MEETING OF TOWN COUNCIL.

Tuapeka Times, Volume II, Issue 60, 3 April 1869, Page 3

MEETING OF TOWN COUNCIL.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Town Council was held on Wednesday evening. There was a full attendance. A letter from Mr. Morrison was read, complaining of the want df access to the back of his premises, owing to Mr. Mears having erected a -fence across the right-of-way. — Referred to the Legislative Committee. ■ A letter from the Inspector of Nuisances was read, warning the Council that unless • the nuisance in Lancaster - street was abated he would prosecute.

The Mayor Baid the letter was an improper one, from their own servant, and ruled it oufc of order.

After some discussion, it was agreed to call for tenders for remedying the nuisance, and to hold a special meeting on the 7th inst.

Cr. Walker moved "That tenders be called for the construction of a weighbridge," but as the motion found no seconder, it lapsed.

Cr. Keen moved "That the Town Clerk be instructed to write to Government in reference to the longpromised culvert in Whitehavenstreet." Cr. Measfis seconded.

Cr. Hay said three culverts were needed. . He believed Government intended placing iron bridges were required* After some discussion the Council divided. For the motion, 3 — Crs. Keen, Mears and Walker. Against, 2 — Crs. Hay and Meyer. The motion was accordingly carried. Cr. Clears, moved " That a deputation, consisting of the Mayor, Crs. Hay, Keen and the mover, be appointed to wait on Mr. Hughes, in order to point out to him what public works are needed." Carried.

Cr. Hay moved that the Town Clerk be instructed to draw up a list of the works approved by the Council, aad bring it up at next meeting. He said it was no use passing resolutions unless they had the. means to carry them out. Cr. Mlars BecQnded.^— Carried. * " i

The Mayor called the attention of the Council to the approaching visit of the Duke of Edinburgh. He thought something should be done, as it was likely His Royal Highness would pass through Lawrence on his way to the Lakes. He thought that, considering the importance of the district, the Government could hardly refuse a grant in aid of the preparation.

It was accordingly agreed the Town Clerk should write to Government, asking for a grant of £100, to be expended in preparing for the reception of the Duke, should he visit Lawrence. The Council then adjourned for a week.