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| [Name] | Sub-division | No. |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs D.J. Pugh | " | 13 |
| Isaac Asselstine | " | 14 |
| Mrs. Thos. Nicholson | " | 15 |
| James H. Brickwood | " | 15 A |
| Mrs. Ellen Renard | " | 16 |
| Mrs. Anna M. Rogers | " | 17 |
Yeas: The Mayor Aldn Gaskin, Mundell, McIntyre, McMahon, Richardson, Ryan, Skinner, Walkem - 9
Nays: Aldn Behan, Carson, Curtis, Elliott, Hardy, Horn, Martin, Meek, McKelvey, G Robinson, W Robinson - 11
The original resolution being put was carried.
On motion the Council adjourned.
M Flanagan City Clerk
John Herald Mayor
Monday 11 O'Clock A.M. Kingston January 21st 1895
The first meeting of the Council elect of the Corporation of the City of Kingston for the year 1895 held this day. Present:
Clark W Wright Mayor elect
Aldermen elect
Sydenham Ward James Stewart, Andrew McMahon, Robert Meek
Ontario Ward Joseph B Walkem, John J Behan, Chester L Curtis
St Laurence Ward John McKelvey, James Galloway, John S. Skinner
Cataraqui Ward William G Strainze, Edward Ryan, John Gaskin
Frontenac Ward Alexander Newlands, William M Drennan, Joseph Tait
Rideau Ward Robert F Elliott, Charles H Martin, Donald M McIntyre
Victoria Ward William Mundell, Henry W Richardson, Lewis W Shannon
John Duff Esquire Police Magistrate administered the declarations of qualifications and of office to the Mayor elect. Whereupon the Mayor took the Chair and administered the declarations of qualifications and of office to the Aldermen.
The Mayor here addressed the Council.
On motion of Ald Richardson seconded by Ald Meek.
Ordered that the address of the Mayor be referred to the Finance Committee to report on it as early a date as possible.
Communications summarized by clerk were read as follows:
From Joseph E Clark, John F McMahon and W.R. Dick asking to be appointed to the office of City Auditor.
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From James S.R. McCann Secretary &c Board of Trustees, Collegiate Institute stating Prof N.F. Dupuis and J.B. Carruthers are the retiring members of the Board.
From the President and Secretary Ontario Roads Association inviting Council to attend meeting.
From the Municipal World inviting the attention of the Council to its publication.
From the Cataraqui Bridge Company showing statement of accounts - Annual Report.
The Mayor nominated Thomas P Minnes for the office of City Auditor.
On motion of Ald McIntyre seconded by Ald Gaskin.
Ordered That the nomination of the Mayor of Thomas D Minnes as one of the auditors of 1895 be confirmed.
Ald Elliott moves seconded by Ald Behan.
That W.R. Dick be appointed auditor for the year 1895.
In amendment
Ald Mundell moves seconded by Ald Ryan.
That Mr John F McMahon be the Council auditor for the year 1895 which being put was carried.
Yeas: Mayor Wright Aldermen: Drennan, Gaskin, Mundell, McIntyre, McMahon, Richardson, Ryan, Shannon, Skinner, Tait, Walkem - 12
Nays: Aldermen: Behan, Curtis, Elliott, Galloway, Martin, Meek, McKelvey, Newlands, Stewart, Strainge - 10 and the original motion being put was [underline]lost [/underline].
On motion of Ald McIntyre seconded by Ald Shannon.
Ordered that Professor Dupuis and Mayor Herald be the Trustees of the Collegiate Institute Board respecting this Council.
On motion of Ald Ryan seconded by Ald Strainge.
Ordered that Aldermen Walkem and McKelvey be apointed Governors of the School of Mining and Agriculture.
Ald Gaskin introduced "A By Law to appoint two trustees on the Kingston Collegiate Institute Board to fill the annual vacancies caused by retirement" 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 Behan 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 was again suspended and the By Law was read a third time and passed.
Ald McIntyre introduced "A By Law to appoint auditors for the Municipality of the City of Kingston for the year 1895" 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 Curtis 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 was again suspended and the By Law was read a third time and passed.
A delegation from the Midland Central Fair waited on the Council on the interests of the Fair. Mr. Donald Fraser addressed the Council on behalf of the delegation.
On motion of Ald Meek seconded by Ald Mundell.
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Ordered that the matter of a grant to the Midland Central Fair be referred to the Finance Committee
On motion of Ald: Gaskin seconded by Ald Drennan
Ordered, That Aldermen Gaskin, McIntyre, Shannon, McMahon, Meek, Martin and Strainge be a committee to strike the Committee for the year and report to the Council without delay-
The Council adjourned to afford an opportunity to the Select Committee to prepare report-
The Council met after adjournment all the members being present
The Chairman from the Select Committee to strike the Standing Committees for the year 1895 brought up a report (number 1250 Book G. which was read
On motion of Ald: Gaskin seconded by Ald: Meek
Ordered, That the report of the Special Committee to Strike the Standing Committees for the year be received and adopted and that the member whose name is mentioned first shall be chairman of the respective Committees
On motion of Ald: Gaskin seconded by Ald: Skinner Ordered, That the Returning Officers, Deputy Returning officers and other officials, polling places, engaged on the Municipal Elections and Elections on By Laws be paid the usual ordinary fees
On motion the Council adjourned.
M Flanagan City Clerk
Clark W Wright Mayor
Monday 8 o'clock P.M. Kingston February 11th 1895
A meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day. Present
His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Curtis, Drennan, Elliott, Galloway, Gaskin, Martin, Meek, Mundell, McIntyre, McKelvey, McMahon, Newlands, Richardson, Ryan, Shannon, Skinner, Stewart, Strainge, Tait, Walkem
The Clerk read the minutes of the three last meetings.
Communications summarized by Clerk were read and referred as follows:
From William Gurd and Co enclosing sample of Dog Tags. Fyled
From Edwin Horsey Clerk Police Commissioners enclosing communication from Alexander Snodden asking for payment of costs $195.00 with the recommendation of the Board of Commissioners that the costs named be paid- Referred to the Committee on Finance &c
From the City Clerk Ottawa Re amendment to Public Parks Act- Fyled
From Felix A. Belcher President Single tax Association Toronto - Re Local option in taxation & enclosing form of petition - fyled
From George Thompson Collector of Taxes Re Taxes Collected to date - Referred to the Committee on Finance &c
From J.S.R. McCann Secretary Treasurer Collegiate Institute asking for a conference with a committee of the Council to obviate extra expense by the arrangement of classes. - Referred to the Committee on Finance &c.
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From the Rev J.R. Black asking for a grant to the Childrens' Aid Society. Referred to the Committee on Finance &c
From H. J. Meyers and others Taxes - Referred to the Court of Revision
From the Very Reverend Principal Grant calling attention to an appeal which is now made for aid to suffering Newfoundland - Referred to the Committee on Finance &c
Petitions were presented and referred as follows:-
From J. E. Spankie M.D. and 7 others Druggists by Ald: Skinner asking the Council to pass a By Law under the Fraser Act closing the Drugs Stores daily at 7:30 o'clock P.M. from October 15th to December 1st in each year and from January 1st to April 15th. Referred to the Committee on Finance &c
From L.D. Church by Ald. Gaskin asking for a rebate on Hotel License for two months - Referred to the Committeeon Finance &c
From E. Granger by Ald Drennan asking for a rebate on Butchers LicenseReferred to the Committee on Finance &c
From Samuel Smith and 10 others by Ald Tait asking for a Tile drain as a Local improvement on Stephen Street - Referred to the Board of Works and City Commissioner
From Samuel Smith and 8 others by Ald. Tait asking for extension of Water Works on Montreal and Stephen street- Referred to the Water Works Committee
From S.A. Aykroyd, by Ald. Curtis asking for a reduction of the fee charged for the use of City Hall on the occasion of Lewis Posts address- Referred to the Committee on City Property
On motion of Ald Meek seconded by Ald Shannon
Ordered, That Rule 31 relating to the regular business be for the time suspended and that the reading of the consolidated By Law until the work is completed, follow the reading of petitions
Ald: Meek introduced By Law No. 501 entitled "A By Law respecting the payment and colllection of taxes and Local Improvement accounts including Sewer rents and rates of the Municipality of the City of Kingston and to allow a discount theron for prompt payment and to impose a per centage charge thereon upon default of payment at the times specified therefore - which was read a first time
The 30th Rule was suspended for the evening as to the readings of By Law The Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading Ald: Drennan 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 By Law was read a third time and passed.
Ald: Meek introduced a By Law No. 502 entitled "A By Law respecting the Constructions of Branch Sewers" which was read a first time - The Rule being suspended The Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading Ald: Elliott 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 By Law was read a third time and passed
Ald: Meek introduced By Law No. 503 entitled "A By Law to compel the Construction of Sinks in Dwelling Houses and other houses and buildings in the City of of Kingston" which was read a first time
The Rule being suspended the Council went into [Committee] of the whole on the
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Second reading.
Ald: Galloway 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 By Law was read a third time and passed
Ald Meek introduced By Law No 504 entitled "A By Law respecting Pawnbrokers and Pawnbroking" which was read a first time
The Rule being suspended the Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading
Ald: Gaskin 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 By Law was read a third time and passed
Ald: McKelvey introduced "A By Law to ratify and confirm a certain agreement therein mentioned" which was read a first time The 30th Rule being suspended the Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading Ald Martin 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 By Law was read a third time and passed
Ald: Meek introduced "A By Law to appoint a Local Board of Health in and for the Municipality of the City of Kingston" which was read a first time.
The 30th Rule being suspended the Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading
Ald Mundell 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 By Law was read a third time and passed
Ald: Gaskin introduced "A By Law to authorize His Worship the Mayor and the City Treasurer to borrow $100,000 in anticipation of the Taxes" which was read a first time.
The Rule being suspended the Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading. Ald: McIntyre 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 By Law was read a third time and passed
Ald McIntyre introduced "A By Law to adopt for the year 1895 the assessment of the Muncipality made in the year 1894" which was read a first time.
The Rule being suspended, the Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading
Ald: McKelvey 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.
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