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was read a first time.
Ald Meek here entered.
The 30th Rule was suspended and the Council went into Committee of the Whole on the second reading. Ald McIntyre 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.
On motion the Council adjourned.
M Flanagan City Clerk
John Herald Mayor
Monday 2 o'Clock P.M. Kingston February 26th 1894
A Special Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingsotn was held this day. Present:
His Worship the Mayor Aldermen: Allen, Behan, Carson, Curtis, Horn, Martin, Meek, McIntyre, McKelvey, McMahon, C Robinson, W Robinson, Walkem, Wright
The Mayor stated that the meeting was called to present to the Honorable George Airey Kirkpatrick Lieutenant Governor of Ontario an address on the occasion of his visit to the City this day with Mrs. Kirkpatrick.
On motion of Ald Carson seconded by Ald Allen Ordered, That the Finance Committee be a Select Committee to repair to the Grand Trunk Depot and escort the Honorable George A Kirkpatrick Lt Governor of Ontario and Mrs Kirkpatrick to the Council Chambers to receive the address from the City Council.
On motion of Ald McIntyre seconded by Ald Curtis Ordered, That the Council stand adjourned until the arrival of the Lieut. Governor.
The Lt Governor and Mrs Kirkpatrick having arrived at the Council Chambers.
The Council met pursuant to adjournment.
The Mayor read and presented address to His Honor the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. The Hon George A Kirkpatrick to which address he replied.
On motion the Council adjourned.
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Monday 8 o'Clock P.M. Kingston March 5th 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, Carson, Curtis, Elliott, Gaskin, Horn, Martin, Mundell, McIntyre, McKelvey, McMahon, Richardson, G Robinson, W Robinson, Skinner, Walkem, Wright
The Clerk read the minutes of the two last meetings.
Communications were read and referred as follows:
From Messrs Ford Bros Re: tax exemption on Tannery. Referred to the Committee on Finance.
From W.S. Gordon Secretary Local Board of Health asking for an appropriation of $600 for the years. Referred to the Committee on Finance.
From Mr. Macdonald Secretary-Treasurer Public School Board Re: re-arrangement of Water rates. Referred to the Committee on Water Works.
From John Blevins, City Clerk Toronto for the abolition of tax exemptions on Churches and Church Property. Referred to the Committee on Finance.
From J.A. Breck Esquire asking for water supply for house. Referred to Water Works.
From W.S. Gordon, City Commissioner asking for a By Law to regulate the posting of Bills. Referred to the Committee on Finance.
From George Thompson, Collector of Taxes showing taxes collected to date. Referred to the Committee on Finance.
From E.W. Dowling asking for rebate on Billiard License. Referred to the Committee on Finance &c
Petitions were presented and referred as follows:
From Richard Boyd by Ald Wright asking for an allowance for loss alledged to be caused by curtailment of market. Referred to the Committee on City Property.
From the Frontenac Law Association by Ald Mundell enclosing petition to be submitted to the Ontario Legislature.
On motion of Ald Mundell seconded by Ald Walkem Ordered, That the Mayor be authorized to sign the petition presented by the Frontenac Law Association and forward to the City Members for presentation to the Local Legislature
From W.H. Godwin by Ald Elliott asking for a reduction of rent of City Hall on occasion of meetings. Referred to the Committee on City Property.
Ald Gaskin from the Committee on Finance and Accounts brought up two reports (Numbers 1158 & 1189 Book G) which were read.
Ald Ryan, Behan and Hardy here entered.
Ald Gaskin moves seconded by Ald Wright that
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that the reports of the Committee on Finance and Accounts be received and adopted.
In amendment 1st Ald McKelvey moves seconded by Ald G.W. Robinson That the first clause of the Report of the Committee on Finance be struck out.
In amendment 2nd Ald Elliott moves seconded by Ald Carson That that portion of the Finance Report which refers to the exemption of Locomotive Works and Tanneries and taxing Church property "the ground" and the granting of the old Collegiate Institute be referred back for re-consideration.
In amendment 3 Ald Behan moves seconded by Ald Martin That the portion of the Finance Committee report Re: taxataion of Church Property and the exemption of the Locomotive Works and Ford and Carrington's Tanneries be struck out which being put was lost as was also the second amendment.
The first amendment being put was carried and the original motion being put was carried as amended.
The Yeas and Nays being taken on the original motion are as follows: Yeas: The Mayor; Aldmn Allen, Curtis, Gaskin, Hardy, Horn, Mundell, McIntyre, McKelvey, McMahon, Richardson, C Robinson, Ryan, Skinner, Walkem, Wright - 16 Nays: Aldermen; Behan, Carson, Elliott, Martin, W Robinson - 5
The Chairman from the Committee on Water Works brought up a Report (Numbers 1160 Book G) which was read and adopted.
The Chairman from the Committee on Parks brought up a Report (Numbers 1161 Book G) which was read and adopted.
Ald Curtis moves seconded by Ald McIntyre That the Report on Parks be received and adopted.
In amendment 1st Ald Elliott moves seconded by Ald Martin That Wm Phillips name be struck and John Marsh be inserted in his place
In amendment 2nd Ald Behan moves seconded by Ald Elliott That the report of the Park Committee be referred back and that new tenders be asked for the position of Care-takers or Superintendant
In amendment 3rd Ald McKelvey moves seconded by Ald Allen
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That the Item $200 for assistant Controller of Parks be struck out and the following inserted - that Mr McCabe be paid $1.20 per day when his services are required in connection with Parks - which being put was lost.
The second amendment being put was lost. Yeas: Aldermen: Allen, Behan, Elliott, Gaskin, Martin, G Robinson, W Robinson - 7 Nays: The Mayor Aldermen: Carson, Curtis, Hardy, Horn, Mundell, McIntyre, McKelvey, McMahon, Richardson, Wright - 11
The first amendment being put was lost. Yeas: Aldermen: Allen, Behan, Elliott, Gaskin, Martin, G Robinson, W Robinson - 7 Nays: The Mayor Aldermen: Carson, Curtis, Hardy, Horn, Mundell, McIntyre, McKelvey, McMahon, Richardson, Wright - 11
The original resolution being put was carried. Yeas: Aldermen: Carson, Curtis, Hardy, Horn, Mundell, McIntyre, McKelvey, McMahon, Richardson, Wright - 10 Nays: The Mayor Aldermen: Allen, Behan, Elliott, Gaskin, Martin, G Robinson, W Robinson - 8
On motion the Council adjourned.
M Flanagan City Clerk
John Herald Mayor
_________________________ Monday 8 o'Clock P.M. Kingston March 12th 1894
A Special Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston to consider consolidated By Laws. Present:
His Worship the Mayor Aldermen: Carson, Curtis, Gaskin, Horn, Martin, Meek, Mundell, Richardson, Walkem, Wright
The meeting adjourned for want of a quorum.
John Herald Mayor
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Monday 8 o'Clock P.M. Kingston March 19th 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, Carson, Elliott, Gaskin, Hardy, Horn, Martin, Meek, Mundell, McIntyre, McKelvey, McMahon, Richardson, G. Robinson, W Robinson, Walkem, Wright
The Clerk read the minutes of the two last meetings.
Communications summarized were read and referred as follows:
From the City Clerk Belleville enclosing petition Re: running of Express trains, by the Grand Trunk Railway more conveniently. Referred to the Committee on Finance &c
From Messrs Walkem and Walkem enclosing copy of letter sent to Council in Sept 1893 asking compensation for alledged loss and damage suffered and threatening to issue Writs &c. Referred to the City Solicitor.
From John P. Oram Re: Grant of $600.00 to Midland Central Fair. Referred to the Finance Committee.
From E Donoghue Taxes. Referred to the Court of Revision.
From George Thompson Collector of Taxes - taxes collected to date. Referred to the Committee on Finance &c.
Petitions were presented and referred as follows:
From James Gowdery by Ald Carson Re: Boulevards &c. Referred to the Board of Works.
From L. Middleton and others by Ald McIntyre to discontinue watering Princess Street between Victoria and Regent Streets. Referred to the Board of Works.
From William Power and others by Ald Meek to discontinue watering Gore Street . Referred to the Board of Works.
From Annie Phillips and others; by Ald Horn to discontinue watering King Street between George and O'Kill Streets. Referred to the Board of Works.
From Isabella Gray by Ald Carson asking to cancel her water tax. Referred to the Board of Works.
From Mary Williamson and another by Ald Carson complaining of her cellar being overflowed and praying it be remedied. Referred to the Board of Works.
From R LaRush et al by Ald Mundell asking for a three foot Boardwalk in the east side of Beverley Street. Referred to the Board of Works.
From Elizabeth Ravenscroft by Ald Elliott Re: Taxes
