Kingston records (regionally related)

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The Council met pursuant to adjournment

All the members being present

The Chairman from the Select Committee to strike the standing committees for the Year brought up a Report (Number 382 Book G) which was read and adopted.

On motion of Ald. Thompson seconded by Ald. Eilbeck Ordered, That the following be a Committee for Municipal reform for 1886 The Mayor Aldermen Harty, Gildersleeve, McIntyre, Clements, J Wilson and the mover such committee to consider and report to this Council as early as possible as to the best method of making the City Assessment

Ald. McIntyre gives notice of a By Law for the amendment of the existing By Law respecting the appointment of three assessors instead of one

Ald. Thompson brought up the petition of Samuel Lambert and 50 others praying that a Policeman be appointed to perform night duty at the lower Grand Truck Railway Depot. Referred to Police Commissioner.

On motion of Ald. Redden seconded by Ald. Bermingham Ordered, That the Poundman be retained until the Council or Chairman of Parks notify him that his services are not required.

On motion the Council adjourned

M. Flanagan, City Clerk John Whiting, Mayor

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Monday 8 o'Clock P.M. Kingston January 25th 1886

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

His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Carson, Clements, Drennan, Dunn, Gildersleeve, Harty, Hiscock, Hobart, Little, McIntyre, McKay, O'Brien, Redden, Robinson, Shannon, Thompson, J. Wilson, W. Wilson.

The Clerk read the minutes of the two last meetings.

Ald. Drennan brought up the petition of A.E. Elmer asking the Council to purchase a Gong. Referred to the Committee on Fire Water and Gas

Ald. J. Wilson brought up the petition of H. W. Wilson L. O'Brien and 14 others praying steps may be taken to enlarge the outlet of the New Yonge St drain &c

On motion of Ald. J. Wilson seconded by Ald. Shannon Ordered, That the petition of H. W. Wilson, L. O'Brien and 14 others be referred to the Committee on Streets to report at

at the next meeting of the Council as to the advisability of suspending operations on the Alfred street drain and proceed with the continuation of the Division street drain, along Union street to Arch street, thence along Arch street to connect with the College drain at a point near Deacon street. And that it be an instruction to the City Engineer to submit at the next meeting of the Council an estimate of the probable cost of said extension.

Ald. Gildersleeve brought up the petition of William Power respecting taxation. Referred to the Court of Revision

Ald. Clements from the Committee on Finance and accounts brought up a Report (Number 383 Book E, which was received and adopted.

The Chairman from the Committee on Streets &c brought up a Report (Number 384 Book E.) enclosing proposal of Walter C Jenkins dedicating a portion of property on continuation of Quebec street on certain conditions - which were read

On motion of Ald. Thompson seconded by Ald. Hiscock

Ordered, That the report of the Committee on Streets be received and adopted.

The Chairman from the Committee on City Property brought up a Report (Number 385 Book E.) which was read and adopted.

Ald. Gildersleeve introduced a By Law to appoint a Local Board of Health for the year 1886 which was read a first time

The 30th Rule of Council was suspended as regards the reading of this By Law and the Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading

Ald. Clements in the Chair

The Council resumed

The Committee rose, and the Chairman reported the second reading of the By Law clause by clause. The Report was received

In amendment to report

Ald. McIntyre moves seconded by Ald. O'Brien

That the name of Prof. Carr Harris be substituted for the name of W.R. McRae on the Board of Health which being put was [underline] lost [/underline]. Yeas 7. Nays 12.

The By Law was read a third time and passed

Ald Gildersleeve introduced a By Law respecting Local Improvements and Special Assessments therefor which was read a first time.

On motion of Ald. Thompson seconded by Ald. O'Brien

Ordered, That the following be a special Committee on the Water Works for 1886 The Mayor Aldermen Harty, McIntyre, Carson McKay and Bermingham have an investigation made and report to the Council upon the Condition of all the Hydrants in the City and report at the next meeting of the Council upon the late Queen street fire

On Motion the Council adjourned

M. Flanagan City Clerk

Mr. J.L. Whiting Mayor

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The Chairman from the Committee on Water Works brought up a Report (number 1185 Book G) which was read.

Ald Elliott moves seconded by Ald Walkem.

That the report of the Committee on Water Works be received and adopted.

In Amendment 1st

Ald Horn moves seconded by Ald G Robinson.

That the amount of the account I.E. $50 of Collins Bay Rafting Company be paid.

In Amendment 2nd

Ald McKelvey moves seconded by Ald McIntyre.

That the sum of $50 as charged by the Collins Bay Rafting Company for the removal of the Rouseau pipe be paid said amount to be afterwards collected from the owners of said pipe as we may be advised by the City Solicitor - which being put was lost and the first amendment being put was carried.

Yeas: The Mayor, Aldn Allen, Behan, Carson, Curtis, Horn, Mundell, McIntyre, McKelvey, G Robinson, Skinner Walkem - 12.

Nays: Aldn Elliott, Martin, Meek, Richardson, Ryan - 5.

On Motion of Ald Mundell seconded by Ald Walkem.

Ordered That the report of the Committee on Water Works be received and adopted as amended.

The Chairman from the Court of Revision brought up a Report (number 1186 Book G) which was read and adopted.

The Chairman from the Committee on Fire, Water and Light brought up a Report (number 1187 Book G) which was read and adopted.

The Chairman from the Committee on Parks brought up Report (number 1188 Book G) which was read and adopted.

On Motion of Ald Curtis seconded by Ald Carson.

Ordered That the Police Commissioners be requested to swear in William Phillips as a constable for special duty in connection with the City Parks.

Ald Carson introduced a By Law to authorize the construction of a common sewer in a part of Balaclava Street in the City of Kingston as a local improvement under the provisions of the Municipal Act on that behalf which was read a first time.

The 30th Rule was suspended and the Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading

Ald Walkem in the Chair.

The Council resumed.

The Committee rose and the Chairman reported the second reading of the By Law clause by clause - The Report was recieved.

The 30th Rule was again suspended and the By Law was read a third time and passed.

On motion the Council adjourned.

M. Flanagan City Clerk

John Herald Mayor

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The 30th Rule was suspended and the Council went into Committee of the Whole on the second reading. Ald Redden in the Chair The Council resumed. The Committee rose and the Chairman reported the second reading clause by clause. The Report was received. The 30th Rule being again suspended the By Law was read a third time and passed.

Ald Carson introduced By Law No 548 entitled "A By Law to amend By Law No 492 entitled A By Law respecting the public markets" which was read a first time. The 30th Rule was suspended and the Council went into Committee of the Whole on the second reading. Ald Richardson in the Chair The Council resumed. The Committee rose and the Chairman reported the second reading of the By Law clause by clause. The Report was received. The 30th Rule being again suspended the By Law was read a third time and passed.

On motion the council adjourned.

R.F. Elliott, Mayor

(sig'd for) M. Flanagan, City Clerk

Monday 8 o'Clock P.M. Kingston May 18th 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, Drennan, Hewton, Martin, Minnes Newlands, Redden, Richardson, Robinson, Stewart, Strainge, Tait, Walkem

The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting.

Communications summarized by Clerk were read and referred as follows:

From L.W. Dyde Secretary Childrens Aid society requesting the of one of the unoccupied basement rooms of the City Building for an office. Referred to the Committee on City Property.

From Bryant and Carnagie Re: Names placed on streets. Referred to the Board of Works.

From Annie Morris Taxes. Referred to the Court of Revision.

From F.C. Ireland, City Treasurer showing fees received to date from Market No 1. Referred to Finance Committee.

From George Thompson Collector of Taxes giving statement of Taxes received to date. Referred to Finance Committee

From J.G. Forster & Co soliciting the patronage of the Council for the Kingston

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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.

R.F. Elliott, Mayor

(Sig'd for) M. Flanagan City Clerk.