Board declined to do.
The Eversfield Waterworks. — A memorial having been received from a few persons east-ward of the Archway, complaining of the water in that district, Coun. Deudney and the Surveyor both testified to the excellent quality of such water, and that it was only necessary for the works to be properly constructed to ensure an unexceptional supply.
More Dissent. — It having been resolved to lay down 24,361 square feet of paving in the western district of a better kind than then existed, at a cost of £821, and to charge the owners of the houses two-thirds of such cost, Coun. Harvey pronounced such a decision too iniquitous to be tolerated, and he would put a notice on the agenda to rescind the motion.
Resignation. — At the Council meeting on Feb. 6th, Coun. Chamberlin’s resignation was received, together with the fine of £25, upon which a discussion ensued on the question of remitting the fine, as had been done previously in the cases of Mr. Mann, Dr. Moore, and Mr. Putland. Coun. Harvey proposed, and Coun. Rock seconded the remission. Coun. Ross wondered if the Mayor could put such a vote, and if it were put, he should most decidedly vote against it as illegal. The Mayor referred to the authority which at a previous meeting had been given him by the Council to write to Mr. Chamberlin [who was leaving the borough], that the fine, if paid, would be remitted. They had accepted his resignation on that condition, and Mr. Neve had been elected in his stead. — Coun. Ross again rose to address the meeting, when Coun. Harvey protested, saying that it would be the third time that Ross would have spoken, and that he ought not to be allowed to address the meeting so many times on one subject [Hear, hear!]. The motion being then put, was carried with only Coun. Ross’s dissentient vote.
Eversfield’s Thanks. — Coun. Deudney tendered to the Board the thanks of Mr. Eversfield, who had great pleasure in resigning the esplanade into their hands, and would be willing at all times to aid in public improvements. He would also have great pleasure in receiving any members of the Board to dine with him [Applause].
Bonds for the officials. — The after proceedings embraced the following resolutions: That bonds of £300 each be found by Mr. Phillips (collector of rates), Mr. Bailey (collector of coal duty), and Mr. Pierce (Waterworks Manager). That Mr. Phillips in future make out his own collecting book, and that the charge of £3 16s. 6d. for the same to the Town Clerk be discontinued.
District Rate. — Resolved that a district rate at 9d. in the pound be levied, to realise £2,124. The estimate on which this rate was founded -
