On the motion of the Rev. E. S. Little it was decided that the ratepayers occupy the centre of the Church.
The Rev. 'T. W. Houston moved that Dr. Woods be allowed to vote for Mr.
Graham.
The Rev. D. W. Nichols offered an amendment that all similar cases be authorised. The amendment was lost. The original motion was then put to the meeting and carried.
he Rev. J. Jackson moved that on this occasion verbal proxies be allowed.
Dr. Macklin moved that Mr. Cameron be allowed to put a question. tost. Moved by the. Rev. 'T. W. Houston; "That the basis of voting in ratepayers' meetings be changed to the method submitted to this meeting by the Council." Seconded by the Rev: F. E. Meigs. This motion was voted: upon by ballot and carried by 104 votes against 22.
The resolutions agreed to are as follows -(1) That every owner or responsible re-_presentative of a taxable portion of Kuling Estate should have one, and only one vote in the ratepayers' meeting.
portion of alor on Kuling estate shall be entitled to' one vote. The Register of landowners'as kept by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees shall be regarded as primd facie evidence as to who are landowners. In case of joint ownership of land the owners shall decide who shall represent them, casting but one vote. In case of land owned by a-Mission or individuals upon which more than one house has been erected one person representing each residence shall be entitled to one vote, providing that in each case a vote is cast representing ownership of land no additional vote shall be allowed for house erected thereon. In case of double or large house used as the residence of more than one family a vote shall be allowed for each house rate paid during the preceding fiscal year, with provision as in the preceding year.
(3) That a system of taxation in which a larger proportion of taxes should be borne by the lots and a lesser proportion by the houses would be more equitable than the present system.
Moved by the Rev. E. S. Little that those who have not, by the new rule, sufficient persons present to represent all the interests be permitted to cast all the votes by proxy. Carried.
On the motion of the Rev. S. I. Woodbridge the report of the Municipal Council be received.
Moved by the Rev. E. S. Little that we now proceed to elect by ballot a Municipal Council for the next year. Carried.
Moved by the Rev. F. E. Meigs that every Councillor to be elected shall have 'a majority of the votes east. Carried.
On the motion of the Rev. E. S. Little it was resolved to recommend the Municipal Council to suspend public work as far as possible on the Lord's Day.
On motion it was resolved that we pledge ourselves to support with our cordial sympathy and ce-operation the Municipal Council we elect.
Ca the motion of the Rev. F. E. Meigs the very hearty thanks of the ratepayers were accorded to Mr. Duff, the Manager, for his services.
The Rev. T. W. Houston moved that a very hearty vote of thanks be accorded Mr. Huntley for his kind efforts to ensure 'a pure milk supply. This was passed by a rising vote.
Pastor Kranz moved: That this Community should authorise the incoming Council to take such steps as to secure for next summer the supply of at least 500 bottles of good milk every day from Ist July to 15th Sept."
On the motion of the Rev. J. Jackson this was referred to the Municipal Council On the motion of the Rev. E. S. Little the $tanicipal Council's Budget was then con-question of taxation was taken up. The
sidered.
Dr. Gillison moved that we take up seriatim the section dealing with expenditure. Carried.
The Rev. G. H. Bondfield moved that $600 be spent on roads on the Estate.
Dr. Macklin offered as a substitute that in addition to the $300 proposed by the Council the surplus be applied on the roads. Carried.
On the motion of the Rev. E. S. Little it was agreed that the amount in section $1,210 for Police and Sanitation, be passed and referred to the Municipal Council for expenditure.
The Tellers, Messrs. Adams and Hayes, then announced, the result of the ballot for Municipal Council as follows Total votes cast.
Number necessary to elect E. S. Little (Chairman)
E. Meigs...
Griffith John A. H. Broomball
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