Kingston records (regionally related)

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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