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Monday 8 OClock P.M Kingston April 18th 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, Muckleston, McGuire, 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 Lt Col Macpherson was read stating his regiment will visit Kingston to Celebrate the Queens Birth day
On motion of Ald. McIntyre seconded by Ald. Hobart
Ordered, That the subject of Lt Col. Macpherson's Communication be referred to the Committee compised of the Mayor Ald. Gldersleeve Harty, Drennan, Smith, McGuire, & Muckleston and moved to report at the next meeting of the Council in conjunction with the Celebration of her Majesty's Jubilee
A Communication from Lt. Col. Villiers was read asking the Council if they are again willing to Contribute towards the expenses same as last two years
On motion of Ald. Gildersleeve seconded by Ald. Smith
Ordered, That the Finance Committee be requested to provide grant for the holding of the Volunteer Camp this year on the same conditions and for same amount as granted for the past two years
A Communication from S. S. Phippen Secretary Board of School Trustees - Re action as to distribution of the sum of $3,500 granted to build an addition to Louise School
A Communication from W.L. Gordon Secretary L. B. H. was read enclosing resolutions in reference to deposit of Rubbish - Referred to the Committee on Streets
Petitions respecting Taxes were submitted and referred to the Court of Revision
Ald. Hiscock brought up the petition of William Robinson asking to rent a piece of ground on King street fronting Pavilion referred to the Committee on City Property.
Ald. Smith brought up the petition of Sophia Carson asking for a grant of money for the keeping of an infant. Referred to Committee on Finance and accounts
Ald. Shannon brought up the petition of Thomas Mills and others praying for a drain on Gordon street between Union and Henchman street - Referred to the Committee on Streets
Ald. Hiscock brought up the petition of Robert Carson and six others Rate payers Victoria Ward asking for a fire alarm box near the corner of Gordon and Union streets
A Communication from the Registrar of the Council of
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of Queens University was read requesting Council to attend to be held at Convocation Hall on Thursday next
On motion of Ald. Muckleston seconded by Ald. Shannon
Ordered, That the Mayor and City Council attend meeting at Queens College on Thursday evening April 21st
Ald. McIntyre from the Committee on Finance and accounts brought up a Report (Number 452 Book E.) which was read and adopted
Ald. McIntyre from the Committee On Finance and accounts brought up a second Report (Number 453 Book E.) which was read and adopted
The Chairman from the Committee On Streets and Improvements brought up a Report (Number 454 Book E.) which was read
Ald. Thompson moves seconded by Ald. Drennan
That the report of the Committee on Streets & Improvements be received and adopted
In amendment
Ald. Downing moves seconded by Ald. Wilson
That the Tenders of Mr. Hutton and of Mr. Asselstine be accepted being the lowest - which being put was [underline]lost[/underline] and the original Motion was [underline]carried[/underline]
The Chairman from the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas brought up a Report (455 Number Book E.) which was read and adopted
The Chairman from the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas brought up a Report (Number 456 Book E.) which was read and adopted
The Chairman from the Committee on City Property brought up a Report (Number 457 Book E.) which was received and adopted.
The Chairman from the Select Commitee on The Queens Jubilee brought up a Report (Number 458 Book E.) which was read
On motion of Ald. Shannon seconded by Ald. Harty
Ordered, That the report of the Special Committee appointed to draw up an address to Her Majesty the Queen be received and adopted; and that the address accompanying such report be engrossed and illuminated on Vellum; and that the Clerk be authorised to have the engrossment done and to forward the address to the proper authorities to be presented to Her Majesty.
On motion of Ald. McIntyre seconded by Ald. McGuire
Ordered, That this Council go into Committee of the whole on the 3rd reading of the By Law respecting the Municipal Assessment of the City of Kingston
The Council went into Committee of the whole Accordingly
Ald. Hiscock in the Chair
The Council Resumed
The Committee rose and the Chairman reported the third reading of the By Law [underline]lost[/underline] - The Report was received
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Yeas Ald: Downing, Gildersleeve, Harty, Hiscock, Muckleston Redden, Shannon, Smith, Thompson, Wilmot, Wilson 11
Nays. The Mayor & Ald: Drennan, Hobart, McGuire, McIntyre, Rees, C. Robinson W. Robinson, [strikeout]Wilson[/strikeout] 8
Ald. Gildersleeve introduced a By Law to amend section 346 of "The Consolidated By Laws of the City of Kingston" which was read a first time
On motion of Ald. McIntyre seconded by Ald. Gildersleeve
Ordered, That Aldermen Harty, Gildersleeve Muckleston, McGuire and the mover be a Committee to consider the feasibility of erecting a dry dock & Esplanade by convict labor and to report from time to time thereupon and with power to delegate such members of said Committee as may be deemed necessary to interview the Government in regard to this subject
Ald. Smith introduced a By Law to provide for the weighing of Coal which was read a first time
On motion the Council adjourned - yeas 9, Nays 8
M. Flanagan City Clerk
John Carson Mayor
Monday, 8 OClock P.M Kingston May 2, 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, Muckleston, McGuire McIntyre, Phelan, Redden, Rees, W. Robinson Shannon, Smith, Snowden, Thompson, Wilmot Wilson
The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting
A Communication from the Honorable John Beverly Robinson Toronto was read Re Portrait of the late Judge Hagerman
Communications from the Right Honorable Sir John A Macdonald and Sir Adolphe Caron were read acknowledging receipt of petition for Cavalry School at Kingtson
Petitions respecting Taxes were submitted and referred to Court of Revision
Ald. Wilson brought up the petition of Messrs Davy and Martin asking for rebate in Auctioneers License - Referred to the Committee on Licenses
Ald. Hobart brought up the petition of Samuel Case asking
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asking for a remission of Billiard Table License - Referred to the Committee on Licenses
Ald. Shannon from the Committee On Finance and accounts brought up a Report (Number 459 Book E.) which was read and adopted
On motion of Ald. Thompson seconded by Ald. Muckleston
Ordered, That the Finance Committee be requested to provide the sum of Ten thousand dollars to be placed to the Credit of the Committee on Streets and Improvements for general purposes
The Chairman from the Committee on City Property brought up a Report (Number 460 Book E.) which was read and adopted as amended
The Chairman from the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas brought up a report (Number 461 Book E.) which was read and adopted
The Chairman from the Select Committe on the letter of Lt. Col. Macpherson relative to proposed visit of Fort Guards brought up a Report (Number 462 Book E.) which was read
On motion of Ald. Gldersleeve seconded by Ald. Muckleston
Ordered, That the Report be amended and that the Finance Committee be requested to provide two hundred dollars for a Luncheon on the Queens Birth day for the Governor Generals Fort Guards and the fourteenth Princess of Wales own Regiment
On motion the Council adjourned
M. Flanagan City Clerk
John Carson Mayor
Monday 8 OClock P.M Kingston May 16th 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, Hiscock, Muckleston McGuire, McIntyre, Phelan, Redden, Rees, C. Robinson W. Robinson, Shannon, Smith, Snowden, Thompson Wilmot, Wilson
The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting
A Circular from Mr P. Lett Esquire, City Clerk Ottawa was read - respecting resolution adopted by the House of Commons in reference to Bill before the Imperial Partiament for the better prevention of Crime in Ireland- there was no action taken thereon
A Communication from James Agnew City Solicitor was read respecting Act to extend operation of land title act
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Referred to a Select Committee Consisting of the legal members of the Council
A Communication from T. W. Nash Secy K & P Ry was read asking that the Company may be heard relative to the taxation of the Gas Works. Referred to the Finance Committee
A Communication from James Agnew City Solicitor was read - Re Municipal Amendments - There was no action taken thereon
A petition from Charles Murray Taxes was referred to the Court of Revision
Ald. Thompson brought up sundry petitions respecting Street Watering in the City
Ald. Smith brought up the petition of William J. Jones asking permission to erect a veneered shed on his premises Princess street - Referred to the Committee on Fire Water and Gas
Ald. C. Robinson brought up the petition of John Waddell asking the Council to remit frontage on houses in consideration of the distance he has to Construct drain - Referred to the Committee on Streets
Ald. Smith brought up the petition of Holder Brothers asking they may be granted a Billiard Table License for the remaining portion of the year
On motion of Ald. Smith seconded by Ald. Muckleston
Ordered, That the petition of Holder Brothers be referred to the License Committee with power to act
Ald. McIntyre brought up the petition of the Council of the Board of Trade asking the Council to take early action as will assist in bringing about the building of the now proposed extension of the N. T. & Q R.R. from Yarker to Kingston
On motion of Ald. McIntyre seconded by Ald. Thompson
Ordered, That His Worship the Mayor, Aldn Harty, Muckleston, Shannon, Smith and the mover and seconder be a Committee to Consider the subject of the petition of the Board of Trade and to interview the Directors of the N. T. and Q. Ry and report to this Council
A Communication from the Right Reverend James Vincent Cleary Bishop of Kingston was read granting the Catholic division of that burial ground to the City Council for its Conversion into a Peoples Park
On motion of Ald. McIntyre seconded by Ald. Smith
Ordered, That the thanks of this Council be tendered to His Lordship the Bishop of Kingston for his Communication in regard to the Cemetery on Ordnance street intimating His Lordships willingness to Convey the same to this Council for the uses therein mentioned
The Report of the Auditors for the year 1886 was read and referred to the Finance Committee
Ald. Hobart here entered the Chamber
Ald. McIntyre from the Committee on Finance and
