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Penmaenmawr Urban District I Council. THE GOLF QUESTION. WHO IS TO BE RESPONSIBLE? Mr David Jones, Llan (the chairman), pre- sided over the monthly meeting of the Penmaen- mawr Urban District Council on Tuesday even- ing. The other members present were Dr. J. R. Williams, Dr. H. T. Jenkins, Messrs P. H. McClement, F. D. Chantrey, S. Williams, Thomas Roberts, R. D. Owen, JJ. Gordon Jones, and R. D. Jones; with the Deputy Clerk (Mr J. W. Post), the Surveyor and Sanitary Inspec- tor (Mr R. John Hughes), and the Collector (Mr John Owen). BEACH CHAIRS. The Footpaths and Estate Committee recom- mended, and Dr. H. T. Jenkins proposed that it be adopted, that the offer of Mr Stanley Vigers to provide canopied beach chairs for a period of seven years at a rental of ^30 per annum, with provisions to erect a band-stand, and that the Clerk be instructed to prepare an agreement. The Surveyor announced that a sketch plan had been sent for the use of the Council so that they might have an idea as to what was going to be done. The recommendation was adopted. A COMPLAINT. Mr Benjamin Williams, Ty Mawr Farm, wrote complaining that he had not received a share of the carting necessary by the Council this winter, as he had done in previous years. The Surveyor, who was asked to explain, said that a similar application was made by Mr Wil- liams about two months ago. In the summer time, he was busy carting for buildings, and could do no work for the council, and the Committee had given first consideration in left- ting the carting during the winter, to those who did the work in the summer season as well. The Deputy Clerk They don't consider you when they are busy in the summer time, and now you return the compliment. It was ultimately decided to refer the letter to a Committee. PROMENADE LIGHTING. Mr R. D. Owen called attention to the fact that the Surveyor had been instructed to inter- view Colonel Darbishire with reference to the lighting of the Promenade, and he should like to know whether the' Surveyor had anything to report? The Surveyor replied that he had had the interview. After a discussion, it was decided that the Surveyor should submit his report. Mr Hughes said he interviewed Colonel Dar- bishire at the request of the Committee, and the Colonel said that before he could do anything —although he was afraid he could not do much now, as the outlook was not very promising- he should like to know what the Council actu- ally wanted as to electric lighting, whether they wanted arc lamps or incandescent lamps, and how many? If he got that information, he would be in a better position to tell the Council exactly what he could do. „ Mr R. D. Owen considered the report very satisfactory, as he was afraid all the time it might be otherwise. He proposed that the mat- ter be referred to the committee, who should be requested to meet as early as possible. Mr McCleITh.I11t said it was a matter that should not be delayed, because they had the summer coming, and he felt that the committee should have power to act with respect to secur- ing advice as to the best mode of lighting. It was understood that the Council were moving towards providing light, for the Promenade, when they proposed purchase of the gas works fell through, and as there was no likelihood of the Council being in possession of the gas works, Mr Darbishare, suggested that he could enlarge the plans for the proposed additional light to his pier, and if the Council wished, he would get the plans; large enough to supply light for the Promenade, and with the view of having electric light on the Promenade, the Council left it in the hands of Mr Darbishire to see what he could do for the Council. The Council must certainly see that the Promenade was lighted by next summer. Mr Thomas Roberts seconded the proposition. It was then agreed to refer the matter to the, committee with power to act, and to call in ad- vice as to the kind of lamp which would be best for the purpose. UNPAID RATES. On the proposition of the Chairman, it was decided to call a special meeting of the Council to consider the question of the unpaid rates in January, instead of February as before. The Chairman said he attended the recent audit off the accounts, and he was pleased to find that the financial position of the Council was better than the year before. The unpaid rastes were a very big item, and the auditor said that the Council ought to see to these ear- lier, as it was unfair for those. who paid up regularly, and that there should be so many left until the last minute. THE NEW GOLF LINKS. The Surveyor reported that, with the Deputy Clerk, he had successfully got the extra men working on the new golf links insured, so that the Council would be safe from all liability. Mr Gordon Jones Are they local men ? The Surveyor: Yes, they are, with the excep- tion of the foreman. Continuing, the Surveyor said he had aboiuii twenty-five applications from different men re- quiring work, and he had given preference to the married men, who were selected from differ- ent parts of the district. At present there were eight men working on the links, and as soon as there was room for more, he would not hesitate in taking them on. On the recommendation of the Recreation Committee, Dr. J. R. Williams moved that the Committee be given power to act to select a suitable building as a pavilion, and this was agreed to. He further moved that application be made to the Local Government Board for a loan of £1,000 to cover the cost of the scheme. The Deputy Clerk explained that they asked for that sum, expecting that a certain amount would be knocked off by the Board. Mr R. D. Jones said he did not want anyone to think he was against the scheme, but to ask for a loan of 1,000 on top of the other loans, was, he thought, rather too much. Could not the Recreation Committee do with a less amount? They had a free hand to spend money without the consent of the Council, who were responsible to the ratepayers. He felt it was a very heavy item indeed, especially when they came to look at the present rates, which were 8s. id. in the £ and were likely to be increased, and there would .be the principal and interest of ,the £ 1,000 to meet. 'Hie maintained that the sum to be asked for was too heavy. The Chairman said that the Committee felt that it would cost between £ 800 and rgoo to carry out the scheme, and they also considered it wise to apply for the £ 1,000 in order to be on the safe side. He did not think there was one among a number of ratepayers that he had spoken to, who had not eulogised the action of the Council in adopting the scheme Mr R. D. Jones I don't say, but even then The Chairman The members of the Com- mittee feel certain that the work will pay for itself ^as soon as the Council make a start of it. Mr Jones: It is not the start, but we are starting at the rate of £ 1,000. That is a fairly good start. Dr. Jenkins said that probably the £ 1,000 would not be granted. Dr. J. R. Williams referred to Llandrindod, who, he said, applied for ;Cio,oc)o, and only got £ 5,000, and that scheme had. been the means of bringing in thousands of pounds to Llandrin- dod. The application was not for any selfish motives, but to do good to the place. It was not likely that they would spend anything like the sum asked for. The Committee had gone very carefully into the matter. Mr McClemenit said that they should under- stand, that though the Council borrowed the money, the Golf Club would be responsible for the principal and interest of that portion spent strictly on golf, and that separate accounts would be kept of every halfpenny that was spent. Of course it loolkerl a large item, but the bulk of it was spentt in the district, and they expect to recoup it from the visitors. -He felt that if the Council understood it thoroughly and took an interest in it, as representing the wel- fare of the district, they would consider that the money was being well spent. He knew of one large ratepayer who was not dependent on visi- tors or anything else, and he expressed his sor- row that the amount could not be charged on the rates. Dr. Williams produced a long list of unem- ployed in the neighbourhood, and said that the proposed scheme would provide work for a num- ber of them. The Chairman There are twenty-five of them here, and it would be a blessing to give work to some of them. ,Mr R. D. Jones said that one thing Mr Mc- Clement said struck him rather forcibly, and that was that the Golf Club would be respon- sible. That was just the very thing he wanted. If the Golf Club would be responsible for the Zi,ooo, he wanted nothing more; but let them have a deed prepared, the same as the Council procured when they leased the land. He did not think this would be unreasonable, and as long as the Golf Committee would be respon- sible, then that would be a guide for the Coun- cillors who'came in contact with ratepayers who were against the present scheme. He did not see that they could object to that. Dr. Williams: You cannot make an agree- ment until it is an accomplished fact. Mr F. D. Chantrey seconded the proposition. Mr R. D. Jones then asked whether the con- sideration of the question was in order, as it was not on the agenda. The Deputy Clerk said it arose from the Com- mittee, which was held the previous evening. Mr McOlement said they all felt it was TO their advantage to have the scheme through as quickly as possible, and that was why they asked for power to act. The sooner the pavilion was erected the better for them, because they now had to pay 5s. per week for lodgings for the groundsman, and when the pavilion was ready, that would be saved. Mr R. D. Jones But it is not the Council, but the Golf Committee. The Chairman The Council is the Recreat'on Comm'ttee. Mr McClement said the Golf Club was respon- sible for that portion of the work which be- longed to the links. Mr R. D. Jones asked why it was that he had not all the information, that the other members had. It looked to him as if they were rushing the £ 1,000 through. He should like to know definitely whether the Golf Committee was pre- pared to enter into a deed to be responsible to the Council for the £ 1,000. Mr R. D. Owen said that whatever they spent, the value would be there, and they could not take it away. He thought it was a very small investment. The Surveyor, at the request of the Council, gave the details of the scheme. The pavilion, &c., he estimated at £35°, furnishing and fittting at £ 100; stoves and piping for heating, Czi turfing greens, tees for golf, tennis, croquet, and bowling greens, £ 220 fencing and wicket gates, £ 16 ios. tools, equipment, horse and stable, and contingencies, £292; lavatories and water service, £ 60; bringing it in round figures to about Zi,ooo. A lot of these items, however, could be curtailed; as they thought fit. Replying to Mr Chantrey, the Surveyor said he could certainly reckon on sixty members of the club. He had been appointed secretary of the club pro. tem., and in reply to. a circular which was sent out, he had already banked f40 in connection with it, and he felt certain that he could get five times that amount without any trouble. Mr D. Gordon Jones also called attention to the fact that there was no football ground pro- curable in the village, and asking whether any of the ifieldfs taken could be utilised ? 'The Chairman That it another question al- together. Mr Gordon Jones But it comes under recrea- tion. The Surveyor, in reply to a question, said that all the fields leased would be required lor golf. Dr. Williams said the question of football could be taken' into consideration again. The Chairman said he had seen several who intended joining the Golf Club, and very likely the links would have to be extended before long. The proposition of Dr. Williams was then agreed to. AN OLD ENGRAVING. Dr. J. R. Williams said he had great pleasure in presenting the Council with Boydell's engrav- ing of Pemfmaernmawr, which was done in 1750, and which Shows that there was not a single house in Penmaenmawr at that time. The) Chairman, on behalf of the Council, ac- cepted the engraving, and thanked Dr. Williams for his generosity. A FLOODED POST OFFICE. "Mr Thomas Roberts called attention to. trie flooding of the Post Office in Dwygyfylchi, owing to the grid at the bottom of Sychnant Pass being choked up when there was a flood. He felt that something should De done. The Chairman said it was only a week ago that people had to get things from the shop over the stream. It was ultimately decided to instruct the Sur- veyor to visit the place, and make a report to the Committee.

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