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analytical and applied Chemistry, Engineering and generally on the applications of science to the mechanic, arts, agriculture, navigation and other industries of the people
II. That this Council appoint His Worship the Mayor Aldermen McIntyre and Gildersleeve a deputation to wait upon the Government to press the above on its immediate consideration
III. That this Council, being convinced that a school of practical Science would be of incalculable value in stimulating all the industries of Eastern Ontario, and more particularly of value to the intelligent young men of this section of the Province, respectfully invites the adjacent Municipalities and County Councils to unite with it in such ways as may seem best to them respectively in pressing the matter on the Government which being put was [underline]carried[/underline]
A Circular from James T. Bell Esquire, County Clerk of the County of Hastings was read - Re Lunatics Confined in Gaols - Referred to the Finance Committee
A Communication from William S. Gordon City Commissioner was read relative to the removal of snow
On motion of Ald. Thompson seconded by Ald. Robinson
Ordered, That the City Commissioners do have the snow and ice removed from the side walks opposite the property of non residents when necesary at the expense of the owners and to charge such expense as a special assessment against the respective properties as provided in section 610 of The Consolidated By Laws of the City of Kingston
A Communication from Francis Somerville was read asking renumeration for injuries inflicted on his Wife owing to alleged defective walk - Referred to the Committee on Streets
Communications Kingston and Pembrock R.R. Co. and James Morse respecting Taxes were read and the latter referred to the Court of revision and the former to the Finance Committee.
Ald. Redden brought up the petition of William Follest - Re Sweeping Chimneys. - no action taken
Ald. J. Wilson brought up the petition of Joshua Spooner for Salvation Army asking for a refund of the Rent of The Ontario Hall
On motion of Ald. J. Wilson seconded by Ald. Redden
Ordered, That the petition of the Salvation Army be and is hereby referred to the Finance Committee with power to act
Ald. Clements from the Committee on Finance and accounts brought up a Report (Number 439, Book E.) which was read and adopted
The Chairman from the Committee on Streets and Improvements brought up a Report (Number 440, Book E.) which was read and adopted
The City Engineers Report was read showing the
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the expenditure for the year 1886.
On motion of Ald. Thompson seconded by Ald. Robinson
Ordered, that lots No. 763 & 770 to extend Brock street to Nelson street be procured by the City for that purpose at a cost of not more than recommended by the Committee on Streets in their report of November 19 1886 viz: Six hundred and fifty dollars $650.00.
The Chairman from the Committee on Fire Water and Gas brought up a Report (Number 441 Book E.) which was read and adopted
A Report from Henry Goulden was here read submitting his annual report of the Condition of the apparatus of the Fire Department under his charge
The Chairman from the Committee on Licenses brought up a Report (Number 442 Book E.) which was read and adopted
On motion of Ald. McIntyre seconded by Ald. Gildersleeve
Resolved, that this Council desires to place on record its hearty appreciation of the vigor, courtesy and businesslike Capacity manifested by His Worship Mayor Whiting in the discharge of the multafarious duties connected with his office during the past year.
Ald. Thompson introduced A By Law to grant authority to the Kingston Electric Light Co. (Limited), to construct, maintain complete and operate works for the production, sale and distribution of Electricity for purposes of light, heat and power in the City of Kingston and to conduct the same by means of poles and wires, or by other safe means through and along the public streets and squares of the City of Kingston - which was read a first time
Ald. Thompson moved for the suspension of the 30th Rule which was carried Yeas 14 Nays 2 and the Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading
Ald. Shannon in the Chair
The Council resumed
The Committee rose and the Chairman repeated the second reading of the By Law clause by clause as amended
On motion of Alderman Thompson seconded by Ald. Eilbeck
Ordered, That the report of the Committee be received as amended and adopted and the Mayor be instructed to sign the agreement mentioned in the City By Law as Exhibit "A" on behalf of the Cty - Yeas 12 nays 3.
The 30th Rule was again suspended and the By Law was read a third time and passed
On motion the Council adjourned
M. Flanagan City Clerk
Johon Carson Mayor
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Monday Eleven O'Clock A.M Kingston January 17th 1887.
The first meeting of the Council elect of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day. Present
John Carson Esquire Mayor elect
Aldermen
Cataraqui Ward
Daniel Phelan, William M. Drennan and Frederick L. Rees
Frontenac Ward
James Duncan Thompson, Nathaniel Wilmot & William Robinson
Ontario Ward
William Wilson, Charles F. Smith and Thomas H. McGuire
Redeau Ward
John McIntyre, Christopher Robinson, and William Snowden
Saint Lawrence Ward
James Redden, [strikeout]John McKay[/strikeout] and George S. Hobart (elected by acclamation)
Sydenham Ward
John S. Muckleston, William Harty and Charles Gildersleeve (elected by acclamation)
Victoria Ward
Joseph Hiscock, Robert W. Shannon and James Downing
John Duff Esquire Police administered the declarations of qualification and office to the Mayor elect.
Whereupon The Mayor John Carson Esquire took the Chair and administered the declarations to the Aldermen elect - except Alderman John McKay of St. Lawrence Ward who was absent owing to illness
The Mayor then addressed the Council
A Communication from Joseph E. Clark was read applying for the position of Auditor of the City
The Mayor nominated Adam McArthur as his Auditor
On motion of Ald. Harty seconded by Ald. Thompson
Ordered, That Joseph E. Clark be the Councils Auditor for 1887 and that the nomination of Adam McArthur as auditor for the Mayor be Confirmed by the Council
On motion of Ald. Gildersleeve seconded by Ald. Harty
Ordered, That the sum of One thousand dollars be placed to the Credit of the Committee on Streets for general expenses
Ald. Gildersleeve moves seconded by Ald. Harty
That Messrs. McIntyre, Shannon, Hobart, Wilson Thompson, Harty and the mover be a committee to strike the standing Committees for the year and that the Council stand adjourned for fifteen minutes to receive their report
In Amendment
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Ald. McIntyre moves seconded by Ald. Smith
That Aldermen Drennan, Redden, Muckleston Thompson, McGuire Downing and McIntyre be a Committee to strike the standing Committees for the year which being put was [underline]lost[/underline] yeas 9 nays 12 - and the original motion was [underline]carried[/underline]
The Council here adjourned for fifteen minutes The Councl met at half past 12 OClock pursuant to adjournment. All the members present except Ald. McKay
The Chairman from the Select Committee to strike the standing Committees for the year brought up a Report (Number 443 Book E.) which was read and adopted
A Communication from George A. Kirkpatrick Esquire Secretary Board of Trustees Collegiate Institute was read stating the Hon. Dr. Sullivan and Dr. L. Clements are the retiring members of the Board.
Ald. Gildersleeve moves seconded by Ald. Harty
That Robert J. Gardiner Esquire and Dr. Chamberlin A. Irwin be the Trustees on the Board of The Collegiate Institute on behalf of the Council in place of the retiring members
In amendment 1st
Ald. McIntyre moves seconded by Ald. McGuire
That Senator Sullivan and Dr. Clements be reappointed trustees for the Collegiate Institute from this Council - which being put was [underline]lost[/underline]
Yeas - Aldermen Drennan, Hobart, Muckleston, McGuire McIntyre, W. Robinson, Shannon, Smith, Snowden Wilmot 10
Nays - The Mayor, Aldn. Downing, Gildersleeve, Harty Hiscock, Phelan, Redden, Rees C. Robinson, Thompson Wilson 11
In amendment 2nd
Ald. McIntyre moves seconded by Ald. McGuire
That Senator Sullivan and Dr. Irwin be appointed Trustees from this Council to the Collegiate Institute which being put was [underline]lost[/underine]. Yeas 10 Nays 11 - (similar vote to above) the original motion being put was [underline]carried[/underline]
On motion the Council adjourned
M. Glanagan City Clerk
John Carson Mayor
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Monday 8 OClock P.M Kingston January 24th 1887
A Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day. Present
His Worship The Mayor
Aldermen
Drennan, Downing, Gildersleeve, Harty, Hiscock Hobart, McIntyre, Redden, Rees, C. Robinson [strikeout]W. Robinson[/strikeout] Shannon, Smith, Snowden, Thompson Wilmot
The Clark read the minutes of the two last meetings
On motion of Ald. Shannon seconded by Ald. Gildersleeve
Ordered, That this Council believes a Cavalry School should be established in Kingston, and that with this object in view a memorial be sent to the Minister of Militia and Defence expressed in the Terms of the annexed paper
On motion of Ald. Gildersleeve seconded by Ald. McIntyre
Ordered, That Ald. Harty be added to the Deputation to wait on the Ontario Government in respect of the establishment of the School of Practial Science at Kingston
A Communication from Robert W. Irvine Clerk Deseronto was read stating Resolutions were unanimously adopted by their Council Re School Practical Science.
Ald. Thompson brought of the petition of the Printers Union asking for reduction of account for rent of Hall on the occasion of Ball
On motion of Ald. Thompson seconded by Ald. Shannon
Ordered, That the prayer of the petition of the Printers Union be granted, they paying for gas and Caretakers services
Ald. Smith brought up the petition of J. H. Harper respecting Taxes - referred to the Court of Revision
Ald. Harty from the Committee on Finance brought up a Report (Number [strikeout]3[/strikeout] 444 Book E.) which was read and adopted
Ald. McIntyre introduced a By Law respecting the Municipal Assessment of the City of Kingston which was read a first time
The Mayor laid before the Council the Annual Reports of the City of Montreal presented by that City to the City of Kingston
The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge same with thanks
On motion the Council adjourned
M. Flanagan City Clerk
John Carson Mayor
