This was agreed to, and it was left to the Chairman to make the arrangement.
A letter was read from Mr J. Heron stating that he was about to erect a large saw mill at the rear of the Shorthand Court House, and requesting the Board to in struct the Engineer to take the steps necessary for completing Pollen-street from Grey-street to the Kauwaeranga river.
The Engineer was instructed to visit the locality and report upon the work.
Mr Mill said that the Post Office autho rities complained of a nuisance caused by people walking up and down on the boards outside, and making a great noise. Mr Lush also complained of the same thing. The Board said this was private pio perty, being beyond the line of the street. A letter was read from Mr E. L. Millett, of Itolleston-street, complaining of the manner in which the Engineer had fitted the steps leading to his house ; and also stating that Mr Cameron had injured the verandah. A letter was read from Mr W. Thacke ray, asking for permission to cart gravel for the Scaley-street contract through Mr Bull’s premises, and undertaking to keep the road in good repair during the cart ing. Letters were read from several residents in Sandes-strcct, complaining of the over flow of water in the locality. The matter was referred to the En gineer. A letter was read from the Rev. V. Lush asking the Board to make a footpath in Mackay-strect. The Board resolved to expend £8 upon it. A letter was read from Mr Dean, asking the Board to pay £ls voted by them towards the expenses of the Thames Municipality Committee. It was resolved to postpone this until next meeting.
