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15 FEBRUARY, 1893.
The Clerk subsequently stated, that upon comparing the
list of attendances, it appeared that on the 23rd May, 1888,
there were 49 members present, whilst on the present occasion
there were only 47, and that it therefore required a majority
consisting of two-thirds of the Vestrymen present to rescind
the resolution, and that as only 20 had voted in favour of the
motion, the resolution of 23rd May, 1888, had not been
legally rescinded.
XVI. Mr. J. J. Musto then proceeded with the matter standing
on the Agenda in his name as follows :
That he will call the attention of the Vestry to the fact that
a portion of the wages paid by the Vestry to their
workmen is handed over to a fund called the " Steadman
Wages Fund," and to ask the Clerk as to the legality
of such a course, seeing that Mr. Steadman is a member
of the Vestry and County Council.
The Clerk having given his opinion as requested,
Mr. Steadman asked leave to make a statement.
Moved by Mr. J. J. Musto seconded by Mr. Chidgey and
resolved—That Mr. Steadman be permitted to make a statement
on the matter,
Which he accordingly did.
XVII. Moved by Mr. Furness seconded by Mr. E. Kemp and
resolved—That the Vestry at its rising do adjourn until this
day fortnight at Seven p.m.
XVI. [Resumed.] Moved by Mr. Brown seconded by Mr.
Richardson and resolved—This Vestry finds that the wages
earned by the workmen in the employ of this Vestry have
been paid in money, and it is not a fact that a portion of the
wages is handed over to a fund called the " Steadman Wages
Fund."
XVIII. NOTICE OF MOTION.
By Mr. Steadman.
That the Clerk to the Vestry submit a Return of the Salaries
paid three years ago to all the officials and the salaries
now paid. Also the amount paid in Bonuses during
that period and to whom paid.
XIX. Moved by Mr. Hirst seconded by Mr. Chidgey and
resolved—That the Vestry do now adjourn and that thanks
be voted to the Chairman.
The meeting then separated.
Signed J. Loftus h. t. a. chidgey.