GERALDINE TOWN BOARD.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2004, 6 February 1890, Page 2

GERALDINE TOWN BOARD.

The monthly meeting of this board was held on Tuesday evening last. Present Messrs W. S. Maslin (chairman), A. White, J. Williams, A. Sherratt, and N. Dunlop.

chairman's statement. The chairman explained the steps that had been taken during the month with regard to pushing on the Fire Brigade and towards getting the 25 per cent’ loading taken off the risks in the Ger-il-dme Town District.-His actions were

approved of,

The chairman also explained that an application had been received from Mr Mundell to have the half of the footpath asphalted in front of his auction-room, he paying for the other half. 'I he works committee had dealt with the application and the work had been dene.—The action ot the works committee was ratified

CORRESPONDENCE. Outwards correspondence was read and of. Inward was read and dealt witn as follows : From Mr E. 11. Brewer, Temuka. « dog, collars ordered.—Received.

rrom Mr R. Morrison, stating that he had to pay the sum of 13s 9d tor damage done by Ins cows owing to their »ettin<>satde “ tllro «gh the" M8 l.ci

or tne board s servants while working on the water-race, leaving a gap in his fenc° He enclosed a receipt for the amount paid and some of the members having statoH

that they had seen the damage done it was decided to allow the 13s 9d off rent due by Mr Morrison. h '

The ranger’s report for the mouth was read.

Mr J. Morning wrote advising the board that he purposed laying down asphalt in front of his promises, and asking the

board lo asphalt the other half of the footpath. The application was granted on the usual conditions. From Mr 0. Kelly, Timaru, enclosing pattern and quoting prices for Fire Brigade uniforms,—Price beyond the amount passed by the board for uniforms. From the Borough Council, Goie, advising the board that the branch nozzle left behind would beforvvarded during the week ; also enclosing receipt for cheque forwarded December s:h. From Mr T. Markham, asking for Mr J. harrell’s name to be substituted for his on the rate roll for the Crown Hote'.— Mr Farrell’s consent to be obtained. From Messrs Woollcombe and Clulee, Timaru, requesting information re certain properties.—lnformation to be sent. overseer's REPORT. The overseer’s report was read. The works committee were authorised to deal finally with the tail water from the race. \ BATCH OP SUMMONSES. In reply to enquiries, the clerk stated about £65 was still outstanding for rates, only eight dogs had been registered so far, and no carriage and drivers’ licenses had yet been renewed. Nearly £IOO was due to the board from one source and another, while they were paying interest on an overdraft of £2T 15s, aud the pay-sheet for that evening would be £36 19s 3d. As instructed, he had advertised that all rates and dog fees unpaid by February 4th would be sued for without further notice, but very little money had come in,—Members waxed eloquent over the clerk’s statement, and said it was not just to the ratepayers that they should pay interest on overdraft while such an amount of money was due to them. It was useless to sit there to represent the ratepayers and pass resolutions to summons if they did not go further, and carry out their threats. - Those who were carrying passengers had made themselves liable to be prosecuted by not renewing their licenses, and the board should certainly carry out their by-laws.—lt was unanimously decided to summons all defaulters for rates, taking the list right through, and beginning with those owing a certain amount and over tor next Court day. The list was read over, and seven names selected. It was also decided to take action against thecoach proprietors who were running without a license, if the same were not taken out before the end of the week. The list of unregistered dogs was ordered to be placed iu the hands of the police for steps to be taken. OVERDUE RENT. Messrs J. Fiefield and E. O'Brien having made no offer to the board with regard to the rent due by them, the clerk was instructed to take out summonses tor the full amount by next Court day. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amouuling to £36 19s 3d were passed for payment, and the meeting terminated.