Kingston City Council Proceedings 1886-1894

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Monday 11 oClock AM Kingston January 18th, 1886

The first meeting of the Council elect of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day. Present

John Lanyon Whiting Esquire Mayor elect

Aldermen Cataraqui Ward Robert J. Eilbeck, William M. Drennan and William B. Little

Frontenac Ward James Duncan Thompson, John O'Brien and William Dunn

Ontario Ward Leonard Clements, Cornelius Bermingham and William Wilson

Rideau Ward John Carson, Christopher Robinson and John McIntyre

Saint Lawrence Ward John McKay Junior, George T. Hobart and James Redden

Sydenham Ward Charles F. Gildersleeve, William Harty and Chamberlin A. Irwin

Victoria Ward Joseph Hiscock, Robert W. Shannon and James Wilson

Cornelius V Price Esquire Judge of the County Court of the County of Frontenac administered the declarations of qualification and office to the Mayor elect

Whereupon the Mayor (elect) John Lanyon Whiting Esquire took the chair and administered the declarations of qualification and office to the newly elected Aldermen

The Mayor read his address to the Council

A Communication from Adam McArthur was read offering himself as candidate for Auditor

The Mayor nominated Joseph C Clark as Auditor

Ald. Gildersleeve introduced a By Law to appoint Auditors for the year 1886, which was read a first time

The 30th Rule of orders was suspended as to the readings of this By Law and the Council went into Committee of the whole on the second reading

Alderman Bermingham in the chair The Council resumed The Committee rose and the Chairman reported the second reading of the By Law. The Report was received.

The By Law was read a third time and passed

On motion of Ald. Gildersleeve seconded by Ald. Hobart Ordered, that the sum of five thousand dollars be placed to the credit of the Committee on Streets.

On motion of Ald. Gildersleeve seconded by Ald Harty Ordered, that Messrs Harty, Wm Wilson, Clements Jas Wilson and the mover be a Committee to strike the Standing Committees for the year and that the Council do stand adjourned for ten minutes to receive the Report of the Committee

The Council here adjourned

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The Council met pursuant to adjournment

All the members being present

The Chairman from the Select Committee to strike the standing committees for the Year brought up a Report (Number 382 Book G) which was read and adopted.

On motion of Ald. Thompson seconded by Ald. Eilbeck Ordered, That the following be a Committee for Municipal reform for 1886 The Mayor Aldermen Harty, Gildersleeve, McIntyre, Clements, J Wilson and the mover such committee to consider and report to this Council as early as possible as to the best method of making the City Assessment

Ald. McIntyre gives notice of a By Law for the amendment of the existing By Law respecting the appointment of three assessors instead of one

Ald. Thompson brought up the petition of Samuel Lambert and 50 others praying that a Policeman be appointed to perform night duty at the lower Grand Truck Railway Depot. Referred to Police Commissioner.

On motion of Ald. Redden seconded by Ald. Bermingham Ordered, That the Poundman be retained until the Council or Chairman of Parks notify him that his services are not required.

On motion the Council adjourned

M. Flanagan, City Clerk John Whiting, Mayor

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Monday 8 o'Clock P.M. Kingston January 25th 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, Gildersleeve, Harty, Hiscock, Hobart, Little, McIntyre, McKay, O'Brien, Redden, Robinson, Shannon, Thompson, J. Wilson, W. Wilson.

The Clerk read the minutes of the two last meetings.

Ald. Drennan brought up the petition of A.E. Elmer asking the Council to purchase a Gong. Referred to the Committee on Fire Water and Gas

Ald. J. Wilson brought up the petition of H. W. Wilson L. O'Brien and 14 others praying steps may be taken to enlarge the outlet of the New Yonge St drain &c

On motion of Ald. J. Wilson seconded by Ald. Shannon Ordered, That the petition of H. W. Wilson, L. O'Brien and 14 others be referred to the Committee on Streets to report at

at the next meeting of the Council as to the advisability of suspending operations on the Alfred street drain and proceed with the continuation of the Division street drain, along Union street to Arch street, thence along Arch street to connect with the College drain at a point near Deacon street. And that it be an instruction to the City Engineer to submit at the next meeting of the Council an estimate of the probable cost of said extension.

Ald. Gildersleeve brought up the petition of William Power respecting taxation. Referred to the Court of Revision

Ald. Clements from the Committee on Finance and accounts brought up a Report (Number 383 Book E, which was received and adopted.

The Chairman from the Committee on Streets &c brought up a Report (Number 384 Book E.) enclosing proposal of Walter C Jenkins dedicating a portion of property on continuation of Quebec street on certain conditions - which were read

On motion of Ald. Thompson seconded by Ald. Hiscock

Ordered, That the report of the Committee on Streets be received and adopted.

The Chairman from the Committee on City Property brought up a Report (Number 385 Book E.) which was read and adopted.

Ald. Gildersleeve introduced a By Law to appoint a Local Board of Health for the year 1886 which was read a first time

The 30th Rule of Council was suspended as regards the reading of this By Law 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 reported the second reading of the By Law clause by clause. The Report was received

In amendment to report

Ald. McIntyre moves seconded by Ald. O'Brien

That the name of Prof. Carr Harris be substituted for the name of W.R. McRae on the Board of Health which being put was [underline] lost [/underline]. Yeas 7. Nays 12.

The By Law was read a third time and passed

Ald Gildersleeve introduced a By Law respecting Local Improvements and Special Assessments therefor which was read a first time.

On motion of Ald. Thompson seconded by Ald. O'Brien

Ordered, That the following be a special Committee on the Water Works for 1886 The Mayor Aldermen Harty, McIntyre, Carson McKay and Bermingham have an investigation made and report to the Council upon the Condition of all the Hydrants in the City and report at the next meeting of the Council upon the late Queen street fire

On Motion the Council adjourned

M. Flanagan City Clerk

Mr. J.L. Whiting Mayor

Monday 8 O'Clock PM Kingston February 8th 1886

A Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kingston was held this day. Present His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bermingham, Clements, Drennan, Eilbeck, Gildersleeve, Harty, Hiscock, Hobart, Irwin, Little, McIntyre, McKay, Redden, Robinson, Shannon, Thompson, J Wilson, W Wilson

The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting A Communication from W. L Gordon Secretary Local Board of Health was read respecting the property trapping of Drains. - Referred to the Committee on Streets.

A Communication from A.P. Knight acting Secretary Collegiate Institute was read applying for $365.00 to pay Salaries. Referred to the Committee on Finance &c

A Circular from W.S. Williams Secretary Napanee, Tamworth and Quebec Railway Company was read asking for information Re: Railway Bonus. Referred to the Mayor and City Clerk

A Circular from Lt Colonel Otter was read soliciting donation of $10.00 to the annual Prize Meeting of 1886. Referred to Committee on Finance &c

A Communication from A. P. Knight Acting Secretary Collegiate Institute Re Confirmation fo appointment of Trustees Messrs. E. H. Smythe and R.W Robertson.

Alderman Drennan brought up the petition of the Young Womens Christian Association of Kingston asking for a remission of Taxes - Referred to the Court of Revision

Alderman Little brought up the petition of Thomas Kirkpatrick offering to rent the South Easterly Corner of the Market shambles for $3 per month - Referred to the Committe on Markets

Alderman Hiscock brought up the petition of R McDonald and 9 others asking for a drain &c on Pembroke Street - Referred to the Committee on Streets.

Ald: Hiscock brought up the petition of W.A Webster and 19 others asking for the Construction of a drain on Herchimer street and St Lawrence Avenue and to construct grade and metal the street - Referred to the Committee on Streets &c

Ald: Bermingham from the Committee on Finance and accounts brought up a Report (Number 386 Book E) which was read and adopted

The Chairman from the Committee on Streets & Improvements brought up a Report (Number 387 Book E) which was read and adopted

A Report from Henry Walden Chief Engineer of the Fire Department Kingston was read suggesting certain improvements to the Department, the purchase of Hose and submitting for the approval of the Council a list of the Officers and men Comprising the present

present Fire Company

On motion of Ald. Eilbeck seconded by Ald. Thompson Ordered, That the report of the Chief of the Fire Brigade be referred to the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas with power to act on all matters therein mentioned requiring immediate action.

Ald: Gildersleeve introduced a By Law to appoint two trustees to fill the vacancies at the City of Kingston Collegiate Institute Board which was read a first time

The 30th Rule of Council was suspended as to the readings of this By Law. 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 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 Bermingham gives notice that he will introduce a By Law to provide for the watering of the following named streets and portions of streets, the expense for said watering to be met by levying a special rate per foot frontage on the property fronting on said streets or portion of streets - Ontario Street from Queen to Johnson King Street from Queen to Barrie Wellington Street from Queen to West Bagot Street from Queen to West Clergy Street from Queen to Barrie Montreal from Queen to Brock Queen Street from Montreal to Clergy Princess Street from Ontario to Alfred Brock Street from Grand Trunk Track to Bagot Street Clarence Street from Ontario to Wellington Johnson Street from Grand Trunk Track to Ontaio & Johnson Street from Bagot to Barrie Earl Street from Bagot to Barrie West Street from King to Wellington Barrie Street from King to Princess

Ald. McIntyre introduced a By Law respecting the Municipal Assessment of the City of Kingston which was read a first time.

The Council went into the Committee of the whole on the second reading of the By Law respecting local improvements and Special Assessments therefor

Alderman Eilbeck in the Chair The Council resumed The Committee rose and the Chairman reported the Second reading