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Ordered, that the petition of James Weir and others be referred to the City Solicitor to prepare a By Law in accordance with the petition
Ald. Clements from the Committee on Finance and accounts brought up a Report (Number 414 Book E.) which was read
[in margin:] Ald. Shannon & W. Wilson entered.
Ald. Clements moves seconded by Ald. Harty
That the report of the Committee on Finance and accounts be received and adopted
In amendment
Ald. Gildersleeve moves seconded by Ald. J. Wilson
That the sum of two hundred dollars be added to the report of the Finance Committee for the Celebration of Dominion Day to be expended on Fire Works and Athletic sports in the City and that the report be adopted as so amended - which being put was carried
Yeas Messrs Carson, Clements, Dunn, Gildersleeve Harty, Hiscock, Hobart, Redden, Shannon, Thompson J. Wilson, W. Wilson 12
Nays Eilbeck, Gardiner, Little, McIntyre, McKay Robinson 6
The Chairman from the Committee on Streets and Improvements brought up a Report (Number 415 Book E.) which was read and adopted
The Chairman from the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas brought up a Report (Number 416 Book E.) which was read and adopted
Ald. McIntyre moves seconded by Ald. Dunn
That the Council go into Committee of the whole on the By Law regarding the appointment of assessors
In amendment
Ald. Gildersleeve moves seconded by Ald. Harty
That the discussion of the By Law be postponed for three months - which being put was carried and the original motion was [underlined]lost[/underlined].
Yeas The Mayor, Messrs Carson, Eilbeck, Gardiner Gildersleeve, Harty, Hiscock, Hobart, Redden Shannon, Thompson, W. Wilson
Nays Messrs Clements, Dunn, Little, McIntyre, McKay Robinson, J. Wilson
Ald. Thompson introduced a By Law to authorise the purchase of a piece of land, a part of the land required for the widening of West street in the City of Kingston which was read a first time.
The 30th Rule was suspended and the Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading
Ald. W. Wilson in the chair
The Council resumed
The
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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
Ald. Thompson introduced a By Law to make provision for the watering of the streets within certain additional areas in the City of Kingston and to define the said areas for the year 1886, which was read a first time.
The 30th Rule was suspended and the Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading
Ald. Carson in the Chair
The Council resumed
The Committee rose and the Chairman repeated the second reading of the By Law. The Report was received. The 30 Rule was again suspended and the Ry Law was read a third time and passed.
Ald. Thompson introduced a By Law to change the name of Pond Head street which was read a first time
The 30th Rule was suspended and the Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading
Ald. Clements 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
The 30th Rule was again suspended and the By Law was read a third time and passed
On motion of Ald. Redden seconded by Ald. Hobart
Ordered that a rebate of fourteen dollars be allowed out of the annual license fee for [Reactualling?] houses as fixed by By Law sections 140 to 143 of the Consolidated By Laws of the City of Kingston
On motion of Ald. Shannon seconded by Ald. J. Wilson
Ordered, that the proposed widening of [strikeout]gen[/strikeout] Young street and the extension of Garden street be referred to the Streets Committee to investigate and report.
On motion of Ald. Shannon seconded by Ald. Thompson
Ordered, that the Mayor be instructed to Communicate with the Dominion Government asking that its rights, whatever they may be, in the strip of land beach and adjacent water in front of lot number twenty three late in the fast Concession of the Township of Kingston and west ot Beverly street on lot twenty two lying South of the public highway, be transferred to the
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the City, and that the City be granted the use of the ground about Murneys Tower to be used as an adjunct to the Park; and that the Mayor Communicate also with the Ontario government asking for a grant of the land covered with water in front of lots 22 and 23 as afore and as may be necessary to protect the interests of the City in the water front of that locality
On motion the Council adjourned
M. Flanagan City Clerk
John L. Whiting Mayor
Monday 8 OClock P.M Kingston June 28th 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, Dunn, Gardiner, Gildersleeve Harty, Little, McIntyre, O'Brien, Robinson Thompson, J. Wilson
The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting
A Communication from A. P. Knight, Esquire was read asking for $350.00 to pay salaries Collegiate Institute. Referred to the Finance Committee
A Communication from John Hall "Fire Dept" was read asking for Fire and light. Referred to the Committee on Fire Water and Gas
A Communication from the Orangemen of Kingston was read asking for use of Park - Referred to the Park Committee to Consult with Finance Committee
Aldn. Drennan and Eilbeck here entered
A Communication from Henry Ramsford was read Re Stapleton Salt Works - no action taken
A Circular from Legislative Assembly was read Re Changes Assessment laws - Referred to the Select Committee on Municipal Reform
Ald. Dunn brought up the petition of John T. Harpel praying that Scott street may not be closed from Lot 30 to Park street - Referred to the Committee on Streets.
Ald. Thompson brought up the petition of John Fisher and others asking for a sewer on Johnson and Albert streets under local improvement Act. - Referred to the Committee on Streets
Ald. McIntyre brought up the petition of A. Edwards and others asking the Council to Compel the Gardiner Co to
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to extend their smoke stack and place screen thereon - Referred to Committee on Fire Water & Gas
Ald. Carson brought up the petition of H. J. Saunders and others to have William street watered - Referred to the Committee on Streets.
Ald. Harty from the Committee on Finance and accounts bought up a Report (Number 417 Book E.) which was read and adopted
The Chairman from the Committee on Streets and Improvements brought up a Report (Number 418 Book E) which was read and adopted.
The Chairman from the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas brought up a Report Re lighting streets with Electric lights
On motion of Ald. Carson seconded by Ald. O'Brien
Ordered, That the report of the Committee on Fire Water and Gas be received and matter be referred to Finance Committee.
Ald. Thompson introduced a By Law to make provision for the watering of the streets within Certain additional Areas in the City of Kingston and to define the said areas for the year 1886 which was read a first time
The 30th rule was suspended and the Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading
Ald. Drennan 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.
The 30th Rule was again suspended and the By Law was read a third time and passed.
Ald. McIntyre introduced a By Law Re Pound limits which was read a first time
Ald. Dunn introduced a By Law to amend Section 139 of the Consolidated By Laws of the City of Kingston respecting transient traders, which was read a first time.
Ald. Redden intrduced a By Law to open up make drains and lay with side walks a street from [in margin: M.F.] Johnson street to [strikeout]Princess[/strikeout] Brock street in Continuation of Sydenham street (South) City of Kingston - which was read a first time.
The 30th Rule was suspended and the Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading
Ald. Dunn in the Chair
The Council resumed
The Committee rose and the Chairman repeated the second reading of the By Law clause by clause.
The Committee rose and the Chairman repeated the second reading of the By Law clause by clause.
Ald. [strikeout]The[/strikeout]
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Ald. McIntyre objects that the By Law is not in accordance with the advertisement - that the advertisement contains a notice of the opening up of the street from Johnson street to Princess street connecting Sydenham street (North with Sydenham south in terms the present By Law is merely for the opening up from Johnson street to Brock street.
Mayor overruled objection
The Report was then received
The 30th Rule was again suspended
Ald. Redden moves seconded by Ald. Gildersleeve
That the By Law be now read a third time
In amendment 1st
Ald. Thompson moves seconded by seconded by Ald. Dunn
That the By Law be so amended and that Sydenham street be opened to Princess from Johnson instead of as described in By Law as read and that the City Solicitor be instructed to make the necessary alterations on said By Law and that the by law do not pass as at present
In Amendment 2nd
Ald. McIntyre moves seconded by Ald. Robinson
That if it be deemed advisable to open up Sydenham street to Brock street, the said opening up be carried out in accordance with those clauses in the Municipal Act which provide for the assessment of the parties immediately benefitted by the opening aforesaid and that the By Law be not passed as at present - which - being put was lost as was also the first amendment - yeas and nay on 1st Amendment
yeas Aldm. Carson, Dunn, Eilbeck, O'Brien, Redden, Thompson J. Wilson, W. Wilson 8.
Nays The Mayor, Aldn. Clements, Drennan, Gardiner, Gildersleeve Harty, Little, McIntyre, Robinson 9.
In amendment to 3rd reading
Ald. McIntyre moves seconded by Ald. Robinson
That in the opinion of this Council it is inadvisable to pass the By Law at the present stage in asmuch as the advertisement mentioned in it provides for the opening up of a street from Johnson street to Princess street, whereas the present By Law provides for the opening up of a street from Johnson street to Brock street - which being put was lost
Yeas Aldm. Carson, Dunn, Eilbeck, [strikeout]Gardiner[/strikeout], [strikeout]Gildersleeve[/strikeout] [strikeout]Harty[/strikeout], Little, McIntyre, Robinson, W. Wilson 7
Nays The Mayor, Aldm. Clements, Drennan, Gardiner Gildersleeve, Harty, O'Brien, Redden, Thompson J. Wilson 10.
On motion of Ald. [strikeout]Redden[/strikeout] Eilbeck seconded by Ald. Thompson
Ordered, that Ald. Thompson's amendment be reconsidered and voted.
Yeas Ald. Carson, Dunn, Eilbeck, Little, McIntyre, Redden Robinson, Thompson, J. Wilson, W. Wilson 10
Nays The Mayor, Ald. Clement, Drennan, Gardiner, Gildersleeve O'Brien 7.
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