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BARMOUTH COUNCIL.
BARMOUTH COUNCIL. MONTHLY MEETING. Satisfactory Report by the Rate Collector. Proposed Relief Work. A Long and Lively Meeting. The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday after- noon. Present: Mr Rhys Jones, J.P., chairman Mr J. Pryce Jones, vice- chairman Dr. J. Pugh Jones, Messrs John Morgan, Henry Freeman, R. G. Moore, "William Owen, Edward Wil- liams, and Robert Lloyd Williams; with Messrs R. Llewelyn Owen, depu- ty clerk; T. R. Parry, surveyor; Wafckin Owen, boating inspector; John Roberts, rate collector and Dr J. 0. Williams, medical officer of health. A COMPLAINT. Mr It. G. Jackson, Marine Mansions, appeared before the Council and com- plained about the scarcity of water at his house during the summer months. He asked for an allowance in the water rate to compensate the loss he had sus- tained on account of visitors. The Chairman explained that the Council were always ready to do every- thing possible to meet with the wishes of the ratepayers, and be assured Mr Jackson that the Council bad a scheme now in band with regard to the water supply. It would be well if such com- plaints were sent in in writing, and therefore the matter would be con- sidered forthwith. Mr J. Pryce Jones enquired whether Mr Jackson was using the water other than for domestic purposes. Mr Jackson—Yes, I am using a small quantity daily to work an engine I have on the premises. Mr J. Pryce Jones asked did he pay any rates on that water. Mr Jackson—N o, and said that be bad been using the water for the engine during the last six years. The Chairman asked Mr Jackson had be made an application to the Council for the use of the water for the engine. Mr Jackson—No. ( The Chairman—I am very sorry to bear that report. MrR. G. Moore thought it would be better if all complaints were made to the Council in writing, then the Coun- cil could deal with the matter forth- with. Mr William Owen said that he bad not seen a single complaint from Mr Jackson in writing to the Council. Mr Jackson admitted that he bad not complained in writing to the Council. Mr John Morgan asked bad any com- plaints been received from Belgrave House, next to Marine Mansions, in re- gards to scarcity of water. The Chairman said he did not think that any complaint was received. Mr John Morgan said be could not understand why a complaint should be made from Marine Mansions more than Belgrave, which was next door. He should like to know what were the Council going to do with Mr Jackson for using water for his engine without even having the consent of the Council. He thought that was rather a serious matter Mr Jackson then left the meeting. GENERAL PURPOSES COM- MITTEE. It was reported that up to the present an acknowledgement only had been re- ceived of the Council's request to the Postmaster General to reconsider his decision in reference to the postal faci- lities in South End. It was recommended that the appeal of the Festiniog Urban District Council to the Governors of the University Col- | lege of North Wales, Bangor, to estab- I lish a Mining Chair at the College, be supported. It was reported that no reply bad yet been received to the Clerk's last letter concerning the new offices. A copy of Dr. Gee Williams' report on the Merionethshire area of the Welsh National Memorial for last year was presented, from which it appears that in the area 161 patients were examined during the year, and 107 patients found to be tuberculous. An estimate was to be procured of the cost of taking a water main under the Recreation Ground Crossing, so as to provide a better supply of water to houses in that vicinity. MUSSELS. The Clerk reported that a reply bad been received from the Secretary of the Fishmongers' Hall expressing regret that it was impossible to remove the embargo placed on the Barmouth Mussels, but that he would, as soon as possible, send one of his Inspectors to Barmouth to see what could be done as regards finding a place for relaying the Mussels. The Clerk will endeavour to get the Inspector to visit the town at an early date. FIRE BRIGADE. A report was presented by the Fire- men announcing that Dr. J. O. Williams bad been appointed Chairman of the Committee, Mr R. E. Williams as In- structor, and Mr John Lewis as Secre- tary. The engine bad been tested and found to be in woiking order, but com- ment was made upon the unsuitability of the present Fre Station. The Com- mittee have authorized the Surveyor to procure a supply of coal and oil for the engine. HOUSING SCHEME. It was reported that the Committee have deferred consideration of the pro posal to erect dwelling houses for the working classes for the present, but if the Committee has occasion to meet during the ensuing month for any special purpose the matter will then be dealt with. TFTF, WAR The Local Government Board repor- ted that it was competent for local authorities to grant leave of absence to persons in their employ who are in, or propose to join His Majesty's forces, and further to make such allowances in respect of wages and salaries as they think reasonable iu the particular cir- cumstances. The Board of Agriculture appeal to horticulturists to preserve for distribution to allotment holders and cottagers their surplus stocks of seed- ling vegetables suitable for Autumn planting in the district. RECREATION GROUND. The Development Commissioners were reported by the Clerk to be empowered to recommend advances from the De- velopment Fund either by way of grant or by way of loan, or partly in one way and partly in the other, for:—Aiding and developing agriculture and rural industries, forestry, reclamation and drainage of land, the improvement of rural transport, the construction and improvement of harbour, inland navi- gations, and the development and im- provement of fisheries. An application for grant was to be made for the con- struction of a sea wall in front of the Recreation Ground in accordance with a scheme to be prepared by the Surveyor. PLAN. A plan for a new bouse for Mr George Cash at Aberamffi-a was recommended for approval subject to the construction of septic tank so as to render the afflu- vent harmless before it is drained into the rive-r. PUBLIC LAVATORIES. It was proposed to defer erecting the public lavatory, &c., provided by rhe Estimate for the present, but the Sur- veyor would communicate with the Harbour Trust with a view of improving the Urinal on the Quay. I ABERAMFFRA HILL IMPROVE. i MENT. The Surveyor has been asked to ob- tain a letter from the Clerk of the County Council to formally announce the result of the Council's recent appli- cations for grants for road improve- ments, and be will also interview Mr Vaughton so as to ensure that Aberam- ffra Hill Improvement would now be I proceeded with. • FINANCE COMMITTEE. I I The Rate Collector reported that he II had collected the sum of aCl,459 17s 71-d during the past month. I The Deputy Clerk reported that the I total collected up-to-date was ze2,174 I! lis 7d, which was almost C600 less than the amount collected in time for the September meeting last year. It was to be noted, however, that the Com- mittee bad met this year several days earlier than that of last year's, and the Rate Collector's report was most en- couraging so far as the prospects for-the future are concerned. The Deputy Clerk reported that there was a balance in favour of the Council at the Bank that day of C125 7s 9d. I SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported that several pipes bad given way at the joints and rendered the outfall sewer by Roddu in a bad state, and a ton of cement was to be procured to make concrete blocks. It was reported that the Reservoir was still overflowing, and it was con- sidered unnecessary to take any special precautions to protect the water supply during the war. I BATHING. Letters were received from a gentle- man staying at 12, Marine Terrace, en- quiring whether he was prohibited from bathing off the Beach, provided be was properly dressed. Also another letter was lead from a visitor staying at Gwendolen on the same point. It was decided that the Clerk should reply to the letters received. r DISMISSED WORKMAN. It was reported that one of the Coun- cil's workmen had been dismissed by the Surveyor and a letter was read from the workman admitting that his conduct to- wards the Surveyor was unjustifiable. After some discussion the letter was referred to the Surveyor. I PLANS DISAPPROVED. I A LONG DISCUSSION. Mr John Morgan said he had been asked by a contractor to draw the Coun- cil's attention to a plan which was dis- approved by the Council about a month ago of a cottage to be built by Mr Collier ciose to Haulfryn. He understood that the plans had been disapproved by the Council because the width of the road was only to be 18 feet and not 24 feet according to the Council's bye. laws. The width of the road was 21 feet and there was a curbe parapet each side of the road. Could not the Coun- cil meet with the wishes of the con- tractors and have the plans passed so that the men could go on with the work. The Council bad passed a plan of a motor shed where the road was only 12 feet, and yet they were asking for 24 feet width for this road. He was well aware that the Council's byelaws were asking for the road to be 24 feet. The Chairman said that the plans bad been disapproved of because the road was only to be 18 feet, whereas it should be 24 feet. The Council wanted to encour- age the erection of any buildings, but at the same time they should see that the plans complied with the bye-laws. Mr John Morgan said that this was a back road, and no doubt it would be a back road for some time. He proposed that the Surveyor and the Works Com- mittee should see into the matter with the power to act. The Chairman said he was very an- xious to see the plans going through so that employment could be given to workmen. When the Mynach Road was transferred to the Council by the ¡ late Mr Pritchard, the width of the road was to be 24 feet, and that condition was laid down in the sale plan. Dr. J. Pugh Jones said that the plans were disapproved because they did not comply with the Council's byelaws as regards the width of the road. The Council had nothing to do with the estate plan. Mr John Morgan said he thought the ) Council should try and arrange the matter if only for the men to get em. ployment. Mr Edward Williams said the Coun- cil could not go away from their own byelaws, which was that the width of roads should be 24 feet. Mr William Qwen°explained that the late Mr Pritchard had given the road over to the Council on the understand- standing that the width of the road would be 24 feet. The Council could not go from that. In reply to a question, it was reported that the Surveyor bad written to Mr Collier explaining that the plans bad been disapproved because the width of the road was given as 18 feet, and ask- ing for a reply by the Council's next meeting. The Chairman said that up to now no reply had been received from Mr Collier. Mr J. Pryce Jones—When was the letter sent to Mr Collier? The Deputy Clerk-On the 24th of August. The Chaiiman said he had seen Mr Collier in town a few days ago and re- ference was made to the plans. He explained to Mr Collier why the plans bad been disapproved, but Mr Collipr thought that the Council had a personal feeling against him. Mr Collier bad informed him that he was not going to send anything to the Council and the house was not going to be built if the plans were not passed. Dr J. Pugh Jones agreed that an effort should be made to meet to- gether so as to get the plans approved, especially in these days of unemploy- ment. He seconded Mr Morgan's pro- position. Mr J. Pryce Jones said it was not businesslike at all to discuss the matter outside the Council. The Council had dealt fairly with Mr Colier in the past, and would do so in future. The Coun- cil should deal with every ratepayer alike. Mr John Morgan said that in fact the Council had no jurisdiction over back roads. The Council's byelaws did not ask for twenty four feet in back roads. He did not plead for any man. The Council should not split hair over the matter. Mr J. Pryce Jones said the Council were not splitting hair at all in the matter. It was not the fault of the Council that Mr Colier bad not replied to the Surveyor's letter, but his own fault. Mr John Morgan said, what was strange to him was that the Council had passed plans where the road was only twelve feet wide, and now they were asking for twenty four feet wide. Mr Edward Williams- -If we made a mistake in the past we should not do so again. Mr J. Pryce Jones said it struck him that the width of the road was 21 feet now and curbed parapets each side of it. Did Mr Morgan require the width of the road to be less than 24 feet? There was no personal grudge against passing the plans at all. Mr John Morgan said, his motive in bringing the matter forward was to have the house built, and the con- tractors had mentioned the matter to him. He had no interest in the matter more than any other member of the Council. Mr Robert Ll. Williams asked was the Council stopping this building to go on with as the plans had been dis- approved of. The Chairman said the plans had been disapproved owing to the width of the road being only 18 feet, and be