INANGAHUA COUNTY COUNCIL.

Inangahua Times, Volume VII, Issue 1095, 2 June 1882, Page 2

INANGAHUA COUNTY COUNCIL.

• :' The adjourned meeting «! the Oo«tt^ Council was held on Wednesday evening last. Messrs Williams, Patterson, and Irving, put in a prompt appearance, and Mr Craig showed up after the half hour's grace, but business was delayed some time owing to the absence of other members. The Chairman, however, turned up shortly after the allotted time, and business was proceeded with. Mr Feehan came in before anything was done, and Mr Byrne came in shortly afterwards. Boatman's Eoads. X /The Chairman referred to the discussion that arose at the last meeting, in reference to making a road from Capleston to the >o. 6 level of the Welcome, and explained what had been said in the previous debate, for the benefit of Messrs Irvirtg, Feehan, and Byrne, who had not been present on that occasion. In connection with the work, it seemed ttfdbVM&ifcJ Be>che and Lynch asked compensation fc»r alleged injury that would be done to their respective claims, Mr Beeche required £100, and Mr Lynch, £70. Mr Byrne explained that the former had agreed to reduce his claim fur compensation to £90, and the latter t> £50., He f strongly supported the coiistru^tph of the road asked for. Mr Patterson asked whether, as the Chairman was one of the applicants for the road, he was capable of sitting and voting on what he was interested. The Chairman denied that he was the applicant, as he had no interest in the Fiery Cross Company. He thought himself fully justified in voting. Mr Craig explained further what the claims of Messrs Beeche and Lynch were. Mr Patterson enquired whether Mr Lynch had a registered claim or not. No councillor could reply to this question, but the Chairman said that of course the Council would not pay him for injury to a right that he did not possess. Mr Beeche had a lease, and his title was indisputable. r. Mr Feehan supported the construction of the road, and thought th.at the Boatman's people had a right to expect it. He moved that the road be extended to the mouth of No. 6 level, a former resolution having previously been carried for the construction of the road, from Capleston to Fiery Cross battery. Mr Williams seconded the resolution. Mr Patterson asked how the banking account now stood. The Chairman said the total indebtedness was £1973. Mr Patterson contended that the Council were not in a position to go on with this work, and argued that it was against the wish of the ratepayers to get into debt in the way proposed. If they got into debt let it be done in a legitimate way by borrowing from the bank or otherwise, and not get into debt as they had done to workmen and contractors. Other districts had a right to have money spent, and have a fair share. When that was done they could return to Boatman's again. He denied that the gold yield of the Welcome was any claim on the Coun> cil, similar claims had never been made by the Golden Fleece or Rainy Crejk. Mr Byrne was not afraid to get into debt on reproductive works, and sup ported the resolution. The motion was put and carried. Mr Patterson voting against. CORRESPONDENCE. From Mr Gallagher, Risking for compensation for damage done to his land. Deferred. From the manager of the Lankey's Creek Gold Mining Company, asking for £20, as a subsidy for widening a road. Mr Irving said that the road was his, and that he had never been paid for it. He did not ask for any money. It was agreed that Mr Hindmarsh should be informed that the Council would favorably entertain the application, when the company had made terms with Mr Irving. From the manager of the Rainy Creek Company, asking for a dray road. In reply to the Chairman, the engineer said ?hat the road would be very expensive and even dangerous. A road with sharp curves, and steep grades at very great outlay. ■ During the time this application was being discussed, Mr Patterson retired. It was resolved that the engineer prepare plans and specifications for the road asked for, to be laid before the next meeting, together with an estimate of the cost. From the Grey County Council, asking for half the cost of maintenance of the Grey bridge. Agreed to. From the Chairman of the County of Coromandel, asking the Council to cooperate with them in procuring the abolition of the taxes on mining property in the shape of the Property Tax. Agreed to, and the member of the district was to be asked to lend his assistance. From Charles Lyons, asking for a subsidy for services rendered in assisting vehicles and foot-pasaengers in crossing Larry's Creek. The Chairman testified to the assistance the applicant had frequently afforded. Messrs Williams and Byrne corroborated the statement of the Chairman. The sum of £10 was voted. From some Chinamen at the north side of the Upper Buller, asking leave to divert a portion of the road. The matter was left in the hands of the engineer. From the Minister of Mines, relative to substitution of wood for concrete work in the Uppt-r Buller, and saying that he had made representations on the subject to h,e Minister of Public Works. Received.

From several residents of Broadway, calling attention to the very ba4 condition of a part of Broadway. Referred to the engineer with power to act. From Mr F. Smith, Baying he had completed the mining statistics that he had contracted for, but adding that he had supplied additional particular* on hit conbract, and asking for extra consideration. An additional sum of £5 was voted. From Mr Morony, relative to his tender lor the Big River track, and asking for his deposit back, as a mistake had been made. Agreed to. From Mr Hobby, saying that the order for the diamond drill was being executed With all despatch. Received. Telegrams were received from Mr Western, MJEI.R., asking lor certain information,' which the Chairman said had been supplied. From Messrs Connolly and Patterson, complaining that there was no access to their paddocks, and asking an approach fey which a dray could cross. Referred .to the engineer to report on. f An opinion was read from the County 'Solicitor to the effect that the County Council had power to borrow money for tike construction of waterworks, also that ai'Reefton was unincorporated, the publican's license fee would be only £25. A petition from a number of persons living at the lower portion of the township, stating that a large portion of the bank of the river had been washed away, and asking that a mile of road should be made^ was received) but no action was taken in it . -* ife* fiNoWME's Report. , "This stated that a foot-bridge across the Inangahua at Black's Point could be put for £70. It also referred to works in progress, and Borne small slips on newly constructed roads. The engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the bridge, tenders to be called for and close on the 12th of June. A discussion respecting a road in Upper Murray Creek took place, resulting in the engineer being instructed to make areport, and give estimate of cost. , Several accounts were passed, and the Council then adjourned.