Kingston City Council Proceedings 1886-1894

reading of the By Law clause by clause as amended the Report was received.

On motion of Ald. Thompson seconded by Ald. Harty Ordered, that the Finance Committee be instructed to contribute to the Ladies of the Congregation of the Queen street Methodist Church an amount which they had sent for the use of the City and Ontario Halls for the evening of the 4th of February for holding a social entertainment.

On motion the Council adjourned.

M. Flanagan City Clerk

John L Whiting Mayor

Monday 8 OClock PM Kingston February 22. 1886

A Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day. Present His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Carson, Clements, Drennan, Dunn, Eilbeck, Harty, Hiscock, Little, McIntyre, McKay, O'Brien, Redden, Robinson, Shannon, Thompson, J. Wilson, W. Wilson

The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting.

A Communication from Edward Roddy in respect of remaining Nuisances. Referred to the Committee on Streets.

A Communication from William O. Lett Esquire, City Clerk Ottawa was read Re Municipal Amendment.

On motion of Ald. McIntyre seconded by Ald. Clements Ordered, that the Communication of the Mayor of Ottawa be referred to the Committee on Municipal Reform with power to act in case there be any pressing necessity prior to the next meeting of the Council

A Circular from William Paris arrived and was read there was no action taken therein.

A Circular from W Morrison Re Fire protection was read and referred to the Committee for Fire, Water, and Gas

A Communication from the Kingston Electric Light Co was read offering to light some of City Buildings &c Referred to the Committe for Fire, Water, and Gas

A Communication from the Ladies and Society of Queen street Methodist Church thanking Council for use of Halls

Aldn. Thompson and McIntyre brought up the petitions of W. D. Morris, Mrs Grimason and W. McNamie respecting Sewer Rent. Referred to the Committee on Streets &c

Ald. Drennan brought up the petition of H. J. Huron Manager Roller

Roller Watering Rink asking for a reduction of License. Referred to the Committee on Licenses.

Ald. Carson brought up the petition of Patrick Clark and William McCammon asking for a reduction of Hall Rent - Referred to the Committee on City Property.

Ald. Harty from the Committee on Finance and accounts brought up a Report (Number 388 Book E) which was read and adopted

The Chairman from the Committee on Streets and Improvements brought up a Report (Number 389 Book E) which was read and adopted.

The Chairman from the Court of Revision brought up a Report (Number 390 Book E) which was read and adopted.

Sundry petitions respecting Taxes were submitted and referred to the Court of Revision

The Chairman from the Committee on Fire, Water, and Gas brought up a Report (Number 391 Book E) which was received and adopted.

Ald. Carson introduced a By Law respecting the Benevolent Fund of the Fire Department and to amend Section 311 of the Consolidated By Laws of the City of Kingston which was read a first time.

Ald. McIntyre moves seconded by Ald. Robinson That in the opinion of this Council the system of Ward appropriations is preferable to the system of general appropriation as carried on last year - the former being more consistent with fairness and efficiency.

In amendment Ald. Harty moves seconded by Ald. McKay That the consideration of the resolution moved by Ald. McIntyre be deferred until the bringing down of the Budget which being put was [underlined]lost[/underlined]. Yeas The Mayor Aldn Elibeck, Harty, Hiscock, McKay, Redden, Shannon, Thompson, W. Wilson. 9 Nays Aldn Carson, Clements, Drennan, Dunn, Little, McIntyre, O'Brien, Robinson, J Wilson. 9 The orignal motion being put was also lost. Yeas Aldn Carson, Clements, Drennan, Dunn, Little, McIntyre, O'Brien, Robinson, J Wilson. 9

Nays The Mayor Aldn Elibeck, Harty, Hiscock, McKay, Redden, Shannon, Thompson, W. Wilson. 9

On Motion the Council adjourned.

M. Flanagan City Clerk

John L. Whiting Mayor

Monday 8 O'Clock P.M. Kingston, March 8th 1886

A Meeting of the Council of the Corparation of the City of Kingston was held this day Present His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Carson, Drennan, Dunn, Eilbeck, Gildersleeve, Harty, Hiscock, Hobart, McIntyre, McKay, O'Brien, Redden, Robinson, Shannon, Thompson, J. Wilson, W. Wilson.

The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting

A Communication from Sidney Smith Esquire Inspector of Registry Offices, Ontario was read demanding a Plan or Map of Lot No 24 to be lodged with the Registar of Deeds for the City - Referred to the Finance Committee.

A Communication from M. Lavell Esquire M.D. was read asking on behalf of the Medical Council the use of Ontario Hall for examinations the first week in April - Referred to the Committee on City Property.

A Communication from John Sullivan was read respecting Statute Labor Tax - Referred to the Court of Revision

A Communication from J. Kearns on behalf of the Great N.W. Telegraph Co. was read asking payment for two wires strung on their poles on Cataraqui Bridge - Referred to the Committee on Fire Water and Gas

A Circular from T.J. Barnardo London England Re disposal of poor children Referred to the Finance Committee

Ald. Redden brought up the petition of Samuel Cox asking for a rebate on Pool Licenses - Referred to the Committee on Licenses

Ald. Robinson brought up the petition of John Scott and 8 others praying for the deepening of a drain on the North End of Division street - Referred to Committee on Streets &c

Ald. Hobart from the Committee on Finance and accounts brought up a Report (Number 392 Book E) which was read and adopted

The Chairman from the Committee on Streets &c brought up a Report (Number 393 Book E) which was read and adopted

The Chairman from the Committee on Fire Water and Gas brought up a Report (Number 394 Book E) which was read and adopted

A Communication from the Kingston Electric Light Co. was read - Re lighting City by Electricity

The Chairman from the Committee on City Property brought up a Report (Number 395 Book E) which was read and adopted

On Motion the Council adjourned

M. Flanagan City Clerk

John L. Whiting Mayor

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Monday 8 oClock PM Kingston March 22nd 1886

A Meeting of the Council of the Corparation of the City of Kingston was held this day Present

His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bermingham, Carson, Clements, Drennan, Dunn, Eilbeck, Harty, Hiscock, Hobart, Little, McIntyre, McKay, O'Brien, Redden, Robinson, Thompson, J. Wilson, W. Wilson.

The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting.

A Circular from Alexander L. Abbott Esquire City Clerk London was read submitting Resolutions adopted by the London Council Re Exemptions from taxation - Referred to the Select Committee On Municipal Reform

A Communication from Mrs. L. Gordon was read respecting Nuisance ground - Referred to the Committee on Streets

A Circular from the Publishers of Man was read asking the Council to subscribe for Copies - Referred to the Board of Health

A Communication from the Kingston Electric Co. was read Re Lights Clock Tower &c - Referred to the Committee on Fire Water and Gas

A Communication from Samuel H. Fee M.D. Medical Health Officer was read asking for a Commensurate Salary with the duties of his office - Referred to the Finance Committee

A Communication from James A. Henderson Esquire Chairman of Committee Gas Works in reference to lighting the City with Gas &c Referred to the Committee on Fire Water and Gas

A Communication from James Wilson Esquire Manager Water Works Company was read stating the Company will charge $95 per hydrant per annum for water supply to each and every Hydrant new or hereafter to be erected &c

On Motion of Ald. Bermingham seconded by Ald. Carson Ordered, That the Communication of the Water Works Company be referred to the Special Committee on Water Works

A Communication from Messrs Martin Strachan & Son was read asking the Council to rescind that part of the resolution relating to the Bridge Company allowing Steam Fire Engines Crossing - Referred to the Committee on Fire Water and Gas

Petitions from Henry Browley, Felix Lennon and John P. Treneer respecting Taxes were submitted and referred to the Court of Revision.

Ald. Drennan brought up the petition of John G. Meagher asking for a refund of a certain amount of the Trainsent [Transient] Traders License paid by him - Referred to the Committee On Licenses

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Ald. Carson brought up the petition of the Alert Fire Company asking for an increase of salary - Referred to the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas

Ald. Bermingham from the Committee on Finance and Accounts brought up a Report (Number 396 Book E) which was read and adopted.

The Chairman from the Committee On Licenses brought up a Report (Number 397 Book E) which was read and adopted.

Ald. Thompson from the Court of Revision brought up a Report (Number 398 Book E) which was read and adopted

Ald Eilbeck gives notice that he will at the next meeting of the Council introduce a By law to amend section 410 of the consolidated By Law under the head of forstalling.

Ald Harty introduced "A By law authorising His Worship the Mayor and the City Treasurer to borrow a sum not exceeding $56000 in anticipation of the taxes for 1886 which was read a first time The 30th Rule of Council was suspended and the Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading Ald Hiscock 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 By Law was read a third time and passed

Ald Harty introduced a By Law respecting tree planting which was read a first time

On motion of Ald Eilbeck seconded by Ald Thompson Ordered That the Mayor do set aside Wednesday the 4th day of August next to be observed as a Civic Holiday On motion of Ald McIntyre seconded by Ald O'Brien Ordered That the Finance Committee be requested to bring down the Budget for the current year at the first meeting of the Council in the month of May, or earlier if possible, in order that the work upon streets and boardwalks may be proceeded with promptly and for other purposes and that the Chairman of the several Committees be also requested with as little delay as possible to prepare and submit the appropriations proposed in respect of each Committee.

Ald McIntyre introduced A By Law to appoint a Director of the Kingston and Pembroke Railway Company for the year 1886, which was read a first time The 30th Rule of Council was suspended and the Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading