FITZROY TOWN BOARD

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 185, 15 November 1910, Page 3

FITZROY TOWN BOARD

MONTHLY MEETING. The usual meeting of the Board was hold' in the Town Hall last night, and was attended by Messrs. \V. Cutfield, W. He:ilv. T. Jackson. W. Griffiths ana L. Steele. THE XEW CHAIRMAN. The clerk (Mr. C. F. Foote) said he had received Mr. Strele's resignation as chairman during the week, and it would be necessary to elect a new chairman. Mr. Healy proposed that Mr. Jackson be appointed, but the motion did not find a seconder. Mr. Steele proposed Mr. Cutfield, who, he said, as an ex-chairman and actincr-1 chairman, was the proper person to fill the position. Mr. Griffiths seconded, srnd Mr. Cutfield was appointed. He briefly thankeci the Hoard for his election, stating that he would do his best to carry out the

duties satisfactorily. AX APPRECIATION. "Sir. Cutficld said that before going on with the business he would like to put on record the services rendered by Mr. Steele as chairman. He had been op the Board for four veavs, during which he had put in a lot of time and given awreat deal of attention to the work. He also moved that a bonus of £0 be voted, which would be something to j covering his expenses in coming to the I meeting. Mr. Steele deserved the thanks j of the community for what he had done, j The motion was seconded by Mr. j Griffiths. ] Mr. Jackson: Was it necessary fori Mr. Steele to come up to resign? I am j not in favor of paying him £0 for that.; The Chairman: T did not mean it m that way. I Mr. Jackson: Still you mentioned about it <roing towards "the expense of rominn- up. I do not know whether Mr. Steele' is to be congratulated in eommg here to-uhrlit. The matter can be looked at i-i another litht. We can do without him very well, and I strongly obiect to the payment of £",. The question is: Ts ]'■■ leal'' On that account I will vote against" the motion. It. is -. doubtful k?nd of compliment, and I don't think he should accept it under the circumstances. Mr. Healv said no doubt Mr. Steele had done a Great deal, but so had others, and they did not. expect any remuneration. When they gave a, ma r in his position money like that they d:d away with th» honor of beins eha'.nnn. Tim chairman said that as reg-irdor: Mr. Steele's comi::i: bnck to attend the mectiu", he would like to remind Mr. Jackson that there would have been no occasion for it had he come back to tin- table and dealt i n open me"the w'tli the business conducted in commit toe. "Strike out the CO from V?s reso lution." said Mr. CuUield; 'T will pa> it out of my own pocke 1 -. Yo v know Mr. Jackson, you were to b!a:n" at las' meeting." Mr. Jackson: Oh, T accept it. The resolution in it-* ame:i<Wl tarn was then ]iut to the meeting md ear ried. Mr. Steele thanked members for car Tying the resolution. He w» now v business in Napier, and would not b able to attend the Hoard's -Meeting. 11 had nut in a food deal of his time t the duties while lie we? chairman. IT was pleased Mr. On*.field "•"-*, electee and he was sure he would give most c his fee to it. THE ABATTOIR DISTRICT. The agreemnit relati™ to the extei f siojk.of the alinttoii district was rerft

chairman sign same on behalf of the Board. TENDERS. T.vo tenders for earthwork and formation on Mangorei road and Waiwakaiho street were received. Messv-. T. and It. Parkins' tender of C 220 for earthwork and the supplv of about 150 yards of new metal at 5s Od a yard was accepted. GENERAL. }]r. (irifi'iths referred to certain repairs neces-ary to the Tlall. and it was resolved that these be put ill hand. At the request of Mr. Healey for a statement, (if receipts and expenditure every month in connection with the Hall, it was explained that Mr. Griffiths did the caretaking work gratuitously. Mr. Griffiths said he would supply a report .it next meeting of the BmUvt.