BOROUGH AFFAIRS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 January 1943, Page 5

BOROUGH AFFAIRS

CARTERTON COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING. COMPLAINTS ABOUT WATER SUPPLY. (“Times-Age” Special.) Mr. D. L. Taverner (Mayor) presided over the monthly meeting of the Carterton Borough Council last night. There were present: Councillors W. A. Hart. E. McKenzie, H. Mortensen, L. M. Clark, C. E. Stevens, C. J. DcLacey, Howard E. Jackson and Miss O. W. Wolters. The treasurer’s statement showed a credit balance in the District Fund Account of £BO5 14s. Bd, and in the Gasworks Account of £512. The secretary of the Hinemoa Hockey Club wrote asking if the Council would put the Carrington Park playing area in good condition for the coming hockey season. It was suggested that the ground be ploughed and sown down in grass. The Council decided to level and top dress the ground. The Electric Power Board wrote stating that the mercury vapour street lights were to be restored to theii former brilliance. The Building and Sanitary Inspector submitted a comprehensive report for the period ended December 31, 1942 on the sanitary condition of the town, which, he stated, was excellent. He also reported on the earthquake damage. Considerable discussion took place concerning buildings which had not yet been demolished. The matter was left to the building inspector to deal with. The Works Committee recommended that Messrs. Edwards and Teal be asked to undertake the work of erecting the building to house the chlorination plant at West Taratahi. It was decided, that no further fencing be carried out on the borough farm at Moreton Road. The Clerk was authorised to confer with the borough solicitor in connection with proceeding against the late tenant for overdue rates and for the cost of repairs to fences. Councillor Clark brought up the question of the tarring and sanding of the footpaths and streets and asked if specifications were followed as to the amount of tar th be distributed per square yard. It was decided that the matter be referred to the foreman. Councillor Mortensen stated that in his opinion the water supply in parts of the borough was not at all satisfactory. At present water was coming ( from the low pressure supply. That may have something to do with the quality. He moved that the Power Board engineer be asked to give an estimateof the cost of .a pumping plant to lift water from the water race to the reservoir, or for pumping water into the mains. This was seconded by the Mayor and carried. Councillor Wolters referred to the damage being done to the Carrington Park tennis fence by mischievous children. It was decided that the attention of the police and the schoolmaster be drawn to the matter. Councillor Jackson said that the Memorial Square and parts of the town were being used as a dumping ground for waste paper, patricularly fish and chips wrappings. Some months ago he suggested waste paper baskets be pro cured and placed in various parts of the town. He moved that sign boards be placed in various parts of the town bearing the words, “Residents, take a pride in your town; keep your town clean,” and that if possible wire bins for rubbish be procured. The matter was referred to the Works Committee. Councillor DeLacey said complaints had been made regarding trees on the new stock road obscuring the vision of the roadway and the sale yards when stock were being driven, thus becoming a danger to approaching motor cars and lorries. It was resolved that the matter be referred to the Automobile Association for consideration. Councillor Wolters said that recently grass had been set on fire in the cemetery and as a result headstones had been discoloured by smoke and fire. Councillor McKenzie said that he had been to the cemetery on various occasions but could see nothing to justify the complaint. The grass certainly had been burned on vacant sections as it had been found impossible to scythe it. Councillor Wolters said that grass, was allowed to grow wild on the plots.' After further discussion it was resolved that the following be a Cemetery Qgmmittee: Councillors W. A. Hart, C. J. DeLacey, C. E. Stevens and 0. W. Wolters.