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A Communication from Mr Robert Balmer was read asking permission to have the City Hall reserved on the 15th November permission for the lecture by Mr Justin McCarthy Granted.
Ald. Redden brought up the petition of the Kingston Mechanics Institute for a remission of Taxes
On motion of Ald. Redden seconded by Ald. Hobart
Ordered, That the petition of the Mechanics Institute be granted on the usual terms
Sundry petitions respecting Taxes were submitted and referred to the Court of Revision
Ald. Thompson brought up the petition of Mr Power & Co Re Taxes - Referred to the Court of Revision
Ald. Carson brought up the petition of George Brown Taxes - Referred to the Court of Revision
Ald. Shannon brought up the petition of W. [A.?] Webster and others praying that Herkmer street be changed to Stuart street - Referred to the Committee on Streets
Ald. Thompson brought up the petition of Walkem & Walkem and others to plant trees on Clarence street - Referrred to the Committee on Streets &c
Ald. Thompson brought up the petition of N. G. McCullagh asking for a remission of license fee on Billiard Table - Referred to the Committee on Licenses
Ald. Harty from the Committee on Finance and accounts brought up a Report (Number 428 Book E.) which was read and adopted
The Chairman from the Committee on Streets & Improvements brought up a report (Number 429 Book E.) which was read. Ald. Eilbeck here entered
On motion of Ald. Thompson seconded by Ald. Robinson
Ordered, That the Report of the Committee on Streets and Improvements be received and adopted except that part of the report referring to Young street which stands for the present.
A Report from William Irving Esquire City Engineer was read Re Construction of Drain on Earl street under the local improvements act
Ald. Thompson introduced a By Law to authorise the Construction of a Common sewer in parts of Earl 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. Hobart in the Chair
The Council resumed
The Committee rose, and the Chairman reported the second reading of the By Law clause by clause
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The report was received
The 30th Rule was again suspended and the By Law was read a third time and passed
The Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading of the By Law to raise by way of loan the sum of $4000 for the public school purpose therein mentioned
Ald. Little in the chair
The Council resumed
The Committee rose reported progress and asked leave to sit again - The Report was received
On motion of Ald. Gardiner seconded by Ald. Eilbeck
Ordered, That in view of the important duties which will devolve in the Court of Revision during the present year it would best serve the public interest that an Alderman of experience be chosen for the position
Ald. McIntyre introduced a By Law to provide a Reward for the pursuit and apprehension of horse thieves which was read a first time.
On motion the Council adjourned
M. Flanagan City Clerk
John L. Whiting Mayor
Mnday 8 OClock P.M Kingston November 1st 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, Gardiner Gildersleeve, Harty, Hiscock, Hobart, Irwin, Little McIntyre, McKay, O'Brien, Redden, Robinson Shannon, Thompson
The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting
A Communication from Robert McLean Esquire Secretary Canadian Fire Underwriters' Association Toronto was read. Re classification of Kingston
On motion of Ald. Gildersleeve seconded by Ald. Clements
Ordered, that the Committee on Finance be requested to provide funds for the purchase of a Chemical Engine and as such funds being provided, that the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas be authorized to negotiate the purchase of such Engine with the least practicable delay reporting the same to the Council
A Communication from Messrs Kirkpatrick and Rogers on behalf of W. G. Robb complaining of an open drain through his lots.
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lots corner of Centre and Johnson streets - Referred to the Committee on Streets
A Communication from R. K. Row President of the Teachers Institute was read. Re Grant of $2500 payable to the Kingston Teachers Institute - Referred to the Committee on Finance
A Communication from A. E. Elmer was read asking the Council to purchase a telegraph pole and wire from him. Referred to the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas
Ald. Eilbeck brought up the petition of James McBride and 19 others asking for a Gas Lamp at the Corner of Bagot and Barrack streets - Referred to the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas
Ald. Carson brought up the petitions of William Miller and William Fee respecting Taxes - Referred to the Court of Revision
Ald. O'Brien brought up the petition of Catherine Cleary complaining of obstructions on Park street. Referred to the Committee on Streets
Ald. Drennan brought up the petition of Peter Lamoureaux complaining of Culverts. Referred to the Committee on Streeets
Ald. O'Brien brought up the petition of Patrick Delaney and 17 others asking for a Coal Oil Lamp at the House of Industry Gate - Referred to the committee on Fire, Water & Gas
Ald. Hobart from the Committee on Finance and accounts brought up a Report (Number 430 Book E.) which was read [strikeout]and adopted[/strikeout]
Ald. Hobart moves seconded by Ald. Harty
That the report of the Committee on Finance and accounts be received and adopted
In Amendment
Ald. Eilbeck moves seconded by Ald. Gardiner
That the items in Finance Report of $12.00 to G. W. Creighton and $16.88 to Roberts be struck out and that Lewis Middleton pay the same out of his Commission for Collecting same - which being put was [underline]lost[/underline] and the original motion was [underline]carried[/underline]
The Chairman from the Committee on Streets brought up a Report (Number 431 Book E.) which was read and adopted
A Report from the City Engineer was read Re petitions for drains
The Chairman from the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas brought up a Report (No 431 1/2 Book E.) in reference to lighting the Steets of the City
A Communication from the Kingston Electric Light Co. was read Re lighting City with Electric Lights
Ald. Carson moves seconded by
That the report be adopted
In amendment
Ald. Harty moves seconded by Ald. Gildersleeve
That the report of the Committee on Fire, Water and
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and Gas be amended by striking out that portion referring to the lighting of City by Electric Lamps and that the consideration of the same be deferred until the next meeting - which being put was [underline]carried[/underline]
The Chairman from the Committee on Licenses brought up a Report (Number 432 Book E.) which was read and adopted
On motion of Ald. Harty seconded by Ald. McKay
Ordered, That the City Engineer furnish a Report of the expenditure in each Ward to date with a statement showing excess of appropriation (if any)
Ald. Thompson introduced a By Law to authorise the Construction of a Common Sewer in the parts of Johnson and Albert streets in the City of Kingston as a local work and improvement under provisions on 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. McIntyre in the Chair
The Council resumed
The Committee rose and the Chairman reports 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 the Council adjourned
M. Flanagan City Clerk
John L. Whiting Mayor
Monday 8 OClock P.M Kingston November 15th 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, Dunn, Eilbeck, Little, Thompson W. Wilson
The meeting adjourned for want of a quorum
M. Flanagan City Clerk
John L. Whiting Mayor
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Friday 8 Olock P.M Kingston November 19, 1886
A Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day to Consider general business Present
His Worshp The Mayor
Aldermen
Carson, Clements, Drennan, Dunn, Eilbeck Gardiner, Harty, Hiscock, Hobart, Little McKay, O'Brien, Robinson, Shannon, Thompson J. Wilson, W. Wilson
A Communication from James Wilson Esquire Manager of Water Works Company was enclosing a/c and requesting payment of same. Referred to the Finance Committee
A Communication from Macdonnell & Mudie was read claiming damages on behalf of one William Ferguson Harrington for injuries alledged to be sustained. Referred to the Committee on Streets
A Communication from Messrs. Walkem and Walkem was read Re flooding of Mrs McGills cellar. Referred to the Committee on Streets
A Memorial from the City of Kingston Gas Light Company was read asking the Council to pass a By Law to Consent to the Company supplying Gas for heating cooking
Rules for checking the spread of Contagious or infectious diseases were submitted and referred to the Local Board of Health
Ald. Carson brought up the petition of William R. Follest for the position of Chimney Viewer. Referred to the Committee on Fire Water and Gas
Ald. Eilbeck brought up the petiiton of Mary Sullivan respecting Taxes - Referred to the Court of Revision
A Communication from Messrs. McKay & Wood was read respecting Taxes and referred to the Court of Revision
Ald. Harty brought up the petition of John McDonald and others praying for a drain from Gore along Wellington to Union street - Referred to the Committee on Streets.
Ald. Irving here entered
Ald. Redden from the Committee on Finance and accounts brought up a Report (Number 433 Book E.) which was read and adopted
The Chairman from the Committee on Streets brought up a Report (Number 434 Book E.) which was read
Ald. Thompson moves seconded by Ald. Robinson
That the report of the Committee on Streets be received and adopted
In Amendment
Ald.
