BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3375, 15 November 1911, Page 3

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

' ORDINARY MEETING. The Borough Council met last evening. Present: The Mayor, Crs. Sawyer, Wade, Brown, Webb, Smith, Darton, Wildish, Bright, and Collins. Mr. C. W. Gore, on. behalf of Messrs. Bryan Bros., Sydney, wrote stating that his company were introducing a very small water motor, suitable for dentists. It would run on a pressure of 22ib to the square inch, and consumed between 30 and 40 gallons per hour. It would only run about 200 hours a year on an average. Mr. Paterson, the Engineer, had given him to understand tiiat there was a by-law to the effect that on all water motors there must be a water meter on a supply pipe. This was net so in other places, and he asked the Council to consider the matter and dispense with the fixing of a meter. The Engineer in a report stated he thought it would be inadvisable to allow any water motors to be installed, no matter what size they might be. Motive power could be supplied in a short period by electricity, and every endeavor should be made to prevent water waste. They should conserve it for domestic and sewerage purposes. He recommended the application be declined. The Council declined to grant the application. Mr. W. D. Lysnar forwarded the following letters, dated August 31st, which had been personally addressed to him :—, The general manager of the Bank of Australasia, London, wrote regarding the Borough Council bonds for £175,000 loan. The bonds, he said, he noted had been duly executed, but he noticed they had been sent to Messrs. Birch, Crisp, and Co., together with an extra cancelled copy for the information of the Stock Exchange. The bonds had not yet been presented to him for signature, but he would be pleased to give effect to his (Mr. Lysnars) wishes, and to obtain the corresponding debentures signed by him and cancel the latter. Messrs. Birch, Crisp, and Co. wrote stating they had received a specimen bond of the Council duly signed, and it had been countersigned, and was now in order for the purposes of the Stock Exchange. The bonds, they noted, had been despatched via ’Frisco, but they had not received them at time of writing. They should receive them in a few days, and would advise the Council immediately on receipt. The letters were received. Mr. E. Oaks wrote informing the Council that he thought it was unreasonable to ask certain ratepayers in the Victoria Township to erect a lamp if a street light was required. . The Council had previously offered to supply the light. It was decided to reply that the electric poles would be erected in Salisbury Road shortly, and it was hoped to have the electric light available about the end of January, and the matter would then receive attention.

The High School Board of Governors wrote stating that being desirous that the pupils should be taught swimming, they applied to the Gisborne School j Committee for nermission to use the j Public School bath for the purpose. ; They had received a reply stating that ! if the arrangement was to be for classes only a fee of 2s 3d per head on the roll of such classes would be charged, the times at which the bath was to be used to be arranged by the two head masters, or that for the sum of £lO per annum free season tickets would be issued to all pupils in the High School, entitling them to use the bath when it was open’ to the public, and that suitable times as arranged by the head masters be allowed for the use of the bath during school hours. As the. Board was of opinion the bath was intended for the use of all school children and the Council supplied the water gratis, and while quite willing to pay a fair share towards cleaning and upkeep, they considered the amount excessive. They wanted the Council’s opinion as to whether in giving the water free they were of opinion the bath was available for all school children, c.. . The Mayor said that lie had inquired into the position as to why the Gisborne School Committee should charge the Board. He had been officially informed that they had to pay a caretaker between £3O and £4O. He thought it was a matter of arrangement between the Board and the committee. The charge did not seem to him to be unreasonable. Cr. Wildish said the committee had tried to meet the Board in the very best spirit. The school had received a maximum capitation on life-saving of £2l, while the High School could earn £ls. Therefore, they could pay the committee £lO and make a profit of £5. He thought the matter should have been arrangsd between the two bodies, and should not have come before the Council. After further discussion, on the motion of the Mayor, it was decided to reply that the Council did not desire to express any opinion as to why the water was given free, but suggested a conference between the two bodies interested, so that the matter could be settled amicably. . , , _ The Cook County Council wrote stating thev noted that the Borough Council were making application to have tne Borough Council made a registering.authority under the Motor Regulations Act. ‘As the Cook County roads would be used to a large extent by the motor cars registered by the Borough Council, they wanted to know what proportion of -the fees they would pay the Cook County Council to provide for the extra wear and tear on roads." The Cook County Council also intended to make an application to be a motor registering authority. A committee had previously been appointed to draft a by-law dealing with the matter, and it was decided this committee should confer with the Cook County Council to see if some .arrangement could be arrived at regarding the registration of motor cars.

WORKS COMMITTEE

The Works Committee reported that they visited Mr Redstone's stables m Lowe Street and inquired into his application to roof in the yard, and aftei givin°" the matter careful consideration suggested that the Council allow Mr Redstone to roof in that portion of the yard between the blacksmith’s shop and the trap shed extending from the westward end to a point behind the present old stable to be determined by allowing an area equal to that of five riet open space all round the erection as required by the by-law. The commit eo also inspected Dominion Road, and they thought that before the Council agreed to this sub-division, some provision should be made for a connection through section 11. to Rayly Street, and also that a right of way should be granted continuing' from the end of the road to the boundary of section 178. Cr. Sawyer interviewed the owners, and reported that they were quite prepared to grant a 12ft. right-of-way between Dominion

and Bayly roads, and a similar one at the end of the street. The report was adopted. ENGINEER’S REPORT. The Borough Engineer reported as follows: —During the fortnight 501 chains of main sewers, and 141 chains of house connections have been laid, and two manholes and five inspection pits built. Three sanitary plumbing permits were issued during the fortnight. AVith reference to, the progress, of work, lie had compiled the following statement of progress from August sth to November lltli: —Council employees, 299 chains main sewers. 711 chains house connections, 15 manholes, 37 inspection pits; Howie and Matthews, 191 chains, 4 chains, 1,3; Brightling and Marriott; 90 chains, 42 chains, 7,5; totals, 408-J chains, 1171 chains, 23, 45. From this it would be seen that the West End contract was proceeding very slowly, and as no material was on the ground for the Stanley Road septic, tank outfall, it was evident that no part of tin’s portion of the sewerage scheme would be ready by the time the pumps were placed in position. The septic tank at Kaiti ivas proceeding satisfactorily, but would probably be delayed owing to the non-arrival of material from England. Good progress is being made by the contractor with the construction of 'the power bouse, and this work should he finished shortly. The engine foundations had been completed. Mr Hill, the representative for Messrs Merriless, Bickerton and Day, the contractors for the Diesel engines, arrived during the fortnight, and had superintended the delivery of 2S out of the 44 packages ex “Ayrshire.” The balance siiculd arrive from Auckland a* lbo end of this week, when machinery i rectum wtuld proceed as fast <■* possible, forty-five poles were erected during the fortnight, wet ground causing a 'ot <‘i trouble. The second shipment of cables lii I arrived from England, and !•; u been carted to the power house. Waterworks. —Temporary mains in Wellington, Mill, Bloomfield and Abbott roads had been removed, and new mains laid, and services reconnected. Repairs have been effected to services damaged by sewerage operations, and 22 new services connected, during the fortnight. There were no local men obtainable, at the head works, until after the shearing, otherwise a small gang would have been started l ,to remove the loin, pipes still in the crossings below the pumping station. Derby Street and Aberdeen Road were being formed and metalled. Concrete kerjbing bad been put down in Cobden street, and a 12in. stormwater drain laid in Carnarvon Street. Plans showing position of tracks, branch lines, and loops have been prepared, and require the formal approval of the Council, so that the other necessary papers and detail plans can be .immediately prepared for the Order-in-Council. It was decided to write to Messrs Howie and Matthews and inform them that the Council was not satisfied with the progress thev were making with the work, and ask them to get on with the outfall to the septic tank as soon as possible. It was also agreed that the matter of repairing Stout Street and Wainui Road be referred to the Works Committee. Cr. Cbllins said that lie wished to enter his protest against an Order-in-Council for four miles of tram lines leimr applied l for instead of seven miles. The was adopted.