GERALDINE TOWN BOARD.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2379, 7 July 1892, Page 3

GERALDINE TOWN BOARD.

The above board met on Tuesday evening. Present —Messrs A. White (chairman), A. Sherratt, J. Williams, W. S. Maslin, and J. Mnndell. CORRESPONDENCE. Correpondence was read and dealt with as follows : From Mr George Ward, asking to have section 217 transferred to Mr M. Burridge.—Granted. From the Commissioner of Taxes, enclosing form of declaration of board’s subsidy. —Form filled in, showing that £OB Os 4d was actually collected prior to July Ist.

OVERSEER'S REPORT. The overseer’s report on work done was read, and stated that the Pleasant Valley Rond Bridge was in a bad state, and that the board was nearly out of pipes. —lt was resolved that tenders be called for pipes required, and that the chairman accept the lowest tender. Mr Maslin said that the Pleasant Valley Road Bridge was very unsafe and should be seen to at once, as it was impossible to take traction engines across it. He suggested that a new bridge be built with concrete walls. Mr A. Sherratt and the chairman thought that a concrete arch would be the most suitable form of bridge. Mr Maslin moved, Mr Mundell seconded, and it was carried That Mr Shiers be asked to prepare plans and specifications for a new bridge to be built on the Pleasant Valley Road, to come before the next meeting of the board.” AUCTIONEERS LICENSES. Auctioneers Licenses were granted by the board to Messrs H. B. Webster, J. Mundell, and W. S. Maslin. TOWN DRAINAGE. The chairman brought up the question of town drainage, and said he thought about 10 chains of 10 inch drain should be made on the road down Wilson street to the riverbed, to carry ofl‘all accumulated stagnant water. There had been a lot of sickness in that part of the town, and several deaths of late amongst children, and Dr Fish had drawn his attention to the fact that the drainage was defective. He proposed “ That a 12-inch drain be pqt d°Wn as nigntiongd. Mr Williams seconded the proposition, and thought that there was great need of the drain in that part of the town.

Mr Maslin wanted to know how the drain would effect the properties which lie lower than the footpath. Could they be connected with the drain ? He considered that before the board went in any expense in the matter they should know something more aboqt ft, and lie was not sure whether they could get the proper level tq rqu the dram down to the riverbed. If it could have been dope the Roue] Board would have done it five years ago when the question was brought before them. Mr White said he hail g°ue qyer the ground with the afidwfia ctu-taiu the level could bo obtained. ** being now bein<* ~" , -- mrraco “ _ -ww uve feet lower than it was live years ago. Mr Maslin thought that the amount proposed to be expended on the drain should be supplemented and the work carried out so that properties other than near the road in question should be benefitted.

Mr Sherratt thought the question should be postponed for further consideration. Mr White pointed out that the public school was closed on account of illness among children in the district, and two deaths had occurred in one family during the past few days, and he urged the board to see that something be done at once to

give effective drainage to the upper part of the town.

Mr Maslin said that the matter should be brought on by notice of motion for next meeting, and that members should be apprised of what is coming before the board on that occasion. In the meantime plans of the proposed work, and an estimate of expenditure should be got ready, so that they would know what they were going to do. Mr Maslin gave notice of motion to this effect “ That plans and specifications of the work be got out, and that the Works Committee consult together in the drawing of them tip.” This was agreed to by the board, and it was further resolved “ That the Works Committee inspect Cox’s street with regard to formation work required.” ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £l6 were passed for payment. FIXED DEPOSIT. It was decided that £l5O be placed on fixed deposit in the bank for three months. The board then rose. GERALDINE DOMAIN BOARD.

The following were present at the meeting of the above held on Tuesday evening: —Messrs A. White (chairman), W. S, Maslin, J. Mundell, N. Dunlop, J. Williams, and A. Sherratt. WORKS. It was left in the hands of the Works Committee to put on unemployed married men to root up stumps in the Geraldine bush. This being all the business the board rose. GERALDINE BOARD OF HEALTH.

A meeting this Board was held on Tuesday evening, and attended by Messrs A. White (chairman), J. Williams, J. Mundell, A. Sherratt, N. Dunlop, and W. S. Maslin. The chairman said that a number of back yards in the town, were in a disgraceful and unhealthy state, and it was resolved that the overseer go round to all places where a nuisance exists and give notice that it be abated at once. The board then rose.