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A Communication from Marshall W. Brown Esquire was read Complaining of Trees growing on Princess street and asking for removal
A Communication from the City Engineer was read in reference to the Trees Complained of
On motion of Ald. McIntyre seconded by Ald. J. Wilson
Ordered, That the Communication of M. J. Brown MD be referred to the Committee on Streets to report and that the parties interested be notified to attend
A Communication from John Stern Esquire was read Re Contract with Gas Company - referred to the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas
A Communication from Messrs. Walkem & Walkem Re Mrs McGill claiming damages of $500 for injuries to property on Union street referred to the Committee on Streets
Sundry petitions respecting Taxes were submitted and referred to the Court of Revision
Ald. Thompson brought up the petition of E. Benjamin Wilson and others asking for a sewer on Upper Colborne street under local improvement act - Referred to the Committee on Streets.
Ald. Robinson brought up the petition of T. A. Carnovsky and others complaining of the dangerous state of Princess street from Alfred street . - Referred to the Committee on Streets
Ald. Drennan brought up the petition of John Holmes calling attention to the state of Magdalen street and asking for a road to be made there - Referred to the Committee on Streets
Ald. Robinson brought up the petition of E. H. Hobart asking for a remission of License - Referred to the Committee on Licenses
Ald. Carson from the Commitee on Finance and accounts brought up a Report (Number 423 Book E.) which was read
Ald. Carson moves seconded by Ald. Harty
That the report of the Committee on Finance and accounts be received and adopted
In amendment 1st.
Ald. Eilbeck moves seconded by Ald. McIntyre
That the report of the Committee on Finance and accounts be amended and that the Items of Two hundred and ten dollars and two hundred dollars for the portrait of Ex Mayor Smyth and for relief of Vancouver sufferers be struck out
In amendment 2nd
Ald. Thompson moves seconded by Ald. Gardiner
That the report of the Committee on Finance and accounts be amended and that the amount of two hundred and ten dollars $210.00 for the Portrait of Ex Mayor Smyth be struck out. which being put was lost. Yeas: Messrs Eilbeck, Gardiner, Hiscock, Thompson - 4 Nays: The Mayor, Messrs Carson, Clements, Dunn, Harty, Hobart, McIntyre, Redden, Robinson, Shannon, J Wilson, W Wilson. 12
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The second amendment being put was lost -
Yeas
Aldn. Eilbeck, McIntyre 2.
Nays
The Mayor, Aldn. Carson, Clements, Dunn, Gardiner Harty, Hiscock, Hobart, Redden, Robinson, Shannon Thompson, J. Wilson, W. Wilson 14
The original motion being put was [underline]carried[/underline]
Ald. Harty gives notice of the first reading of a By Law for changing the law granting $3500 for an extension of Louise street School and allow the same to be used in the building of the new Central school and to provide a further additional sum of $4000 to secure the Completion and equipment of the new Central school
Ald. McIntyre moves seconded by Ald. J. Wilson
That the Council go into Committee of the whole on the second reading of the By Law to extend the present limits of the City of Kingston and to amend section 622 of "The Consolidated By Laws of the City of Kingston"
In amendment
Ald. Gardiner moves seconded by Ald. W. Wilson
That the Consideration of Ald. McIntyre's By Law be deferred until the Committee to whom it has been referred can report upon the same at the next meeting of the Council - which being put was [underline/]lost[/underline] and the original motion was [underline]carried[/underline] yeas 9 nays 7.
The Council went into Committee of the whole on the By Law
Ald. Harty 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 30th Rule was suspended and the By Law was read a third time and passed
On motion of Ald. McIntyre seconded by Ald. J. Wilson
Ordered, That the Portrait of Ex Mayor Smythe be presented at the next meeting of the Council
On motion of Ald. Carson seconded by Ald. Robinson
Ordered, That the City Engineer be instructed to report at the next meeting of the Council as to the cost of straightening Durham street.
On motion the Council adjourned
M. Flanagan City Clerk
John L. Whiting Mayor
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Monday 8 OClock P.M Kingston October 4th 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, Gildersleeve, Harty, Hiscock McIntyre, McKay, O'Brien, Redden, Robinson Shannon, Thompson, J. Wilson
The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting
A Communication from R. H. Buchanan & Co was read respecting furnishing Hydrants - Referred to the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas
A Communication from Messrs Walkem & Walkem was read asking what was done Re Mrs. McGill Union street
A Communicatiin from Dr. Dorenwood was read Re Transient Traders License - Referred to the Committee on Licenses
A Communication from Messrs J. Muckleston & Co read asking for a rebate on Taxes
On motion of Ald. McIntyre seconded by Ald. Clements
Ordered, That the Communication of J. Muckleston & Co be referred to the Committee on Finance and accounts to report
Sundry petitions respecting Taxes were submitted and referred to the Court of Revision
Ald. Shannon brought up the petition of William Snowden and 64 others praying for the widening of Young street
Ald. W. Wilson here entered
The petition of William Snowden and 64 others were referred to the Committee on Streets.
Ald. O'Brien brought up the petition of William McKenny and 8 others praying for a Lamp or Light on the South East Corner of John and Division streets - Referred to the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas
On motion of Ald. McIntyre seconded by Ald. J. Wilson
Ordered, That His Worship the Mayor be requested to appoint an Arbitrator as to the property between Brock and Johnston streets, under the By Law recently passed for the opening up of Sydenham street
Yeas Aldn. Clements, Drennan, Gildersleeve, Harty, Hiscock McIntyre, McKay, O'Brien, Redden, Shannon, Thompson J. Wilson, W. Wilson 13
Nays Aldn. Carson, Dunn, Eilbeck, Robinson 4
Ald. Clements from the Committee on Finance and accounts brought up a Report (Number 424 Book E.) which was read and adopted
Ald. Harty from the Committee on Finance and accounts brought up a Report (No 425 Book E.) which was read & adopted
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The Chairman from the Committee on Streets brought up a Report (Number 426 Book E.) which was read and adopted
A Report from the City Engineer was read in reference to the petition of the property owners on Colborne street asking for the Construction of a drain under local improvements act.
On motion of Ald. Thompson seconded by Ald. Robinson
[in margin: MF]
Ordered that the [strikeout]petition[/strikeout] Report of the City Engineer with reference to the Construction of a sewer on Upper Colborne street be received and adopted and that that portion with reference to Durham street be referred to the street Committee to report at the next regular meeting of this Council.
On motion of Ald. Harty seconded by Ald. Gildersleeve
Ordered, That the Mayor do leave the Chair
Ald. McIntyre was chosen Chairman
The Mayor from the Select Committee on Water Works brought up a Report (Number 427 Book E.) which was read and adopted - Ald. McIntyre left the Chair and The Mayor took the same
Ald. Thompson introduced a By Law to authorize the Construction of a Common sewer in part of Colborne street in the City of Kingston as a local work and improvement under the provisions in that behalf of the Consolidated Municipal Act of 1883 and amendments - 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. 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 30th Rule was again suspended and the By Law was read a third time and passed
Ald. Thompson introduced a By Law to regulate the width of tires to be placed and used on the wheels of all carts and other two wheeled vehicles used for the conveyance of articles of burden, goods, wares or Merchandise in the City of Kingston which was read a first time
Ald. Harty introduced a By Law to fix a price to be offered for the walks or stalls of the City of Kingston Water Works Company 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. McIntyre 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 30th Rule was again suspended and the By Law was read a third time and passed
On motion of Ald. Shannon seconded by Ald. J. Wilson
Ordered
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Ordered That Alderman Gardiner be a Member of the Court of Revision in the place of ex-alderman Bermingham resigned
Ald. Thompson introduced A By Law to raise by way of loan the Sum of $4000 for public School purpose - which was read a first time
The Mayor presented Ex Mayor Smythe with his Portrait in Oil - which the Ex Mayor handed over to Ald. J. Wilson Chairman of City Property to be placed in the City Hall
On motion the Council adjourned
M. Flanagan City Clerk
John L. Whiting Mayor
Monday 8 OClock P.M Kingston October 18th 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, Drennan, Gildersleeve, Harty, Hiscock Hobart, Little, McIntyre, McKay, O'Brien, Redden Robinson, Shannon, Thompson, J. Wilson, W. Wilson
The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting
Communications from Robert McLean Esquire Secretary Canadian Fire Underwriters Association, Toronto was read on the subject of Fire appliances at Kingston and re [rating?] &c - Referred to the Committee On Fire, Water and Gas
A Communication from the City Engineer was read asking authority for the removal of the following trees
One Poplar tree south east angle of Princess and Ontario streets
One on the South West angle of Princess and Ontario streets
Two maples on South side of Johnson street between Sydenham and Clergy streets
On motion of Ald. Thompson seconded by Ald. Gildersleeve
Ordered, That the City Engineer be empowered to remove the Trees named in his Communication to the Mayor and Council of this date
A Communication from Messrs Walkem and Walkem was read Re McGill damage - Referred to the Committee on Streets
A Communication from James Agnew Esquire, City Solicitor was read stating action Crumley vs Kingston was dismissed with costs against the Plaintiff
