
Mass firing averted; referred to next Council – January 2, 1894
The Health Officer reported two cases of diptheria in December 1893. Council overturns its former decision to allow Oppenheimer Brothers to construct a railway siding to their premises. By-law established to elect an Alderman for Ward No 2 and two
No pay for injured water main worker – January 8, 1894
The Fire Water and Light Committee recommended William Aviy be allowed half time [pay] since his injury working on the water main – Council disallowed. Council approved the Finance committee’s recommendation to write off 240.00 in back taxes.
Final meeting for Council for 1893 – January 15, 1894, 11:00 a.m.
Council for 1893 held its final meeting. John Johnstone to be paid $133.00 for election services.
Committees formed for 1894 – January 15, 1894, 12:00 p.m.
Five Committees established: the Finance Committee, Board of Works, Fire, Water & Light, Health Committee, and Police Committee. This transcript was made in 2019 by Transcribimus volunteer Krystyna Richards original handwritten minutes here City of Vancouver Archives COV S 31
Future Vancouver street lights to be powered with hydro electricity – February 5, 1894
Vancouver City Council directed the City Engineer to look into using hydro-electric energy from the Capilano Dam (pictured) to light streets. Martin Kelly awarded the contract for cutting stone for gutters and curbstones for Hastings and Granville Streets. James Dixon got the contract to build a basement drain for Granville Street.
$5,000 public works project created – February 6, 1894
$5,000 was set aside for public works to provide employment – married men to be paid $1.75 a day; singles $1.25. A by-law to finance Granville Street improvements by selling debentures was introduced. Decision was delayed on a public request
Job Layoffs, Salary Cuts for City Employees – February 19, 1894
Council laid off some Civic Employees and reduced salaries of those remaining by 10 – 50%, though the decision was not unanimous: the vote was 4 supporting, 2 opposed, 1 abstaining. The Fire Water and Light Committee’s request for a
Aldermen Shaw and William Brown added to the Street Railway purchase committee – May 10, 1894
Alderman Shaw and Wm. Brown were added to the Street Railway purchase committee. Several Firemen applied to be insured by the Manufacturers Accident Insurance company. This transcript was made in 2019 by Transcribimus volunteer Sharon Mowat Original handwritten minutes here: