Wa mate County Council.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume II, Issue 2, 1 June 1899, Page 2

Wa mate County Council.

The monthly meeting of the above vas held venter dav; present— MeWs , I?ougla* (chah ) , Lyall, Hai the. talker, El worthy. Henderson, llhodes, Sturlholmo, and Milne. After confhnv.no the minutes of the previous meeting, coirospondence v\as read as follows :—: — From sec-retavv, South Cantpiburv Hospital and Clvm table Aid Board, intimating that the amount, of contribution required for the current .year was dK)BOJj&s IGd. The lew was based on the annual -value in Novem ber, 1898, £2,B7B,74*s.— deceived. From Mr J. T. Hay, Lincoln, on behalf of 'lns wife, asking for information re water rates and subdivision fences He also asked tor permission to erect a fence of posts, stakes aid • wire, along race about Sit, from water. — The permission was granted to erect within 4ft, wherever the fence crossed the race gates to be erected. From the Commisbioner of Ciown Lands, showing tint the water taces in the Waim-ite County totalled IHO miles, watenng 28.000 acres, and costing ,£5980, or 4, 3d per acre. The water distributed per 24 honis was , 7,200.000 galioas " He asked tor any alterations necessary to biihg the figures up to date. — Received. From Hegistrar, Caoteibuvy College, asking on behalf ol Board ot Governors that the Council dram and form 3-oad running along Enstern boundary of reserve 679 now m occupation ot Messrs McGovorm and ILlrche and W. Quinn, Mtikikihi. The oveis-oer, on being questioaed, .said no work could be done now, and the request was held over. From Mr J. H. Hay, solicitor, on behalf ou Mr J. T. Smith, Timaru," stating that if, as decided at last meetIng, the Council makes a culvert acioss the Esk Valley road and thus throws water on Mr Smith's Und- he would hold the Council responsible, and take legal proceedings, to recover damages. — The overseer said it they pat m the pipe as "decided it 'would Bring the water along the natuial channel. — it was decided to go on with the w ork as decided. r From Receiver of Land Revenue, Ohmtchurch, acknowledging receipts of £21Q' 4s 6d, acciued thirds and fourths. From "New Zealand Accident Insurance Co , quoting ptemiuim payable under Employers Liability Act. — .Received. From Mr Joseph Bead, Morven, asking to taase gwuel wene near his property, so as to avoid necessity oi shirting his fence. — Declined. From Mr A. W. Birnett, asking permission to erect a feiue Bft from water race, and also to in ike crossings where necessary. — Pennisoion as in former case From Mr M. Entbndge, Glenavy, asking for information re the watersupply ralo3 Messi?s E. Studholme, Whitney, Beckett, W. Hayes, McK. Gibsou, Meyer and Kuddenklau appexred as a deputation to the Council, asking that something be, done with the Noith ' Boad bridge, or that a crossing be made. To some it nia.int that to go across tb.4 river, the"y,hid to go seven M'les. Wnen the met wism il )od at Mr Gratlaud's. the^ were cut oil" from town entirely. There was a great amount of traffic nccrossthc road, both timber carting and duv'rig sheep. ' Tim chau'iuai said th4?i'a' had been a large expenditure on the Deep Creek riding. * \y 'Mr Walker asked if a bridge coold not be ercck-d cheaper fis i\\a: up the river. — The oveist^r said .he did not think it could .b9 done above, but might bti'djue knv,-r down. ' ' Most or the ui'juibarc were o,f opinion that the bndjj^ Wai neccassary, it was just a question ot finance. 'i'~ , Mr Henderson tluva«ht the monding a "'of theroa<U u\ the various parts of the district wis m ire importa.it. ' -, . Mr W<dk'-i' sud it was 'unfair tq ! ; " "tl),e'isp Creek 111 it its indebtedness /I should ahva>s A bi thrown ,up They '4>* y h-i^ j tne"wsar'jind tear of the traffic of j^y&sjßqrpu'fh and-ths re^t of the comi-iMljß-T^'yihd'Ac't, should ba 'aditiisnstered &&si%&(sciti.\ivi tn 'its correct iiitm.m-Btatioa?

and sums, allocated for miiil roads and bruises. The chairman said if tins was done every road m the county would be making a grab for the funds. Mr Walker said the members of the Council weie abcive the principles oi grab. Mi Hardie said thoy would be working upon differential rating if they were not cmeful. It was decided that the overseer in spect the bridge and repoit cost of a new one. also that "he examine nvei for a more suitable sue. The deputation thanked the Council and withdrew. From Mr Haymin, Longbeach, find Mr F. Powell, Ashburton, stating that the} had a good locipe for poisoning wheat. The cost was Ms 6d per bushel. Members thought that something should be done to keep down the peso, and it was decided to ask the wiitor to send down a sample bushel for trial and comparison with that ot the Council's poisoning. From Mr D. Nicholson, Cannington, .isking lor a road to be opened to give .iceess to sec. 1562, block 14. — Overseer to repoit. _* The anonymous donation received was put to the account oi the petty cash. ]t was stated that the overdraft had been reduced list year, and thus brought their bank account 'into a better condition, but their roads were very bad. They were collecting thenrates a month esu*Vr this \ear. Mr Walker &fvd there were com plaints from nil over the county about the ro ids. Ho would like to see an additional rate siruek. The time had arrived for reducing their overdraft. Even } ear over .£2OO was paid in interest, ' winch money w.is simply thrown iiwa\. The Council had no light to iriA can ovoi draft ; they should hi\ v a rate sufficient to meet its expenditure. MrHaidie said th»re would be no objection to the additional 1-16, but it was ridiculous to say that the Council could do without an overdraft. Mr Walker said the>e w,i<* nothfn'g ridiculous m it, it showed bad business. Con.icillois w.3re not as careful with public money as their own. Mr Hendeison said that a penny rate would not be too much. Mr Rhodes s-nd that U-lGtbs was enough for his district Tliey did not spend their revenue Hst year. Mr Walker said if the roids had been maintained thoy would have more than spent it. Proposed by Mr Lyall, and seconded bv Mr Milne that the County rate be 11-16ths of a penny in the £ Mr Wilkji\proposed and Mr Hardio seconded, as an amendment, that the rate be }d. The mof-ion was carried on the casting vote of th* chairman. It was decided to fix a rate of 5 16ths in the £ on property withm the Tnnaru Harbour Board district. Mr Forester find ten other ratepayers, Waihao, complained of thistles growing o>i tb? old homestead noad, near M-CulV)ch's bridge, and asking that these be removed, and that part of the load bu % shingled. Overseer to report. t >_ j Major Steward and Dr. Bwclav waited on the Council, re the Krfpua settlement. The settlers had notfAiJja oient drainage to carry off the water. Parliament had passed .£lOO for deep ening the diain, bat this work would not do all that was required. It seemed that the best way would ha to authorise the settlers to carry out t,h'e woik under the sup°n ision of the .Council's Ovorsser. il<i would then irnne in tlie direction of getting the necessary funds. The r -quest wxs granted. "Mr Walker said while Major Steward was present, they might ask him Übout getting the br.<lo<» at ILmnaton. Mr Htutlholms said there wore £L2d in accrued fmute to tlv.; credit of the Ha'iuat'm district, and h* thought a petitio.n should be sent to the G-overn-ment, asking thab those fuudi be spent op the bridge. The, clerk said tlio money was already allocated M '-jof Steward -sn d it "nonlrl be ne'eeasary fro ask for a contrjbation,

stating the co^t oi the work, and he would do his best in the matter. Ths deputation then withdieo/. It was decided to save the railage to leave timber suitable tor the bridge at the Junction. From Jaui"s Bowkpr, asking that the road between Hook lailwav station and the mam road be jepahed.— Over [ seer to attend From Traffic Maitager, NZ.R, stati.ig that pipes would be Inid down nt St. Andrews as asked bv the Council. that, body to bear expense. Fiom' Messrs Gleudinning and ■ Pern, askmq that the load between actions 22118 and 22114, Waihao Forks, be fchnjgled.— Oveiseer to report. From Mr K. Gorman, Waikak'ihi, asking that 30 chains ot roid leading to his soctious be formed — To bp informed that Council had nothing to do wifti the mittT. From T. W Crone, contractor for metalling Molloy's void, nuking toi r\ten<non ot time, as th u wiulher had be^n bad — Extension jnnnted. From Mis Ilyland, Glbn.uy, asking ; that a crossing be pat o\er th^- race on .road in fiont of her house —Mr Hen- i dei son to h.wo work done, and report if pipes wore required. Fiom Mr J. Mc.Uwec and other tatepaveis, asking that old Blupoliif s road bj shingled.— TemLus to be called. From Mr T. Scales and oiheis. asking that the liOwer "Waihiio load op polite Maori Pah near beach be shingled — H< j ld o\er till su'iimer. From Borough clerk advising that the Council intended calling tenders for shmghug Paisouage road.—lteceived. Fio-n Mrs 81-ickwood, Glenavy, I asking that a crossing be put o\er nice near her property . — Mr Henderson to attend. Fiom chairman T^ower Pareora W.iter-rnce Committee, re Mr Jobbitt's comp'aint, that wdter flooded his ground Hnd had matter attended to. Ouhpr small matters he hnd bad attended to. . There was a wa«h-out at I he lower nit.ike ,\vlnoh reimircd prompt attention. Messrs jfj.yall and Rhodes were appointed to meet/ the Paioora Water Committee, re the wash out at the uit-ike, with power to act. From Mr G. W. Hend»rson, W.iihao Fotks, as&ing permission to erect a swing gate across the Elephant Hill ro.ul. >, Notice of motion was gwi that ro-' quest be granted, snbjpet to necessary formalities, being complied with. Mr Walker was entirely opposed to allowing gates to hd erected across any road lines. , From Mr John Brooker and six other holders of 50 acre blocks in Waikakahi, statmg that the concrete erected to divert water down races was damming bWc -the water and causing a growth of swvnp vegetation. Water was spreading over the land a iid they would like the obstruction removed. Mr Henderson said the races were w. j ll supplied, in some cases boo well. The Council here adjourned for three quartets of an hour. O'l lesutning, the following tenders wp're opened :—: — Contract No. 331. motallirg : T. Crone. £P>3 2s 8d ;J. Hard y (accepted), .£33 15 4(1 ; H. White, fill Is 4J. Contract No. 3H2: R. WhrtP. JBI7I. 10^, (acceptod) ; J; Hardy, £195 16s. Accounts ainountiug to £1818 Is Id were 1 passed for payment. The overseer's report showed "that throughout the month tho weather hVVd beeji \«'i.y tr\uig on the loa.la, a,nd many wore now' unu-h cut up Had examined the overflow from the water-raco ns comnl.uned of by Mr Maddook. r J'he w;ater could be easily disposed of bv going through private lauds and acio«s the railway reseive. — Work to bdgone on with. Ewninod the roid app'ied for by Mr Haras and found it impassable tor. wheel trailin for several miles. A small amount was wt.itcd by applicant at once, — Work to b>> done. BepVirs, to road ask. j d for bv , Ms O'Neill, Md-ktkm^ This road was now almost impassable. Council 1 te-im-conkl rep ;.r we worst places iv a weeli I or two. - - ,

The application of Mr Wilson and otheis, Shoiwood, for metalling about 20 ehams of the road below the old homestead. — Overseer to call tenders. 4 Mr Meehan and others, Makikihi, complained that the i iver was cutting a\v,iiv the crossing at pvery flood and making it dangeious for traffic Ho uould suggest the erection of "2 chains of protective fence. Mr Plat die moved, Mr Walker seconded <md it was decided that a committee of Messrs lihodes, Studholme and the mo\er be appointed to inspect the crossing and leport. ■ Mr Walker thought that the clerk be instructed to find out if Council had power to remove fences across riverbods, and this Mas directed to be done. Had had a portion of the road ap plied for by Mr Lowe iormed and iMiv-d so as to get the surface abene water. This rond would only be lit ior hght traffic till the road dried up. Had inspected place from which Mr Ink-.1-.er complained of the removal of ni'4,il but did not think the Council could autei fere. ' It was decided to get information. lie Mr Garland's application for lengthening footbiulge Hega\e es tnnaue of cost. — Kesolved to call tender*. Had inspected the footbiidge at Waihjio, and would advise that it be leit alone in the meantime. — Held over. He noticed that willows had been cut down in several places near pro j tective fences and the fences at gravel pits. He thought gravel p'ts should be locked when not used toi sheep — It was decided not to fence gravel pits in the meantime. Had served be\ eral notices on settleis to clear gorse on roads. The overseer was instructed to report on the load applied for last month by Mr Shirley and others. A letter was received from the clerk stating that the clerical work of the Council had greatly increased since he took charge and if any increase were made in his salaiy he Would be very grjitoful and uould be,%eiy grateful and would endeavour 'to show that their confidence was not nubplaced. It was decided to give an increase of £00, making £250 per annum.