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Kingston City Council Proceedings 1886-1894
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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
The
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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
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Monday 8 O'Clock PM Kingston February 8th 1886
A Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day. Present His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bermingham, Clements, Drennan, Eilbeck, Gildersleeve, Harty, Hiscock, Hobart, Irwin, Little, McIntyre, McKay, Redden, Robinson, Shannon, Thompson, J Wilson, W Wilson
The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting A Communication from W. L Gordon Secretary Local Board of Health was read respecting the property trapping of Drains. - Referred to the Committee on Streets.
A Communication from A.P. Knight acting Secretary Collegiate Institute was read applying for $365.00 to pay Salaries. Referred to the Committee on Finance &c
A Circular from W.S. Williams Secretary Napanee, Tamworth and Quebec Railway Company was read asking for information Re: Railway Bonus. Referred to the Mayor and City Clerk
A Circular from Lt Colonel Otter was read soliciting donation of $10.00 to the annual Prize Meeting of 1886. Referred to Committee on Finance &c
A Communication from A. P. Knight Acting Secretary Collegiate Institute Re Confirmation fo appointment of Trustees Messrs. E. H. Smythe and R.W Robertson.
Alderman Drennan brought up the petition of the Young Womens Christian Association of Kingston asking for a remission of Taxes - Referred to the Court of Revision
Alderman Little brought up the petition of Thomas Kirkpatrick offering to rent the South Easterly Corner of the Market shambles for $3 per month - Referred to the Committe on Markets
Alderman Hiscock brought up the petition of R McDonald and 9 others asking for a drain &c on Pembroke Street - Referred to the Committee on Streets.
Ald: Hiscock brought up the petition of W.A Webster and 19 others asking for the Construction of a drain on Herchimer street and St Lawrence Avenue and to construct grade and metal the street - Referred to the Committee on Streets &c
Ald: Bermingham from the Committee on Finance and accounts brought up a Report (Number 386 Book E) which was read and adopted
The Chairman from the Committee on Streets & Improvements brought up a Report (Number 387 Book E) which was read and adopted
A Report from Henry Walden Chief Engineer of the Fire Department Kingston was read suggesting certain improvements to the Department, the purchase of Hose and submitting for the approval of the Council a list of the Officers and men Comprising the present
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Ald: McCammon brought up the petition of the Evangelical Alliance Branch of Kingston calling the attention of the Council to the lawlessness and immorality of the youth growing up in our midst and praying the evils complained of be remedied &c. Referred to the Board of Police Commissioners and License Commissioners of Kingston respectively
Ald Gordon brought up the petitions of Thomas O'Brien and Mr Levan respecting Dog Tax. Referred to the Court of Revision
Ald: Gordon brought up the petition of John Branigan complaining of an overflow of water into his cellar and praying it may be remedied. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Improvements
Several members of the Council having left the Council Chamber there being no quorum the meeting adjourned
Thursday 7.30 OClock P.M
Kingston March 16th 1882
A Special meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day. Present
His Worship the Mayor
Aldermen Allen, John Carson, Clements, Craig, Downing C.F. Gildersleeve, J.P. Gildersleeve, Gordon, McCammon McGuire, McIntyre, Quigley, Redden, Smythe
The Mayor stated the meeting was called to take into consideration the reception of the Hon: A.P. Caron Minister of Militia and Defence and the Members of the House of Commons accompanying him on their arrival here on Saturday next to visit the Royal Military College
On Motion of Ald: McIntyre seconded by Ald: Smythe Ordered, that the Members of the Council and the Citizens named below be a Committee to make arrangements for the reception of the Honorable A.P. Caron minister of Militia and Defense and the members of the House of Commons on their arrival on Saturday next and during their stay here and to prepare an address for the occasion -vis.- Dr. Henderson QC, Dr Sullivan, Lt Col: Duff, R.J. Walkem, Wm. Harty, E.J.B. Pense, Henry Cunningham, Col Hewett, Lt Col Mentizambert, Lt Col. Kerr, John B. Carruthers, B.M. Britton, Wm Ford, John Creighton, James Shannon, W.R. Menjaye, John McKelvey, The City Clerk, Judge Price, Sheriff Ferguson, James
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Ordered, That the Committees on Fire, Water and Gas and City Property be empowered to negotiate an exchange of the Fire Hall for the Forsythe lot and submit the matter for the approval of this Council.
On motion the Council adjourned.
M Flanagan, City Clerk Edward H Smythe, Mayor
Monday 8 OClock PM Kingston October 5th 1885
A meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day. Prsent
His Worship the Mayor Alderemen Adams, Birmingham, Carson, Clements, Dunn, Gildersleeve, Harty, Irwin, Little, McDermott, McKelvey, O'Brien, Redden, Robinson, Shannon, Thompson, Whiting, J Wilson
The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting
A Communication from Messrs Macdonnell and Mudie was read relative to exemption of taxation in Car Works. Referred to the Finance Committee.
A Communication from Miss B Dickson were read making application for the use of Ontario Hall for the Kingston School of Art from the 1st October and ending first day of June next.
On motion of Ald Gildersleeve seconded by Ald Redden Ordered, That the use of the Ontario Hall be granted to the Kingston Art School at the rate of Ten dollars per month for the period from the 1st October instant to 1st June next, all charges for lighting, heating and attendance to be borne by the School, the City Council to have the right to use the room for temporary entertainments.
Petitions from Peter McGlade, John Brokenshire, H. Mowat, John Page, John McKelvey, John McMillan, Hotel Dieu, Miss L Gildersleeve, J Carruthers, FH Fraser, Miss J Herchmer, John Saunders and Rev M Plus respecting taxes were submitted to the Council and referred to teh Court of Revision
A Communication from Patrick Clint was read protesting against the removal of a piece of timber which marks the line between his property and that of the Grand Trunk Railway at the foot of Johnson street. Referred to the Committee on Streets.
A Communication from James Richardson was read asking
