Kingston records (regionally related)

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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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.

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Monday 8 o'clock P.M. Kingston June 1st 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, Curtis, Donnelly, Hewton, Livingston, Martin, Minnes, Newlands, Richardson, Ryan, Skinner, Stewart Strainge, Tait, Walkem

The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting.

Communications summarized by Clerk were read and referred as follows:

From John Blevins City Clerk Toronto inviting the co-operation of the City Council in securing a reduction in the rate of postage on drop or City letters. Referred to the Committee on Finance &c.

From Thomas Crate asking &c.

From George Thompson, Collector of Taxes stating Taxes Collected to date. Referred to the Committee on Finance. &c

From F.C. Ireland City Treasurer stating fees received from Market No 1 to date. Referred to the Committee on Finance &c.

From Mrs Saunders and others respecting taxes. Referred to the Court of Revision.

From Wm L. Gordon City Commissioner calling the attention of the Council to passing a By Law governing the erection of guards or fences around boulevards. Referred to the Board of Works.

From Wm L Gordon Secretary Local Board of Health stating the Local Board request the Council to pass a By Law governing the erection of Dry earth Closets Referred to the Committee on City Property.

From William G. Craig Secretary Kingston Foundry and Machinery Co Re: adjustment of taxes for the year 1895. Referred to Committee on Finance &c.

From Fred Osler on behalf of two blind men named Coleman asking Council to relieve them from the payment of $3.15 for work done by W. Follest (cleaning a pit). Referred to the Committee on Finance &c.

The Clerk submitted Auditors detailed statement &c in duplicate for the year 1895 left over.

Petitions were presented and referred as follows:

From John Mudie Esquire by Ald Skinner Re: taxes . Referred to Court of Revision.

From John Gilbert and others by Ald Richardson asking for an asphalt walk on West side of Barrie Street from Union to Clergy Streets Referred to the Board of Works and the City Commissioner.

From R.W. Gowan and 72 others by Ald Newlands requesting that Barrie Street be continued to Pine Street. Referred to the Board of Works.

From P.A. Haffner by Ald Strainge complaining of snow being removed in front of lot Albert and Johnston Street &c. Referred to the Board of Works.

From William Mundell and 10 others by Ald Richardson asking for a new side walk on the east side of Arch Street between Union and Deacon Streets and to be laid down outside present walk so as to afford a boulevard. Referred to the Board of Works.

Ald Livingston from the Committee on Finance and Accounts brought up

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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.

R.F. Elliott, Mayor

(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