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"That the sum limited for refreshments for Committees
on survey do not exceed 5/- per head"
be rescinded, lost.
A resolution was passed—
I hat in future no monies be paid out of the Petty Cash
for refreshments without coming before the board for
its sanction."
A resolution was passed—
That in future all workpeople employed by the Vestry
be paid by an officer under the direction of the Clerk
or Surveyor as the Board may direct."
The last mentioned resolution was referred to the Finance
Committee to consider and report as to the best means for
carrying it out.
A resolution was passed urging the Metropolitan Board of
Works to take immediate steps to carry out the Blackwall Tunnel
scheme in its entirety.
The report of the Finance Committee was adopted.
A motion with reference to the mode of disposing of the Filly,
the property of the Vestry, was referred to the Dusting and
Cleansing Committee for consideration and report.
t 4th. 51 Members present.
A Poor rate of 8d. in the £ approved.
The following tenders were accepted—
(1) Mr. S. W. Hawkings for the performance of Sewer
works in Edwards Road and Albion Street for £"396.
(2) Messrs. Fennings for Broken Granite and Spauls at 9/9
and 7/3 per ton, respectively.
Tenders for the performance of Jobbing Sewers work were
opened and referred to the Sanitary Committee for consideration
and report.
The reports of the Medical Officer of Health and Surveyor
with respect to 6, Neat's Cottages were considered, the owner's
objections heard, and the works ordered to be executed upon
certain conditions and the matter adjourned till next meeting of
the vestry.
The report of the Finance Committee recommending that
application should be made to the Metropolitan Board of Works
for consent to borrow £"14,000 temporarily, for the purposes of
street improvements was adopted.
The report of the Committee of the Whole Board Re Improvements—
(1) Stated that terms had been arranged for the purchase of
the Copyhold Interest in 420 and 418, Mile End Road
for £1,600, the original claim being £2,640.
(2) Stated that a precept to summon a jury to assess the
compensation in respect of 7, 9, 11,13,15,aaand 17,
Harford Street, had been issued.
(3) Recommended approval of Committees proceedings.
(4) Recommended employment of Messrs. Wilde and Venables,
Accountants, to investigate trade claims.