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Kingston Directory for 1897. Referred to Committee on Finance.
From James Reid stating he has provided an ambulance. Referred to the Board of Health.
Petitions presented and referred as follows:
From T. Robertson by Ald Strainge - Dog Tax. Referred to the Court of Revision.
From John Herron and 6 others by Ald Richardson asking for a tile sewer on O'Kill Street. Referred to Board of Works.
From John D. Boyd and 93 others by Ald Tait asking that a 40 foot street known as a continuation of Stanley Street when registering three streets running North & South in the neighborhood of the new Frontenac School to also register a 40 foot street &c. Referred to Board of Works.
From D. Funnell and Wm H. Harmer and 143 others by Ald Tait stating the necessity of a street passenger service from the outer station of the Grand Trunk Railway to tap the present street Railway at the intersection of Princess Street &c and for grading the Streets &c. Referred to the Board of Works.
Ald Drennan from the Committee on Finance and accounts brought up reports (Numbers 49 and 50 Book H) which were read and adopted.
The Chairman from the Board of Works brought up Report (Number 51 Book H) which was read. Ald Carson moves seconded by Ald Strainge That the report of the Board of Works be received and adopted. In amendment Ald Stewart moves seconded by Ald Richardson That the clause Re: Rails be struck out and that we ask for tenders for the old rails which being put was carried and the Report was adopted as amended.
The Chairman from the Water Works brought up report (Number 52 Book H) which was read and adopted.
The Chairman from the Committee on Fire, Water and Light brought up a report (Number 53 Book H) which was read and adopted.
Ald Minnes from the Committee on City Property brought up (Report number 54 Book H) which was read and adopted.
Ald Walkem from the Committee on Parks brought up a report (Number 55 Book H) which was read and adopted.
Ald Richardson presented the petition of William Lesslie and 4 others asking for an asphalt side walk on George Street from the North side of O'Kill to Stuart Street. Referred to the Board of Works and the City Commissioner.
On motion of Ald Drennan seconded by Ald Minnes Ordered, That the Treasurer be instructed to pay salaries as per Budget 1896.
On motion of Ald Minnes seconded b Ald Robinson Ordered, That the taxes on pleasure yachts for 1895 be refunded. Yeas: The Mayor Aldermen: Behan, Drennan, Hewton, Martin, Minnes, Newlands, Richardson, Robinson, Stewart, Strainge, Tait Walkem - 13 Nays: Ald Carson
On motion the Council adjourned.
(Sig'd for) M. Flanagan City Clerk.
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Monday 8 o'clock P.M. Kingston June 1st 1896
A meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day. Present:
His Worship the Mayor Aldermen: Allen, Behan, Carson, Curtis, Donnelly, Hewton, Livingston, Martin, Minnes, Newlands, Richardson, Ryan, Skinner, Stewart Strainge, Tait, Walkem
The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting.
Communications summarized by Clerk were read and referred as follows:
From John Blevins City Clerk Toronto inviting the co-operation of the City Council in securing a reduction in the rate of postage on drop or City letters. Referred to the Committee on Finance &c.
From Thomas Crate asking &c.
From George Thompson, Collector of Taxes stating Taxes Collected to date. Referred to the Committee on Finance. &c
From F.C. Ireland City Treasurer stating fees received from Market No 1 to date. Referred to the Committee on Finance &c.
From Mrs Saunders and others respecting taxes. Referred to the Court of Revision.
From Wm L. Gordon City Commissioner calling the attention of the Council to passing a By Law governing the erection of guards or fences around boulevards. Referred to the Board of Works.
From Wm L Gordon Secretary Local Board of Health stating the Local Board request the Council to pass a By Law governing the erection of Dry earth Closets Referred to the Committee on City Property.
From William G. Craig Secretary Kingston Foundry and Machinery Co Re: adjustment of taxes for the year 1895. Referred to Committee on Finance &c.
From Fred Osler on behalf of two blind men named Coleman asking Council to relieve them from the payment of $3.15 for work done by W. Follest (cleaning a pit). Referred to the Committee on Finance &c.
The Clerk submitted Auditors detailed statement &c in duplicate for the year 1895 left over.
Petitions were presented and referred as follows:
From John Mudie Esquire by Ald Skinner Re: taxes . Referred to Court of Revision.
From John Gilbert and others by Ald Richardson asking for an asphalt walk on West side of Barrie Street from Union to Clergy Streets Referred to the Board of Works and the City Commissioner.
From R.W. Gowan and 72 others by Ald Newlands requesting that Barrie Street be continued to Pine Street. Referred to the Board of Works.
From P.A. Haffner by Ald Strainge complaining of snow being removed in front of lot Albert and Johnston Street &c. Referred to the Board of Works.
From William Mundell and 10 others by Ald Richardson asking for a new side walk on the east side of Arch Street between Union and Deacon Streets and to be laid down outside present walk so as to afford a boulevard. Referred to the Board of Works.
Ald Livingston from the Committee on Finance and Accounts brought up
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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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Monday 7:30 OClock P.M. Kingston January 8 1877
A Special Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day. Present
His Worship the Mayor
Aldermen
Allen, Carson, Clements, Drennan, Dupuis, Gaskin, McCammon, McIntyre, McKelvey, McRossie, Noble, Powers, Price, Tandy, White
The Clerk read the minutes of the two last meetings.
The Mayor stated he received the award of the Arbitrators in the erection of Court House which he submitted.
A Certificate from Michael Flanagan, City Clerk was read in Re votes in the Power Dry Dock By Law
A Circular from John Hallam Esquire Chairman of Committee Toronto was read enclosing report of Special Committee on taxation exemptions.
A Communication from C.V. Price Esquire was read stating the Directors of the Kingston Street Railway will not press any change of width of track at present.
A Communication from James Agnew Esquire, City Solicitor was read in re Adair verdict sustained.
A Communication from John Creighton Esquire was read in Re Arbitration Court House between County and City.
Petitions from John McMahon, W.B. and S. Anglin and John Holmes respecting Taxes and referred to the Court of Revision.
Ald: Gaskin brought up the petition of [strikethrough] Mary Dandy [/strikethrough] William McCartney praying permission to lay down building materials on Gordon Street Victoria Ward.
On motion of Ald: Gaskin seconded by Ald McKelvey Ordered, That the petition of William McCartney be granted on the usual Conditions
Ald: Allen brought up the petition of Mary Dandy praying for a remission of fine
On motion of Ald Allen seconded by Ald: Drennan Ordered, that the petition of Mary Dandy be referred to His Worship the Mayor with power to act.
Ald: McRossie from the Committee on Finance and Accounts brought up [strikethrough]a[/strikethrough] two Reports (Numbers 535 & 536 Book D) which [strikethrough]was[/strikthrough] were read and adopted.
The Chairman from the Committee on Fire, Water And Gas brought up a Report (Number 537 Book D) which was read.
Ald: Tandy moves seconded by Ald: McCammon That the report of the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas be received and adopted.
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That persons tendering for the construction of sidewalks be required to state the Ward or Wards for which he tenders and the prices for the several kinds of walk in each Ward separately, and the Council shall have the right to say how many Wards, or whether any shall be awarded him which being put was carried and the report was adopted as amended.
The Chairman from the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas brought up two Reports which were read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Accounts.
Aldermen Allen, Little and J. Carson here left.
On motion of Ald Smythe seconded by Ald Gordon Ordered, That the Council do appropriate the sum of Two hundred dollars for the Review on the 24th instant to assist in entertaining the volunteers who take part in the Review.
Yeas: The Mayor Aldn R.J. Carson, Clements, Craig, JP Gildersleeve, Gordon, McIntyre, Quigley, Redden, Smythe, Wilson 11 Nays: Aldermen Creeggan, Dupuis, McCammon, McGuire. 4
On motion the council adjourned until Monday evening at the usual hour.
Adjourned.
M Flanagan, City Clerk John Gaskin, Mayor
Tuesday 8 OClock PM Kingston May 16 1882
A Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day pursuant to adjournment. Present
His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Allen, John Carson, Creeggan, Downing, JP Gildersleeve, Irving, Law, McCammon, McGuire, McIntyre
The meeting adjourned for want of a quorum
