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Monday 8 OClock P.M Kingston [strikeout]March[/strikeout] February 7th 1887
A Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day. Present
His Worship the Mayor
Aldermen
Downing, Harty, McIntyre, Smith, Wilmot
The meeting adjourned for want of a quorum
M. Flanagan City Clerk
Monday 8 OClock P.M Kingston March 7th 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 Muckleston, McIntyre, Phelan, Redden, Rees C. Robinson, W. Robinson, Shannon, Smith, Thompson Wilmot, Wilson
The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting
A Communication from James Agnew City Solicitor was read - Re Harbor line - Referred to the Committee on Wharves
A Communication of Mr. Thomas Mills Secy Board of Trade was read - Complaining of extension of dock below the Bridge. Referred to the Committee on Wharves
A Communicatiion from the Rev. J. K. McMorine was read Re funeral expenses of the late Miss Mayne. there was no action taken thereon.
A Communication from Martha Fanston respecting Taxes was read and referred to the Court of Revision
A Communication from Mr. B. W. Robertson Secy Board of Trustees of the Collegiate Institute was read asking for $650.00 to pay Teachers Salaries for the present year. Referred to the Committee on Finance and accounts
A Communication from Professor Fife Fowler M. D. was read asking for use of City Hall for examinations of Medical Council
On motion of Ald. Harty seconded by Ald. Thompson
Ordered, That the use of the City Hall be granted for the medical examinations on same conditions as last year
Ald. McIntyre brought up the petition of H. B. Moore Re Division Wall - Referred to Committee on City Property
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Ald. Hiscock brought up the petition of M. A. Masse asking to be allowed to run the Roller Skating Rink without paying a License therefon - Referred to the Committee on Licenses
Ald. Thompson brought up the petition of Mrs John Powers and two others asking for a drain on Montreal street - Referred to the Committee on Streets
Ald. C. Robinson brought up the petition of Elizabeth Bruce praying to be relieved from the payment of water tax - Referred to the Committee on Fire Water and Gas
Ald. McIntyre brought up the petition of John McKee for praying reasonable Compensation may be granted to him by the City for injuries sustained by him owing to alleged defective side walk. Referred to the Committee on Streets
Ald. McIntyre from the Committee on Finance and accounts brought up a Report (Number 445 Book E.) which was read and adopted
The Chairman from the Committee on Streets and Improvements brought up a Report (Number 446 Book E.) which was received and adopted
On motion of Ald. Thompson seconded by Ald. Redden
Ordered, That the names of Aldermen McIntyre, Wm Robinson and Drennan be added to the Committee on Licenses
On motion of Ald. Shannon seconded by Ald. Gildersleeve
Ordered, That Ald. Muckleston and Ald. McIntyre be a Committee to interview the Premier and the Ministry of Militia upon the claims of the City of Kingston to the establishment of the proposed Cavalry School within the limits of this City
On motion of Ald. McIntyre seconded by Ald. Hobart
Odred, That Alderman Harty be appointed Director of the Kingston and Pembroke Railway Company from this Council and that he in Cooperation with the City Solicitor be empowered to take such action as shall be necessary to ensure the recognition of the City's rights to a Director in case the same be attempted to be ignored by the Company.
On motion of Ald. Shannon seconded by Ald. Thompson
Ordered, That the Court of Revision to hear Complaints with respect to and in Connection with the proposed assessments respectively for the Cost, so payable, of the Construction of the local improvement sewers in Alfred, Colborne and Earl streets and of any other work constructed, under construction or to be constructed under the Local improvement clauses of the Act respecting Municipal Institutions and Amending Acts shall be the new Court of Revision of this municipality and be similarly Constituted with the duties and powers as provided by law in that behalf.
On motion of Ald. Shannon seconded by Ald. Robinson
Ordered, That an address be sent to Her Majesty The Queen Congratulating her upon the attainment of the fiftieth
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fiftieth year of her reign and that Aldn. McIntyre Harty and the mover be a Committee to draw up such address
On motion of Ald. Muckleston seconded by Ald. Redden
Ordered That the Mayor, Aldermen Gildersleeve McIntyre, Rees, Wilmot with the mover and seconder be a Committee to Confer with the Committees appointed by County Council and Kingston Board of Trade respecting the removal of Toll Gates from this County
On motion of Ald. Gildersleeve seconded by Ald. Thompson
Ordered, That the Mayor Aldermen Harty, Gildersleeve McIntyre and Ex Mayor Whiting be a Special Committee to proceed to Toronto in respect of the legislature for Consolidating the City debt.
On motion the Council adjourned
M. Flanagan City Clerk
John Carson Mayor
Monday 8 OClock P.M Kingston March 21st 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, Hiscock, Hobart Muckleston, McGuire,McIntyre, Phelan, Redden Rees, C. Robinson, Shannon, Smith, Snowden, Thompson Wilmot, Wilson
The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting
A Communication from the Womens Christian Temperance Union was read asking for the appointment of a Police Matron - Referred to the Police Commissioners
Communications from Messrs Allen & Son and Professor Samual A. King Re Balloon ascensions were read and referred to Celebration Committee
A Communication from A. Davenwood was read Re Transient Traders License - Referred to the Committee on Licenses
A Communication from Messrs Britten and Whiting was read respecting Dr. Agnews Taxes - Referred to the Committee on Finance.
Communications from D. McIntyre Esquire Barrister on behalf of James H. Metcalfe M. P. P. Messrs Britton and Whiting on behalf of Ira A. Brick Esquire and William S. Gordon City Commissioner in reference to state of Nuisance ground. Referred to the Committee on City Property & Local Board of Health
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A Communication from The Kingston and Pembroke Railway Company was read asking permission to erect a building against the West wall of the Fire Engine Station - Referred to the Committees on City Property and Fire Water and Gas
A Communication from Mrs. Goulden was read asking for a remission of rent of City Hall. Referred to the Committee on City Property
Sundry Communications and petitions respecting Taxes were presented and referred to the Court of Revision
Aldermen McIntyre and Wilmot brought up the petitions of Henry Turpin and Samuel Cannem on the subject of awarding the Contract for Carting - left over for report
Ald. Drennan brought up the petition of John Lemon asking compensation for loss of home at fire - Referred to the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas
Ald. C. Robinson brought up the petition of William Moore Secy Knights of Labor asking for a remission of the rent of the City Hall - Referred to the Committee on City Property
Ald. Shannon from the Committee On Finance and accounts brought up a Report (Number 447 Book E.) which was read and adopted
The Chairman from the Committee on Streets and Improvements brought up a Report (Number 448 Book E.) which was read
Ald. Thompson moves seconded by Ald. Muckleston
That the report of the Committee on Streets and Improvements be received and adopted
In amendment
Ald. C. Robinson moves seconded by Ald. Wilson
That the Clause refering to the hireing of Carters be struck out and the Engineer be instructed to advertise for new tenders - which being put was [underline]lost[/underline] and the original motion was carried
The Chairman from the Committee on City Property brought up a Report which was read (No 449)
On motion of Ald. Hiscock seconded by Ald. Smith
Ordered, That the report of the Committee on City Property be received
The Chairman from the Committee on Licenses brought up a Report (Number 450 Book E.) which was read and adopted
The Chairman from the Committee on Wharves and Harbor brought up a Report (Number 451 Book E. which was read and adopted
Ald. McGuire introduced a By Law authorising His Worship The Mayor and the City Treasurer to borrow a sum not exceeding $76,000 in anticipation of the taxes for 1887, which was read a first time
The 30th Rule was suspended and the Council went into Committee
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Committee of the whole on the second reading
Ald. Drennan in the Chair
The Council resumed
The Committee rose and the Chairman repor cx ted 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 of Ald. McIntyre seconded by Ald. Drennan
Ordered, That the Council go into Committee of the whole on the By Law respecting the Assessment of the City
Yeas Mayor Carson, Aldn. Hobart, Muckleston, McGuire McIntyre, Phelan, Rees, Shannon, Smith, Wilmot 10
Nays Ald. Downing, Hiscock, Redden, C. Robinson, Snowden Thompson, Wilson 7.
The Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading of the By Law respecting the Municipal Assessment of the City of Kingston
Ald. Downing in the Chair
The Council resumed
The Committee rose and the Chairman repeated the second reading of the By Law clause by clause - the Report was received
On motion the Council adjourned
M. Flanagan City Clerk
John Carson Mayor
Monday 8 OClock P.M Kingston April 4th 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, Hobart, Muckleston, McIntyre, Phelan, W. Robinson Shannon, Smith, Wilmot
The meeting adjourned for want of a quorum
M. Flanagan City Clerk
