TEMUKA ROAD BOARD.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2367, 9 June 1892, Page 3

TEMUKA ROAD BOARD.

The regular monthly meeting of the above board was held on Tuesday. Present —Messrs J. Talbot, W. Snell, C. Bissett, and G. Woodhead. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was road as follows : From the Commissioner of Taxes, requesting the clerk to forward to Clerk of R.M. Court, Timaru, the valuation roll of the district. —Attended to. From the Commissioner of Crown Lands, forwarding schedule of thirds accrued in respect of deferred payment sections, amounting to £29 14s lid, and requesting lint a statement might be furnished of the manner in which it was proposed to expend the same. —Overseffr to report. From D. McLeod, drawing attention to the state of the culvert on the road above Riverslea wool-shed. He could neither plough nor drain his paddock until it was cleaned. Ho asked the board to have the same done. —Overseer to attend.

From C, Haar, on behalf of himself and other residents, drawing the board’s attention to a part of the road leading from the Rangitata creek to Main Island road, and asking the board to have the same formed.—Tenders to bo called for the work,

From Mr W. Hide, in respect of road leading to sections GBO3 and 13714. He asked that a few loads of shingle be put upon same, aud also applied for a small culvert in main road opposite his house. — Overseer to inspect, money accruing from “ thirds ” to be expended. From Mr James Guild, stating that a bridge on the road side drain that passes Trevenna had given way. Ho was prepared to put in a culvert to the satisfaction of the board if that body would supply cement. —The board agreed to the proposal. From Mrs K. Copes lake, asking that hex' name be removed from the roll in respect of part R. Sections 3151, lots 15 and IG, and that of George Phillips substituted. From the clerk to County Council re fords in Rangitata- Orari Water District. The ford complained of had been attended. The Council asked that the Road Board overseer point out any others needing attention. From Mr D. Bell, asking that the name of George Amos be substituted for his in respect of R. S. 10390, 17314, and others, as he had disposed of same. A similar application was made in respect of R. S. 10391 and 213G8—The name of Johann Martin Hullen to be substituted. From the manager Orari Estate, applying to have the drain upon Hawke’s road cleaned out upon the usual terms. — Tenders had been called, but none received. Overseer authorised to have work done. From Mr J. Jackson, quoting prices of bridge timber. From D. Clouston, asking that his name be placed on the roll in respect of section 31, Winchester, in place of that of Mr Klee.—Agreed to. Fx'om Mr Henry Ford relative to gates on road. Ho would defei’ his application until next board day. From Mr C. M. Brooke, quoting price of poisoned wheat. —Received. From Mr W. Wills, Returning Officer, notifying the election of Messrs Snell, Fraser, Woodhead, Bissett, aud Talbot to the board. From Mr F. W. Stubbs, Clerk to the Geraldine County Council, notifying that the board’s contribution to Hospital and Charitable Aid Board was £271 15s 3d, and requesting that the half of that sum, £135 17s 8d be paid to the credit of the Hospital and Chapitable Aid Board, on or before Ist July.—To*be paid. From Mr J. B. Wareing, requesting that the culvert on Milford road be opened up as it dammed water back upon his land.—The overseer to attend.

THE JSIRO NUISANCE, The question of poisoning small bircls •was discussed, and the merits of a particular kind of poisoned grain, manufactured- by an Ashburton resident, discussed. Mr Guild, who was present, reported favourably upon it, and the chairman said the County Council were rriven to understand it was effectual. It was decided to procure 8 bushels as a trial lot.

'* INTERVIEW. Mr Guild Availed upon the board and drew attention to the necessity of a small bridge across the Uhapi creek, near the Stumps Farm. The bridge was necessary to enable people to cross stock, etc. The matter was discussed, and the overseer was instructed to prepare " estimate of cost, etc,, by next meeting. THE GORSE NUISANCEXvlr Bisset said tlfat he thought the board ought to take stringent measures with regard to gorse upon roads. It ought to be cleared at least once a year. He proposed—“ That steps be taken by the • overseer to have all gorse removed from public roads in the district,” Mr Woodhead seconded the motion, which was carried. It vvas further suggested that the overseer furnish a list of'those who had received notices and had neglected to comply Avith them. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £232 3s lid ■vyere passed for payment. miscellaneous. Mr Snell diw attention to the need of certain repairs on the Main Rangitata ' Island road, and the overseer AVas . requested to report. 'V The overseer, at the request of Mr llolleston, dreAV the hoard’s attention to an exchange of roads he desired. The only • property interested Avas his oy r u, Mr Bisset explained tye position, and stated that Mr Bolleston >yquld' pay cost of advertising, etc. ' The board had no objection to offey, providecl'M? BoUestqn pqnfcib,qtiid The overseer, on behalf of Mr Seaton, Waitohi, applied to have a ford near his land lowered or pipes put under it.—The overseer to have the work attended fq,

((VKKSKBIt” si JJKI’OKT. The overseer’s report was as follows. : “ To the Chairman. 1 “Sib, —I have the honor to report fop the past month as follows !—-As authorised . at last meeting, tenders were invited e ' dip’ing the month for carting shingle for repairs, and for forming a footpath at Po.p the fatter work the tender of d, Pitield, at did, was accepted. As there was only one tender for the first-mentioned work it was decided to invite fresh tenders, which has been done,

; Tenders have also been invited for ' contract No. 54, forming part of the road leading from the Canal drain to the Orari river. In reference to the latter work, I found that to get the water away from the portion authorised to be done it was necessary to extend the work, and the specification now includes 20 j chains. Contract No. 48, re-forming part of Milford and Orari road, is not yet completed, but a cheque has been drawn, to be held until the work is finished. The roads from the sea beach to the Rangitata Railway Station and from Newlands to the last-mentioned road have been a good deal cut up during the last two or three months, and, as they arc now fenced on both sides for the greater part of their length, 1 consider that the worst places should be formed. I estimate the cost of doing this woi’k at £—, About 70 chains of White’s road require shingling, as it rims through swampy ground. The cost would probably be about £—. A new bridge will bo required on Talbot’s road. The cost will probably be about £ —-. I have the honor, etc., « F. Archer.” The overseer was instructed to call for for tendei’s forming the road from tho Seaboach, and from Newlands to the Rangitata Railwey Station. TENDERS. Tenders were received as follows : Contract No. 52—Carting shingle for repairs: P. O’Mara, lid for first half mile, Gd for subsequent half miles ; Jas. Davis, lid for first half mile, and 3-ld for subsequent half miles (accepted). Contract No. 54 Forming road, Orari: Mclnnes and Franks, £4B 7s Gd ; M. Flaherty, £4B 10s Gd. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. The clerk having taken the chair, Mr Bissett proposed, Mr Snell seconded, aud it was carried ;—“ That Mr Talbot be re-elected chairman for the ensuing year.’’ Mr Talbot returned thanks. A ballot was then taken for retiring members, with the result that Messrs W. Snell and C. Bisset were drawn. RATE. The question of the amount required for the ensuing year was discussed at some length. It was thought that a rate of 9/16ths of a penny would meet all requirements, and it was agreed that the usual steps be taken so that the rate could be struck at next meeting.