CAMBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL.

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

CAMBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The above body met in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, at 7 p.m. Present: The Mayor (Mr Webber) and Crs. Hally, Kincaid, Priestly, Roberts, Keir, Mowley, Biifih and Bond.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. A Sdmph Wantkd.—Mrs Hill, of Salthurst, again wrote re the water from Thornton Road fi'mding her yard.—The Council thought the job would bo a big one, as it would be dangerous to lead the water over the bank of the lake. If people would build in a hollow they could hardly expect otherj to free them from water, appeared to be the opinion of the majority of thn Council. —This matter was discussed at considerable length, and it was pointed out that the natural flow of the water was through Mrs Hill's yard.—lt was eventually resolved : "That this Council having taken Mrs Hill's letter into consideration, does not see its way to comply with her request." Skating Rink.—Mr F. W. Buckland applied fot the use of the Public Hull for a skating rink upon similar terms to those of last year.—Granted. Doq Collars. —Constable Brennan, dog registrar, reported that Mr J. R. S. Richardson had registered two of his dogs with the Cambridge Highway Board. His residence was in the borough, but he had land outside the borough boundary. The constable asked the Council to take steps to compel the Highway Board to hand over the fees.—The Act states that clogs must be registered in the place whore the o.vner lives, or has his i>luc« of bvwinoss. The greater portion of Mr Richardson's farm is outride the borough, and it was a question if that could be construed into his place of business. —The Council thought the Act had been complied with ; so Mr Richardson saves 2s Gd per dog. Fences.—Mr John Gwynneth wrote calling the Council's attention to the fact that a fence had lately been removed out on to Victoria-street, adjoining the Church property. He stated that Mr Mueller had lately decided that his (Mr Gwynneth's) survey was the correct one, and as this fence had been moved out from his survey line some five or six feet, he called upon the Council to protect the ratepayers' property.—Gr. Hally said Mr Mueller had not decided anything about the road line ; in fact, he said, the road was not properly defined.—After some discussion the matter was passed over. DANGEBOUS GOODS. — The Customs authorities sent a copy of an OrderinCouncil re the storing of dangerous goods, and what are considered dangerous goods. Audit. —A circular re the proposed Local Authorities Accounts and Audit Bill was referred to the Legal and Finance Committee to report upon. Financb. — Overdraft on March Sth, £345 (is 7d ; accounts paid during the month, £20 7s Id ; amount lodged during the month, £25 Is; accounts to pass, £85 17h Gd ; overdraft when accounts are paid, £120 10s 2d. Wokks. —The Works Committee reported that th» surfaceman had been employed twelve days during the month, spreading gravel. The repnrt not having been siened by the chairman of committee (who was unavoidably absent), it was held over till next meeting. Dkfaultkbs.— The list of defaulters in vatos was laid upon the table. The gross amount of unpaid rates was £31.—The collector was instructed to get the arrears in as soon as possible. Tubus on the Stbbbt.— The Mayor said Mi , F. J. Brooks had asked him to ask the Council to remove a tree opposite the bank, as it made his room very dark. —Cr. Kincaid supported the application, and said the trees were a great nuisance to the business people. He would like to see all the trees cut down that were opposite places of busing,—The Mayor and Crs. Priestly and Bond were appointed a committee to consider and reyort uiinn the matter.

Furze. —Attention was called to furze growing upon the strente. Amongst thfi culprits was the Town Clerk and several councillors, so there was not much said about it.

Governmknt A.CRKB. —Mr Mueller, of the Survey Department, wrote stating that allotments G33 to 650 would be reserved hy tlie Government with a viuw to leasing them for a terra af 14 years.—Most of these acres aro covered with furze.

Accounts.—The following accounts were pawed for payment:— J. P. Thomson, £4G 0s 8d ; 0. Grouch, £1.0 4s; W. Souter and On £7 12s 8d; H. Preece, £3 10s; \V. Brennan, £2 !ss; R. Davies. £2 2s 6d ; T. Wells, £1 13s lid ; J. Meredith, 10s ; J. S. Bond, 16s. This closed the business.