WAIPA COUNTY COUNCIL.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3081, 14 April 1892, Page 2

WAIPA COUNTY COUNCIL .

The monthly meeting of the Wai pa County Couucil was held in thu Council Chambers, Ohaupo, at eleven o'clock on Tuesday. There were present: Crs. Lane (Chairman), Teasdale. Kusabs, Smith. Kxulby, Shepherd, Finch, Mr W. A Armstrong, County Engineer, was also in attendance.

Bnginkku's Rkport.—ln his monthly report the engineer stated that since last meeting, a number of contracts in various parts of the county have been completed. A box culvert has been replaced with pipes on the Alexandra-To Awamutu road. Since the roadway.at the Cambridge bridge had been washed away (reported in a previous isaue), rdpairs have been carried out in such a> way as will i ravent a re-ccurrence of this kind in future. The engineer accepted a tender of R. Wayte, for £3 Gs, for replacing the Baerescourt bridge with pipes as authorised at the last meeting. He alao accepted the tender of T. Jones, for forming a few chains at Frunkton : it 4s per chain. He reported at some length as to the means of access to the Various lakes near Ohaupo for the purpose of watering stock, and concluded as follows: —"I am afraid but few people would take tho trouble and risk to drive their cattle so much out of the way and in a short time they would cease tn be used, a considerable expenditure thus being incurred for nothing. After considering the whole question I do not consider it practicable." With reference to the road line between Messrs Orfesjn's and Melville's farms in the outlying district, he stated he had inspected the place. The road is about one mile in length, and for about half the length is covered with heavy gorse, the remaining portion being comparatively clear. It should be grubbed, and ploughed up to the full width between the fences, it would not be necessary to form it. There is a bad gully to cross, the banks of which are very steep and would necessitate grading aa well as asmaH.bridge, not having taken the levels he could only give the probable cost of this latter work, but he did not think it could be done for less than £G0 or £70. T Cr. Smith moved that no steps be taken in opening the road to the lakes near Ohaupo for watering cattle.—Seconded by Cr. Shepherd and carried.—lt was decided not to take any steps as to tho road between Messrs Melville'.s ami Offeson's farms, the cost being too groat.-—Cr, Teasdale moved that the engineer supply an estimate as to the probable cost of supplying water to Ohaupo by means of a rain.—Seconded by Cr. Kusabs and carried.

Accounts. —Payment of the following accounts was authorised :— Hamilton Borough Council, £4 3s ; N. T. Maunder, £14 4s ; C. S. McCallum, £35 Ins 7d ; R. Waite, £13 s<; R. Fleming, lls ; R. Carter, £12 5s 2d ; Giles and Mahon, £8 2s Gd ; T. Cowley, £(i 18s 9d; J. Frear, 9s Gd; M. Shanaghan, 5s ; Fletcher and Vickers, £3110s; W.C.Wright, 17s lid; G. Giles, £11 6i ; H. Myers, £1 2s Gd ; Cronin and Conn, £3 Ills 2d ; L. McKinnon, Ko2sud; W. Given, £5 15s ; J. Snragg, £1 6s; W. J. Hurst and Co., £13 2s 9d ; A, White and Co., £6 Os 9d ; Anderson and Kenuedy, £21 4s ; H. T. Sibley, £4 os ; J. Ryburn, £1 5s 9d; G. Harper, 8,-; W. J. Smith, £8 ss; engineer, £17 8s 8d; Fletcher, 12s 61 ; audit fees, £5 Is 4d.

Slaughtering Licenses. —Renewals of slaughtering licenses were granted to Messrs J. Cassidy, and Moran and Greaves. ACCTIONEEKS' LICENSES.—Messrs Jno. McNicol and W. J. Hunter applied fir auctioneers' licenses under the Auctioneers Act, 1891.—The clerk was authorised to issue these licenses. DeQdincev's Road.—Mr Fitzroy Peacocke wrote calling attention to the stita of the approaches to the bridge on DeQuincey's road, and the necessity of clearing ti-tree on the r»ad for about 30 chains.—Cr. Kxelby had inspected this road and recommended that the work as requested be done.—lt was decided that the engineer inspect the bridge and road and report at next meeting. Cambridge BuroGß,-—The clerk to the Cambridge Borough Council wrote stating that the Council thinks it is fair that the Waikato and Piako Comities should contribute towards the maintenance of the Cambridge bridge, and if the VVaipa County could satisfy itself that evidence could be produced showing approximately to what extent the two counties make use of the bridge, will join in an application for the necessary alteration of the proclamation now in force on the understanding that their proportion is not included. — The clork was instructed to apply for the necessary alteration to the proclamation. Damages.—Mr A. Wallace, of Pukerimu, claimed £5 for injuries caused to his horse and trap through his horse putting its foot in a hole on the Rotorangi iswamp road. — Cr. Teasdale said he thought the Council was not liable, and he moved that the claim be not allowed.— Secondel by Cr. Finch and carried.

Alexandra Bridge.—The Survey Department, Wellington, wrote asking if it is tho intention of the Council to close the Alexandra bridge altogether, as complaints had been made that such was the case.— The secretary was instructed to forward particulars of the ease. Resignation.—The following letter waR received from the clerk:—The Chairman of the Waipa County Council: Dear Sir, — Herewith I beg to tender to the Council my resignation of the various offices which I hold as clerk, treasurer, etc. May I also stak you to convey to the Council my sincere thanks for the long term of office I have enjoyed and for the courteous consideration which I have at all times experienced at their hands. —I am, dear sir, yours faithfully, N. T. Mausdkb.—The Chairman said that he was very sorry that this had come before the Council. He was glad that the only cauee that led to the resignation was the fact of Mr Maunder being about to leave the district. There could be no doubt that Mr Maunder had served the Council faithfully and well and they would have great difficulty in obtaining a successor so well up in the affairs of the Council.—Other Councillors spoke in the same strain.—Mr Maunder said that he would leave himself in the hands of the Council, but the sooner he could be relieved he would be better pleased.—The Chairman moved that the Council accept the resignation with regret and that he ba relieved of his duties as soon as hie successor is appointed.—Seconded by Cr. Finch.—Cr. Teasdale moved that tenders be called for clerk, treasurer, etc., applicants to state salary required.—Seconded by Cr. Kusabs. —It was decided fci insert the advertisement in The Waikato Times and Herild for three insertions in each week for three weeks.

Contracts.— Several Councillors spoke of the bad habit of allowing contractors to take up mors contracts than they are in the position to complete within the specified time, especially referring to the ca>e of McCallum at the Paterantri school-house, who has work to complete on 21st inst. which has not yet been started.—Cr. Finch moved that McCallum be notified that unless the work is completed and passed by the next meeting of the Council the fines be imposed.—Seconded by Cr, Shepherd, and carried.

FuRZK.— Cr. Exelhy moved tlinfc a final notice be sent to Captain Steele that unless a start is tn*clo to clear tho fnr/.ri ;<fc Pnkefcj within a month, the Council will do it at his expense.—Seconded by Cγ. Finch and carried.

TBNDEii.S.—The following tandnrs were received and dealt with :—Contract N<v 157: gr>>.'<;llm? "t Wlmtawhata, through Fitzgerald's bush, Crawford and Cliarlstm, 15s per chain: R. Wai to, 10--, accepted. Contract No. l.'iS: funning on tint OhaupnPateranei r-uwl. MuNanl Bros., Os Sd per chain ; Roche, ;h p»t chain for formation and Is 0d for clearing, pipes 10s per set Mr Roche's tender was accepted fur forming only.—lhe clerk was instructed to give notice to Messrs Edwards, Wood, and Forkert to clear the furze along this mad within a month.