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Kingston City Council Proceedings 1894-1897
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Monday 8 o'clock P.M. Kingston May 14th 1894
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, Elliott, Horn, Martin, Meek, Mundell, McIntyre, McKelvey, Richardson, G. Robinson, Ryan, Skinner, Walkem, Wright
The clerk read the minutes of the two last meetings.
Communications summarized were read as follows: -
From T. O. Robson, President Re Canadian Cattle Trade - Referred to the Finance Committee.
From Miss Machar - Secretary poor relief Association showing expenditure for year - Referred to the Finance Committee.
From E. J. B. Pense asking for cheque Hospital Grant by city.
On motion of Ald McKelvey seconded by Ald Richardson Ordered, that the amount of $750 as provided in the Budget be paid to the Treasurer of the Kingston General Hospital.
From Robert Creighton Accountant Provincial Penitentiary enclosing account for material &c - Referred to the Board of Works.
From John Macdonald Secretary Public School Board asking on what terms the Board can aquire the use of Ontario Hall - Referred to the Committee on City Property.
From John Macdonald Secretary Public School Board asking for a Grant of $20,000 to erect a new School house and to pay indebtedness on Victoria School, about $1100 - Referred to the Committee on Finance
From W. M. Drennan, Secretary Celebration Committee Queens Birthday asking for a grant of $20 towards advertizing.
On motion of Ald McKelvey seconded by Ald. Meek Ordered That the communication of Wm M. Drennan on behalf of the Celebration Committee be referred to the Committee on Printing with power to act.
From George Osborne complaining of Horses and Cows being allowed to run at large.
On motion of Ald McIntyre seconded by Ald Martin Ordered That the communication of George Osborne be referred to the Committee on City Property and that in view of the number of complaints made by Citizens of the inefficiency of the present Pound Keeper the said committee is hereby ordered to make inquiry as to the cause of such inefficiency and report at the next regular meeting of this Council upon the measures proper to be taken to ensure a thorough enforcement of the pound By Law and the efficient protection of citizens in future from the annoyance complained of.
Petitions were presented and referred as follows: -
From Miles Sinnott and 14 other Cabmen by Ald Behan asking for a reduction of License - Referred to the Committee of Finance.
From George Cliff, by Ald Horn, respecting frontage charges - Referred to the Board of Works.
From W. Smallridge and 9 others by Ald Mundell asking for removal of Board Walk to East side of Alfred Street between Union and Earl streets - Referred to the Board of Works.
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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.
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.
(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.
(Sig'd for) M. Flanagan City Clerk.
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up Reports (Numbers 56 & 57 Book H) which were read and adopted.
The Chairman from the Board of Works brought up Report (Number 58 Book H) which was read and also submitted Report of Thomas A Bolger City Engineer Re: construction of a drain in O'Kill Street with a statement of measurements &c which were also read. On motion of Ald Carson seconded by Ald Behan Ordered, That the report of the Board of Works be received and adopted.
The Chairman from the Committee on Water Works brought up report (Number 59 Book H) which was read and adopted.
On motion of Ald Donnelly The Mayor left the Chair and Ald Behan took the same. On motion Ald Donnelly seconded by Ald Allan Ordered, That this Council wish to place on record its thankful appreciation of the able and undefatiguable efforts put forth by His Worship the Mayor, Alderman Drennan and the other members of the Celebration Committee which resulted in such complete success on 24th May. Ald Behan left the chair and the Mayor took same.
On motion, the Council adjourned.
(Sig'd) M. Flanagan, City Clerk
Monday 8, OClock P.M Kingston June 16th 1896
A meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day Present
Aldermen Allen, Carson, Curtis, Donnelly, Drennan, Hewton, Livingston, Martin, Minnes, Newlands, Redden, Robinson, Skinner, Stewart, Strange, Tait, Walkem
The Mayor being absent Alderman Drennan was chosen Chairman The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting
Communications summarized by Clerk were read and referred as follows:-
From the Honorable John Dryden Minister of Agriculture Re Road making. Referred to the Board of Works.
From George C Hague and others Re: taxes - referred to the Court of revision. From D. McRae Reeve Wolfe Island Re: Market accommodation for Islanders. Referred to the Committee on City Property.
From City Treasurer showing market fees No 1 Market received to date Referred to the Committee on Finance.
From George Thompson collector of Taxes stating amount of Taxes received by him to date. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Petitions were presented and referred as follows:
From Thomas Rutherford and John Reynolds by Ald Martin asking permission to tender for the cast iron name plates to be erected on Street corners. Referred to the Board of Works.
From B Asselstine by Ald Martin Re: Taxes. Referred to the Court of Revision
From George Birch by Ald Donnelly asking Council to give him assistance
