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On motion of Ald: Gaskin seconded by Ald: McCammon Ordered, that the communication of Peter Keil be referred ot the Ottawa Deputation for the purpose of endeavoring to have the Fisheries under the Control of the Corporation
On motion of Ald: McGuire seconded by Ald: Smythe Ordered, that applications be asked for, by persons desirous of being appointed Pound Keepers for the City of Kingston
On Motion the Council adjourned
Monday 7.30 OClock P.M Kingston October 31st 1881
A meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day Present
Aldermen Allen, John Carson, R.J. Carson, Gage, Gaskin Gordon, Irving, Law, McMahon
The meeting adjourned for want of a quorum
Monday 7.30 OClock P.M Kingston November 14. 1881
A meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day. Present
His Worship the Mayor
Aldermen Allen, Anglin, John Carson, R.J. Carson Clements, Gage, Gaskin, C.F. Gildersleeve Gordon, Irving, Law, McCammon, McMahon Newlands, Robinson, Smythe, J. Wilson, W. Wilson
The Clerk read the minutes of the three last meetings
On motion of Ald: C.F. Gildersleeve seconded by Ald: R.J. Carson Ordered, that the minutes as read be Confirmed Yeas 16. Nays 3
Leave was granted to Consider second readng of "By Law to close and lease a part of Earl street in the City of Kingston" which had a first reading October 21, 1881 the
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The Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading
Ald: R.J. Carson in the chair
The Council resumed
The Committee rose and the Chairman reported the second reading of the By Law clause by clause in Committee as amended. The Report was received
The 29th Rule was suspended and the By Law was read a third time and passed
A Circular from Alderman John Hallam Toronto was read on the subject of Free Libraries
Ald: McGuire here entered
A Communication from R.C. Carter was read calling the attention of the Council to that part of King street opposite the Garratt Property
On motion of Ald: Irving seconded by Ald: McCammon Ordered, that the Communication of Alderman Hallam in reference to public Libraries be referred to the Committee on Schools to report
On motion of Ald: Robinson seconded by Ald: Gaskin Ordered, that the Communication of Mr. Carter be referred to the Committee on Streets &c to report.
A Communication from James Agnew Esquire City Solicitor was read suggesting the appointment of a Law Committee to ask for and promote Legislative Amendments if any are required
On motion of Ald: J.P. Gildersleeve seconded by Ald: Robinson Ordered, that the mayor and Aldermen C.F. Gildersleeve, Smythe, Robinson and McGuire be a Law Committee to Consider and recommend to this Council such amendments in the municipal Law as may be Considered advisable
A Communication from Robert Ruddy Esquire City Clerk Toronto was read in reference to Storm Signal Service in that City
On motion of Ald: Gaskin seconded by Ald: Allen Ordered, that the Communication from the City of Toronto in reference to Storm Signal be referred to the Committee on Wharves and Harbour
A Communication of Nathaniel Cartmill mechanical Engineer of the Fire Department was read stating he is willing to remain in said office for $600.00 per annum an increase of $150.00 on present salary.
On motion of Ald: William Wilson seconded by Ald: McMahon Ordered, that the Communication of Mr Cartmill be referred to the Committee on Fire, Water, and Gas to report.
A Communication from Webster Augustus was read asking permission to plant shade trees
On motion of Ald: Robinson seconded by Ald: Law Ordered, that the petition of Mr Augustus be referred to the
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On motion of Ald: J.P. Gildersleeve seconded by Ald: Robinson Ordered, that the Mayor be requested to take immediate steps under the advice of the City Solicitor to enforce the proper and immediate performance of the Contracts for side-walks, Crossings and Carting
Mr Ald: Allen Chairman of the Ottawa Delegation reported the expense of the Delegation to be Fifty five dollars
Ald: J.P. Gildersleeve brought up the petition of Thomas Mills Secretary to the Midland Central Fair asking for a grant to assist them in discharging their liabilities this year
On motion of Ald: J.P. Gildersleeve seconded by Ald: R.J. Carson Ordered, That the petition of the Midland Central Fair Association be referred to the Finance Committee to report
Ald: C.F. Gildersleeve from the Committee on Finance and Accounts brought up a Report (Number 105 Book E.) which was read and adopted
The Chairman from the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas brought up a Report (Number 106 Book E.) which was read and adopted
On motion the council adjourned
Monday, 7.30 P.M Kingston November 28th 1881
A Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day. Present
His Worship the Mayor
Aldermen Anglin, John Carson, R.J. Carson, Clements, Gage, C.F. Gildersleeve, Gordon, Law, McCammon McMahon, Robinson, Smythe, W. Wilson
The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting
A Communication from Thomas Beasley Esquire, City Clerk Hamilton was read on the subject of alterations in the Construction of the Board of Police Commissioners
On motion of Ald: R.J. Carson seconded by Ald: Smyth Ordered, that the Communication of the City of Hamilton be referred to the Law Committee to report
A Communication from J. S. Snook, Barrister &c was read In Re Arbitration City and County Maintenance of Prisoners &c
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The Mayor submitted the award of the Arbitrators on the matter of the County and City relative to the maintenance of Prisoners &c
A Communication from Mrs Melliville taxes was read On motion of Ald Smythe seconded by Ald RJ Carson Ordered, That the communication of Mrs Melville respecting Taxes be referred to the Court of Revision
A Communication from Stevenson & Co was read in reference to a drying kiln now being erected by them. There was no action taken thereon
The Mayor submitted Correspondence had with Mr J. Leggo our Representative at the Board of Agriculture &c Ontario in reference to the holding of the next Provincial Show
On motion of Ald: Smythe seconded by Ald: C.F. GIldersleeve Ordered, that this Council having heard the Correspondence between the Mayor and Mr Leggo anent the Provincial Exhibition desires to express the approval of the action taken by the Mayor in receiving the Citys guarantee
Ald: McMahon brought up the petition of H. Wells asking to be allowed to proceed with the erection of a wooden shed
On motion of Ald: McMahon Wells seconded by Ald: R. Carson Ordered, that the request of H. Wells be referred to the Mayor
Ald: Anglin brought up the petition of Alexander Shan praying the Council take off his hands a quantity of broken stone &c
On motion of Ald: Anglin seconded by Ald: Law Ordered, that the petition of Mr Shan be referred to the Committee on streets with power to act
The Mayor submitted a Report in reference to the expenditure &c on Grove street (No 107 Book E.)
On motion of Ald: C.F. Gildersleeve seconded by Ald: Clements Ordered, that the report of the Mayor in regard to Grove street be received and adopted
Ald:McCammon from the Committee on Finance and accounts brought up a Report (Number 108 Book E) which was read and adopted.
The Chairman of Fire, Water and Gas brought up a Report (Number 109 Book E) which was read
Ald: W. Wilson moves seconded by Ald: Gordon That the report of the Committee On Fire, Water and Gas be received and adopted.
In Amendment Ald: McCammon moves seconded by Ald: Anglin That the report of the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas
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Gas be not received, but that the Committee be instructed to receive applications up to the next meeting of the Council and report to this Council
A Communication from J.G. Ladwell was read stating he made application for mechanical Engineer
Ald: Gaskin here entered the Chamber
The amendment being put was lost
The Yeas and Nays being Called on the Amendment are as follows :-
Yeas Aldermen Anglin and McCammon 2
Nays Aldermen John Carson, RJ Carson, Clements Gage, CF Gildersleeve, Gordon, Law McMahon, Robinson, Smythe, W. Wilson 11
Ald: Gaskin was excused from voting.
The original motion being put was carried
On motion of Ald: J Carson seconded by Ald: E Law
Ordered, that the Finance Committee be requested to provide funds to the extent of one hundred dollars to Complete a Board walk on Brock street in Rideau Ward on account of the dangerous condition of the present one
On motion the Council adjourned
Monday 7.30 OClock P.M Kingston December 12, 1881
A Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day. Present
His Worship the Mayor
Aldermen Allen, Anglin, John Carson, RJ Carson Clements, Gage, Gaskin, CF Gildersleeve JP Gildersleeve, Gordon, Irving, Law, McCammon McMahon, Robinson, Smythe, J Wilson, W Wilson
The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting
A Communication from George A Kirkpatrick Esquire Secretary High School Trustees was read In Re appointment of Trustees
On motion of Ald: Smyth[e] seconded by Ald: JP Gildersleeve Ordered, that George A Kirkpatrick and His Worship Mayor Pense be elected Trustees from this Council for the Collegiate Institute for the next three years
A Communication from Mrs. Etta Skinner was read requesting a rebate of the rent of the City Hall on the occasion of the Bazaar held by the Ladies of the Sydenham street Methodist Church On
