HAMILTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Waikato Argus, Volume V, Issue 327, 13 August 1898, Page 2

HAMILTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The monthly meeting of the above was held last evening. Present : His Worship the Mayor, Mr W. Dey (Chairman), and Crs. C. lippen, T. Slade, W. Crawford, S. Davis, H. Iriatram and R. F. Saudes. Balance-sheet.—The controller and Auditor-General returned the balancesheet duly certified to as correct.—The balance-sheet was received and the clerk was instinoted to have the usual number of copies printed. Postal Service.—The Chief Postmaster wrote enclosing a notification of the alterations in the Hamilton mail service—Several of the Councillors said the new timetable was greatly appreciated by the general public, and was giving much satisfaction.—The Council passed a vote of thanks to the Chief Postmaster for the prompt measures taken by him in the matter. Temporary Premises.—The action of the Chairman in granting permission to Mr W. Bright to erect temporary premises was approved. Furze.—-The Clerk intimated that at the request of Mr J. Kdgecumbo he had had the furze cleared off Lot 20 The cost would be a charge against the land. Insurance.—The Clerk reported that the policy for £l5O en the Council Chambers had been renewed. Hamilton Bridge. The Clerk reported that in accordance with letter received through Mr Lung, from the Minister of Lands, Mr Hursthonse, the Government Engineer, had examined this structure and that his report might be expected within the next few days. Temporary Premises.—Mr D. C. McIntyre was granted permission to erect temporary premises on the same allotment as Mr W. Bright in Victoriastreet. Valuation Roll—Consequent on Mr W. G. Bunting having purchased Lot 202 and Mr H. Tristram Lot 120, Hamilton East, the Council consented to the alterations of the roll. Hoarding.—Permission was granted to Mr J. T. Home to erect a hoarding on the footnath for the storage of bricks and the protection of passengers from danger. Accounts.—The following were passed for payment :- T. W. Maunder, £l2 13s 3d ; J, Ridler, £5 9s ; A. Davis, £1 ; audit fee, £2 13s 4d ;T. Adams, 15s'Gd ; W. Andrews, Pis ; J. Devitt, £1 12s Gd ; J. Hiuton, 103 ; Tun Waikato Argus, £l7s;Jas. Devitt, £1 16s Bd. Impounding Cattle.—Mr J. Bettley wrote complaining that he lost a heifer in the Borough after the last cattle sale, and had found it in the pound .the next morning, and had had to pay 14s to release it. It was lost by no fault of his, but in consequence of the sales ending so late that it was impossible to get cattle away by daylight.—The matter was referred to the poundkeeper to report. —A motion of Cr. Slade, that the money be refunded and the poundkeeper compensated, fell through for want of a seconder. Hamilton Library.—The lion, secretary of the Hamilton Library Committee wrote informing the Council that ths committee had raised the sum of £IOO as promised and tho money was now available for the erectiou of a building on the site prepared, and suggesting that plans and specifications should be at once prepared.—The Chairman said the public had contributed £IOO as promised, and he moved that the request be granted and that plans and specifications be provided by the Council and submitted at next meeting.—This was seconded by Cr Davis.—Cr. Tristram objected to the expenditure He was quite sure the majority of the ratepayers did not want a library. They could not even support the library they possessed at present, and the fact that the salary of the librarian was paid by a private gentleman was proof positive that a library was not wanted.— The Chairman said that some years ago the library was run by a committee, but the ratepayers were not satisfied with this ; they had taken it under the Act and foisted it on the Council, and now they would have to pay for it.—Cr. Tippen endorsed Cr. Tristram's remarks, and said he should certainly vote against the proposal. Cr. Sandes said the majority of the burgesses had contributed towards the fund willingly, and the country people had also subscribed liberally. He understood that the whole expenditure, including plans, etc., was to come out of the £2oo.—Cr. Slade thought the library they had at present was a disgrace to any town, and expressed his intention of supporting the motion. —The Chairman said there was little doubt the library was wanted. If the librarian's salary was behind, the Council was alone to blame. The ratepayers had taken over the library and they should pay the librarian's salary.— The motion was then put and carried, the voting being as follows :—For : The Chairman, Crs. Sandes, Slade and Davis. Against : Crs. Tristram, Tippin and Crawford. Poundkeeper's Report.—The poundkeeper and dog registrar's report for May and June, showing a balance of £4, was adopted. Charitable Aid.—A lengthy circular from the Wairarapa North County Council, dealing with the charitable aid question, was " received." Water Supply.—Cr. Sandes asked for an expression of opinion as to the advisability of obtaining a water supply for Hamilton.—Cr. Tippin called attention to the fact that the speaker was out of order, and the chairman upholding the opinion, the matter dropped. DOMAIN 150 AM). At the meeting of the Domain Board, hold immediately afterwards, the same members were present. Football Match.—Permission was given to the Waikato Rugby Union to charge admission to Sydney Square on the 20th inst., when the football match, Hamilton v. Huntly, will be played. Hedge.—lt was decided to have the hedge round Sydney. Square trimmed. Pavilion.—The question of painting and repairing the pavilion was left in the iiands of Crs. Tippen and Slade, with power to aot. Peterson's Fence.—As Mr Peterson had not complied with the Board's notice to erect a gate in order to give Mr Hines access to his land, the Board decided to compel him to remove his fence and place it on the proper line.