GERALDINE TOWN BOARD.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2747, 6 December 1894, Page 2

GERALDINE TOWN BOARD.

The monthly meeting of the Geraldine Town Board was held on Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs A. White '(Chairman), J. M. Sutherland, W. H. Walton, J. W. Pye, Geo. Ward, and W. 8. Haalin. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was received and dealt with as under:— From the Geraldine Road Board, in reply to Board's letter re boundary fenoe between the two boards' sections, that the board specify the nature of the fenoe required.—Resolved— M That a 6ft. iron fence be erected, similar to one in Cox street." From the Ashburton County Council, informing the board that the cost of the Rangitata Licensing Election was £l9B 16s lOd, and requesting the board to remit its share of same, viz, £891556d. —Members thought that the election could have been run at much less expense. Money was spent needlessly in sending men from Tinwald to Woodbury and other small places; also in having a polling booth so near Geraldine at Orari Bridge.—Account held over. From the Timaru Harbor Board, forwarding resolution re proposed reduction on the carriage of frozen meat Derail for long distances; also sending'petition against same to be signed by members on behalf of ratepayers.—Chairman to con-' for with the chairman of the Geraldine Road Board, to, if necessary, call a combined meeting of ratepayers of the two districts to consider the question. From Mr John Huffey, requesting the board to replace the crossing into his small paddock, and asking why same was removed.—Left with the works committee to deal with. From Mrs Quinn, stating that the fence protecting the willows at section rented by her requires some repairs.— Left with the works committee. ovbbskeb's bkpobt. The overseer's report was read, which, among other things, stated that some person or persons were making' a practice of stuffing up the head of the water-race with sods and boulders.—Decided that the attention of the police be called to the matter of stopping water-race. THE DUAL BATING BYSTBM. Mr Maslio thought the board should be represented at Wednesday's meeting of ratepayers re the dual system of rating. —Mr Maslin and Mr White consented to represent the board. THE SCAVENGING CONTRACT. Tenders were received for the postion of* town scavenger as follows:—E Stringer, £7l 10s; James Crafar, £62 10s; C. Groves, £54. James Crafar'a tender was accepted. Prior to the tenders being opened Mr Ward asked if it would not be more satisfactory to give the nightman the cart to act on his own account privately. Members did not think this system would work. Mr Sutherland asked what the board would do in the case of where a man kept hia pan empty. It was pointed out that the board would have power to sue such a person f>r the same. Mr Sutherland asked what the board oould do if a person would not admit the nightman to his premises. A clause in the Act was read by the chairman showing that a person was liable to prosecution if he shut his gate against the nightman. Resolved—" That the overseer collect all nightsoil fees due up to to the present." DOG COLLARS. It was decided to procure some new dog collars. A BREEZE. Mr George Ward brought up the matter •of Mr Lawlor's contract and asked the clerk to read the minutes of a previous meeting with reference to it. Mr Ward said that the works committee went over the road and could not agree as to passing the work, but later ou it appeared to have keen passed without anything further being done to it. Mr White said that the majority of the mombera were satisfied with the work. Mr rVard said the overseer had passed the work. The overseer denied having done so. Iu raply to Mr Ward, Mr White did remftmbec saying tkat the job was no job at all. He (Mr Vhite) did not think there was very much wrong with it. lii reply to Mr Wa:d, the overseer admitted giviug verbal aotice to Mr Lawlor that he would requirr a day or two with the spade on the job. He also got the olerk to write. Mr Ward asked mat was the reason fof sending a letter ifter the work was passed. The overseer repliel that he had not passed the work. Questioned by Mr Yard, the overseer said the work wm not quite done according to Bpeci&oati<ns,

Mr Ward could not see why a cheque - should be paid away without its being passed by the board. The chairman said that Mr Ward was the only dissenter with regard to the cheque being paid over. All the rest of the members were satisfied with the job. The overseer said that the work was not done quite wide enough. Mr Maslin said he noticed that the board had really illegally directed the works committee to pass the work, whereras according to the specifications tiie overseer should have passed it. The overseer reported on October 2 that Mr Lawlor had finished his work with' the exception of a few days work with the spade in Lewis street. Mr Ward maintained that it was not proper to pass work that was not done according to specifications. The chairman thought it very bad taste on Mr Ward's part to delay the board over such a trivial matter as this work, especially as Mr Ward was one who was tendering for the work before he became a member of the board. Mr Ward denied that he tendered for the work mentioned. Mr Sutherland said that Mr Ward waß patting in for the work bat his tender was too late for it. Mr Ward proceeded to say thai the chairman was afraid of Mr Lawlor when he commenced blackguarding, and said, I ■« Oh, give him his cheque." He (Mr 1 Ward) had to stand all the blackguarding. The chairman hereupon ordered Mr Ward to sit down. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £25 13s 6d were passed for payment. .'-' The board then rose. GERALDINE DOMAIN BOARD. The above board met on Tuesday evening. Present —Messrs A. White (chairman), W. S. Maslin, G. Ward, J. W. Pye, W. Walton, and J. M. Sutherland. overseer's report. The overseer reported that the recent heavy winds did not bring down any trees in the bash park, aud only did slight damage to the fence. TENDERS. Mr T. Herlihy wrote offering £1 5s for the grass in the small park for six months. —Tender accepted. Tenders were received for grazing in the bash park, Reserve 2716, as uuder:— W. T. Turner, £6; R. H. Pearpoint, 1 £8 10s; J. Mundell,£ll (accepted). PICNICS. Mr Maslin asked for the use of the small Srk on Boxing Day for the Primitive ethodist Sunday School picnicGranted. Mr Sutherland asked for use of the park for the Good Templars picnic on New Tear's Day, if required. He was not sure whether the picnic would be held in the park.—Request granted. THE DOMAIN. • The chairman reported receiving written Emission from the leasee of the Domain, nerve 306 to fence off a portion of the domain at once, where required, for the purpose of makiug a sports ground, only stipulating that a rebate in rent be made for any land taken from him (the lessee). The chairman also reported that the board met the Sports Committee and gave them directions where to take clay from. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £3 Is were passed for payment. The board then rose.