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CityCouncilProceedings1877-1886
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Ald McIntyre brought up the petitions of James Gowdey and Edward Lark respecting Taxes
On motion of Ald: McIntyre seconded by Ald: McRossie Ordered, that the petitions of J. Gowdey and E. Lark be referred to the Court of Revision to report.
Ald: McIntyre brought up the petition of Ephraim Brown respecting Taxes
On motion of Ald: McIntyre seconded by Ald: McRossie Ordered, That the petition of E. Brown be referred to the Court of Revision.
Ald: McIntyre brought up the petition of M. Foley and ten others Carters on the subject of suing for their fares
On motion of Ald: McIntyre seconded by Ald: Drennan Ordered, That the petition of M. Foley and others Carters be referred to the Police Commissioners
The Chairman from the Committee on Streets and Improvements brought up a Report (Number 532 Book D) which was read.
On motion of Ald: Allen seconded by Ald: Gaskin That the report of the Committee on Streets and Improvements be received and adopted
In Amendment Ald McRossie moves seconded by Ald: Carson That the report of the Committee on Streets be amended and that R. Winman be allowed $5 for damages done to his garden - which being put was [underline] lost [/underline] and the original motion was [underline] carried [/underline].
Ald: White from the Committee on Finance and Accounts brought up a Report (Number 533 Book D) which was received and adopted.
Ald: McIntyre, Chairman of the Select Committee on Engineer Youldens Communication brought up a Report (Number 534 Book D) which was read and adopted
The Chairman from the Committee on Licenses &c brought up a Report which was read
Ald: Metcalfe moves seconded by Ald: White That the Report of the Committee on Licenses be received and adopted - which being put was lost.
On motion of Ald: Carson seconded by Ald: Allen Ordered, That the sum of (250) two hundred and fifty dollars be placed at the beginning of 1877 to be paid in the year 1877 to Credit of the School Board for the old School house and lot in Williamsville on said School Board handing over deed of the same to the City and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor said property to be used for a street being a continuation of Durham street
On motion of Ald: McRossie seconded by Ald: McIntyre Ordered, that the sum of twenty dollars be granted to each of the Reporters of the Newspapers (News & Whig) for their
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H. & W.J. Carruthers stating they have entered the Drain in Clarence in consequence of their [there] being no main Drain on King street and requesting that no frontage be exacted from them.
On motion of Ald: McIntyre seconded by Ald: Harty Ordered, That the petition of H. &. W.J. Crothers be referred to the Committee on Streets and Improvements to report.
Ald: Metcalfe brought up the petition of Dominick Fallon and 8 others praying that the Council will recommend to the Police Commissioners the propriety of appointing a Policeman for Williamsville.
Ald: Metcalfe moves seconded by Ald: Carson That the petition of D. Fallon and others be referred to His Worship the Mayor with a request from this Council to the effect that a Policeman be specially appointed for Williamsville - which being put was [underline] lost [/underline].
Ald: Pense brought up the petition of John McKinley Secretary of Committee on Charity Ball asking for the use of the Ontario Hall on the 7th of February on payment of the Gas account.
Ald: Pense moves seconded by Ald: Campbell That the petition of John McKinley be granted - declared out of order.
Ald: Campbell brought up the petition of John G. Hurley praying for a remission of a portion of Carters License.
On motion of Ald: Campbell seconded by Ald: Allen Ordered, that the petition of John G. Hurley be referred to the Committee on Licenses and Cabs & Carters to report.
Ald: McIntyre brought up the petition of Henry Scott praying that he be refunded sixty dollars expended many years ago &c.
On motion of Ald: McIntyre seconded by Ald: Carson Ordered, That the petition of Henry Scott be referred to the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas to report.
Ald McIntyre from the Committee on Finance and Accounts brought up two reports (Numbers 541 and 542 Book D) which were read and adopted.
On motion of Ald: Carson seconded by Ald: Asselstine Ordered That the Clerk be authorized to insert an advertisement in both the City papers till Monday the 5th of February asking for Tenders for the purchase of the old School House Building in Williamsville and that said Tenders be opened by Committee on City Property.
On motion of Ald: Price seconded by Ald: Dupuis Ordered, that the City Engineer be instructed to Color a map of the City showing all property exempt from taxation, the same to be forwarded to the City Members at Toronto.
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The Clerk read the minutes of February 26th.
Communications from James Agnew Esquire City Solicitor were read in Re Harty Lease - Market Property and a proposal from Charles McSauley to take a lease of the old House of Industry.
On motion of Ald: Carson seconded by Ald: McRossie Ordered, That the communication of James Agnew in reference to Harty Lease be referred to the Committee on City Property to report.
On motion of Ald: Dupuis seconded by Ald: Power Ordered, That the communication of Mr. Agnew referring to the old House of Industry be referred to the Committee on City Property to report.
A Communication from Mr. Willliam Lake was read applying for the Office of Sub Engineer for the City.
On motion of Ald: Carson seconded by Ald: Gaskin Ordered, That the communication of William Lake be referred to the Committee on Streets.
Ald: McIntyre brought up the petition of William Cobourn and 23 others praying that a Tank be constructed in the vicinity of Division street &c.
On motion of Ald: McIntyre seconded by Ald: Carson Ordered, That the petition of William Cobourn and others be referred to the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas to report.
Ald: McCammon brought up the petition of Isaac David praying for a remission of four months Carters License.
On motion of Ald: McCammon seconded by Ald: Harty Ordered, That the petition of Isaac David be referred to the Committee on Licenses to report.
Ald: McCammon brought up the petition of Francis Dawson and John O'Neil praying payment for deepening Drain on Clergy street Frontenac Ward.
On motion of Ald: McCammon seconded by Ald: Clements Ordered, That the petition of Francis Dawson and John O'Neil be referred to the Committee on Streets to report.
Ald: Allen brought up the petition of John Potts praying for a remission of a half years Carters license.
On motion of Ald: Allen seconded by Ald: Drennan Ordered, That the petition of John Potts be referred to the Committee on License &c to report.
Ald: Metcalfe brought up the petition of Michael McDonald praying permission to lay down building materials on Montreal street.
On motion of Ald: Metcalfe seconded by Ald: McCammon Ordered, That the petition of Michael McDonald be granted under the supervision of the City Engineers
Ald: Drennan brought up the petition of Edward
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Ald Price moves seconded by Ald Drennan That the Commissioners on Licenses be requested to relieve the Carters from Licenses after the present year's License.
In amendment Ald Metcalfe moves seconded by Ald Gaskin That the report of the Committee on Licenses be received and adopted and that this Council request the Police Commissioners reduce the Carters Licenses as recommended in the report now before the Chair - which being put was carried and the original motion was lost.
Ald Drennan moves seconded by Ald Metcalfe. That this Council appoint a Committee to proceed to London to use their best efforts to secure the Provincial Fair for this City for 1878 the Council giving the necessary guarantee to furnish suitable accommodation for the holding of said fair the County Council being requested to unite with the City for said purposes and that His Worship the Mayor, Ald Gildersleeve, Wm Robinson, M.P.P., Sheriff Ferguson of T.L. Morrison and the mover be a Committee to carry out the same - which being put was lost yeas 8 nays 8
On motion of Ald Price seconded by Ald Metcalfe Ordered, That George D. Morse be authorized to lay out streets through the Morse Property not less than sixty feet in width.
Ald Price gives notice of his intention of introducing a By Law governing and regulating transient traders and that this notice be considered the first reading of such By Law.
Ald Gaskin moves seconded by Ald Walkem That in view of two lamps being passed to be placed on Gordon street Rideau Ward that this Council authorise one to be placed on the Corner of Earl and Gordon Streets Victoria Ward - which being put was lost.
On motion of Ald McIntyre seconded by Ald [McKerras|MacKerras]] Ordered, That the following be a Committee to consider the recommendation in the Budget in regard to salaries of the Various City officials - Aldermen McRossie, McDermott, Pense, Walkem, Campbell, Dupuis and the mover.
On motion the Council adjourned.
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On motion of Ald McCammon seconded by Ald Metcalfe Ordered, That the petition of H. Youlden be referred to the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas to report.
Ald McCammon brought up the petition of Emanuel Morris praying for a remission of a portion of his Carters License.
On motion of Ald McCammon seconded by Ald Clements Ordered, That the petition of Emanuel Morris be referred to the Committee on Licenses to report.
Ald Carson brought up the petition of Bernard Sheridan and 85 others praying permission to sell fresh meat on their places of business.
On motion of Ald Carson seconded by Ald Campbell Ordered, That the petition of B Sheridan and 85 others be referred to the Committees on Market and City Property to report.
Ald Dupuis brought up the petition of M.J. Brown and 19 others praying permission to place a crossing on Princess street midway between Montreal and Sydenham streets.
Ald Dupuis moves seconded by Ald McCammon That the prayer of the petition of M.J. Brown and others be granted.
In amendment Ald Carson moves seconded by Ald McRossie That the petition of MJ Brown and others be referred to the Committee on Streets with power to act also to report to regulate where street crossings shall be placed on Princess Street - which being put was carried. Yeas - 10 Nays - 9 and the original motion was lost.
Petitions respecting taxes were submitted and referred to the Court of Revision.
Ald McCammon brought up the petitions of Edward Noakes and Robert Thompson applying for the positions of Lamp cleaner and assistant in Fire Department.
On motion of Ald McCammon seconded by Ald Metcalfe Ordered, That the petitions of Edward Noakes and Robert L Thompson be referred to the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas to report.
Ald Price brought up the petition of Martin Dolan praying to be relieved from the payment of frontage.
On motion of Ald Allen seconded by Ald Price Ordered, That the petition of Martin Dolan be referred to the Committee on Streets to report.
Ald Carson brought up the petition of Thomas Nicholson and three others praying for a reduction in the price of frontage.
On motion of Ald Carson seconded by Ald Asselstine Ordered, That the petition of Thomas Nicholson and others
