Kingston City Council Proceedings 1886-1894

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Taxes. Referred to the Court of Revision.

From James Agnew Esquire, City Solicitor was read enclosing an amendment of the Municipal Act on the subject of Boulevards, their construction in the public streets &c.

On motion of Ald Carson seconded by Ald McIntyre. Ordered, That the proposed amendment of the Municipal Act now read be approved by this Council and that the same be sent to Mr. Harty who is hereby requested to take charge of the same in the House.

Ald McKelvey from the Committee on Finance and Accounts brought up a Report (Number 1162 Book G) which was read and adopted.

The Chairman from the Committee Board of Works brought up a Report (Number 1163 Book G) which was read and adopted.

The Chairman from the Committee Board on City Property brought up a Report (Number 1164 Book G) which was read and adopted.

The Chairman from the Committee on Printing brought up a Report (Number 1165 Book G) which was read and adopted.

Ald McKelvey moves seconded by Ald Hardy Whereas the population of the City of Kingston has since the last distribution of seats by the Provincial Legislature increased by 5137 persons and the population of the County of Frontenac has decreased and as a re-arrangement of seats is expected during the present session.

Resolved, That this Council respectfully memorialize His Honor the Lieutenant Governor and the Legislature of Ontario to replace the Township of Kingston in the riding of Frontenac, such change being the desire of the people of that Township as expressed by its Municipal Council and being also agreeable to the wishes of Citizens of Kingston said memorial be prepared by the Solicitor, sealed and signed by the Mayor and forwarded at once to our Member Mr. Harty for presentation.

In amendment Ald Gaskin moves seconded by Ald Mundell That after the words Township of Kingston the words and the Village of Portsmouth be inserted which being put was lost. Yeas: The Mayor; Aldermen: Gaskin, Mundell, Richardson, Wright - 5 Nays: Aldermen: Carson, Elliott, Hardy, Horn, Martin, Meek, McKelvey, G Robinson, W Robinson - 9

The original motion being put was carried. Yeas: Aldermen: Carson, Elliott, Hardy, Horn, Martin Meek, McKelvey, G. Robinson, W. Robinson - 9 Nays: The Mayor Aldermen: Gaskin, Mundell, Richardson, Wright - 5

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The Committee of the Whole on By Law No 442 entitled "A By Law respecting the public markets". Ald Mundell in the Chair The Council resumed. The Committee rose, reported progress and asked leave to sit again. The Report was received.

On motion the Council adjourned.

M Flanagan City Clerk

John Herald Mayor ___________________

Monday 8 o'Clock P.M. Kingston April 2nd 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, Gaskin, Hardy, Horn, Martin, Meek, Mundell, McIntyre, McKelvey, McMahon, G Robinson, W Robinson, Ryan, Skinner, Walkem, Wright

The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting.

Communications summarized by the Clerk were read and referred as follows:

From Edward H. Smythe respecting taxes. Referred to the Court of Revision

From H. O'Heara Re: Municipal Bonds. Referred to the Finance Committee.

From I.G. Ettinger, President Teachers Association asking for annual grant of $25.00. Referred to the Committee on Finance.

From John Macdonald Secretary to Public School Board calling attention to the danger existing at street car crossing corner of Union and Alfred streets. Referred to the Board of Works.

From Robert Smith respecting taxes. Referred to the

From Alexander McCabe resigning his position in City Parks. Referred to the Committee on the Parks.

From Alexander McCabe respecting his salary. Referred to the Committee on Parks.

From Principal Grant informing the Council of the intended visit of His Excellency the Governor General of Canada and the Countess of Aberdeen to this City on the 24th instant. Referred to the Committee on Finance to act.

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From George Thompson, Collector of Taxes showing taxes collected for 1893 to date. Referred to the Committee on Finance &c

From L.W. Shannon, Major 14th Batt. Prince of Wales Own Rifles asking the Council to appoint a deputation to accompany one from the 14th to proceed to Ottawa. Re: erection of Drill shed in this City.

On motion of Ald McIntyre seconded by Ald G W Robinson. Ordered, That the Mayor, Aldermen Gaskin and Skinner be a deputation to go to Ottawa to urge the immediate construction of a Drill Hall in Kingston.

From Thomas W Nash, Sect Treasurer Kingston and Pembroke Railway. Taxes. Referred to the Committee on Finance &c

Mr W.M. Drennan was permitted to address the Council in behalf of Celebration Queens Birth Day asking for a Grant of $300. Referred to the Committee on Finance &c.

Petitions were presented and referred as follows:

From John McLeod by Ald Wright asking permission to erect a Fence on North street. Referred to the Board of Works.

From the Secretary and Chairman of a Citizens Meeting by Ald Hardy respecting Licenses imposed for the sale of Butchers meat. Left over.

From John McCammon and others. Butchers by Ald McKelvey against placing a License of $40 on them. Left over.

From Bridget Allen and others by Ald Wright asking for a sewer on Balaclava Street. Referred to the Board of Works and the City Commissioner.

From D. Cooper and others by Ald Martin asking for the continuance of watering service on Princess Street from Albert to Tower streets. Referred to the Board of Works.

From James Swift and others by Ald Allen requesting that two electric arc lights be substituted for the lights on the corner of King and Maitland Streets and the corner of Wellington and Union Streets. Referred to the Committee on Fire, Water and Light.

On motion of Ald Meek seconded by Ald Curtis Ordered, That the Committee of the Whole resume on the second of By Law No 492 entitled "A By Law respecting the Public Markets".

The Committee of the Whole resumed accordingly Ald Mundell in the Chair The Council resumed. The Committee rose reported progress and asked leave to sit again. The Report was received. Yeas: The Mayor Aldermen: Allen, Gaskin, Horn, Martin, Mundell, McIntyre, McKelvey, McMahon, Ryan, Walkem, Wright - 12 Nays: Aldermen: Behan, Carson, Curtis, Elliott, Hardy, Meek, G Robinson, W Robinson - 8

Ald McKelvey from the Committee on Finance and Accounts brought up (Reports Numbers 1166, 1167 and 1168 Book G) which

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which were read.

Ald McKelvey moves seconded by Ald McIntyre That Reports 1, 2, and 3 of the Finance Committee be received and adopted.

In amendment Ald. Hardy moves seconded by Ald Elliott That the Finance Committee report No 2 be amended by adding for Mr Newlands the sum of $30.00 which being put was carried and the reports were adopted as amended.

Ald McKelvey from the Committee on Finance and Accounts brought up a Report (Number 4) which was read.

On motion of Ald McKelvey seconded by Ald Gaskin Ordered, That the Report Number 4 of the Finance Committee be received adn that the report with accompanying statement be printed and a copy sent to each member of the Council.

The Chairman from the Board of Works brought up a Report (Number 1169 Book G) which was read and adopted.

The Chairman from the Water Works brought up a Report (Number 1170 Book G) which was read and adopted.

A Communication from William Lesslie Re suction pipe was read by the Chairman.

On motion of Ald McKelvey seconded by Ald Curtis Ordered, That the letter of Mr Lesslie just read to the Council be referred to the Water Works Committee to take into consideration the arguments therein contained and report at the next meeting of this Council the result of their deliberations.

On motion of Ald Meek seconded by Ald McKelvey That this Council cordially supports the appeal of the Board of Trade to the Ontario Legislature for such an appropriation of money was will permit of an exploration of the Mining territory between the Trent and Ottawa Rivers with the aid of the diamond drill.

That the mineral riches of this district are very great, but it is difficult to carry out the necessary explorations in order to develop them without the liberal aid of the province and this aid can be granted in terms which will permit of refunds from private property when it has been increased in value by such explorations.

That the services of representatives of the summer Mining Schools can be utilized in connection with the proposed experiments and hence it is urged that favourable action be taken upon the appeal of the Board of Trade.

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to Mr W Harty M.P.P. to be used by him in connection with any action that may be taken upon t he Mining bill.

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Ald Walkem moves seconded by Ald Gaskin That the Council do now adjourn which being put was lost. Yeas 2 Nays 16

The Chairman from the Committee on Fire, Water and Light brought up a Report which was read.

Ald Behan moves seconded by Ald Gaskin That the report of the Committee on Fire, Water and Light be received and adopted.

In amendment 1st Ald Hardy moves seconded by Ald Allen That the report be received and considered clause by clause

In amendment 2nd Ald McIntyre moves seconded by Ald Carson That the report of the Committee on Fire, Water and Light be received and considered next Monday night clause by clause which being put was carried and the original motion and amendent thereto were lost.

On motion of Ald Curtis seconded by Ald Walkem Ordered, That the Board of Works be requested to consider the advisability of removing three trees from Clarence street near Wellington street and that the Committee have power to act.

On motion the meeting adjourned.

M Flanagan City Clerk

John Herald Mayor _______________________

Monday 8 o'Clock P.M. Kingston April 9th 1894

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, Behan, Carson, Curtis, Elliott, Gaskin, Hardy, Horn, Martin, Meek, Mundell, McIntyre, McKelvey, McMahon, Richardson, G Robinson, W Robinson, Ryan, Skinner, Walkem, Wright

The Mayor stated the meeting was called to take into consideration Finance Report Re: Consolidation of offices &c and Report of Committee on Fire, Water and Light which were read on the second of April instant and other business.

Communications summarized by the Clerk were read and referred as follows:

From Wm Harty Esquire M.P.P. acknowledging resolution to Board of Trade - drilling &c. Fyled.

From