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KIDWELLY TOWN COUNCIL. ) Generous Offer from the Mayor. < A meeting f tha Kid welly Town Council Wall held I on Tuesday evening, when, in r he absence of the Mayor, Mr E V Davies, was voted to the chair, and thorn were piesent, Alderman J G Anthony, Councillors D Griffiths, D 8 ephens, B Hutchinga. D Gower, T Gower, W Wilkins, R Browne, and J Owen. The minutes of the General Purposes Committee, resd by the To-n C erk (Mr Edwards) showed that lin expense of JE2 12s had beenl incurred in erecting the platform, which the Cbairuian said was considered reaionable. Councillor Griffiths did not find fault with the amoaot, but said the chaigiog of a lamp sum was wro, g; th- re shuuld bave been a detailed account.— Councillor Browne agreed with this, and also with what Councillor Hutchings bad said, that there should )aawe been an estimate tor the work. However, it was resolved to have a platform before they became mem- bere of the council.—On the motion of the Chairman, I seconded by Councillor Hutchings, the report was ado .ted, se era members remarking that the new lamp in front of the Town Hall was a decided im- provement. The Town Clerk stated that he had written to accept the grant of £ 60 towards the maintenance of the main I roa is. He had also written to the societies concerned to know whether they would accept a reduced rate of interest, but hud no reply.-Alderman Anthony said the last he heard "as that the secretary of the tiociety which met-at the Bell, had not received any communi- ,cation. -Councillor: Browne said there must be some- thing wrong.—Mr D Gower He (Mr Chappeil) told me they had heard nothing about it. -The Town Clerk read a copy of the letter in his letter-book, dated January 10 h, asking whether the Friendly Society at the Bell Inn were prepared to accept 3!- per cent, on their bond of L200, and asking the secretary to place this tefore the ledge.—Later on the secretary (Mr Chappell) entered, and in reply to questions, said he had been secretary for the past twelve months.—The Town Clerk Did you get the cheque for interest?-Mr Chappell- Yes sit.-The Town Clerk: No trouble about that P-Mr Chappeil No sir.—The Town Clerk remarked that it was strange be should have get th cheque and not toe letter, because the one was sent in the same way as the othbr.-Tbe Chairman: We can dr.iw our own conclusion.-Asked whether the society would receive a redoced rate of interest (money being now very cheap), Mr {Chappeil bluntly said No. The Town Clerk said in that case, it was their intention to pay the money.—Mr Chappeil, who looked somewhat puzzled, then left the room. A short discussion then arose, on a remark by Councillor Browne, who wished to know what the arrears were on the., balanoe sheot, and, the Chairman 13xplaioed that (here were certain amounts outstanding fur water in the collector's book. The committee were able to agree as o most of them, but there were one or two in which they would like the council to fix the dlarge. There were really only two cases in which they could not agree, namely, those of Gardde-ucbaf and Gardde-issaf.—Councillor Browne I think the committee should recommend to the council what the oharges should be.—Councillor Wilkins: Mr Harries has not so many horses as the other.— Councillor Browne said, while on this, he should like to call attention to the fact that they were still collect- ing "water rents -they were the worda on the demand note, but they were really rates, and the demand note was the start in case of proceedings.—The Chairman :,The question is what you will charge these farmhouses. Mr Harries would pay 16s, and the other person £ 1.—Mr Morgan (surveyor), said they would agree to that he would be glad if it were settled.- "Councillor Griffiths proposed, and Councillor T Jones seconded, that these charges be made, and it was agreed to. The Chairmao drew attention to the state of the Quay wall, and said Councillor Wilkins was good enough to go with the inspector to look at it, because it was in such a state that a good portion .of it seemed as if it would come down. -Councillor Wilkins said he went down to look at it, land they came to the oonolus- ion that something must be done at once, or the wall would come down, but if it were done at once, it would not cost much.—The Inspector, Mr Handell, said that all that was required now was the shoring up of the wall-toe ground and not the masonry-and the employing of a man or two now, at a cost of a few shillings might save and expenditure ot several pounds. -It was resolved to leave it to the committee, to carry •oat the necetsary work at once. The Town Chrk said he had received a communicat- ion from the Local Government Board concerning the application of the council for permission to appoint the overseers, and ask>n*! for a copy of the resolution passed by the council, and he had forwarded the same. The Laggart Lease. I Councillor Griffiths wanted to know what progress was being made with the lease to Metsrs Stephens and Co. The Town Clerk said it was given to Mr Browne for th" insertion of «ngg>-8ti<.na made at the last meeting, -and h had handed it to the Mayor. After that it would be sent to the lessees. Councillor Grffithe-Is it possible for the town clerk to turn to the original resolution respecting these leases J Have yu a elflurep The Town Ol rk—I am afraid uit is so very ancient that it is in the other book. Councillor Griffiths-I am afraid it will become still more ancient it we go on banding it about from one to another In this way. It is time the matter was ended. The Town Clerk- The purport of it was this, that, subject t > Messrs Stephens and Co. sending the stuff down from the sidmg by rail, in the same way all Messrs Redford, they were to be granted a lease on 'the same terms. Councillor Griffithe-I beg to move that we adhere to the original res,iution, and thereby end the matter. Councillor B owne—I don't know that there is any- thing to to end. When the Town Clerk gets it baok}he will send it to Messrs Stephens & Co. The Chairman admitted that the resolution must have been passed three years ago last Christmas. Councillor Griffiths said it was most unsatisfactory that things shou d be allowed to drift in such a way it was not the proper conduct of business. Month after month, year aher year, the matter had goneon, first one and then ar,oi her being asked to peruse the dooumeuts, and be supposed the m liennium would be reached be- fore the end came. He dido't want their business to go down to posterity. Councillor Hutcbings moved that the business go on in the proper course, that ii, if no inconvenience was caused. The 'ealte should be perused and sent in in the usual way. Aderm»n Anthony maintained it was essential that that the documents should go round, and should be ex. amimed, as it was very important for the council to know the purport of them, otherwise they might be giriog away the property of ihe ratepayers. The Chairman Excuse me, but you are both out of -order. There is a resolution on the minute book, and we shall certainly adhere to it unless one of you move to rescind it. Councillor Browne concurred. There was nothiBg before the council to show that the Town Clerk had inserted anything that was contrary to that resolution. Councillor Griffitb8 rose to order. If it took three years for the documents to get into in the hands of Mr Browne, alld he had now transferred them to the Mayor, it might titke another three years before he pawed them on to Alderman Anthony, and so it might go in year after year, and century after century. Councillor Browne eaid Councillor Griffiths was speaking of things with which he was not acquainted. He was speaking of things he knew nothing about. [Councillor Gi iffiths- That ia your opinion]. You don't know the tacts, BaidMr Browne, and then he proceeded. The lease in queation was in respect of another piece of land. The Town Clerk said they could not proceed with the lease for the Ponthenry Co. until they had settled with Meem S, epheno and Co. Councillor Browne said that at the last meeting certain snggeetions were made which the Town Clerk was instructed to include, and in due course the lease would be sent to the lessees for their final approval. There was a pause, and then, The Chairman said-Well, gentlemen, I am entirely in your hands. Councillor Griffiths again moved, and Councillor Owen seconded, that the original resolution be adhered to. Councillor Browne—Perhaps you will point out which is the original motion. Councillor Grimtha- I suppose that is not within your memory; it's so very ancient. Councilor Hutcbings said, if in order, he would like to move that the original resolution be rescinded, as it had taken long time to o.y it out, and Councillor Grinitts was propbesjing it would take centuries (laug-htt-r). I ?Sde?man Anthony—I think Mr Griffiths should give notice before an important thing like this can be rescinded. The Chairman-It is not a motion to rowidd. Councillor Griffiths was surprised at Alderman Anthony saying that notice should be given. When was the last notice of motion given in that council-be did not know (laughter) P Councillor Brown (aside to the Chalr.aa)-I, should proceed with the business, air. Alderman Griffithe-I am only a young member, but I suppose that the rules of debate are as applicable in on3 case as another, and that Alderman Anthony should get up and make Bucb a suggestion, I 8m surprised. Where has he been before that he has not given notice? Councillor Wilkins tried to pour oil on the troubled waters, and suggested that they should drop it and deal with it that day month. Counc llor D Gower-Settle it now. It has been in band long enough. Mr Stephens can then go on with his business. Coucillor Owen Yes, its full time; it has been about three years, and, as Councillor Griffiths has said, we I seem no nearer the end of it. It is a shame to us, hav- ing k«pt it aoout so long. Alderman Anth iny said the lease in question had not been under consideration three years. As to a resolu- tion like the one proposed, it was quite out of order at least, that was hIS opinion. Councillor Griffiths -111.111 loth to address you again, I but Councillor Browne-I think Councillors Owen and Griffiths are quite mistaken. There was first a lease prepared, and the usuai formalities were gone through, and we sent up to the Local Government Board for their sanction to the plans. The Town Clerk handed me a draft of the lease this time twelve months, and then Messrs Stephens and Co. came before the council, and said they wanted to take another piece of land by the board school, which necessitated fresh plans, and a fresh application to the Local Government Board. It i therefore misleading to say the lease baa been on band for three vears. Ut Griffiths. beinit one of the junior councillors, is not aware of what ;took place before he became a member. It is a pity he did not inform himself of the facts of the case before, because I can appeal to the Town Clerk, as to whether we have not done the business as expe itiously as possible. Councillor Griffiths continued the dit-cu,sion, and was corrected by Councillor Browne and the Town Clerk all to the coone of business with respeot to the lease in question. Councillor Hutchings appealed to Councillor Griffiths and wiahed to move- The Chairman—You have moved one amendment, and Captain Gower seconded it. Councillor Browne-I presume we may put another, that it b6 adjourned till next month. Councillor Williams I am prepared to second that, if the lease is signed. The Chairman put this first, when five voted for it; for Councillor Hatching s amendment only one hand was held up for Councillor Griffiths' resolution there were five, and the number. being eqaal for the first and la-t propositions, the Chairman gave his vote for the adjournment. On the motion of Councillor Browne, seconded by Captain Gower, it was decided to repair a pipe from Coleman Well when the weather would admit of it. The Borough Boundary. I The Town Clerk was sorry to say that their applica- tion to the Local Government Board in favour of the extension of the borough boundary had not been successful. He read a letter from the board above, dated February 18, and stating that having considered the report of the Inspector, General Carey, they had decided not to proceed further with the matter. Councillor Browne said the only course open now was to make an appeal to the County Council. Alderman Anthony seconded, and it :"warcarried. the Town Clerk being instructed to communicate with the Clerk to the County Council. Work for the Unemployed. A circular from the Government having been read concerning what works might be carried out by the un- employed, Councillor Wilkins said a person came, and asked him if he would put the matter before the council, and try and induce them to offer a bit of work at stone- breaking on the mountain. It was their duty to try and help their brethren who were out of work. Several members spoke, and among them Councillor Griffiths advocated the making of a pathway from the town up to Llangadock, while Councillor Stephens suggested the making of a good road between the went end and the station. Councillor Wilkins moved to support a committee to consider the matter at once, when the Mayor came in and took the chair, and after other suggestions had been made as to the amoant of money to bd expeuded, his Worship said the road to the station was such that, being always damp, it cost a good deal to keep it in repair. Now he was prepared to give the land tor a new road across dry ground, and would himself pay half the cost of makiog it, which, he thought, would be about L200. He thought if he gave 0.100, and dedicated the road to the public, they would then have a good road to the town, which could be repaired at one-fifth of the cost of the preseut one. This was an offer for them to consider, and, while he did not press it opon them, he thought it would be for the advantage ot Kidwelly to have a new and a better road to the rail. way station (hear, hear). Alderman Anthony said he felt very grateful to the Mayor for his kind offer. It was resolved that the committee meet that evening, and that a special meeting of the council be held that day fortnight to receive thir report. The Town Clerk notified the election of Messrs Francis Rees and Henry 8-mael, as borough auditors, and Councillor Griffiths accepted the Mayor's nomina- tion as auditor. This was the whole of the business.

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