Kingston records (regionally related)

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Monday 11 oClock AM Kingston January 18th, 1886

The first meeting of the Council elect of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day. Present

John Lanyon Whiting Esquire Mayor elect

Aldermen Cataraqui Ward Robert J. Eilbeck, William M. Drennan and William B. Little

Frontenac Ward James Duncan Thompson, John O'Brien and William Dunn

Ontario Ward Leonard Clements, Cornelius Bermingham and William Wilson

Rideau Ward John Carson, Christopher Robinson and John McIntyre

Saint Lawrence Ward John McKay Junior, George T. Hobart and James Redden

Sydenham Ward Charles F. Gildersleeve, William Harty and Chamberlin A. Irwin

Victoria Ward Joseph Hiscock, Robert W. Shannon and James Wilson

Cornelius V Price Esquire Judge of the County Court of the County of Frontenac administered the declarations of qualification and office to the Mayor elect

Whereupon the Mayor (elect) John Lanyon Whiting Esquire took the chair and administered the declarations of qualification and office to the newly elected Aldermen

The Mayor read his address to the Council

A Communication from Adam McArthur was read offering himself as candidate for Auditor

The Mayor nominated Joseph C Clark as Auditor

Ald. Gildersleeve introduced a By Law to appoint Auditors for the year 1886, which was read a first time

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

Alderman Bermingham in the chair The Council resumed The Committee rose and the Chairman reported the second reading of the By Law. The Report was received.

The By Law was read a third time and passed

On motion of Ald. Gildersleeve seconded by Ald. Hobart Ordered, that the sum of five thousand dollars be placed to the credit of the Committee on Streets.

On motion of Ald. Gildersleeve seconded by Ald Harty Ordered, that Messrs Harty, Wm Wilson, Clements Jas Wilson and the mover be a Committee to strike the Standing Committees for the year and that the Council do stand adjourned for ten minutes to receive the Report of the Committee

The Council here adjourned

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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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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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From Wm [William] J. Baker and 5 others by Ald Carson asking to have Barrie Street watered between Queen and Colborne Streets - Referred to the Board of Works.

On Motion of Ald McKelvey seconded by Ald Meek.

Ordered That the resolution passed by this council on April 30th last instructing the Solicitor to appeal the suit, City of Kingston vs The Kingston Portsmouth and Cataraqui Railway be [stikethrough] reinstated [/strikethrough] reconsidered.

On Motion of Ald. McKelvey seconded by Ald Meek.

Ordered That the Solicitor be instructed to stay all proceeding in connection with the suit of Kingston vs Kingston, Portsmouth and Cataraqui Railway.

On Motion of Ald Carson seconded by Ald McIntyre.

Ordered That the report No 2 1183 1/2 of the Board of Works dated May 7th 1894 be adopted and an agreement between the company and the City in the matter be entered into and the agreement of the 9th May 1893 to apply also and that until the agreement be adopted and extended no work be done on the new track - Provided that before the final adoption and execution of the agreement the owners of the several properties abutting upon the North Side of Princess Street from Alfred Street to the Western limits of the City be notified in writing of the proposal to lay the track on the North side of the street and they be given an opportunity of laying their objections to such proposal before this Council.

On Motion of Ald Behan seconded by Ald Allen.

Ordered That the sum of twelve dollars be advanced to the four Firemen for the purchase of New Uniforms and that the same be charged against, their increased salary.

Ald Meek introduced consolidated By Law No 494 entitled "A By Law for licensing and regulating milk vendors within the City of Kingston and fixing the fees to be paid for such" which was reach a first time -

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

Ald G. Robinson 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 30 Rule was again suspended, and the By Law was read a third time and passed.

Ald Meek introduced Consolidated By Law No 493 entitled "A By Law to encourage the planting of Trees for shade and ornament on certain of the public Streets, Highways, Squares and public places of the City of Kingston" 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 Ryan 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 from the Committee on Finance and accounts brought up Reports (numbers 1182 and 1183 Book G) which were read and adopted.

The Chairman from the Board of Works brought up a Report (Number 1184 Book G) which was read and adopted

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