Attendance

Present: Mayor B.R. Gardener,

Councillors Hall, Hankins, Hudson, Levy, Ryder, Prouse and Williams. An apology for absence was received from Councillor Douglas.

Minutes Confirmed

The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

Building Permits Granted

Correspondence: A request from Mr Pringle to erect two small buildings in the fire area which did not quite comply with the by-laws was dealt with by passing the following resolution on the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Cr. Williams “That the application of Mr Pringle to erect small buildings upon Section 4 Weraroa for Mr Broome and Mrs Milne respectively be granted during the pleasure of the Council”,

Hudson and Marriott Ltd also wrote asking for leave to put up an addition to their auction mart. Cr, Hankins moved and the Mayor seconded “That permission be given to Messrs Hudson & Co, to make additions to their premises in Queen Street as applied for.” Carried.

Tree Planting

Mr Horton wrote offering to supply trees to the Council for street planting “That the letter of Mr T. Horton be referred to the Streets Committee and that the matter of tree planting be left in their hands to deal with” – was the resolution moved by Cr. Hankins seconded by the Mayor and carried.

Finance Committee’s Report & Recommendations

The Finance Committee reported that the estimates for the year had been considered, also that Mrs E.B. Ostler’s interests in the lease of the Gravel Reserve Section 8 Block XI had been secured for the sum of ₤420. The Committee recommended that in order to finance the purchase of the lessee’s interest in the lease above referred to the general rate for the year be increased from 1¼d (as provided in the estimates) to 1½ in the ₤.

Adopted

The Mayor moved and Cr Ryder seconded “That the Finance Committee Report be adopted”. This was carried on the following division”

Ayes (6) Noes (2)

The Mayor Cr Williams

Cr. Hudson Cr. Hall

Cr. Hankins

Cr. Ryder

Cr. Prouse

Cr. Levy

Estimates for 1908-09

The estimates showing income ₤1818, and expenditure ₤1784 were then on the motion of Cr. Hudson, seconded by Cr, Hankins, adopted by the Council.

Notice to Strike Rate

The following resolutions were passed: Mover – The Mayor

Seconded Cr. Hankins “That public notice be given in accordance with the statutory provisions under “The Rating Act 1894” and “The Municipal Corporations Act 1900” that it is the intention of this Council at the ordinary meeting to be held on the 15th day of June 1908, to strike a general rate of 1½d in the ₤1 on the capital value of all rateable property in the Borough of Levin, and that the Rate Book will be open for inspection as by law provided during office hours”.

Appointed to Sign Contract

Moved Cr. Hankins and seconded by Cr. Ryder. “That the Mayor and Cr. Douglas be empowered to sign the agreement with Mr Baylis on behalf of the council contract No 7”.

Motion of Sympathy

The following resolution was passed in silence the members standing “That this Council tenders its sympathy to the Mayor and Mrs Gardener Snr in their recent family bereavement”.

Accounts Passed

The following accounts were passed for payment:

W.S. Charlesworth – Surveys ₤24.16.6 J.W. Gibson – C. Aid a/c (Mrs Smith)

1.00.0 T. Broome - “ (Bignall)

1.10.0 Chapman & Walker – papering etc

4.17.0

₤32.03.6

Confirmed

Basil Gardener – Mayor

June 1st 1908

Attendance

Present – The Mayor (Mr B R Gardener) Crs. Douglas, Hall, Hudson, Levy, Mackenzie, Prouse, Ryder & Williams

Minutes

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed, also those of a Special Meeting held at 9 p.m on the 7th September 1908 and in connection with the latter the following resolution on the motion of the Mayor seconded by Cr. Mackenzie was passed: viz,

Confirming resolution making special order

That this Council do now confirm the resolution making a “Special Order” striking a special rate of nine fourteenths of a penny in the £ on the capital value of all rateable property in the Borough of Levin, passed at a special meeting of the Council held on the 7th September 1908, the said special rate being security for and to provide interest and other charges on a loan of £10,000 authorised to be raised by the Levin Borough Council for the purpose of erecting and establishing Municipal Coal Gas-Works.

Waterworks Loan

Correspondence was read (re proposed loan of £18,000 for water-works) from Messrs Nathan & Co Ltd. It was decided to refer the whole matter to the Finance Committee.

Queen Street contracts

The Mayor presented an estimate of work to be done in Queen Street. Cr Mackenzie moved and Cr. Williams seconded “That the matter of contracts in Queen Street be referred to the Streets Committee with power to call for tenders”. This was carried.

Fire Brigade Petition of Ratepayers

A deputation consisting of officers of the Fire Brigade waited on the Council asking on the petition of ratepayers, that a more up-to-date Fire Engine be procured for the Borough. Cr. Williams moved and Cr. Mackenzie seconded “That the matter of procuring an engine for Fire prevention, be referred to the Finance Committee to report.” Carried

Tenders for Headworks accepted

The Council went into Committee to consider tenders for various works in connection with the Headworks of the Water Supply. Mr Climie the Engineer attended and gave the Council his estimates for the several works. On resuming the following business was done:-

Contract 1 – Tunnelling – tender of E J Williams accepted – price £467.10.0 (6 tenders received)

Contract 2 – Trench – tender of David Roberts accepted – price £104 (4 tenders received).

Contract 3 – Settling Tanks – tender of D Roberts at £942.2.0 accepted by 6 votes to 2. For The Mayor Crs Hall, Hudson, Douglas, Prouse and Williams – Against Crs Levy and Mackenzie, Cr Ryder absent when vote was taken (seven tenders received for this contract.

Contract No. 6 - Two tenders received, neither being accepted. It was decided on the motion of Cr. Mackenzie seconded by Cr. Williams “That the matter of contract No. 6 (fittings etc for settling tank) be left in the Engineers hands to order the material from England.

Appointed to sign

Mover the Mayor, seconder Cr. Hall “That Crs Hudson and Mackenzie be appointed to sign the agreements with contractors for Head Works Contracts Nos. 1, 2 and 3.” Carried

Added to the Brigade Committee

Mover the Mayor, seconder Cr. Hall “That Cr. Mackenzie be appointed on the Fire Brigade Committee.” Carried.

Accounts passed

The following accounts were passed for payment:-

Loans Accounts

I Hook - Clerk of Works 12.0.0 Griffiths & Co Carters 7.11.6 F Plaster - “ 5/17/- & 1/12/6 7.9.6 S Parsons – wages 1/4/- 3/4/- 4.8.0 R Baylis 1.0.0 E Curtis 3/12/- J Carroll 3/8/- 7.8.0 W J Close 7/19/9 T Jones 13/6 8.13.3 48.2.3

General Accounts

I Hook wages 1/-/- T Gregory 10/8/- 11.8.0 S Parsons 1/8/- F Plaster 4/11/- 5.19.0 G Astridge – wages 19/6/8 – 1/14/6 29.11.2 G McCarty – Refund Deposit 5.0.0 P K Patton – Lamps 9.18.8 Horowhenua Publishers Co. Advertising 12.12.3 Forward 66.9.1

A Musgrove – 3 months salary 2.10.0 C Carmont 6 months salary etc 2.15.0 Telephone Rental to 31.3.09 2.12.9 Fire Brigade accounts Middlemiss 14/- Chapman & Co. 13/- 1.7.0 Hospital Board – 3rd Instalment 23.13.1 Charitable Aid Board “ 6.12.9 E Burke – C aid 2.8.0 I W Gibson “ a/c Mrs. Smith 1.0.0 Audit Dept. year 1907 – 8 4.10.0 Town Clerk – salary for Sept 11.5.0 G Milnes goods 11/6 A. Hook Carters 2/- 13.6 C H Williams, repairs 8/9, Prouse Ltd cement 15/- 1.3.9 J W Thompson - goods 1/6 Gallichan carters 3/- 4.6 A Musgrove – loss on sale of horse – pound 8.0 A Carson – firewood 10.0 O Walton – Hire of Century Hall – 2 meetings 1.0.0 £129.2.5

Confirmed

Basil R. Gardener

Oct 19 1908

PRESENT: The Mayor (Mr B.R. Gardener) and Crs.Hall, Hankins, Hudson, Douglas, Levy, MacKenzie, Ryder, Prouse and Williams

The meeting which was duly summoned and constituted was called for the purpose of making a special order striking a special rate in connection with the gasworks loan of £10,000.

Special Order

The Mayor moved and Councillor Williams seconded the following resolution:-

“In pursuance and exercise of the powers vested in it in that behalf by “The Local Bodies Loans Act 1901” and the Acts amending the same respectively. The Levin Borough Council hereby resolves as follows:

“That for the purpose of providing interest and other charges on a loan of £10,000 authorised to be raised by the said Levin Borough Council under the abovementioned Acts, for purchasing gas plant, mains, material, site for gasworks and generally for erecting, constructing and establishing municipal coal-gasworks, the said Levin Borough Council hereby makes and levies a special rate of nine-fourteenths of a penny in the £1 upon the rateable capital value of all rateable property of the Borough of Levin comprising all that area in the Wellington Land District situated in Block I Waiopehu Survey District bounded towards the northeast by the south western side of Kawiu Road from Tiro Tiro Road to Bartholomew Road, thence towards the southeast by the north western side of the said Bartholomew Road and the north western side of the road produced to a south western boundary line of subdivision No. 10 Horowhenua Block, thence towards the south west by the south western boundary line of the said subdivision no 10 to the Wellington Manawatu Railway Reserve, thence by a right line across the said railway reserve and the main road to the north eastern side of the Horowhenua Beach Road; thence by the north eastern side of the Horowhenua Beach Road to a point in a line with the north western boundary line of allotment no. 107 Weraroa Township; thence towards the north west by a right line to the western most corner of the said allotment no. 107; thence by the north western boundary lines of allotment numbers 107, 106, 105 and 104 Weraroa Township aforesaid and the production of the last mentioned boundary line across the Makomako Road to the north eastern side of that road; thence again towards the south west by the north eastern side of the said Makomako Road to Tiro Tiro Road; and thence again towards the north west by the south eastern side of the said Tiro Tiro Road to its junction with the Kawiu Road aforesaid the place of commencement, and that such special rate shall be an annual recurring rate during the currency of such loan, and be payable yearly on the first day of October in each and every year during the currency of such loan being a period of 26 years or until the loan is fully paid off”. Carried

Moved by the Mayor and seconded by Cr. Hudson _ “That the foregoing “Special Order” making a special rate in connection with the gasworks loan of £10,000 be duly advertised and submitted for confirmation at the ordinary meeting of this Council be held on Monday the 5th October 1908 at 8 o’clock.

This concluded the business of the special meeting.

Confirmed

Basil Gardener – Mayor

Oct 5 1908

Attendance

Present The Mayor (Mr B. R. Gardener) Councillors Douglas, Hall Hudson, Levy, Mackenzie, Prouse, Palmer & Ryder (Cr Hankins absent on sick leave).

The minutes of the previous meeting were duly read and confirmed.

Use of Levin Park for Fire Brigade

Moved Cr. Prouse - seconded by Cr Hudson

“That the request of the Fire Brigade for the use of Levin Park Domain on the 22nd January next be granted, subject to the Brigade observing the usual formalities and taking every care of the property”. Carried.

Referred to Finance Committee

Mover Cr Hall – seconded Cr Hudson

“That the letter from Inspector Lee of the Melbourne Fire Brigade, in reference to a “Waterous” Fire Engine be referred back to the Finance Committee to report to next meeting”. Carried

Amendment list

Councillors Mackenzie’s amendment to the proceeding motion “That the “Waterous” Fire Engine be purchased and the matter of ways and means be left in the hands of the Finance Committee to arrange”, was lost, Crs Mackenzie, Palmer, and Levy only supporting it.

R Baylis’ Contract

Moved by Cr Hall – seconded by Cr Hudson

“That the final payment on Contract No.8 (R. Baylis contractor) be paid as soon as the Engineer passes the work”. Carried

Sheep on Road

Moved by the Mayor – seconded by Cr Ryder

“That the ranger be instructed not to impound stock from the Borough Roads between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm until further notice, except in the case of the main and newly made streets, viz,

1. Main Street (Devon Street to Beach Road)
2. Queen Street (Bartholomew Rd to Salisbury Street)
3. Cambridge Street (Bath Street to York Street)
4. Weraroa Road (Queen Street to Makomako Road)
5. Makomako Road West of Railway line
6. Bath Street West
7. Salisbury Street

Carried

(Crs Palmer, Levy, Mackenzie opposing)

Lighting Committee

The Lighting Committee laid before the Council its opinion on the position of the proposed new lamps in various parts of the Borough.

Grant to Library

The Library Committee recommended that a Grant of £25 be voted to the Public Library and the Council agreed to the recommendation.

Spending grant in Kawhiu Road

Moved by Cr Prouse and seconded by Cr. Levy

“That the Roads Committee consider the best means of expending the Govt. Grant of £100 and that they furnish a proposal re the same to the District Roads Surveyor, and that upon his approval being received plans and specifications be prepared and tenders called for the work”. Carried

The Engineer reported that 15 tenders were received for Gas Plant specified –

Tender for Gas Plant accepted

Moved by the Mayor – seconded by Cr Hudson

“That the tender of Messrs Coward & Co of London for supplying Gasworks Plant as specified (including a 20,000 cubic feet gas holder) for the sum of £1195 c.i.f. Wellington be accepted”. Carried

Moved by Cr. Prouse – seconded by Cr. Levy

“That the method of shipping Gas Plant by Coward & Co be left in the hands of the Mayor, Engineer and Town Clerk”. Carried

Refunding Deposits

Moved by the Mayor – seconded by Cr Mackenzie

“That the Clerk be authorised to refund to the local tenderers for Gas Plant, their respective deposits of £1.1.0 which were forwarded when plans were applied for.” Carried

Tender for Cottage accepted

Six tenders were received for the erection of a cottage for the Gasworks Manager. Cr. Levy moved and Cr. Prouse seconded “That the tender of Mr T. G. Williams for erection of Managers Residence for the sum of £356 (including Hot Water Service) be accepted”.

Mayor as delegate

Moved by Cr Hudson – seconded by Cr Ryder

“That this Council appoints the Mayor to act as its delegate in choosing with the delegate of the Horowhenua County Council a representative on the Wellington District Hospital Board; also that the Mayor act as a delegate in electing a member of the Wellington & Wairarapa Charitable Aid Board. Carried.

Road Plans Settlers Block

Cr Hudson moved & Cr Hall seconded “that the resolution passed on 6th April 1908 approving of plans and specifications of the walls in the Settler Block be rescinded.” Carried.

Accounts

The following accounts were passed for payment:

Streets Loan

A. W. Jones - on contract 9 £37.10.0 “ “ 11.10.6 “ progress payment ¼ “ 51.10.0 R. Baylis - 1st Pro. Payment contract 13 75.0.0

Waterworks Loan

Nash & Coombe – Advertising 1.6.0 Blundell Bros. “ 1.0.0 £177.16.6

Streets Loan

G. McCarty – Pro.Payment contract 12 150.0.0 £327.16.6

General

Hudson & Marriott – C aid a/c 3.2.6 Mrs Milne (Bignall) “ 1.17.6 Harper & Harper – legal charge 19.14.3 J. Whitaker – Pro. Payment re buildings 157.10.0 Grant to Public Library 25.0.0 £207.4.3

Confirmed

B R Gardener Mayor

Dec 7 1908

PRESENT ; The Mayor (Mr B R Gardener) and Councillors Douglas, Hall, Hudson, Levy, Mackenzie, Prouse, Ryder and Williams.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and in due course confirmed.

Amongst the correspondence dealt with was the following:–

Inspector O’Brien appointed Inspector of Nuisances

A letter was received from the District Health Officer advising that Inspector O’Brien of the Health Department would take the place of Inspector Bennett and recommending that the former be appointed an Inspector of Nuisances under the Municipal Corporations Act 1900. It was resolved on the motion of Cr Mackenzie seconded by Cr Hall “That this Council hereby appoints Inspector Morgan O’Brien of the Public Health Department an Inspector of Nuisances for the Borough of Levin such appointment to date from the 18th November 1907”.

Delegate to act with H.C.C.

In connection with letters received from the Secretaries of the United C.Aid Board and the Wellington District Hospital Board on the motion of Cr Williams seconded by Cr Levy, it was resolved “That this Council appoints the Mayor to act as its delegate in choosing with the delegate from the Horowhenua County Council, a representative on the Wellington District Health Board and also on the Wellington and Wairarapa Charitable Aid Board”.

Permit to asphalt footpath

A letter from C Williams and Co., asking for permission to asphalt footpath opposite business premises in occupation of the firm. Moved by Cr Hudson seconded by Cr Hall and carried “That permission be given to C Willliams and Co. to asphalt footpath in front of their premises at Weraroa under same conditions as made with other residents”. Carried

Litho Plans of Borough to be ordered

Mr Charlsworth wrote stating that the cost of 200 lithograph plans of the Borough would be from £17 to £19. Cr Williams moved , Cr Mackenzie seconded “That this Council accepts the offer of Mr Charlsworth for 200 plans of the Borough according to his letter of the 7th November 1907 and that he be requested to get the map completed as soon as possible”. Carried.

Signing Burial-right Agreements

Moved by Cr Prouse, seconded by Cr Williams “That this Council hereby appoints Councillors Levy and Douglas to sign Burial-right Agreements, on behalf of the Council.” Carried.

Mail Delivery

Moved by the Mayor, seconded by Cr Mackenzie “That this Borough Council respectfully request the Postmaster General to consider a more satisfactory mail delivery within the Borough for the following reasons:

“First – that letters posted at the Levin Post Office are only delivered as far as the Mako Mako Road by the Levin Office, with the result that all letters addressed south of this Road are sent to the Weraroa Post Office for delivery and all letters posted from the Weraroa Post Office for addresses North of Mako Mako Road are forwarded to Levin for delivery, and this arrangement causes delay in the delivery of correspondence.”

Fines

“Secondly, - By the mode of delivery as stated all invoice-letters bearing ½d. stamps are subject to a fine which is a great hardship and the more so considering the arrangement is made to suit the postal department.”

“Thirdly, -The Council would therefore request that all letters posted from the two local post offices for persons residing within the Borough should be delivered free of fines”. Carried.

Sunday trains

Moved by Cr Williams seconded by Cr Levy “That a deputation from this Council wait upon the Manawatu Railway Company with the object of inducing the Company to extend their Sunday trains to Levin”.

This was carried with Cr Prouse dissenting.

Resident Inspectors

Moved by Cr Williams, seconded by Cr Ryder “That this Council write to the Agricultural Department impressing upon them the necessity of stationing a Stock Inspector and also a Dairy Inspector in Levin.” Carried.

Local C. Aid Report

A Report showing names of the recipients of local Charitable Aid, also amount expended was placed before and discussed by the Council.

Overseer’s Wash house

The request of the Road Overseer (who is the tenant of the Bartholomew Road Gravel Reserve) for a wash house costing about £6 was granted.

Adjournment

The motion standing in the name of Cr Hawkins regarding changing the name of Weraroa Post Office was held over until next meeting.

The following accounts were passed for payment :

Wellington & Wairarapa C .Aid Board
(3rd quarterly instalment)

£ 4. 6. 8 Wellington District Hospital Board
(3rd quarterly instalment) 15. 15. 6 G K Douglas – counter rail etc

3. 8. 6 £ 23. 10. 8

Confirmed : ‘T A B Hudson” Mayor

2.12.07

PRESENT: The Mayor (Mr B R Gardener), Crs Douglas, Hall, Hudson, Levy, Mackenzie, Prouse, Ryder and Williams.

The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

Correspondence: A letter from Mr F G Bolton stating his willingness to act as delegate for the Council at the election of Trustees for the Wellington Hospital Board and the Wellington Benevolent Institution was received and the following resolution on the motion of Cr Hall seconded by Cr Williams was carried “That Mr F G Bolton be appointed to act as the Council’s delegate at the elections of the Trustees of the Wellington District Hospital and also the Benevolent Institution which are to be held on Monday 2nd December ‘07”. Moved by Cr Levy seconded by Cr Douglas “That the Mayor and “Councillor Prouse be empowered to obtain a fire-proof door if satisfactory arrangements can be made with the Horowhenua “County Council”.

No Acetylene Gas

The N.Z. Acetylene Gas Co, wrote offering to put a scheme of lighting the Borough with Acetylene before the Council if the Council would consider it. Moved by Cr Hall and seconded by the Mayor “That the N.Z. Acetylene Gas Co be written to informing the Coy that the Council has already made a decision with reference to lighting the Borough.” Carried.

Mr Welch’s account

Mr J T Welch of the Australian General Electric Coy, sent in an account for £ 10.10.0 for reporting on the Lighting of the Borough by electricity. Moved by Cr Hudson, seconded by Cr Levy and carried “That Mr Welch be written to stating that this Council does not recognise any claim for expenses in connection with his visit as the report was offered by Mr Welch without any expressed wish of this Council”.

Overdraft etc

Treasurer reported that the overdraft at the Bank was £105.16.0 and that rates to the amount of £300. 9. 9 had been paid.

Rubbish removal

The Sanitation Committee reported “That the time is inopportune to make arrangements for the removal of rubbish by the Councils servants or contractors in view of the fact that before long the Council will probably procure a horse and dray of its own.” This report was adopted.

Grazing on roads

In connection with the Road Overseer’s report on the motion of Cr Ryder seconded by Cr Douglas the following resolution was carried : viz – “That the Roads within the Borough be opened for grazing from 6.00am to 6.00pm from the 7th November 1907 until further notice”.

Fire Brigade account

Moved by the Mayor and seconded by Cr Mackenzie and carried “That the account for the Fire Brigade Plant amounting to £105.8.1 be passed for payment.”

King’s Birthday Holidays

The Mayor – Cr Williams “That the Borough Offices be closed on Monday 11th (in place of Sat. Nov 9th) in honour of the King’s Birthday”. Carried

Gas Loan proposals

Moved by The Mayor seconded by Cr Hudson and carried “That confirming the resolution passed at the Special Meeting of the Council held on the 14th October, this Council hereby resolves –

1) “That steps be taken to raised a Loan for the purpose of erecting Municipal Coal Gas Works mounting to £10,000 for a period of 26 years, the rate of interest being payable at 4½% per annum.

2) “That the cost of raising the loan and the first year’s interest be paid out of loan, and

3) “To strike an annually recurring rate of 9/16ths of a penny in the pound on the Capital Value of all rateable properties in the Borough of Levin to provide interest and other charges on the said loan.”

Held over

The Notice of Motion re changing the name of Weraroa standing in the name of Cr Hankins was held over by consent until next meeting.

Accounts

The following accounts were passed for payment

Winter and Close – (contractors)

£27. 7. 3 I W Proctor (painters/lamp posts 2. 13. 6 Public Health Department sub to salary

6. 5. 0 P K Patton – lamp lights

3. 9. 8 I Hook – wages

12. 3. 0 T Gregory – wages 8. 8. 0 G Astridge – Sanitation etc

18. 8. 0 G Curtis – casual

12. 0 Levin Expresss – carting 4. 0. 6 Horowhenua Publishers – Printing etc 12. 1. 6 I W Gibson – C-aid a/c Smith & Swan

2. 5. 0 H C Gapper “ Watson

2. 10. 0 C Williams and Co. “ Bignall 3. 0. 0 E Bourke “

2. 8. 0 I W Thompson – Office requisites

17. 0 Sline and Co. – directory 10. 6 Swainson & Bevan Ltd – wire netting

17. 0 A Musgrove – loss on sale of gelding 8. 6 I Ryder Shamer & post 5. 0 P W Goldsmith – salary for October 11. 5. 0 119. 14. 5 Fire Brigade Plant

105. 8. 1 £225. 2. 6

18 November 1907

The Levin Borough Council had its first meeting Wednesday the 2nd May 1906 and its last meeting in 1989 when it was superseded the Horowhenua District Council.

Attendance

Present: The Mayor (Mr. B.R. Gardener), Crs. Douglas, Hall, Hankins, Hudson, Levy, Mackenzie, Prouse, Ryder & Williams.

Object of meeting

The meeting which was duly summoned & constituted was called to receive the Land Purchase Committees Report, to consider a motion of Cr. Mackenzie’s to borrow ₤16,000 for a High Pressure Water Supply & to consider the water supply scheme generally.

Report

The report of the Land Purchase Committee was read and on the motion of Cr. Levy seconded by Cr. Prouse it was adopted.

Withdrawn

Cr. Mackenzie’s motion was withdrawn in view of further considering the whole scheme.

Engineers Estimate

A letter was read from the Engineer Mr. W.H. Climie in which he gave further particulars & estimates for reticulating streets up to 12¼ miles, the amount estimated for the whole scheme with contingencies added being ₤22,275.

Proposal to borrow decided upon

After a long discussion the following resolution was on the motion of Cr. Levy seconded by Cr. Hall carried unanimously:- viz, ‘That this Council hereby resolves that immediate steps be taken

(1) To raise a loan of ₤22,000 for the purpose of providing a high pressure water supply for the Borough, the loan to be for a period of 30 years bearing interest at the rate of 4½ % per annum.
(2) That the cost of raising the Loan & the first years interest be paid out of loan, and
(3) To strike an annually recurring rate of 1.5/7d (one penny and five sevenths of a penny) in the ₤ on the capital value of all the rateable properties in the Borough of Levin as security for and to provide interest & other charges (including a sinking fund of 1½ %) in the said loan.’

There was no further business.

Confirmed Basil Gardener

17th Feb 1908 Mayor.

Attendance

Present – Cr Hudson (presiding) Crs Hall, Mackenzie, Williams, Prouse, Levy, Ryder & Hankins. The Mayor attended towards the close of the sitting, and an apology was received from Cr. Douglas who was granted leave of absence.

Minutes confirmed

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

Correspondence

Correspondence was received from Field Luckie & Toogood, Lands Dept., I.A. Merreth and others but called for no special action.

Reserves Committee’s report

The Reserves Committee reported on various matters dealt with since the last meeting of the council & recommended as ‘The Levin Borough Reserves Vesting & Empowering Act 1907’, had become law, that the council should write to Mrs G.B. Ostler, lessee of Sec. 8 Block XI asking her on what terms she would surrender her lease.

Moved by Cr. Mackenzie seconded by Cr. Hall ‘That the Report of the Reserves Committee be adopted.’

Carried.

Public Meeting to be called

Cr. Hankins moved & Cr Williams seconded ‘That a Public Meeting be convened by the Mayor with the object of changing the name Weraroa to Levin Railway or some other suitable name’ Carried.

Proceedings of forthcoming Statutory Meetings

Regarding the proceeding at the Statutory Meeting called for the 6th inst. To consider the loan proposals, Cr. Hankins moved and Cr. Hall seconded ‘That the Mayor place the position of the Loan Proposals as carried by the Council, before the Meeting of Ratepayers.’

Carried.

Accounts passed.

The following accounts were passed for payment:

I. Hook wages ₤11/14/- T. Gregory wages

₤10/--/- G. Astridge wages

₤18/--/- P.K. Patton Lamplights

₤ 9/18/8 Levin Express Comp. Carting ₤ 2/ 2/- Levin Express Comp. Cab hire

₤ 1/--/- Town Clerk salary

₤11/ 5/- R.W. Bradley Coach hire15/- & 10/-

₤ 1/ 5/- R.R. Moore Carting 3/- C. Carmont Ranger 6mth. Salary ₤ 2/10/- Fidelty Bond – Ocean Guarantee Corporation

₤ 2/--/- I.W. Gibson goods

₤ 1/ 3/7 Harper & Harper Legal Costs ₤ 2/18/9 Field Luckie & Toogood Legal Costs

₤26/-7/6 E. Burke C. aid 4 wks ₤ 2/-8/- I.W. Gibson a/c Mrs Smith 4 wks

₤ 1/10/- ₤104/-5/6

Confirmed

B.R. Gardener Mayor.

The meeting which was duly constituted and summoned was held for the following purposes : viz –

1. To make a Special Order levying a special rate to provide interest on a special Loan of £3,000 raised by the Council for the purposes of making streets.

2. To make a “Special Order” authorising the payment of interest on certain former Special Loans out of General Revenue and (3) to deal with the weekly half holiday question in terms of “The Shops and Offices Act, 1904”.

The following resolutions were passed unanimously –

Mover – the Mayor, Seconder – Cr Ryder

Special Order. “In pursuance of, and in exercise of the powers vested in it in that behalf by the ‘Local Bodies Loans Act, 1901’ and its amendments, the Levin Borough Council hereby resolves as follows : “That for the purposes of providing interest and other charges on a loan of £3,000 authorised to be raised by the Levin Borough Council under Sections 7 to 13 and 16 of the above mentioned Act, for the purposes of making streets within the Borough of Levin, the said Levin Borough Council hereby makes and levies (by Special Order) a special rate of one seventh of a penny in the pound upon the Capital value of all ratable property of the whole of the said Borough of Levin, and that such Special Rate shall be an annual recurring rate during the currency of such loan, and be payable yearly on the first day of June in each and every year during the currency of such loan being a period of 41 years or until the loan is fully paid off.”

Moved by the Mayor – seconded by Cr Ryder –

“That the foregoing ‘Special Order’ striking the special rate for the £3,000 streets’ loan be submitted for confirmation at the ordinary meeting of the Council to be held in the Council Chamber at 8 o’clock pm on the 3rd February 1908”.

Moved by the Mayor – seconded by Cr Levy\

Special Order. In pursuance and exercise of the powers vested in it in that behalf by Section 5 of ‘The Local Bodies Loans Amendment Act, 1902’ the Levin Borough Council hereby resolves and makes a Special Order as follows :

1. “That the interest and sinking fund on the Levin Borough Council’s proportion of the following special loans to be paid out of the General Revenue of the Borough – that is to say Horowhenua County (Wirokino and Tokomaru Ridings) Special Loan, late Wirokino Road Board Special Loan, Levin Block Special Loan, Horowhenua Beach Road Special Loan, Levin Water-race Special Loan, Wirokino Bridge Special Loan and Ohau Bridge Special Loan”.

2. “That with the consent of the Controller and Auditor General, the interest and sinking fund on the Borough’s proportion of the following special Loans be paid out of the General Revenue of the Borough – that is to say Levin Streets Special Loan, Weraroa Streets Special Loan and Horowhenua West Road Special Loan”.

3. “That the interest together with the debentures as they mature from time to time respecting two Special Loans of £375 each raised by the said Levin Borough Council for purchasing gravel sites, be paid out of the General Revenue of the Borough”.

Moved by the Mayor and seconded by Cr Levy “That the foregoing ‘Special Order’ made regarding the payment of interest on certain loans out of General Revenue be submitted for confirmation at the ordinary meeting of the Council to be held on the 3rd February 1908”.

Moved by Cr Hudson – seconded by Cr Hankins : “That in accordance with the terms of ‘The Shops and Offices Act, 1904’ this Council hereby resolves that Wednesday shall be the working day of the week for the closing of shops at one o’clock in the Borough of Levin”.

This concluded the business of the Special Meeting.

Confirmed : ‘B R Gardener” Feb 3, 1908

Mayor

Attendance

Present: The Mayor (Mr. B.R. Gardener) Crs. Hall, Hankins, Hudson, Levy, Prouse, Ryder and Williams.

Minutes confirmed

The minutes of the previous ordinary meeting & also those of the Special meeting of the 14th Oct. 07 were read and severally confirmed.

Correspondence

Correspondence was read from the Secretary of the Wellington District Hospital, G. Potts Field, Luckie & Toogood, also from the Secretary to the Treasury re Streets Loan of ₤3000. The letter from the Secretary to the Hospital was held over until next meeting.

Road Overseer’s Report

The Road Overseer reported that Winter & Close had finished the Mako-Mako Rd. contract etc. & advising that certain payment could be made on account.

Moved by Cr. Levy & seconded by Cr. Prouse ‘That the Road Overseer’s report be adopted & that a progress payment of ₤24 be made to Winter & Close.’

Fire Brigade Committee

The Mayor gave a verbal report of meeting with the Fire Brigade Officers & discussing the future management of the Brigade and he moved ‘That Councillors Hankins Hall & Douglas be appointed to represent the Council on the Fire Brigade Committee.’

This was seconded by Cr. Levy & carried.

Signing Rate Book

Moved by the Mayor & seconded by Cr. Hall ‘That Councillors Hankins & Hudson be appointed to sign the Rate Book for the current year – 1907-8’.

Streets Loan

The Mayor moved and Cr. Prouse seconded the following resolution:- ‘This Council hereby resolves that

(1) Immediate steps be taken to borrow from the Colonial Treasurer under ‘The Loans to Local Bodies Act 1901’ and its amendments, the sum of ₤3000 for a period of 41 years the rate of interest to be paid to be ₤4 per centum per annum.

(2) The purpose of the loan is that of making streets within the Borough, the expenditure to extend over a period of two successive years.

(3) Notice be given that the Council intends to make & levy an annually recurring rate of two thirteenths of a penny in the ₤ (2/13d) on the capital value on all the rateable properties within the Borough as security for & also to provide interest & other charges for the said loan.’ Carried.

Mr Gibbon’s overhanging trees

Some discussion ensued regarding overhanging trees in Weraroa Road growing on land occupied by Mr. Gibbons. Eventually the following resolution was passed: Moved Cr. Prouse seconded Cr. Levy. ‘That the overseer inspect the trees overhanging Weraroa Road and request Mr. Gibbons to remove the overhanging branches which he thinks detrimental to the Road. Upon non-compliance with the Overseer’s request the work to be performed by this Council & cost charged to Mr. Gibbons.’

Congratulations to Cr. Douglas

Cr. Hankins moved & Cr. Hudson seconded ‘That the Council tenders its congratulations to Councillor Douglas on his entering into the bonds of matrimony.’ Carried.

Purchase of Railway line

Cr. Williams moved & Cr. Hudson seconded ‘That this Council takes steps to obtain representatives from other Local Bodies to act with this Council in waiting upon the Government in regard to the purchase of the Manawatu Railway Line.’ Carried

Sympathy of Cr. Levy

On the motion of Cr. Williams seconded by the Mayor the Council passed a vote of sympathy with Cr. Levy in the loss he has sustained through the recent fire in Oxford St. Cr. Levy thanked the Council for their kindness as shown in this vote.

Miscellaneous

Matters pertaining to Dog Registration, Hankins and Pedlars, & the condition of certain streets in the Southern end of the Borough were discussed.

Notice of Motion by Cr. Hankins

‘That the Council discuss the desirability of changing the name of Wereroa to Levin South.’

Account for payment

Account passed for payment:-

Winter & Close – Contractors ₤24/-/-

Confirmed

Basil Gardener Mayor.

Nov. 4th 1907.

Attendance

Present – The Mayor (Mr. B.R. Gardener) & Councillors Douglas, Hall, Hankins, Hudson, Levy, Mackenzie, Prouse, Ryder & Williams.

Minutes confirmed

The minutes of the last ordinary meeting and those of the Special Meeting held on the 7th Feb. were in each case read and confirmed respectively.

Correspondence

Captain Anstice of the Fire Brigade wrote on the shortage of the water-supply and made certain recommendations. A letter was received from the Secretary to the Treasury stating that if ₤4000 was lent by the Government for waterworks, steps to raise the loan must be taken altogether separately from any further sum to be borrowed elsewhere. The Public Trustee wrote stating that the Gas Loan of ₤10,000 had been approved by the Public Trust Board.

Re Water-race King’s Drive

Mr. John Phillips waited on the Council and asked that his property in the King’s Drive be served with a supply of water from the water-race near by.

Cr. Levy moved and Cr. Williams seconded “That the matter of the application of Mr. Phillips re water in King’s Drive be left to the water-race committee with power to act.” This motion in being put was declared lost -Cr. Hall and the mover and seconder supporting it.

Cr. Hankins moved and Cr. Ryder seconded “That the Road Overseer be instructed to take the water across the Weraroa Road from the water race adjacent thereto.” As an amendment Cr. Williams moved and Cr. Hall seconded “That the matter of taking the water race across the Weraroa Road be left to the Roads and Streets Committee with power to act.” The amendment was lost by 3 votes to 7 – Cr. Levy supporting the mover and seconder. Cr. Hankins motion was then put and carried on the voices Mr. Phillips then withdrew.

Adjournment

The Council then adjourned to hold a Special Meeting and on resuming the following resolutions were passed.

Precautions against fires

Mover Cr. Hankins – Seconder Cr. Ryder

“That (1) during the continuance of the present dry weather this Council urges all businesses and others to use every precaution against fire, and further (2) that persons lighting fires without due permission be prosecuted”.

Fire Brigade request for more water

Mover Cr. Hudson – Seconder Cr. Mackenzie

“That the letter from the Captain of the Fire Brigade re water race in Oxford St. be referred to the Roads and Streets Committee with power to act and that the matter be attended to at once”

.

Special meeting called re Water loan

With regard to the communication from the Secretary to the Treasury it was decided to call a Special Meeting and the following resolution was passed accordingly: -

“That a Special Meeting of this council be called for Tuesday evening the 25th February 1908 at 8 o’clock for the transaction of the following business.

(1) To rescind the resolution passed at the Special Meeting held on the 7th inst., whereby the Council decided that steps be taken to raise a loan of ₤22,000 at 4½ % for 30 years, with a view to substituting in the place thereof the following proposals.
(a) To borrow from the Treasury the sum of ₤4000 for water works for a period of 41 years at 3½ % - the expenditure to extend over 2 years and,
(b) To raise a loan of ₤18,000 for a period of 30 years at 4½ % interest with provision for a sinking fund.”

The report of Reserves committee was read and adopted.

Motion withdrawn

Cr. Levy withdrew the notice of motion standing in his name re method of distributing Local Charitable Aid.

Account passed

Mr. R.G. Dintons a/c for branding figures amounting to ₤1.15.0 was passed for payment.

Confirmed - Basil Gardener Mayor

March 2 1908.

Attendance

Present: The Mayor (Mr. B.R. Gardener) and Councillors Douglas, Hall, Hawkins, Hudson, Levy, Mackenzie, Prouse, Ryder, & Williams.

Minutes confirmed

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

Correspondence

Correspondence was received from Mr. F.G. Bolton the Inspector of Factories, T.F. Martin & others but no action was taken thereon.

Fire Brigade Committee’s Report

The following recommendations from the Fire Brigades Committee were adopted.

1. The Borough Council to pay accounts incurred by the Fire Brigade after the same have been authorised & confirmed by the Fire Brigade’s Committee. The Captain of the Fire Brigade to have power to act in the case of urgency.

2. That a Caretaker be appointed at a salary of ₤12 per annum, the appointment to be left in the hands of the Fire Brigade Committee.

3. That attention be given to culvert at junction of Bath & Oxford streets, so that a good supply of water runs down the channels in the latter street.

4. That the Committee be instructed to draw up a scale of charges for the attendance of the Brigade at fires outside the Borough, & submit same to the council.

Reserves Committees Report re Municipal Reserves

The Reserves Committee recommended that eleven of the Municipal Reserves situated at various parts of the Borough be submitted at public auction for leasing for a period of 21 years with right of renewal for a further term of 21 years, upon certain conditions. The Committee brought down upset prices for the several reserves, and further recommended that the Council should have a measure of control regarding building, which might be hereafter erected by lessees.

On the motion of Cr. Hall seconded by Cr. Levy the report (with slight alterations) was adopted.

Drainage Report enquiry

The following resolutions were passed: Moved by the Mayor & seconded by Cr. Ryder ‘That the Sanitation Committee by requested to consider the necessity of obtaining an Engineers Report on the Drainage and Sewerage of the Borough, and report to the next meeting of the Council.’

Holidays

Moved by the Mayor seconded by Cr. Hudson ‘That I. Hook & T. Gregory be grated holidays from the 24th December to the 2nd January and that the Borough Offices be closed from the evening of the 23rd. December to the 2nd January.

High pressure water supply

The Mayer moved & Cr. Hall seconded ‘That this Council do now re-affirm the proposal already resolved upon re Mr Clime’s report on a High Pressure Water Supply for the Borough and that the question be submitted to the Ratepayers as soon as the Land Purchase Committee bring down their report and that the Committee consisting of the Mayor, councillors Williams Prouse & Mackenzie be requested to complete their investigations at as early a date as possible.’

This was carried, Cr. Williams dissenting on the ground that the resolution was unnecessary.

Notice of motion

Notice of Motion by Cr. Levy:- ‘That the Postmaster-General be written to requesting that the Post & Telegraph office be opened for business between the hours of 7pm & 8pm.’

Accounts passed for payment

Fire Brigade a/cs G. Milnes block & tackle etc ₤1/13/-7 H. Anstice spanners etc ₤1/-5/-6 United Fire Brigade Association sub.

₤2/10/-- L.A. Bowen 12 months stps. ₤1/-3/-6 L.A. Bowen Accident Insurance ₤2/-5/--

₤ 8/17/-7 E.J. August office table /14/-6 Victoria Insurance Company Premium on Cottage

/-8/-8 H.C. Gapper C.Aid a/c Mrs Watson ₤ 3/-2/-6 I. Hook wages for December

₤11/14/-- T. Gregory wages for December

₤10/-8/-- G. Astridge wages for December

₤18/--/-- P.K. Patton wages for December

₤ 8/10/-8 A. Musgrove poundkeeper’s Salary to 31/12/07

₤ 2/10/-- P.W. Goldsmith salary for December ₤11/-5/-- ₤75/10/11

Confirmed – Jan. 6th 1908

Basil Gardener Mayor.

Attendance

Present, The Mayor (Mr. B.R. Gardener) and Crs. Douglas, Hankins, Hudson, Levy, Mackenzie, Prouse, Ryder & Williams.

Object of Meeting

The meeting was called to consider a scheme for the lighting of the Borough. Mr. Welch Manager for the Australian Electric Company put certain proposals and figures before the Council with regard to Electrical Lighting, power to be obtained from the Ohau River.

Proposals re lighting

Mr T.W. Butcher of Wellington put proposals before the Council re Lighting by Coal Gas. The Lighting Committee’s report contained a proposal or recommendation to the Council that both schemes viz. Lighting by Electricity – and Lighting by Coal Gas be placed before the ratepayers. A minority report of this Committee recommended that the scheme of lighting by Coal Gas be put before the ratepayers.

Motion

Cr. Williams moved and Cr. Mackenzie seconded ‘That the Report of the Lighting Committee be adopted.’

Amendment

As an amendment Cr. Hudson moved & Cr. Hankins seconded ‘That a poll of the ratepayers be taken on the question of installing a gas plant in Levin as a Municipal enterprise, at an estimated cost of ₤10,000.’

A long discussion took place and at its conclusion on the amendment being put it was carried on the following division:-

Ayes (7) Noes (2)

The Mayor Cr. Mackenzie

Cr. Hankins “ Williams

“ Hudson

“ Douglas

“ Levy

“ Prouse

“ Ryder

The amendment was then put as the motion before the Council and was carried on the same division.

The meeting then terminated.

Confirmed

Basil Gardener Mayor.

Oct. 21 1907.

All the members of the Council were present viz: The Mayor (Mr B R Gardener) Crs Douglas, Hall, Hankins, Hudson, Levy, Mackenzie, Prouse, Ryder and Williams.

Proposed £3,000 special loan

The Clerk intimated that the Meeting was duly summoned to consider the report of the Roads Committee which recommend that the Council take steps to raise a loan of £3,000 from the Government if possible extended over a period of two years the purpose of the loan to be street and footpath construction and improvement.

The Mayor moved and Cr Ryder seconded “That the Report of the “Roads and Streets Committee be adopted”.

An amendment was moved by Cr Hudson and seconded by Cr Mackenzie “That the report of the Streets Committee be referred back for modification as it is considered unnecessary and undesirable to spend £3,000 on the streets of the Borough at present.

After a long discussion the amendment on being put was lost on the following division: Ayes: (3) Crs Hudson, Hall, Mackenzie. Noes: (7) Crs Douglas, Hankins, Ryder, Prouse, Levy, Williams and the Mayor.

The Mayor’s motion was then carried on the same vote of 7 to 3.

Confirmed: “Basil Gardner”

Mayor

July 15, 1907.

Present: Cr. Mackenzie (presiding in the absence of the Mayor), Crs. Douglas, Hall, Hankins, Levy, Ryder and Williams. An apology was received from Cr. Prouse absent from indisposition. The Mayor attended at a later stage of the proceedings, also Cr. Hudson.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

Correspondence

Correspondence was read from the Premier re Dominion Day functions, from Mrs Ferris, Mrs Crombie, Department of Justice, Secretary Public Library. It was decided to leave matters relating to Dominion Day in the hands of the Mayor. In reference to Mrs Crombie’s claim for exemption from lodging house fees, Cr. Hankins moved and Cr. Williams seconded “That no proof being shown that Mrs Crombie’s place is a common lodging house within the meaning of such, that no further action be taken in the matter.” On being put the motion was declared lost, the mover and seconder only voting in its favour.

Treasurer’s Report

The Treasurer’s Report (amongst other things) intimated that the Audit Inspector advised the closing of the Domain Board account at the Bank and opening the same at the Post Office. Moved by Cr. Hall seconded by Cr. Hankins and carried “That the Domain Board’s account be transferred from the Bank of Australasia to Post Office Savings Bank, in the names of the Mayor B.R. Gardener, Mr Goldsmith and Cr. MacKenzie”.

Re Mr Swanwick’s water-race

Cr. Williams and Ryder reported having visited Mr Swanwick’s section and having agreed with that gentleman to leave the water-race in its present position.

Mako Mako Road

The committee went into Committee to consider tenders for widening Mako Mako Road and also considering an application for Charitable Aid. On resuming it was reported that one tender had been received and the following resolution as passed.

Moved by Cr. Williams, seconded by Cr. Hall “That the tender of Winter and Close be accepted for widening and forming Mako Mako Road according to specifications submitted.”

Charitable Aid

It was decided to leave the application for Charitable Aid (from Mrs Ferris) to the Charitable Aid Committee.

The following resolutions were also passed:

Laing Bros settlement

Mover, Cr. MacKenzie, seconded Cr. Williams “That the Mayor and Councillor Hall be authorised to arrange for the payment of the balance due to Laing Bros on their metalling contract when the same shall become due”.

Chamberlain Street

Crs. Hall - Hankins: “That the roads Committee visit Chamberlain Street to see if it would not be advisable to remove the lumps about half way along the road before the metalling takes place”.

Overseer’s estimate of work

Crs. Hankins - Levy “That the Overseer be requested to forward to the Council an estimate of the cost of any work that the Council may call tenders for. Such estimates to be submitted to the Council prior to the opening of any tenders”.

Small maps

The Mayor - Cr. MacKenzie “That the question of obtaining maps be left in the hands of the Mayor and Town Clerk to arrange and report to next meeting of the Council – cost not to exceed £15”.

Accounts passed

The following accounts were passed for payment:

West Coast Sawmillers’ Assn

£ 5. 1.9 Winter and Close – 209 yards Metal c2/3

23.10.3 Petty Cash £2 – I.W. Gibson sundries 14/8

2.14.8 A. Musgrove )- 2 ??? sal. Caretaker

2. 0.0 Per L.A. Bowan )-

H.C. Gapper - C.Aid a/c Mrs Watson 3. 2.6 Geo. & Milnes “ a/c 2.15.0 “ a/c Mrs A.J.Smith

4. 2.6 “ a/c Mrs Bignall

3. 0.0 I. Giles – Sharpen picks

1.0 £46. 7.8

CONFIRMED

PRESENT : The Mayor (Mr B R Gardener) and all the Councillors viz: Crs Douglas, Hall, Hankins, Hudson, Levy, Mackenzie, Prouse, Ryder, Williams.

The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

Correspondence

Correspondence was read from the Secretary to the Treasury re proposed Loan for Street making; also from the Agricultural and Education Departments re connecting Government Farms with Telephone Exchange.

Mr Swannick’s request

A letter was received from Mr Swannick asking to have water-race removed from his sections in Bath Street – moved by Cr Prouse, seconded by Cr Ryder and carried “That the request of Mr Swannick to remove the water-race from his property be referred to the Roads Committee to report to next meeting”.

Roads Committee Report re trees

Report from the Roads Committee was read. A recommendation in the report that a ‘few trees be planted this season – cost not to exceed £ 5’ led to the following resolution which was carried after the report on the motion of Cr Levy and seconded by Cr Mackenzie had been adopted – viz mover – Mayor, seconder Cr Mackenzie “That the £ 5 voted for tree planting be left in the hands of the Committee to expend in the North and South end of the Borough”. Cr Prouse offered to give lime trees for planting and was thanked by the Council for the offer.

Road Overseer’s report

The Road Overseer reported that Chamberlain Street formation had been completed – also that Laing Bros had completed their contract of delivering 1500 yards of metal in Oxford and Queen Streets.

Sanitary Report

The District Health Officer wrote forwarding the Sanitary Inspector’s Report for his last monthly visit. The report was received.

Annual report

The Town Clerk’s report for the year ending 31 March 1907 was read and considered in committee. The Report as amended was adopted by the Council.

Balance sheet considered and settled

The Balance sheet as received from the Audit Department was read and considered by the Council. Cr Levy moved and the Mayor seconded “That the Balance Sheet as received from the Auditor be adopted”. Some discussion took place with regard to printing the Balance Sheet and eventually the following resolution was passed – moved by the Mayor seconded by Cr Mackenzie “That the Balance Sheet be printed and that a copy be sent to each ratepayer only”.

Tender accepted Chamberlain Street

Tenders for metalling Chamberlain Street were opened and considered in committee. Eventually it was reported on the Council resuming that three tenders were received and that the committee recommended the acceptance of Winter and Close’s tender of 2/3d and 2/5d per yard. The Council confirmed this recommendation.

Widening Mako Mako Road

Moved by Cr Hankins, seconded by Cr Ryder “That tenders be called for widening Mako Mako Road from Cambridge Street to Winchester Street – tenders to be in by next meeting”.

Accounts

The following accounts were passed for payment :

Cemetery Fund – W S Charlswoth (for map)

£5. 0. 0 F Plaster (labour 1 day) 8. 0 District Fund-

Winter and Close - forming Chamberlain St

7. 10. 0 Laing Bros - 3rd progress payment 40. 0. 0 I Hook - wages

12. 3. 0 T Gregory – wages 10.16. 0 G Astridge “ 18. 0. 0 P K Patten – lamplighting 5. 14. 8 Levin Express Co (General cartage)

2. 11. 6 ..do.. (deliver broken metal)

8. 2. 6 Public Health Dept. (quarterly contribution) 6. 5. 0 Town Clerk (Salary for August) 11. 5. 0 A Tomlinson - (trim trees) 1. 4. 0 I W Thompson – printing etc.,

12. 6 Telephone entrance fee 20/- Subs 15/1 1. 15. 1 Horowhenua Publishing Co – Advertising

6. 18. 0 W B McIntosh – Steel bar 12. 0 Mrs Rae – 4 wks board for Mrs Hill C/Aid a/c

2. 0. 0 F W Pink – 1 pr boots ditto

12. 6 Edmund Burke – 4 weeks at 12/-

2. 8. 0 I W Gibson – stores – Mrs Ferris 2. 0. 0 C.Williams and Co – stores for Aug. Mrs Bignall 3. 0. 0 £ 143. 9. 9

CONFIRMED H Mackenzie – Acting Mayor

16 Sept. 1907

PRESENT : The Mayor (Mr B R Gardener), Councillors Douglas, Hall, Hankins, Hudson, Levy, Prouse J, Ryder and Williams.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

Re Bath St.

Amongst the correspondence was a letter from Mr W.H. Wilson asking that Bath Street be formed and metalled and the footpath by his new hotel made curbed and asphalted.

Councillor Levy moved by Cr Hall seconded “That Bath Street extension be formed and metalled”. As an amendment Cr Hudson moved and Cr Hankins seconded “That Mr W.H. Wilson’s letter be referred to the Streets Committee for report at next meeting”.

The amendment was carried on the following division :

Ayes (5) Noes (4)

Crs Hudson The Mayor

Hankins Crs Hall

Prouse Levy

Williams Douglas

Ryder

The amendment was then put as the motion before the Council and was declared carried on the voices.

Health Department recommendations

A letter from the District Health Officer and the report of the Sanitary Inspector were considered. Cr Levy moved and Cr Ryder seconded ”That the legal proceedings be taken against Mr C. Williams re the matter contained in the Sanitary Inspectors report”

Carried

Re Levin Cemetery

The Town Clerk reported on the necessity of pegging off a number of sections in the Levin Public Cemetery and made certain recommendations. On the motion of the Mayor seconded by Cr Hall it was resolved “That the Town Clerk’s report on the Cemetery be referred to the Reserves Committee for consideration”.

Sanitary Pans

The Treasurers report showed the Bank overdraft to date to be

£68.8.4 and the sum of £40 outstanding on account of Sanitary Pans. Moved by Cr Hudson, seconded by Cr Hall “That steps be taken to recover amounts outstanding on account of sanitary pans supplied.

Carried

Re Tariff proposals

The following resolutions were carried: The Mayor – Cr Williams : “That this Council enters a most emphatic protest against the proposed increased duty on cast iron pipes of a greater diameter than 5 inches, as this will mean a heavy tax in the near future to this and other local bodies who intend to make provision for the sanitation water supply, and lighting of their towns, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Minister for Customs and Mr W.H. Field, M.H.R.”.

Small plans of Borough

Crs Williams – Prouse. “That the cost be ascertained of getting small plans of the Borough for distribution at the different public buildings in the Borough”.

Accounts

Crs Hankins – Hall. – “That the accounts be submitted to the Members of the Finance Committee for approval before being brought forward in open Council”.

General rate Struck

GENERAL RATE – 1907 – 8.

Moved by the Mayor, seconded by Cr Hudson and carried –

“That due notice having been given in accordance with the Statutory provisions of ‘The Rating Act, 1894’ this Council do now strike a general rate on all the ratable properties in the Borough of Levin of the sum of five farthings in the £ on the Capital value for the period from the 1st day of April 1907 to the 31st Day of March 1908 the same to become due and payable in one instalment at the Borough Council Offices in Oxford Street on and after the 14th August 1907 and that the Rate Book is open to inspection during office hours as by law provided”.

Monthly and other accounts passed for payments were as follows viz :

H.C. Gapper & Co. £ 2. 10. 0

Ed Bourke 2. 8. 0

T.Tuohy (for late C O’Briens board) 2. 0. 0

Audit Department (Audit fees 1906-7) 3. 6. 8

South British (Accident Insurance Prem) 4. 17. 9

ditto Hooks cottage 10. 5

Ocean Accident Insurance 2. 9. 0

C.H.Williams – Lamp 3. 5. 0

T.North – gumboots 1. 4. 0

I W Thompson – printing 1. 8. 6

E.J.August – office furniture 8. 19. 0

Swanson and Bevan Ltd – goods 15. 17. 10

W.Woollett – casting iron rails 5. 0

F. & W.Smith – trap line 5. 0

R.W.Bradley – coach hire 8. 0

Public School – Grant to classes 2. 2. 0

Chapman & Walker - scrim etc., 7. 3

John Moore – fees 8. 0. 0

T.Hook – wages 12. 3. 0

T.Gregory – ‘do’ 10. 16. 0

G.Astridge - ‘do’ 22. 0. 0

Levin Express Co. – cartage 3. 15. 0

P.K. Patten – Lamp light 5. 15. 8

P.W. Goldsmith – salary 19. 0. 0

P.Owens – Tiro Tiro Road work 12. 6

District Wellington Hosp Bd (2nd instalment) 15. 15. 6

United C Aid Board 4. 6. 8

Miss Palmer – stationery 3. 2

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£ 154. 10. 11

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“Basil Gardener”

MAYOR August 19, 1907

PRESENT; The Mayor (Mr B R Gardener) and Councillors Douglas, Hall, Hankins, Levy, Mackenzie, Hudson, Prouse, Ryder and Williams.

The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

Amongst the correspondence a letter was received from Mr J Phillips asking permission to asphalt footpath. Moved by the Mayor seconded by Cr Mackenzie and carried “That Mr J Philips be informed that he is allowed to asphalt the footpath in front of his business premises on condition that the work is done to the satisfaction of the Council; and further that the Council’s share of the cost will be made good to him when a general asphalting scheme takes place”.

The Chairman of the Lake Domain Board wrote asking the Council to make a contribution towards forming a road to the Lake. Moved by the Mayor, seconded by Cr Mackenzie and carried “That this Council grants the sum of £10 towards the construction of the Lake Road, such payment to be made on the completion of the Road”.

Mr Anstice wrote quoting a price for making the strongroom door fireproof. After discussion the following resolution on the motion of Cr Hudson seconded by Cr Prouse was carried. “That immediate steps be taken to make the strongroom fireproof and that the County Council be asked to contribute half the cost and that the estimated cost be submitted to the next meeting of this Council.

Mr C W Palmer wrote asking when the slaughter houses would be removed from Queen Street. The Mayor moved, Cr Mackenzie seconded and it was carried “That Mr C W Palmer be informed of the decision of the Council as adopted at the meeting held on the 15th July 1907”.

Dalgety and Co. Ltd wrote asking permission to erect crush pens for speying, branding etc., in their saleyards. The Mayor moved and Cr Williams seconded “That Messrs Dalgety and Co.’s application be dealt with at the next meeting of the Council, and in the meantime a report be obtained from the Inspector as to the likelihood of a nuisance being created by the proposed erections”.

As an amendment Cr Hall moved and Cr Mackenzie seconded “That Dalgety and Co.’s application to erect a crush pen be refused”. The amendment was carried on the voices.

Moved by the Mayor and seconded by Cr Mackenzie “That a Fire Brigade Committee consisting of Councillors Douglas, Hall and Hankins be formed and that this Committee shall deal with the Fire Brigade Officers and Guarantors for taking over the Plant etc., and paying for the same.

Moved by Cr Hudson and seconded by Cr Hankins “That the Education Board be written to and urged to place the sections in the block known as the old Levin School Grounds on the market at as early a date as possible, as this Council have now done their part by making and metalling Chamberlain Street. Carried.

Cr Prouse moved and Cr Douglas seconded “That public notice be given that all tanks and spouting in and around any buildings within the Borough be cleaned out on or before the 31st October 1907 and that all persons concerned failing to comply with this notice be prosecuted without further warning.”

Cr Hall moved and Cr Hudson seconded the following amendment which was carried : “That attention be drawn to ByLaw 40 in reference to cleaning spouting and tanks and that the By-law be enforced after 30 days from this notice being given.”

Cr Hankins raised the question of the fees charged for sites selected at the Public Cemetery. After some discussion it was resolved on the motion of Cr Hudson and seconded by Cr Prouse “That Cr Hankins complaint be referred to the Reserves Committee for a report.”

Cr Levy moved and Cr Prouse seconded “That the question of removal of house and shop rubbish by contract be referred to the Sanitation Committee for consideration”. Carried

Cr Williams moved and Cr Levy seconded “That steps be taken to enforce all By-laws in the Borough and that no favour be shown to anyone”. Lost.

The Report of Mr W H Climie C.E. of Hawera re High Pressure water supply and also Generating Electricity by water power from the Ohau River was read. Mr Climie was also present.

The Report was discussed at some length. The cost of a High Pressure Water supply suitable for the town was estimated by Mr Climie at nearly £16,000. If water power were also needed the cost would be an additional £2,000.

The Mayor moved and Cr Mackenzie seconded (1) “That in General terms Mr Climie’s report be adopted, but that at present the scheme be not proceeded with further than acquiring the necessary land for headworks, line offpipes and a catchment area; and (2) That a land purchase committee consisting of Councillor Mackenzie, Williams, Prouse and the Mayor, be set up and that the said Committee be instructed to take the necessary steps to acquire the required area for the Water Works Scheme and report to the Council from time to time.” Carried.

The Report of the Lighting Committee was read and on the motion of Cr Hankins, seconded by Cr Ryder the following resolution was carried “That a special meeting of the Council be held on Monday the 14th inst., to consider the Lighting Scheme as submitted by Mr Butcher and Mr Welch if their consent is obtained”.

The following accounts were passed for payment.

Laing Bros (Bal. metal contract)

£31. 9. 6 Roberts (1 cord firewood 18/- rubber stamp 2/- 1. 0. 0 H C Gapper (c/aid a/c)Mrs Waken 4 wks

2.10. 0 Ed Burke “ 5 weeks @ 12/- 3. 0. 0 C Williams & Co.( c/aid) Mrs Bignall for Sep. 3. 0. Harris & Sussex (Mrs Timmins – 11 wks 5/6d)

3. 0. 6 P W Goldsmith (sal. Sept.) 11. 5. 0 G K Douglas – ladder etc., 1. 3. 2 Telephone Rent – 6 months to 31/3/08 2. 10. 0 W H Gallichan – cartage – culvert

2. 0 Hire of Century Hall (“Dominion” mtgs) 12. 6 West Coast Sawmillers Assn – Timber 2. 2. 11 A Musgrove (Poundkeeper – Sal to 30.09.07)

2. 10. 0 I Hook – wages for September

11. 5. 0 G Astridge .. do .. 22. 0. 0 T Gregory .. do ..

8. 8. 0 P K Patten - Lamplights

5. 14. 8 Levin Express Co – Cartage

4. 12. 0 £116. 5. 3

Cemetery Fund Account A. Tomlinson – plants/trees £2. 7. 0

Confirmed : “Basil Gardener” – MAYOR Oct 21, 1907

PRESENT: The Mayor (Mr B.R. Gardener) Crs Hall, Hankins, Douglas, Hudson, Levy, Mackenzie, Prouse, Ryder and Williams.

The minutes of the previous meeting and also minutes of Special Meeting held on the 5th July 1907 were in each case read and confirmed.

Amongst the correspondence dealt with was a letter from Mr McIntyre, Head Master of Levin School asking the assistance of the Council towards Agricultural Chemistry and other classes recently established at the school.

Grant to school for chemistry class

Moved by Cr Levy and seconded by Cr Ryder “That a grant of

£2.2.0 be made to the District High School for the purpose of assisting the Chemistry Classes”.

The division list in this motion was as under:

Ayes (5) Noes (5)

The Mayor Cr Hall

Cr Ryder Cr Hankins

Cr Levy Cr Hudson

Cr Douglas Cr Mackenzie

Cr Prouse Cr Williams

The Mayor gave his casting vote with the “Ayes” and declared the motion carried.

Salvation Army Band

The Salvation Army Captain wrote asking for a small grant towards instruments for the Army’s band. Cr Hankins seconded Cr Levy’s motion “That a Grant of £ 2.2.0 be made to the Salvation Army Band to provide for additions to their Instrument Fund” The motion on being put was lost by 2 for 8 against – the mover and seconder only voting for the motion”.

Report Sanitation Committee

Then report of the Sanitation Committee which recommended that:-

Slaughter-houses

(1) The Butchers at present conducting business in Levin will be informed that no slaughtering will be allowed in the Borough after 30th June 1908.

W & M Railway Company

(2) That the W.& M. Railway Company be written to asking that proper sanitary arrangements be made for their “flying squad”,

Sanitary pans

(3) That an additional 50 sanitary pans be ordered.

Cr Hankins moved and Cr Mackenzie seconded “That the report of the Sanitation Committee be adopted.”

Amendment

As an amendment Cr Levy moved and Cr Hudson seconded “That Section 1 of the Sanitation Committee’s report be struck out”

For the Amendment (4) Against (6)

Cr Levy The Mayor

Cr Prouse Cr Douglas

Cr Hudson Cr Hall

Cr Ryder Cr Hankins

Cr Mackenzie

Cr Williams

Report adopted

Then report was then adopted.

Finance Committee’s report

The Finance Committee brought down estimates for the year and also reported re Engineers Report re High Pressure water supply as follows:

Mr Climie’s appointment

That the Council be recommended to appoint Mr W H Climie of Hawera to report on high pressure water service for Levin according to specifications for the sum of 35 guineas such appointment to be subject to the references given being satisfactory.

Cr Hall moved and Cr Mackenzie seconded “That Mr Climie’s application to report on Water Scheme be accepted “

Amendment

Cr Williams moved as an amendment and Cr Levy seconded “That as Mr Charlsworth being as local man and equally competent as any other applicants be accepted”. The amendment was lost and Cr Hall’s motion was then carried.

Estimates 1907-8

Moved by the Mayor seconded by Cr Mackenzie “That the estimates for the year 1907 – 8 as now presented showing Income £1946.15.11 and the Expenditure of £1945.7.0 be now approved by this Council”. Carried.

Notice to strike rate

Moved by the Mayor and seconded by Cr Mackenzie “That public notice be given in accordance with the Statutory provisions under

‘The Rating Act 1894’ and ‘The Municipal Corporations Act 1900’ that it is the intention of this Council at the ordinary meeting to be

held on the 5th day of August 1907, to strike a general rate of 1¼d. in the £ on the Capital Value of all the ratable properties in the Borough and that the Rate Book will be open for inspection as by law provided during Office Hours” Carried.

Town Clerk’s salary

Moved by the Mayor, seconded by Cr Mackenzie and carried “That the Town Clerk’s salary be increased from the 31 March from £104 to £135 per year”.

Re Settlers petition to the Minister of Lands

Moved by the Mayor seconded by Cr Mackenzie “That after reading the petition of the Settlers of the Levin Village Homestead Special Settlement (which is to be presented to the Hon. The Minister of Lands) that this Council heartily supports the same and trusts that it will received full consideration from the Minister; this Council fully recognize Leases of this kind are unsuitable in the heart if the Borough and retard the progress of the Town; and further that a copy of this motion be forwarded to the Minister of Lands.” Carried.

Rugby Union

Moved by Cr Hankins, seconded by Cr Hudson “That the Action of the Mayor in granting permission to the Horowhenua Rugby Union to make a charge at the gates of the Park Domain on Saturday 20th July 1907 be confirmed”. Carried.

Re amending By-laws

Councillor Williams moved a motion of which he had given notice re By-laws as recorded on page 131 if this Book. The motion was seconded by Cr Hankins.

By-laws

As an amendment Cr Hudson moved and Cr Levy seconded “That Cr Williams be a committee to revise By-laws and report to a future meeting”.

The amendment on being put was declared lost. Cr William’s motion was also lost on the following division:

Ayes Noes

Cr Williams The Mayor

Cr Hankins Cr Douglas

Cr Ryder Cr Hall

Cr Hudson

Cr Levy

Cr Mackenzie

Cr Prouse

Tenders Chamberlain Street

Tenders (6) for grubbing trees in Chamberlain Street were opened and considered in committee. On resuming it was moved by Cr Hall seconded by Cr Mackenzie “that J Moon’s Tender be accepted”

Carried.

Telephone

Moved by the Mayor seconded by Cr Hall “That a telephonic installation be applied for, for the use of the Council Offices and that the Horowhenua County Council be asked to furnish half the cost of installation and annual charge.”

Carried.

Accounts Passed

Accounts for Payment. Passed.

West Coast Sawmillers Association £ 9. 13.10

R Jones, (Plumber) 1. 11. 8

H Channings (posts) 1. 2.11

Municipal Assn. of NZ. (Subs) 2. 2. 6

W S Charlsworth – survey - reserves 29..11. 0

H C Gapper C.aid a/cs 3. 13. 0

Chapman and Walker (Paints) etc. 8. 2. 0

I W Gibson (Tools ec) 1. 4. 3

Laing Bros (Progress payment Metal Contract (No1) 30. 0. 0

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£ 87.1. 2

Confirmed: “ Basil Gardener” Mayor

August 5, 1907

PRESENT : The Mayor (Mr B R Gardener) Councillors Hankins, Hudson, Douglas, Levy, Mackenzie, Prouse, Ryder and Williams. Cr Hall wired from Nelson for leave of absence which was granted. The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed.

Letters

Correspondence was read from the Minister for Customs, District Health Officer and others, which called for no action being taken.

Roads report

The report of the Roads Committee was then taken and therewith an application from Watchorn and Stiles and others re asphalting their footpaths. The following recommendation from the Roads Committee was the adopted viz: “That Messrs W H Wilson, Watchorn and Stiles, F W Palmer and I W Thompson be allowed to asphalt the footpath in front of their business premises on the condition that the wok is done to the satisfaction of the Council and that the Council’s share of the cost be made good to the applicants when a general asphalting scheme takes place”.

Bath Street

The Roads Committee also recommended that Bath Street to the Railway Line a distance of about 2 ½ chains be formed and metalled. On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Cr Ryder this recommendation was also adopted “subject to the road in question being the property of the Borough”. Councillor Williams dissenting.

Chamberlain Street to be formed

The Roads Committee further recommended that the offer of Messrs Winter and Close to form and grade Chamberlain Street a distance of 11 chains for the sum of £ 7.10.0. Some Councillors thought that public tenders should be called, but eventually on the motionof the Mayor, seconded by Cr Mackenzie the recommendation was adopted.

Report Reserves Committee

The Reserves Committee reported having met and decided to have a plan of the Cemetery made, also to peg off certain sections .

This Committee also reported that the matter of the gates for the Levin Park Domain was still under consideration. On the motion of Cr Hankins seconded by Cr Hudson, the report was adopted.

Overdraft

The following resolution was carried: The Mayor - Cr Hudson :

“That this Council hereby resolves to borrow from its Bankers, the Bank of Australasia, Levin the sum of one thousand and sixty-two pounds sterling ( £1062) or such portion thereof as may from time to time be required, by way of overdraft in anticipation of revenue receivable from the following sources : viz – General Rate for year period ending 31 March 1908 of 1 1/4d. in the £ on the Capital Value of £204,000”.

On the motion of the Mayor seconded by Cr Hudson the following resolution of condolence was carried in silence. “That this Council expresses its deepest sympathy with Councillor Hall and his family on the loss they have sustained by the death of the Mother”.

Manawatu Farmer reports

Cr Williams moved and Cr Levy seconded “That the ‘Manawatu Farmer’ be requested, if possible to give fuller reports of Borough Meetings and that all resolutions be correctly reported.”

Ayes(4) Noes (5)

Cr Williams Cr Douglas

Cr Levy Cr Prouse

Cr Hudson Cr Mackenzie

Cr Ryder Cr Hankins

The Mayor

Telephone connections recommended

Moved by Cr Willis seconded by Cr Hankins and carried “That the Justice Department, the Agricultural Department, and the Education Department respectively, be requested to connect the undermentioned places with the Levin Telephone Bureau – viz: Court House Levin, Experimental Farm and Boy’s Training Farm”.

Metalling Chamberlain Street

Moved by the Mayor and seconded by Cr Hudson, “That provided no delay arises through weather or otherwise the formation of Chamberlain Street tenders be called for metalling the same, the said tenders to be in by next meeting.” Carried.

Dog registration

Moved by Cr Hankins and seconded by Cr Ryder “That action be taken against all owners of dogs within the Borough that are at the present time not registered with the Borough Council”.

Accounts passed for payment

The following accounts were passed for payment –

Laing Bros – 2nd progress payment metalling contract £30. 0. 0

W S Charlsworth – report re roads. 8. 8. 0

£38. 8. 0

Confirmed : Basil Gardener MAYOR Sep. 2nd 1907

Present – Mayor B R Gardener & Councillors Douglas, Hall, Hankins, Hudson, Levy, Mackenzie, Prouse, Ryder and Williams.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

Correspondence – Amongst the letter received and the outward correspondence, no action was taken except with regard to a letter from the Education Board in which the Board pledged itself to lease the sections on the school reserve directly Chamberlain Street was formed. Moved by Cr. Hudson seconded by Cr. Mackenzie “That this Council take steps to form Chamberlain Street”. This was carried Cr. Williams dissenting.

A petition re storm water in Oxford Street north from Messrs Robinson and others was supported by Mr Kirby. Messrs Thompson & Palmer also wrote re storm water in Queen Street. Messrs T.L, Walker & T. Pester also waited on the Council re drainage and flood water in the Winchester and York Street East. On the motion of Cr. Williams seconded Cr. Hall it was resolved “That the matter of flood water etc. on the various sections in the Borough be left to the Road and Streets Committee to report”.

Reports from the Road Overseer, the Lamplighter and the Reserves Committee were laid before the Council.

The following resolutions were passed:- Cr. Hankins – Ryder. “That the Borough Ranger’s attention be drawn to the fact that stock are frequently grazing on the Roads of the Borough between the hours of 8p.m. and 6a.m. and that the Ranger be advised to take notice of this resolution”.

Crs. Hudson – Hankins – “That this Council expresses its regret at the accident to Mr F Banatt and wish him a speed recovery”.

Cr. Mackenzie – Ryder “That a lamp be erected at the corner of Queen St and Weraroa Road and one at the corner of Winchester and Bath Streets if practicable and that the lighting Committee be asked to report on this matter and any further general lighting.

Cr. Mackenzie – Levy “That that portion of the property on which the Levin Borough Council Chamber stand from the firebell tower south for 10 feet be let to the Levin Rifle Defence Club for the purpose of a miniature rifle range at a rent to be arranged between the parties concerned”.

Cr Williams – Hall “That the discussion regarding By-laws (notice of motion) be postponed until the next ordinary meeting”.

Crs. Hall – Williams “That a special meeting be called to discuss the proposal of the £3000 loan recommended by the Roads Committee such meeting to be held at 8p.m on Thursday the 4th inst”.

The Clerk intimated that for Accident Insurance for the ensuing year for the Councils employees he had received offers from the local agents from four Insurance Companies the rate being the same in every case viz workmen 25 shillings per £100, clerical staff 3 shillings.

Cr. Mackenzie moved and Cr. Williams seconded “that the Ocean Accident Insurance Company be given the Borough Insurance for this year”.

As an amendment the Mayor moved and Cr. Ryder seconded “That the name of the applicants be placed on the table and drawn for and the successful name be placed before the Council”.

On the amendment being put the voting was equal, viz

Ayes Noes

The Mayor Hall

Hudson Hankins

Ryder Levy

Douglas Mackenzie

Prouse Williams

The Mayor gave his casting note with the “Ayes” and declared the amendment carried. Cr. Hudson then moved and Cr. Douglas seconded “That the accident Insurance business of the Council be transacted with the South British Insurance Company for the ensuing year”. Cr. Mackenzie moved that as an amendment “That the Ocean Accident Company be given the Borough Insurance for this year”, Cr. Levy seconded but the amendment was lost by four votes to six and Cr. Hudson’s motion was then carried.

Cr. Hankins moved according to notice the following resolution “That the resolution passed at the meeting of the Council on 17th June 1907 in regard to the appointment of Borough Solicitors be rescinded. This was seconded pro forma by Cr. Levy and on being put was list in the following division:-

Ayes(2) Noes(8)

Cr. Hankins The Mayor

Cr. Williams Cr. Hall

Crs. Hudson, Levy

Prouse, Douglas

Mackenzie & Ryder

The following accounts were passed for payment:-

Horowhenua Publishing Co. £5,13.3

Kitsons Patent Light 2,11.11

Geo Milnes – C Aid accounts 14,2.6

P K Patton – Lamplights 6,1.4

A Musgrove – Sal 50/- loss on stock 9/6 2,19.6

Lands Dept. Rent Sec load a/c 1,16.10

I Hook – Firewood 1 load (2ft Matai) 10.0

I Hook – Wages 25 days c9/- 11,5.0

I Gregory Wages 25 days c8/- 10,0.0

Levin Express Co. Carting 3,2.0

Levin Express Freight on carbide 2,1.1

Winter & Close contractors 15,0.0

P W Goldsmith Clerk 8,0.0

W Nicholls – 2 chimneys repaired 16.6

Yerex & Co – office requisites 4.0

E Bourke – C aid – 5 wks to 4th July 3,0.0

E J Prendergast – Borough Solicitors a/c 9,7.0

E J Prendergast …. (Gravel Rerves) Loan a/c 8,7.4

W Palmer – c aid a/c 3.15.0

G Astridge – wages 18,0.0

£126,13.3

Confirmed

July 15th 1907

Basil R. Gardner, Mayor

Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held in the Council Chamber on Monday evening the 17th June 1907.

Present: The Mayor (Mr B R Gardener), Councillors Hall, Hudson, Levy, Prouse, Mackenzie and Ryder. Councillor Williams was excused from attendance on account of sickness in his family. Councillor Hall apologised for the absence of Cr Hankins who had been called out of town.

The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

Accident Insurance

Amongst the correspondence an intimation from the Ocean Accident Insurance Company intimating that the Councils Compensation Policy would expire on the 17 proximo. It was dealt with by the carrying of the following resolution on the motion of Cr Hudson seconded by Cr Mackenzie “That tenders be called for Accident Insurance as from 17 July 1907”

Borough Solicitors appointed

A letter was read from Mr E J Prendergast resigning his position of Borough Solicitor and asking the Council to appoint Messrs Harper and Harper who had purchased his practice to the position. On the motion of Cr Hudson, seconded by Cr Mackenzie it was resolved “That Messrs Harper and Harper be appointed Borough Solicitors in place of Mr E J Prendergast resigned”.

Sanitation

REPORTS - The Sanitary Inspector’s report was read, also a letter from the District Health Officer thereon. The report of the Sanitation

Committee contained the following recommendations:

1) That the Committee having again considered the case of Mr William’s shop occupied by E North, are of opinion that the recommendations of the Public Health Department as set forth in the District Health Officers letter of the 11th June should be given effect to.

2) That public notice be given of the intention of the Council to enforce the By-law relating to permission to buy night soil within the Borough. On the motion of Cr Prouse seconded by Cr Ryder the report of the Sanitation Committee was adopted.

Tenders accepted by Roads Committee

The Roads Committee reported that the tender of Winter and Close at £15 had been accepted for removing knob by school and that of Laing Bros for metalling at 1/11 1/2d per cu .yd.

£3,000 loan recommended

The Committee also recommended that a street and footpath loan for £3,000 be promoted extending over 2 years. After considerable discussion the recommendation was held over until next meeting.

Petition re slaughterhouses

A petition was received from 12 ratepayers requesting the removal of the slaughterhouses and piggeries from Section 71 Queen Street. On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Cr Hall it was resolved “That the petition re slaughterhouses be referred to the Sanitation Committee for consideration together with a request that they report as to the prospects of erecting Municipal abattoirs.

Deserted house

Moved by the Mayor and seconded by Cr Mackenzie and carried “That the owners of the house situated at the corner of Oxford Street and Devon Street be requested to show cause why such building should not be pulled down in accordance with clause 353 of “The Municipal Corporations Act 1900.”

Kitson Lamp

The discussion on Cr Hudson’s motion to remove the Kitson Lamp from the post in the centre of the town and replace the same by acetylene was resumed. Cr Prouse moved and Cr Mackenzie seconded “That the lamp post in the middle of the town be removed and two lamps be erected in place thereof” This was lost and the original motion of Cr Hudson was carried.

Cycle traffic

Moved by Cr Mackenzie seconded by Cr Hall “That until further notice and so long as the road from Levin to the Railway Station is in an impassible condition for cycle traffic owing to repairs, section 24 Part IV of the By-laws be suspended in regard to that footpath from Bath Street to Mako Mako Road between the hours of 7.00am and 5.00pm.”.

Lost.

Motion held over

Moved by the Mayor seconded by Cr Hall and carried “That Cr Williams notice of motion, re By-laws be held over until next meeting of the Council”.

Accounts passed for payment –

H C Gapper – Paid a/c Mrs Watson C. Aid £2. 0. 0

Edmond Burke 2. 8. 0

National Insurance Co Ltd. Premium on office 3. 7. 6

Harper and Harper – Law costs 1. 3. 0

C H Williams – new lamps etc 49. 5. 9

Swanson and Bevan - Lights/lamps 2. 0. 0

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60. 4. 3

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Confirmed: B R Gardener July 1, 1907

Attendance

Present The Mayor (Mr B. R. Gardener) Councillors Hall, Hudson, Douglas, Levy, Ryder and Mackenzie – Crs. Prouse and Hankins absent on sick leave.

Object of meeting

The meeting which was duly constituted was called to receive a Report on the Drainage of the Borough and also to deal with tenders for Street Work.

Drainage Report

The first business was the report of Messrs Charlsworth and Monnet on drainage matters – They submitted two schemes one to cost £15,920 and the other to cost £18,950. Plans were also submitted showing the reticulation of the town under the proposed sewage system, position of septic tank etc etc.

Fee to be paid

It was resolved on the motion of Cr. Mackenzie seconded by Cr. Levy “That the Report be received and that the amount of the fee due to Messrs Charlsworth and Monnet be passed for payment.”

The following tenders were accepted:-

Tenders accepted

Contract No. 14 Kerbing and Channeling & level footpath in Queen & Oxford Streets – 2 tenders received - that of A W Jones for £270. accepted.

Contract No. 15 Formation of footpaths & road, clearing stumps etc. Queen Street East. Two tenders received – that of Mr Geo McCarty for £134 accepted.

Tenders accepted

Contract No. 16 Formation footpaths & widening road formation – Makomako Rd West. Two tenders received – That of G McCarty for £119 accepted.

Contract No. 17 - Lowering Main County Road near Keepa St junction . Three tenders received, that of G McCarty at £134, accepted.

This concluded the business of the Special Meeting.

B. R Gardener

Nov 2 1908

Purpose

The meeting was summoned in terms of “The Shops and Offices Act 1904 “to decide the working day of the week for the closing of shops at 1 o’clock, & the following members were present:

Attendance

The Mayor (Mr. B.R. Gardener) Councillors Hall, Hudson, Levy, Palmer, R. Prouse and Ryder.

Petition

A petition was received from W.B. Macintosh & 9 others asking the council to fix Saturday as the day for their legal half-holiday. It was pointed out that petitioners could take advantage of Sec.9 (subsection 2) of the Act. Cr. Levy moved Cr. Palmer seconded & it was carried.

Day decided.

“That the weekly half-holiday be Wednesday as here to fore”.

This concluded the business of the Special Meeting.

Confirmed Basil Gardener Mayor

Feb. 4th 1907.

Attendance

Present: The Mayor (Mr B. R. Gardener) Councillors Hall, Hudson, Levy, Palmer, R. Prouse and Ryder.

The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed.

The correspondence read to the meeting did not call for any action to be taken.

Re Reports

The Clerk reported that the Special Committee called to consider Levin Park matters had met once, but no report would be presented to the Council until a further meeting had been held.

The Reserves committee had also important business under consideration which would be reported on later.

Adjournment

At this stage, on the motion of Cr. Hudson, seconded by Cr. Hall, The Council adjourned to hold a Special Meeting as reported on page 96 of this Minute Book.

In committee

Tenders.

On resuming the Council considered in Committee tenders for dog collars and the formation of Kawhiu Road. Afterwards the work of the committee was confirmed in open Council, by the passing of the following resolutions .viz

Dog Collars.

Moved by Cr. Hudson & seconded by Cr. Levy “That the tender of W. W. Moon for supply of Dog Collars at £2. 14. 0 per 100 be accepted on condition that 1/8 of the said collars are made 22inches, 1/8 18 inches and the balance 20 inches”.

Kawhiu Rd.

Moved by Cr. Hudson seconded by Cr. Hall “That the tender of P.Owens be accepted for the Kawhiu Road. Contract price £130.”

Change to School Committee

Moved by Cr, R. Prouse & seconded by Cr. Ryder and carried “That this Council agrees to meet the School Committee halfway re nightsoil removal and that the charge be the half amount viz £3. as offered by the School Committee.

Breaches of By - laws.

Moved by Cr. Hudson & seconded by Cr. Hall “That the Town Clerk prepare a report on the various breaches of the By-laws specifying each case individually and presenting same at the next meeting of this Council.”

Carried

Overdraft rc

Treasurer reported Bank overdraft £195. 2. 9..

Rates paid to date £189 0. 3.

No accounts

No accounts were presented for payment.

Confirmed

Basil R. Gardener Mayor

Date. Feb 4th 1907

Attendance

Present – The Mayor (Mr BR. Gardener), Crs. Hall, Hankins, Hudson, Levy, Palmer, Prouse J, Prouse R and Ryder.

Minutes Confirmed

The Minutes of the previous meeting also special meeting held on the 21st December 1906 were in each case read and confirmed respectively.

Correspondence

Amongst the correspondence the following was dealt with: -

New road through Sec.3 & 27

A letter from Mr. Prendergast enclosing specifications for construction of a new road led to the following resolution on the motion of Cr. Levy seconded by Cr. Palmer, ‘That the specifications for construction of road through Sect. 3 and 27 Levin Suburban (from Weraroa Rd. to TiroTiro Rd) submitted to this Council by Mr. Prendergast on behalf of Messrs. France Arcus & Lancaster be now approved.” This was carried, Cr. Hankins alone dissenting.

Kawhui road tenders called.

A letter from the District Road Engineer approving of the specifications and for the formation of the Kawhui Road was read. The Mayor moved Cr. Hall seconded and it was carried “That tenders be called for the work to be done on the Kawhui Road according to plans and specifications, which have been approved by the District Road Engineer.”

Auctioneers’ licences granted

In response to applications for Auctioneers’ Licences the following resolutions were unanimously carried: - “That Mr. T. A. B. Hudson of the firm of Hudson and Easther be granted an Auctioneers’ licence for 12 months ending 31st December 1907, upon payment of the usual fee.” “That an Auctioneers’ Licence be granted to Mr. J. G. Hawkins of the firm of Swainsen & Bevan Ltd. for 12 months ending 31st December 1907 upon payment of the usual fee.”

Collar Badges

Mr W. R. Bock wrote offering to supply 200 Collar badges with rivets for 32/6. Moved by Cr. Ryder seconded by Cr. Hudson and carried “That Mr. Bock’s offer re Badges be accepted and that Tenders be called for the supply of 200 dog collars.

Registration fee for Dogs

The question of the amount of registration fee for dogs to be charged by the council this year caused considerable discussion. Eventually in the motion of Cr. Levy seconded by Cr. Palmer it was unanimously resolved “That the Registration Fee for all dogs for the year 1907 be 10/-, to be reduced to 5/- if paid by the 31st March 1907; that the Registration Office be the Borough Council Office Levin and that the Registrar be the Clerk of the Levin Borough Council.”

Strong Room

The Town Clerk wrote drawing attention to the insecurity of the strong room against fire. Moved by the Mayor seconded by Cr. Ryder & carried “That the Horowhenua County Council be requested to act with the Borough Council in making the present strong room fire proof.”

Re weekly half-holiday

It was explained by the Mayor that owing to circumstances the present meeting was not summoned to deal with the half holiday question. It was then moved by Cr. R. Prouse & seconded by Cr. J. Prouse “That a special meeting of the council be held on the 21st January 1907 at 8.30 o’clock p.m. to decide by resolution the working day in the week for the closing of shops at 1 o’clock.” Carried.

Finance

The Borough Treasurer reported that the Bank Overdraft to the 5th inst. Was £275/11/5. Ninety eight persons had paid rates amounting to £152/4/8.

Accounts paid

The following accounts were passed for payment: -

W. C. Nation & Co. advertising etc.

£7/7/- Petty Cash

2/-/- B. R. Gardener & Co.

6/11 Thompson & Palmer

8/6 Levin Express Company

9/6 ----------- £10/11/11 -----------

Confirmed

Basil Gardener Mayor.

Date - Jan. 21 1907.

The Annual Meeting of the Council was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday the 6th May 1908 at 12 o’clock noon, for the purpose of installing the Mayor elect.

There were present: Levin Councillor Hudson, Crs, Hankins, Hall, Levy & Douglas, and the Town Clerk – P.W. Goldsmith. Apology for absence received from Cr. Ryder

The Clerk read sections of the Act of Parliament and the By-law constituting the Meeting, and Levin Councillor Hudson took the usual declaration from the Mayor, Mr B.R. Gardener and congratulated him on his election to the office of Mayor for the third term.

All the Councillors present also congratulated the Mayor and expressed their good wishes for the new mayoral year.

The Mayor in taking his seat thanked the Councillors for their confidence and good wishes and hoped they would have a successful year and that the business of the Council would run smoothly and The Clerk presented his Annual Report and Balance Sheet as prepared for audit and the business terminated.

Attendance

Present: Mayor Gardener

Councillors Douglas, Hall, Hankins, Hudson, Levy, MacKenzie, Ryder and Williams. Leave of absence granted to Cr, Prouse.

Object of Meeting

The meeting was duly summoned and constituted and was held for the purpose of making two special orders striking special rates in connection with the waterworks loans recently authorised to be raised by the Levin Borough Council.

The following resolutions were passed:

Special Order – Striking Special Rate £4000 Waterworks Loan

Mover – The Mayor, Seconder – Cr. MacKenzie

Special Order

In pursuance and exercise of the powers vested in it in that behalf by “The Local Bodies Loans 1901” and its amendments, the Levin Borough Council hereby resolves as follows: That for the purpose of providing interest and other charges on a loan of £4000 authorised to be raised by the Levin Borough Council under sections 7, 10, 13 and 16 of “The local bodies loans Act 1901” for the purpose of constructing waterworks for the Borough of Levin, the said Levin Borough Council hereby makes and levies (by special order) a special rate of two elevenths of a penny (2/11d) in the pound, upon the capital value of all the rateable property of the whole of the said Borough of Levin, and that such special rate shall be an annual recurring rate during the currency of such loan, and be payable yearly in the first day of August in each and every year during the currency of such loan being a period of 41 years, or until the loan is fully paid off.

To be Confirmed

Moved by The Mayor – seconded by Cr. MacKenzie “That the foregoing special order be duly advertised and thereafter be submitted for confirmation at the ordinary meeting of the Council to be held on the first day of June 1908 at 8 o’clock pm.

Special Order Striking Special Rate £18,000 Waterworks Loan

Mover – Cr. Hall, seconder – Cr. Williams

Special Order

In pursuance and exercise of the powers vested in it in that behalf by “The Local Bodies Loans Act 1901” and its amendments, the Levin Borough Council hereby resolves as follows: That for the purpose of providing interest and other charges on a loan of £18,000 authorised to be raised by the Levin Borough Council under sections 7, 10, 13 and 16 of “The Local Bodies Loans Act 1901” for the purpose of constructing waterworks for the Borough of Levin, the said Levin Borough Council hereby makes and levies (by Special Order) a special rate of one penny and seven twentieths of a penny (1 7/20d) in the £1 upon the capital value of all the rateable property of the whole of the said Borough of Levin, and that such special rate shall be an annual recurring rate during the currency of such loan and be payable yearly on the first day of August in each and every year during the currency of such a loan being a period of 30 years or until the loan is fully paid off.

Date of Confirmation

Mover Cr. Hall, seconder Cr. Williams “That the foregoing special order be duly advertised and thereafter be submitted for confirmation at the ordinary meeting of the Council to be held on the 1st day of June 1908 at 8 o’clock pm.

Confirmed

B.R. Gardener – Mayor

June 1st 1908