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was read

On motion of Ald Drennan seconded by Ald Harty
Ordered that the report of the Committee on
Finance and Accounts in reference to the Ferris Case
vs the City be received and adopted

On motion the Council adjourned

M Flanagan
City Clerk

C F Gildersleeve
Mayor

Monday 7.30 OClock PM
Kingston May 5th 1879

A meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Kingston was held this day Present

His Worship
Aldermen
Allen, Anglin, Drennan, Fee, Gaskin, Gildersleeve
Harty, Mooers, McCammon, McDermott, McGuire
McIntyre, McKelvey, McRossie, Pense, Redden, Snook

The Clerk read the minutes of the last three meetings

A Communication from Lieut. Col. Otter was
read asking a grant of $10 to assist the Ontario Rifle Association
Toronto

There was no action taken thereon

A Communication from Edwin Horsey Chief of
Fire Dept was read regarding the stationing of the No. Hand
Engine in Williamsville

On motion of Ald McCammon seconded by Ald Gaskin
Ordered that the Communication of Chief Horsey be
referred to the Committee on Fire, Water, and Gas to report

A Communication from Peter Soland was read concerning
the Pound

There was no action taken thereon

A Communication from Thomas Conley City
Commissioner was read relative to the extension of the Drain on
West Street

On motion of Ald McRossie seconded by Ald McKelvey
Ordered that the Communication of Mr Thos. Conley
be referred to the Committee on Streets to report

Two Communications from the assessors were read In
Re Assessment &c

On motion of Ald Snook seconded by Ald Gaskin
Ordered that the Communications of the Assessors be
referred to the Committee on Officers, Salaries and Back Taxes to report

A Communication from the Auditors was read presenting
a