a mill) whereby the road will be attended to on account of excessive traffic. —Resolved, on the motion of the chairman and Mr. Bowman, that an agreement be drawn up and signed to the satisfaction of settlers and Mr. Bartle. Pound. Mr. Baker waite,d on the Board and said ho could not allow the Board's horse to be grazed in the pound paddock, as it would not be satisfactory, but he would allow the Board the use of a stock paddock adjoining, provided it is not being used for diseased stock.— A renewal of the present agreement was decided on. Ihaia Road Loan. Mr. T. Harman waited on the Board and said the work proposed would cost more than could be done with the suggested loan, and the settlers wanted more area in the loan.— It was decided to refer the petition back to the settlers and arrange for an alnount sufficient to do the work required. Kahui Road.—Mr. A. Chapman waited on the Board re a charge made against him of blocking a culvcTt. He denied blocking the culvert, but some years ago the Board had it closed. The Board has now had it opened, and lets the water to within a chain of his kitchen door.Resolved, that the overseer inspect. Ranger. T. Conroy was appointed ranger between Oaonui river and Puniho.

Tipoka Road.—J. Guy wrote stating that the 8s 8d charged against him as a contribution was balanced by gravel taken from his land. He complained about a pit being opened without his permission, and asked for it to be male safe, so that his cattle would not fail into it. He wanted 4d a yard Toyalty on all gravel taken, but would give a rebate of 2d to go towards the road.

Thanks.—Mr. Sam. Hill wrote thanking the Board for expressing approval of the work done in the Parihaka road district. He regretted to say he wis amongst those who had been retrenched by the Department.—Resolved, on the motion of the chairman and Mr. Phillips, that the Board regrets that the Department has seen fit to retrench Mr. Hill, who has been a capable and trustworthy valuer, and that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Valuation Department. Ngariki Road.—Mr. J. TC. Law wrote drawing attention to tho bad state o' formation, and stating that unless some gravelling is done the work will bs wasted.—Resolved, that when the road is fit, tenders be called for gravelling. Kaweora Road. Resolved, that the Reserves Agent be written to for plans of deviation of Kaweora road, so that the gravelling can be gone on with. Parihaka Road. —Resolved, that the foreman have a few days' work in fillins holes on the road. Accounts amounting to £139 15s i<\ l-jciieral) and £33 4s 9d (special) were passed for payment.