TEMUKA TOWN BOARD.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1263, 8 November 1884, Page 3

TEMUKA TOWN BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of the above Board wa« held last Wednesday night. Present, Messrs Gray (Chairman), Brown, Mason, Blyth and Quinn. MINUTES. The minutes of the previous and also of a special meeting were read and confirmed. CORRESPONDENCE. From the Colonial Secretary, acknowledging receipt of By-laws. From the lamp-lighter suggesting that as the days were long and lamps unnecessary they should be taken down and stowed away. From Mr Aspinall, stating that it would be necessary to advertise the bv-laws seven clear days before they came into force.

From Mr Job Brown, asking permission to have two or more crossings put down to his granary. From the Town Clerk, i imam, giving information with regard to the mode adopted in Timaru as regards the nightman’s work.

From Mr J. T. M. Hayhurst, stating that he was willing to remove a nuisance in a paddock near Storey’s stables, but he declined to have anything to do with the nuisance near Taylor’a boarding house as the tenant was responsible for it. From the Chairman of the Temuka Road Board offering to sell the nightcart to the Board. RESOLUTIONS PASSED. It was resolved—“ That the By-laws Nos. 1 and 2 be advertised to come into force on Monday the 17th inst,” liesolved—“ That the Clerk acknowledge Mr Brown’s letter and say that the Board is sorry they cannot entertain bis application, it being contrary to clause 16 By-law No. 2. Resolved—“ That the purchase of the night cart be left to the Chairman to arrange with the Chairman of the Temuks Road Board.” Resolved —“ That the Clerk write to the Town Clerk, Timaru, asking whether it was by a by-law or a resolution the Borough Council enforced the use of pans.” Resolved—» That Mr Taylor be given notice that unless the nuisance near his boarding-house be abated by the 17th instant legal proceedings will be taken against him.” overseer’s report. “To the Chairman and Commissioners Temuka Town Board. « Sir, —I have the honor to report on the following works carried oat since last regular meeting held Oct. Ist, 1884 : “ The contractor has finished contract No. 6, shingling Davie Street and the voucher for payment will be laid before you. “ The surface men have cleaned out water channels, etc., the whole length of Birket Street and taken up some drain pipes that were across the street a little above Godley Street and put them down Ewen Road leading to Whitehead’s Brickyard. Several being broken I had them replaced from the stock in the yard. The crossing still wants several more loads of clay and a slight coat of shingle patting on which I propose doing at once, I have also had 9in, pipes laid across Cass Street at a cost of £4 6s, the Road Board being liable for half cost, The account for same I forwarded to the Board last Mon Jay.

il There being a break in the kerbing in Comntnrce Street caused by a man named Lore running his dray oror it, I have bad it repaired and intend forwarding Mr Love an account for 10a for repairing same. “ I have also found it necessary to have chancels in the Main South Road cleaned out again, and some of the cross streets require doing the same which will be done this month. “ I should also recommend that the large stones in Main South Road that are sticking up be all broken, as in some places they project 2 to 3 inches. “ The rates are not coming in very fast. 1 have collected in the month of October the sum of £l6 16s id and now have £i 6s 5d in hand. «The balance in Bank stands this day a credit of £62 16s id, but it ought to be ±,64 12s lOd as there is a deposit cheque charged to the general account, It was too late to day or X should have seen how the error arose.—l am, etc., “ Gbokoh Dtson. “ Clerk.

“ Not. 4th, 1854.” It was resolved to instruct the Overseer to get the big stones broken up in the Main South Road and to clean out Vine Street drain from the river up, INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES* REPORT. “ To the Chairman and Commissioners Temuka Town Board. “ Sir, —I have the honor to report on the Town according to resolution passed atlast regular meeting. •< I have written to Messrs Hargreaves and Hamilton respecting the nuisance* existing from their respective properties as occupiers, hut have had no written replies, although Mr Hargreaves informed me that there was not supposed to be anything but drainage from the pump come through to the afreet and he would lopk out that pet soapsuds, etc, carpe through. I haye had no comr munication At all from Mr Hamilton, “Imust bring to the notice of the Board that there are several residents who have no pans but still adhere to the old fashion of having a pit, also several who have pans but empty them thrmsdycg, glso sogie tyhq haye paps pr p}ts, therefore Jf rapst leave in the hands of the Board to say what steps they intend taking to remedy the evil, as at present B api powerless tp act ip the rpatter. “ Vine Street drain is ip a very filthy

state and I consider In-fore long it ought to be cleaned out. —I am, etc., “ George Dyson. “ Inspector of Nuisances. “ Nov. Ist, 1884.” It was resolved—“ That by next meeting the Inspector of Nu'sances procure a list of all householders who have pans in use.” INSURANCE. It was resolved—“ That the Chairman insure the office and furniture for the sum of £loo.’* ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £63148 Id were passed for payment. The Board then adjourned.