The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1866-11-17 00:00:00

COMMISSIONERS' MEETING.

The monthly meeting of Ude b 0.4 wan held in the
Corn Exchange on Manley last. Mr. Well was voted to
the chair in the absence of Mr. takrsl. Tin re were also
present Messrs. Aliso'', le, 'f. It. le.aalo,Stringer,
Webb, King, Nash, ream, Perry. Wullser, and Pael.adisl.
The Clerk read a letter Lem Mr. Akroyd, to the effect
that he had an engagement on that day (Monthly ), nil
that for sonic time to rouge he would be engaged on Mon.
day ; and suggesting that the time of ttheting be altered
(tong Monday to the second Tuesday.
The Clerk then read the minutes of the last meeting,
which Were continued.
Mr. King reported that the committee appointed to
consider the bye•lows bad held Sig., meetings, of three
and four hour. each sitting. They acre not quite ready,
but he hoped by the next monthly meeting to have them
reedy.
The Clerk said that Mr. Akroyd had informed bins that
Mr. ItutTurd was prepared to advance the fl,Stai adore.
tinged for by the Commissioners, sod lie had theiefore
withdrawn the adveitiseuient. Under these cireunistan-
era it would not be necessary to make a rate this year, and
Cons. telently no notice had been given of aai intention to
woke a rate. Their rating powers only ,xtendegl to ds in
the pound in • year. had already had two rates,
amounting to to 6d, so that before Christina's they could
not have • le rate, 114 was intended.

In answer to Mr. lie, the Clerk said that the Commis-
sioners had already paid £6OO on the costs of the rew
bill. That sum would come out of the loan about to be
raised to pay the whole coats, and that would carry thorn
on till after Christmas. He also called the attention of
the Board to a correspondince he hail hail with reference
to taxing the bills of the solicitors who had Leeu engaged
in iibtaining the new 'luau Act. 11,0.r.i. ltrorw.rd.Sliep.
herd, and Harward were quite willing that their bills
should he taxed by Mr. Dank., the t ising•master. and to
accept the amount he nllnv,d in discharge of their claim ;
and, in the event of Mr. Dunks requiring auy tx,darialson
on auy item, they suggested that he shouid apply for it
through Inns (the Clerk). Mr. Price asked whether he
should take out all order for his Lille to he taxed, or
•hethi r the ei 111111ISSIO114 es wall do so. lii O vUnss•
noent litter he expreond a doubt as to whether Mr.
Dank,' would tax the hills Unless they were rent through
311 attorney. Mr. Hanks had. hanover, written to loin
(the speaker) seying Blot lie would tax the bilk and nus
willing to receive them through him. He lout ace,x,l.
hints sent the bill to Mr. Dank, Messrs. ~,,,, Cii
no), ana Fearon hint 1.3.0 stale.' they Were willing tls.st
their hill shouhl be Lard by Mr. provnn ii that
they acre &Mooed to be present to give explancions.
'rile Clerk wont on hi say tlmt neither tire Coloolbsioners,
Mn-sea llarw..rd :in,' S:i. phord, nor Mr Price, wei e taut
present or represented while the bills We.e bring taxisl,
but were to give explanations to Pie taxiogiciaster
through
Mr. Perry suggested that there almuld not be auy per.
sou attending cm either Ole. If they had any one to
represent 11. In It Woill,l lie necexiary Inc the C '
▪ to Innte sortie orne

After inane I:misers:diets the Cl, rk was ig,tr,tct J to
write to Fe.iron, arid Fearun, apprising
thew of that unilerstaniliali.

The Chairman called attention to the lid that the thi-
veyors Of tildswinford kerb brin.•ing a sower over the
hospital land, and wore about to connect it with the town
sewer in Hanley-streak Applieathin was made by the
surveyors in the month of May 185;1, to connect the
newer now making with that of the town in Hagler-street,
and the then Commissioners instructed Mr. TiO,m to
report apes the matter. Mr. Taylor did report, and per-
mission wit, given to the overseers to curry on the work,
provided it was done to the aatisfaction of Messrs. 11111411 es,
Sliacklock, Brown, Nicholls. awl Underwood, Commis-
sioners, and Mr. Taylor, their present clerk. The drain,
however, had not been made by the surveyor. then in
office; and it had been allowed to lie over till the present
surveyors had taken advantage of the permission granted
to their predecessors.
' Mr. Allsop pointed out that the drain now being made
was intended to drain • very considerable portion of Old-
minion!. From • conversation lie had hat with • gentle-
man belonging to Oldswinford, he understood that about
100 acres of land would drain into the sewer, besides 100
houses. The number of houses, however, would be in-
creased as hind was being sobl for building purposes.
The culvert which ran down Hagley.street was about two
feet in diameter, and was partially fillet with gravel.
Under these circumstances—and even if the culvert was
clear—he goestioned if the towuu could take the drainage
of Oldswinford. If they did they might have to put in
a new drain, and that would be. considerable expense.
He thought that, considering the length of time that had
elapsed since permission was given to the Ohlowinford
surveyors to connect their drain with the town drain,
and considering their was anew body of Commissioners,
• fresh application ought to have been made,
Mr. Perry was doubtful whether the surveyors could
set upon the permission given seven years ago, seeing
that the drain was to be made to the satisfaction of per.
sons not now Commisaioners, and some of whom were
dead.

Mr. He considered that the great quantity of water
visaing from Oldswinford would have the effect of flmh-
log the town drain, and would be a good thing inanad of
otherwise). Ile hal opened several draim in tow,i. and
he had found in many cases that there lI.LII no sediment
in them. He had been informed by • gentleman eonnee•
led with sanitary matters, that an eighteen-inch gland
pipe would be much better than • 2-ft. drain.
Mr. Walker thought it would be an advantage to have
the water, but if there was any chance of stopping the
solid:from getting in, it would be a good thing.
Mr. l'erry suggested that Mr. Taylor, who was the vor-
veyor to the Commisitioners, should examine it, and re-
port at the next meeting, and see what their powers
were
After some farther conversation.
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Mr. Perry moved. and Mr. Walker seconded—" That
the subject be referred to Mr. Taylor to report as to
whether the connection of Oldswinford drain with the
town drain would damage the latter ; and as to the
powers and duties of the Commissionera in relation
thereto.

The Chairman called their attention to the road on the
Cliff, which wee in a very bed state.
Koine conversation took piece on the subject.
Mr. lie thought & good job could be made of it for
shout 1:50 or VAL

Moved by Mr. Aldeop, and aeconded by Mr. !re—" That
the clerk be instructed to have the footpath properly
fenced."

Mr. He celled the attention of the Board ta the re•
lighting of Foster•street. aad the clerk was ordered to
give the usual notice, that at the next meeting the subject
of lighting Foster-street and Victoria Passage would he
considered.

The Clerk said he had received Mr. D.orrieutt's report,
which f Wed that there were uncollected £2:l 15a Old.
Some of it wax bad, and he was afraid he should not get
more than £5 of it.

Bala to the amount of £262 16s lid were ordered to
be laid, which included £l4 17s 101 for money paid out
of poaket by the clerk; Beddoes, for materials, 11 lis
61; Ciee Company, £lBl ns lid; for polling clerks, me..
Gangers, and erection of booths at the late election, £63
28s dd. With regard to the latter, the Clerk said he
thought when all the bills emus in, the expenses would
be brought up to £lOO, as he had not yet received the
prlning account, or the:assessors'. In fatare he antici•
pined the amount for election expenses would be much