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Vancouver City Council 1895
Mayor: Henry Collins Aldermen: Joseph Coupland (Ward 1) H. P. Shaw (Ward 1) W. H. Gallagher (Ward 2) C. L. Queen (Ward 2) D. McPhaiden (Ward 3) H. R. McCraney – resigned (Ward 3) James Clandenning – elected in byelection (Ward 3) William Brown (Ward 4) G. W. Thomas - resigned (Ward 4) Edwin Sanders – elected in byelection (Ward 4) Alexander Bethune (Ward 5) W. P. Brown - resigned (Ward 5) D. G. McDonald – elected in byelection (Ward 5) MADDEN, W. D., 2003, Elected Officials of Vancouver, [online], Internet Archive, https://archive.org/details/PAM200372/mode/2up April 1, 2020
Incoming Council will have to provide relief – January 7, 1895
Vancouver City Council for 1894 recommends to incoming Council that a sum be set aside for the Salvation Army’s planned Food and Shelter Home. In the mean time, the number of men employed on the weekly [relief] payroll was to be reduced as soon as possible.
Council for 1894 Wraps Up Business – January 14, 1895 10:00 am
Council for 1894 wrapped up business and heard final reports. Retiring Mayor Anderson and Alderman McDowell empowered to “represent the City in the Legislature to press the passage of the Charter Amendments” One last minute amendment to the City Charter was passed; that the non payment of taxes shall not debar parties from voting. This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteer YVR Mike City of Vancouver Archives COV S 31 Volume 6 pages 376 – 384 original handwritten minutes from Jan 14 1895 10 am - click here [Volume 6 page] 376 Vancouver January 14, 1895 The council met on Monday January 14th 1895 at 10 a.m. Present Aldermen Shaw, Queen, McDowell, McCraney, McPhaiden, Wm Brown, C.L. Brown, and Bethune. Moved by Alderman McCraney Seconded by " C.L. Brown That Alderman Bethune be appointed Chairman. Carried. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Mayor Anderson arrived and took the Chair. Communication From Alderman McDowell recommending certain improvements and alterations of the Crematory and Hospital. The following reports were received and read: Water Committee The Water Committee met on Tuesday January the 8th 1895 Present: Aldermen Wm. Brown, McPhaiden, and Bethune. Communications From McPhillips & Williams re Purdy & Williams estimate on Reservoir. Referred to the City Solicitor Messes Ralston & Sherdahl waited on the Board asking for a reduction in water rates on Water. [Volume 6 page] 377 Street property. It was resolved to wait until the meters placed on the first of January were read and to adjust the back rates on these readings. The following accounts were recommended for payment: Ths. H. Tracy. Expenses to Westminster $6.00 Western Dredging Co. Hire of Pile Driver 18.00 W. Hooper etal. Labor. 290.55 Geo Wright " 5.00 sgd Wm Brown Chairman Moved by Alderman McCraney Seconded by " McPhaiden That the report be adopted Carried. Police Committee The Police Committee met on Wednesday January 9th 1895. Present Aldermen C.L. Brown, McPhaiden and Wm Brown. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The board then adjourned sine die. sgd C.L. Brown Chairman Moved by Alderman Wm. Brown Seconded by " McPhaiden That the report be adopted Carried. Finance Committee The Finance Committee met on Friday January the 11th 1895. Present - the full board. The following accounts were recommended for payment: J.J. Cowderoy Clerical work $37.50 G. A. Roedde Supplies $19.50 Telephone Co Rent 37.90 Van Elec Ry & L. Co Supplies 5.00 B.C. T & D Co. Posting 2.00 News Advertiser [???????] 4.40 H. Kersey Supplies &c 19.25 Crowder & Penzer Supplies 64.59 Ellen Bloomfield Supplies 40.00 A St G Hamersly Law Costs 799.58 A.J. Paterson Clerical Work 11.25 A.J. Paterson etal Labor 87.00 A telegram was read from Hanson Bros. stating that if a decisive answer was not received to their offer for debentures they would be compelled to withdraw it. The City Clerk was instructed to reply that a decisive answer would be sent when the decision on the legaity of the By-Law was given. sgd W. F. Salsbury Chairman Moved by Alderman McDowell Seconded by " Wm. Brown
New Council squabble over Board of Works seat – January 14, 1895 12:00 pm
The Standing Committees for Vancouver City Council 1895 were established, in spite of a dispute about whether Alderman McCraney or Alderman McPhaiden would sit on the Standing Committee on Works.
Churches unite to appeal for relief work – January 21, 1895
Vancouver City Council received a delegation of three clergymen who urged the necessity of providing relief work for the unemployed. A By-law to borrow $150,000 for operating costs received second reading.
Relief work rates settled – January 28, 1895
Vancouver City Council opposed Hon. Theo Davie’s proposed amendment to the Vancouver Charter. Davie’s amendment would have prevented Vancouver from building or developing City gas works, water works, electricity, railways, etc. unless they first purchased the assets of any company providing those services within the City of Vancouver.
$150,000 needed for Vancouver’s expenses this year – February 4, 1895
By-law to borrow $150,000 for this year’s expenses: loan to be repaid by Dec 31, 1895 from year's expected revenues. Tools and supplies needed for relief work in each ward will be purchased from a variety of different establishments. City Clerk to call for tenders for crushed rock, shovels, picks, etc, as well as for washing and for supply of bread.
Crazy George, Sullivan child to receive City aid – February 11, 1895
The CPR owed the City of Vancouver $661.14 for care of its patients. William Morseby (governor of the Provincial jail in New Westminster) paid $145 for keep of prisoners. The Health Committee empowered to aid Crazy George, who was in destitute circumstances. Council granted $5.00 a week to the St. Luke’s Home for support of Mrs. Sullivan’s child. This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteers Gerald Soon City of Vancouver Archives COV S 31 Volume 6 pages 424 - 430 to see original handwritten minutes from February 11, 1895, click here [Volume 6 page] 424 Vancouver Feb 11th 1895 The Council met on Monday February 11th 1895 Present – His Worship the Mayor, and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, McCraney, McPhaiden, Wm Brown, Thomas, Bethune, and W.P. Brown. The Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From J. Rogers etal protesting against a change of the Fire Limits. Referred to the Board of Works From E.H. Heaps etal asking for a sidewalk on Powell Street between Barnard Castle and Kirkpatrick’s Shingle Mill. Referred to the Board of Works From T. Kirkpatrick etal asking for a hydrant near the Brewery on Powell Street Referred to the Fire Marshall & Police From Messrs Bridge & Hunter making charges against the Milk Inspector. Referred to the Health Committee From W.H. Fraser etal asking for a Sewer in B.49.D.L. 181 Referred to the Board of Works From Fewster & Co asking for the removal of the express stand from the Corner Carrall and Hastings Streets Referred to the Board of Works [Volume 6 page] 425 From George Phillips quoting a rate for putting a sanitary grate in the old hospital. Referred to the Health Committee From R.S. Whatmough & Co asking for a reduction of the license for peddling Coal oil Referred to the Finance Committee From the Hon James Baker, Provincial Secretary asking that the wages of the men employed in the Reservoir be paid. Referred to Water & Light Committee & City Solicitor From the Secretary of the City Band asking for the usual yearly grant: Laid over for consideration with estimates From the Chief of Police reporting on the Electric lights Filed. From M.G. McLeod asking for an increase of salary. Referred to the Police Committee From C.L. Brown asking that water be connected with the new fountain on Mount Pleasant Referred to the Water & Light Committee The following Reports were received and read, Fire, Market & Police Committee The Fire, Market and Police Committee met on Tuesday February 5th 1895 Present – the full Board The following accounts were recommended for payment:- F. Filion Supplies 50.70 Walsh Bros. “ 79.93 [Volume 6 page] 426 A.H. Hatch Repairs $8.00 James Carnahan Scavengering 1.00 Robertson & Hackett Supplies .65 Nelson & Martin “ 22.00 McLennan & McFeely “ 7.35 Thos Dunn & Co “ 19 1.25 City Printing Works “ 19.80 Wm Moresby, Keep of Prisoners 145.00 Commmunications From J. Dixon, Secretary of the Licensed Victuallers asking
Alderman Mc Craney’s resignation refused – February 18, 1895
Alderman McCraney was cleared of all wrongdoing in the recent awarding of the electric light contract. Weekly payroll for relief work in each ward was reviewed and approved. The City Engineer to meet with the Indian Agent to settle the right of way for the pipe line through the Indian Reserve on the Capilano River. This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteer YVR Mike City of Vancouver Archives COV S 31 Volume 6 pages 431 - 438 original handwritten minutes for Feb 18, 1895 - click here [Volume 6 page] 431 Vancouver February 18th 1895 The Council met on Monday February 18th 1895 Present His Worship the Mayor. Aldermen Coupland, Shaw, Queen, Gallagher, McCraney, McPhaiden, Wm Brown, Thomas, Bethune and W.P. Brown. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From F. S. Barnard offering to light the City at Cost price with interest at 7 per cent. Referred to the Water & Light Committee From C. Sweeny rendering an account for $15.00 for solicitor's fees. Moved by Alderman Bethune Seconded by " Queen That the amount be paid Carried. From John McLaren reporting on the Electric Lights. Filed From J. C. Vermilyeai asking for the refund of certain taxes. Referred to the Finance Committee From Otto Marstrand asking for a sidewalk on 5th Av.ii Referred to the Board of Works From L. J. Cady asking for a sidewalk on Carolina Street.iii Referred to the Board of Works. From the Board of Works referring back petition re change in the fire limits. No action taken. [volume 6 page 432] From F. Harris et al asking for improvements on Lansdown Street.iv Referred to the Board of Works From McPhillips and Williams, asking for a settlement on the Reservoir Contract Referred to the Water & Lights Committee From S. C. Kirby asking for the reduction of the assessment on the Opera House.v Filed. From E. P. Davis asking for the privilege of leasing the north end of Thurlow Street. Referred to the Board of Works From E. P. McGarrigle et al asking for the im provement of Richards Street. Referred to the Board of Works From Robert Barker et al, asking for a side walk on Drake Street. Referred to the Board of Works From E. A. Marshall et al petitioning to have the postal rate for Mount Pleasant reduced to the original rate.vi Moved by Alderman Bethune Seconded by " W.P. Brown That the City Clerk be instructed to forward the petition to the Post Master General with the request that the prayer of the petition be granted. Carried. [volume 6 page] 433 The following reports were received and read:- Finance Committee The Finance Committee met on Monday February 18th 1895 Present the full Board. Resolved That Mr. Sutherland be notified to take prodeed- ings for the collection of all poll taxes in arrears im- meadiately. Resolved. That the City Solicitor be instructed to take the necessary steps for the collection of the monies owing for clearing in D.L. 185. Resolved. That the School
Vancouver to Borrow $150,000 – February 25, 1895
A By-Law to borrow $150,000 against the year's anticipated income was given third reading. They Mayor and the Chairman of the Finance Committee were given authority to negotiate the loan. Meanwhile, the week's Relief Pay Roll of $162.85 and a $140.00 sanitary grate for the hospital were authorized to be paid . This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteer YVR Mike original handwritten minutes:City of Vancouver ArchivesCOV S 31 Volume 6 pages 439 - 448 to see photos of original handwritten minutes from this date: part one | part two [Volume 6 page] 439 Vancouver February 25th 1895 The Council net on Monday Feburary 25th 1895.Present His Worship the Mayor and Alderman Shaw, Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, McCraney, McPhaiden, Wm Brown, Thomas, W. P. Brown, and Bethune. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights.Filed From Aulay Morrison stating that a lien has been filed against the City of Vancouver in connection with the reservoir contract.Referred to the Water & Lights Committee. From C.F. Monckton asking that the City be advertised in Great Britain.Referred to the Finance Committee From the Secretary of the Library Board asking for an appropriation of $3600.Laid over for Estimates. From A. W. Scoullar asking for the appointment of a Plumbing Examiner.Referred to the Board of Works From A. M Beattie stating that he would not pay any more rent under his market lease.Referred to the F. Market & Police Committee From J. P. Turner claiming the reward for the detection and conviction of a party caught breaking windows.Referred to the F. Market & Police Committee From S. Tunstall Esq, MD certifying that Louis Pormuls was affected with heart disease.Referred to the Health Committee. [Volume 6 page] 440 From S. Nichols et al. asking that Ontario Street be opened up.Referred to the Board of Works The following Reports were received and read:- Finance Committee The Finance Committee met on Friday February 22nd 1895.Present the full Board. The following accounts were recommended for payment:- H. M. Henderson Salary $60.00Bank of Montreal Cashing Coupons 57.00S. J. Emanuels Mimeograph 6.00 Communications From Oppenheimer Bros. and Inman & Thomson, asking for the refund of taxes on lots along the C. P. R. Right of Way.Referred to the assessor to adjust and report upon. From J. C. Vermilyea claiming that he has been over assessed in past on lots owned by him on Granville Street.Referred to the assessor for report. From Rand Bros. asking for the renewal of the west area held by them on the hospital.Request granted. Resolved.That the different committees be requested to send in their estimates as soon as possible. sgd H.P. McCraney Chairman [Volume 6 page] 441 Moved by Alderman Wm Brown.Seconded by " Bethune. That the Report be adopted.Carried. Police Committee The Police Committee met on Monday February 25th 1895Present the full board. Communications From T Kirpatrick et al. asking that a hydrant be placed on Powell Street near the Brewery. Resolved.That
Streetcars coming to Granville, Hastings streets, but not to Robson – March 4, 1895
The Finance Committee was authorized to arrange with D. McGillivray in regard to laying streetcar rails on Hastings and Granville Streets. Meanwhile, the Council reminded the Street Railway company that their permission to build on Robson Street had been rescinded in November 1894.
City Band funding cut off – March 11, 1895
The City Band having given an inventory of its instruments, Alderman Coupland and Alderman McCraney to inspect each instrument, and give the band a final grant of $50. Jennie W. Smith given the laundry contract for the City Hospital. The City Engineer was instructed to have the sidewalk on the west side of Burrard Street between Georgia and Nelson Streets moved to correspond with the sidewalk on the east side.
Several City Departments amalgamated – March 12, 1895
G.F. Baldwin was put in charge of the Finance & Treasury Department, A. W. Scouller was put in charge of the Health & Plumbing Department, and .J. Brenton was appointed Poll Tax Collector and License Inspector. A By-Law was drafted to appoint a Trustee, and the Street Railway was discussed. This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon City of Vancouver Archives COV S 31 Volume 6 pages 468 – 470 to see original handwritten minutes - click here [Volume 6 page] 468 Vancouver March 12th 1895 The Council met on Tuesday March 12th 1895 Present – His Worship, the Mayor and full Board of Aldermen Moved by Alderman Gallagher. Seconded by “ Coupland. That the Council go into Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the motion passed at the meeting of Council on the 4th of March regarding the amalgamating of some of the Departments in the City Hall etc and that Alderman McPhaiden be appointed Chairman. Carried Moved by Alderman Gallagher Seconded by “ Coupland That the clerical work in the water works department and the Poll Tax Collector be placed under the Treasury Department Be it further resolved that G.F. Baldwin be placed in charge of the Finance and Treasury Department. Carried. Moved by Alderman Coupland Seconded by “ Gallagher. That the position of Health Inspector and Plumbing Inspector be amalgamated and that A.W. Scouller be placed in charge of each department. Carried Moved by Alderman Coupland Seconded by “ Gallagher. That J. Brenton be appointed Poll Tax Collector and License Inspector Not Put. Moved by Alderman Wm Brown Seconded by ‘ McCraney. That the Committee rise and report. Carried The Motions passed in Committee of the Whole were laid over. By-Laws Moved by Alderman McCraney Seconded by “ Wm Brown. That the rules be suspended to allow the introduction of a By-Law to provide for the election of a Trustee. Carried. The By-Law was introduced, and read a first time. Moved by Alderman McCraney Seconded by “ Thomas. That the Rules be again suspended and the By-Law read a second time. Carried. The Council went into Committee of the Whole, for its consideration with Alderman Wm Brown in the Chair. The By-Law was read over clause by clause and reported to the Council as complete. The rules were again suspended and the By-Law read a 3rd time in motion of Alderman McCraney Seconded by Alderman Wm Brown. A communication was received from Chas Grant. Secretary of the Nationalists asking the Council not to grant a lease of Robson or any other Street to the Street Railway Co for a longer period than 3 years. Filed. [Volume 6 page] 470 Moved by Alderman Gallagher Seconded by “ Bethune That the Council go into Committee of the Whole to discuss Street Railway matters with the Mayor in the Chair. Carried. On request Mr. F.S. Barnard, Manager of the Consolidated and Light Co addressed the Committee in connection with the double tracking of Granville
Baldwin, Scoullar get city appointments – March 15, 1895
G.F. Baldwin placed in charge of the Finance and Treasury department; A. W. Scoullar was appointed Health and Plumbing Inspector. The terms of the lease of Robson, Granville and Hastings Streets by the street railway company were drafted. This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteers Rachel Tsui City of Vancouver Archives COV S 31 Volume 6 pages 471 - 472 to see the original handwritten minutes from March 15 1895, click here [Volume 6 page] 471 Vancouver March 15th 1895 The council met on Friday March 15th 1895 at 7.30 P.M. Present His Worship, the mayor, and full Board of Alderman. Moved by Alderman Gallagher Seconded by “ Bethune That the Council go into Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the resolution re the am- algamation of certain civic offices. Carried Alderman Wm Brown was appointed Chairman Moved by Alderman Gallagher Seconded by “ Coupland That the clerical work in the water Works Department, and the Poll Tax collector be placed under the Treasury Department. Be it further resolved that G.F. Baldwin be placed in charge of the Finance and Treasury Department. Carried Moved by Alderman Coupland Seconded by “ Gallagher. That the position of Health In- spector and Plumbing Inspector be amalgam- ated and that A. W. Scoullar be placed in charge of such department. Carried Moved by Alderman Coupland Seconded by “ Gallagher. That J. Brenton be appointed Poll Tax collector, and License Inspector. Lost Ayes Aldermen Coupland, Gallagher & Queen. Nays Mayor Collins, and Aldermen Shaw, [Volume 6 page] 472 McPhaiden, McCraney, Thomas, Bethune, and W.P. Brown. Moved by Alderman McCraney Seconded by “ McPhaiden That the committee rise. Moved in amendment by Alderman Gallagher That the Committee rise and report Lost Yays Coupland, Gallagher & Queen Nays His Worship, the Mayor, and Aldermen Shaw, McPhaiden, McCraney, Thomas, Bethune, and W.P. Brown. Motion Carried. A report was received from the committee ap- pointed to draft a proposition for the leasing of Robson Street, Granville and Hastings Street to the Street Railway Co. Moved by Alderman Bethune Seconded by “ Mc Craney. That the council go into Committee of the whole for its consideration. Carried Alderman Wm Brown was appointed Chairman. It was read over clause by clause, and reported to council, as complete with amendments. Moved by Alderman McCraney Seconded by “ Bethune That the offer be submitted to the Consolidated Ry & Light Co. for acceptance Carried The council then adjourned Ths F McGuigan City Clerk Henry Collins Mayor
Cambie Grounds Cleared for Football Team – March 18, 1894
Council granted The Vancouver Associated Football Team's request that the chain gang rake off stones from the Cambie Street Recreation grounds. MacRae & Hall selected to build two wheels for the engine at Fire Hall No. 3 at a cost of thirty nine dollars and ninety nine cents. Contractors notified to remove their tools, barrels, etc. from Stanley Park; otherwise the City would dispose of them. A dangerous tree on Grant Street was ordered cut down. This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon Illustration: Group portrait Vancouver Football TeamCity of Vancouver Archives AM54-S4-: VLP 143 Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver ArchivesCOV S 31 Volume 6 pages 473 – 483 To see or download the original handwritten minutes from March 18, 1894, click on the buttons below (three parts) part one:Mar 18 1895 | part one part two:Mar 18 1895 | part two part three:Mar 18 1893 | part three [Volume 6 page] 473 Vancouver March 18th 1895 The Council met on Monday March 18th 1895.Present – His Worship, the Mayor, and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, McPhaiden, McCraney, Wm Brown, Thomas, W.P. Brown, and Bethune.The Minutes of last meetings were read and adopted. Communications From James McPhee etal asking that a License be imposed on all electric wiremen.Referred to the Water & Light Committee From John McLaren reporting on the Electric Lights. Filed. From F.P. Bishop Secretary of the Trades & Labor Council opposing the granting of a Franchise to the Street Railway Co for 25 years.Acknowledge and file. From Geo Martin asking for the opening up of Heather Street.Referred to the Board of Works From N.C. Schou, Reeve of Burnaby asking the Council to petition the Government to open up a road through Hastings Townsite. Laid over. From Wulffsohn & Bewicke asking for a share of the City’s Insurance.Referred to the Finance Committee. From Alfred Flett, Deputy Provincial Secretary refusing to pay any further grants until Dr. McGuigan’s account for vaccination was settled.Referred to the City Solicitor From Geo Martin complaining that the parties [Volume 6 page] 474 clearing on the cemetery grounds were felling trees to the injury of the road.Referred to the City Engineer to investigate and report to the Health Committee The following Reports were received and read. Water & Light Committee The Water & Light Committee met on Wednesday March 15th 1895.Present – the full Board.Communications From the Park Commissioners asking to have old tools, barrels, etc removed from the Park Road near the reservoir.Resolved that the Contractors be notified to remove them within one week otherwise the City will dispose of them. From Clement Mundy notifying the City that he has filed a lien against the reservoir.Referred to the City Solicitor From E. Crow Baker asking if the City is prepared to let a contract for Street Lighting.The Secretary was instructed to write Mr Baker that the City intends to call for tenders for Street LightingIt was resolved to call for tenders for lights both incandescent and
City Band Found in Good Order – March 25, 1895
All instruments being used by the City Band were found in good condition. From now on, each Band member must sign in a register book at City Hall for the use of their instrument. Wages for Relief Workers totalled $630, divided among the five Wards. A By-Law to remunerate the Mayor received third reading. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Cathy Harmer Illustration: COVA Park N4 - [Group portrait of first brass band at Cambie Street grounds]. Original handwritten minutes: COV S31 Volume 6pages 484 - 493 To see or download original handwritten minutes for this date, click on the buttons below (in three parts) part one:Mar 25 1895 | part 1 part two:Mar 25 1895 | part 2 part three:Mar 25 1895 | part 3 [Volume 6 page] 484 Vancouver March 25th, 1895. The Council met on Monday March 25th 1895.Present His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, McCraney McPhaiden, Wm Brown, Thomas, W.P. Brown and Bethune.The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From Robert Barker complaining about the Health Inspector.Referred to the Health Committee From John McLaren reporting on the Electric LightsFiled From Messrs Corbould & McColl, asking the City to put the street in the proper position on the east side of Stanley Park.Filed From E. B. Morgan asking for a share of the City’s Insurance.Filed From A. W. Scoullar furnishing Report on Plumbing Connections made since January 1st.Referred to the Health Committee From C Teltey reporting to the amount of money spent on relief work to date.Filed From F.M. Couperthwaite asking for a sidewalk on Bridge Street.Referred to the Board of Works [Volume 6 page] 485 From Wm Sutherland stating that he had collected $870.00 since Jan 1st.Filed From J.Z. Hall asking that the land of M. Logan, Dufferin Street be drained.Referred to the Board of Works From the City Engineer stating that he had been served with a writ in the Suit of Mssrs Purdy and Williams.Filed From Dr Thomas stating that W.C Macey had been injured.Referred to the Health Committee The following Reports were received and read: - Board of Works The Board of Works met on Thursday March 21st 1895.Present Aldermen Shaw, Thomas, McPhaiden and W.P. Brown. Correspondence From E Denton Foreman asking the City to obtain a pass for him from the Street Railway Co.Resolved that the Street Railway Co be requested to furnish a pass for the Street Foreman. From Geo Martin re injury to North Arm Road by parties cutting lumber on Cemetery Grounds.Resolved that the City Clerk be requested to notify the parties causing said injury to comply with their agreements with the City. [Volume 6 page] 486 From the City Accountant giving a statement of money spent on relief work to 21st inst.Filed for reference. From W. Barker asking for a crossing across Hastings Street East opposite his house.Resolved that his request cannot be granted. From Geo Martin C.M.C. South Vancouver asking that Heather Street be opened up to
More relief work granted – April 1, 1895
Thomas Dunn's store [pictured here] given the City hardware contract. Mr. Mason, a jeweller, was granted permission to put a watch sign on the sidewalk, on the condition that he might be asked to remove it in future.An additional $200 was granted to each of the five wards for relief work.
Sgt. Haywood’s name is cleared – April 8, 1895
Evidence regarding Sergeant Haywood’s use of City coal and electricity completely cleared him of any wrongdoing; he was reinstated and given an apology. Council rescinded the motion made on March 15th regarding the laying of a Street Railway on Robson Street, a second track on Granville Street between Hastings and Robson Streets, and the double tracking of Hastings Street between Carrall and Cambie Streets. A detailed motion outlining a contract between the City and the Consolidated Railway and Light Company was proposed instead. This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteer Anonymous Illustration: City of Vancouver Archives CVA 292-71 Mr Victor W. Haywood, 192-? City of Vancouver Archives COV S 31 Volume 6 pages 501 - 513 to see original handwritten minutes - click here [Volume 6 page] 501 Vancouver April 8th 1895. The Council met on Monday April 8th 1895. Present His Worship, they Mayor and Alderman Shaw Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, McCraney, McPhaiden Wm Brown, W. P. Brown and Bethune The Minutes of last meeting were read, and ad- opted: Communications From M. W. Thain, Harbour Master, asking the City to remove the Scow load of rocked dumped in the Fairway of False Creek. From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights. Filed From S. H. Boardman etal asking for a small bridge or culvert on 6th Av + Cedar Street. Referred to the Board of Works From Lin Rob Johns, asking for a sewer in the lane between Nelson + Comox Streets. From A. W. Powell, Indian Superintendent acknowledging an application for 5 1/2 acres of land on the Capilano. Filed From Major Townley, asking the City to assist the Military Band. Referred to the Finance Committee [Volume 6 page] 502 The following reports were received and read Finance Committee The Finance Committee met on Friday April 5th 1895. Present Aldermen McCraney, Coupland, Gallagher, and Wm Brown. The following accounts were recommended for payment:- C. P. Telegraph Co Telegram .88 The World P+P Co. Ads $15.40 A. St. G. Hamersley Disbursements 22.85 Communications. From Thos. Stephenson asking for a grant to pay for the burial expenses of John Johnston. Laid over. From A. G. Ferguson, asking for a grant of $300 for Park purposes. Granted. Resolved. That Evans, Coleman + Evans be paid the sum of $2550. claimed by them under assignments from Mssrs Purdy + Williams on the reservoir contract subject to any order of the Court in the matter. Resolved. That the Health Committee be asked to prepare their estimates at once sgd H. P. McCraney Chairman Moved by Alderman Bethune Seconded by “ Coupland That the Report be adopted. Carried [Volume 6 page] 503 Vancouver April 3rd, 1895 The Fire Market + Police committee met on Wednes- day April 3rd, 1895. Present the full Board. The applications for the position of Fireman were again considered. A ballot being taken it was found that Alex Brown received one vote, Geo Richardson one + Alex Macfarlane three. Alex Macfarlane having received the majority vote
Aldermen vote themselves $300 annual salary – April 17, 1895
Council set themselves remuneration of $300 each per year. $25 was granted for the burial of John Johnston, and $100 for the burial of former mayor M. A. MacLean [monument pictured]. Meanwhile, Hospital matron McFie’s recommendation that nurses be paid more was laid over. H. Boardman and neighbours asked for a small bridge on 6th Ave west of Cedar Street. Library Board granted $1,000 out of this year’s appropriation. This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteers Darrin Pezer / Proactive Building Maintenance illustration: Grave Marker for Malcolm Alexander MacLean at Mountain View Cemetery City of Vancouver Archives: AM54-S4-: Mon P6 City of Vancouver Archives COV S 31 Volume 6 pages 514 – 527 to see original handwritten minutes, click here [Volume 6 page] 514 Vancouver April 17th 1895 The council met on Tuesday April 17th 1895. Present His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, McPhaiden, McCraney, Wm Brown, W. P. Brown & Bethune Moved by Alderman Queen Seconded by “ Coupland The resolution passed at the last meeting of counsel in reference to the leaving of Robson Street and other streets be amended by striking out the words “and eight months” in the 4th clause thereof. Carried Moved by Alderman Queen Seconded by “ Coupland That the word “percentage” be substituted for the word “interest” in clause 3. Carried Moved by Alderman Brown Seconded by “ Shaw That the minutes as amended be adopted Communications From Wm Jordan asking that Manitoba Street be opened up. Referred to the Board of Works From G. W. DeBeck asking for a sidewalk on Quebec Street Referred to the Board of Works [Volume 6 page] 515 From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights. Filed From C. S. Philp etal asking for improvements on 11th Avenue Referred to the Board of Works From J. A. Mills protesting against the erection of a Chinese laundry on Richards Street between Dunsmuir & Pender Streets. Referred to the Police Committee The following reports were received and read: Fire Market & Police Committee The Fire Marshall & Police Committee met on Tuesday April 9th 1895 Present: Aldermen Gallagher, Wm Brown, McPhaiden The following accounts were recommended for payment: Clarke & Stuart Supplies $3.70 C.F. Farinan “ $23.93 Robt Clark “ $2.00 J.C. Woodrow “ $19.47 John Mclaren Fare $7.25 J.C. Woodrow Supplies $8.55 Dunn & Co “ $2.45 News Advertiser “ $6.50 Van Elec Ry & L. Co. Lights $11.80 McRae & Hall “ $2.40 C.F. Foreman “ $10.90 McLennan & McFeely “ $4.05 C. Nelson “ $25.30 Dunn & Co “ $43.08 [Volume 6 page] 516 Clarke & Stuart Supplies .25 Cassady & Co “ $47.32 Dunn & Co “ $1.08 Crowder & Penzer “ $71.71 B.C. Iron Works “ $37.00 J. Dodson “ 20.45 Communications From T. Patrakos asking that his license as candy peddler be not enforced. Filed Three applications were received for insuring the police force Viz. from G. G. Biggar, W. H. Goodwin and the Manufacturers
South Vancouver’s part of North Arm Road ‘nearly useless for traffic’ – April 22, 1895
Vancouver’s portion of North Arm Road (Fraser Street) was in good repair, but South Vancouver’s portion was ‘nearly useless for traffic’. Vancouver Council wrote to South Vancouver that they be “urgently requested to keep their portion of the road in good repair and in a properly passable state”.
Special Meeting considers terms for street railways – April 25, 1895
The object of the meeting was to consider the agreements for the leasing of the following streets for street railway purposes viz:- Hastings Street between Carrall and Cambie Streets, Granville Street from Cordova to Robson, Robson from Granville to Denman Street, Denman from Robson to Alberni, Alberni from Denman to Chilco and Chilco north to the Park Bridge. This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteer Darrin Pezer / Proactive Building Maintenance illustration: Vancouver Electric Railway car turning north onto Carrall Street from Cordova Street City of Vancouver Archives AM54-S4-: Str P343 original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives COV S 31 Volume 6 page 536 only to see original handwritten minutes, click here Volume 6 page] 536 Vancouver April 25th 1895 The Council met on Thursday April 25 at 8 P.M. Present: His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, McCraney McPhaiden, Wm Brown, Thomas, Bethune, and W.P. Brown, also the City Solicitor and F.S. Barnard, Manager of the Consolidated Railway and Light Co. The object of the meeting was to consider the agreements for the leasing of the following streets for street railway purposes viz:- Hastings Street between Carrall and Cambie Streets, Granville Street from Cordova to Robson, Robson from Granville to Denman Street, Denman from Robson to Alberni, Alberni from Denman to Chilco and Chilco north to the Park Bridge. Resolved. That the Council go into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the agreements. The Mayor was appointed Chairman The agreements were read over clause by clause and reported to Council as complete with amendments. Moved by Alderman Bethune Seconded by “ Shaw That the report from the Committee of the Whole be adopted. Carried The Council then adjourned Henry Collins Mayor Thos F. McGuigan City Clerk
Vote on Sunday Closing Delayed – April 29, 1895
Among the letters urging support the Sunday Closing By-Law were Gordon Drysdale etal Merchants of the City and F. A. Edgett of the Royal Templars of Temperance. Yet only three Alderman were willing to consider the by-law that evening: Coupland, Gallagher & Bethune. The others (Shaw, Queen, McCraney, Mc Phaiden, Wm. Brown, W.P. Brown and Thomas) voted against it. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives Series 21Volume 6 page 537 – 546to see or download photos of these pages, click on the buttons below April 29 1895 part one April 29 1895 part two April 29 1895 part three [Volume 6 page] 537Vancouver April 29th 1895 The Council met on Monday April 29th 1895.Present – His Worship the mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, McCraney, Mc Phaiden, Wm Brown, Thomas, Bethune and W. P. Brown.The Minutes of last meetings were read and adopted. Communications From Gordon Drysdale etal Merchants of the City asking the Council to pass the Sunday closing By-Law having for its object the closing of all places of business.Laid over for consideration of By-Law From S. H. Boardman etal asking for water service on 6th Av Fairview.Referred to the Board of Water & Light From S. Astell asking for a Laundry LicenseLaid over From Geo Martin C. M. C. South Vancouver, asking Council to put in repair Westminster Road to the City Boundary and also asking the Council to cooperate with them in urging the Government to repair the Cemetery Road through D. L. 301 outside the City Limits The first portion of the ref communication was referred to the Board of Works. It was moved by Alderman Gallagher Seconded by Alderman Queen That the City Clerk be instructed to inform the Council of South Vancouver [Volume 6 page] 538 that this City will co-operate with them in requesting the Government to repair the road through D. L. 301. Carried From the Clerk of South Vancouver stating that the road to the North Arm from Centre Street was being put in repair. Filed From F. L. Brent etal asking that Cedar Street be opened upReferred to the Board of Works From C. M. Bucher etal asking that the Recreation Grounds be fixed up.Referred to the Board of Works From F. D. Boucher declaring that he had no intention of starting a Laundry on Richards Street.Laid over From F. A. Edgett, Secy of the Royal Templars of Temperance asking the Council to pass the Sunday Closing By-Law. Filed From C. Wisgard etal asking for a sidewalk on 12th Av and the grading of same, also for the grading of a portion of Ontario Street.Referred to the Board of Works From John McLaren reporting on the electric lights.Filed From John Oben etal asking for repairs to the Park Road in front of their property.Referred to the Board of Works From M. P. Morris, Chilean Consul complaining about the Medical Health Office in con- [Volume 6 page]
Council Reviews City Budgets – May 2, 1895
Vancouver’s overall income for 1895 was expected to be 434,654.65. The largest expense items were $107,607.85 for Interest and the Sinking Fund (previous debt) and $48,564 for the School Board. The smallest items were $5,000 for the Parks Commissioners and $3,600 for the Free Library Board. [Picture shows entrance door to the City Free Library and Reading Room, then located in the Y. M. C. A. building on Hastings Street]. This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteer Rachel Tsui Illustration: City of Vancouver Archives reference number AM54-S4-: SGN 136 [Entrance Door to the YMCA Reading Room] original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives COV S 31 Volume 6 pages 548 – 557 to see original handwritten minutes for this date, click here [Volume 6 Page] 548 Vancouver May 2nd 1895. The council met on Thursday May 2nd 1895. Present His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, McCraney, McPhaiden, Wm Brown, Thomas, Bethune, and W. P. Brown. The object of the meeting was to consider the Estimates, and such other business as might be brought up. The Council went into Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the Estimates. They were considered clause by clause and, finally adopted as follows: Estimated Expenditures 1895 Finance Committee Salaries Treasurer $1500.00 Accountant 1200.00 City Clerk 1200.00 Auditor 720.00 Solicitor 2000.00 Poll Tax Collector 745.00 Treas. Assistant 755.00 Typewriter etc. 720.00 Temporary 4 mos @$60.00 240.00 Mayor’s Grant 1200.00 Aldermen’s Grant 3000.00 City Hall Fuel 460.00 City Hall Lights 250.00 Stationary Printing & Advertising 3000.00 Telephone 48.00 Interest: Exchange etc. 4000.00 [Volume 6 Page] 549 Insurance $650.00 Election Expenses 600.00 Legal Expenses 3000.00 Assessment Board 1000.00 Contingencies 3000.00 Frontage Tax 9988.25 Children’s Home 500.00 Total $39 776.25 Water & Light Committee. Salaries Clerk $950 Assistant Clerk 600 Stationery 380 Telephones 150 Maintenance General 4000 Maintenance Sub main 500 Maintenance N side 3500 Maintenance Shop 200 Tools 250 Contingencies 1400 Extensions 4000 New main 10000 Street lights 18250 Total $44,180 [Volume 6 Page] 550 Free Library Board Electric Lighting $280 Printing & Binding 175 Rent 500 Salaries 1200 Magazines, papers etc. 300 Fuel 75 Insurance, Maps, Catalogues etc. 70 New Books 1000 [total] $3600 Board of Works Salaries Engineer $2200 Clerk 900 Chairman 660 [*summation 3760+240=4000*] Extra 240 Stationery 250 Street Cleaning 1500 2 Street Sprinklers etc 1000 Street Improvements 25350 Broken Rock Relief etc. [above two items grouped with right curly bracket] Sewer Repairs 1000 Sewer Extensions 1000 Bridge Repairs 1000 Surface drains 1000 House Numbers 100 Street Scrapers 180 Contingencies 2000 Street Repairs 7500 [total] $45880 Street Railway 9000 [total]$54880 [Volume 6 page] 551 Park Commissioners Maintenance, Salary, Feed +c. $2500 Repairs to roads etc. $2500 $5000 Police Committee Chief of Police $1200 Sergeant 960 10 Police @ $70.00 8400 1 “ @ 60. 600 Constable 120 Caretaker 300 Pound Keeper 600 Policemen 2 mos. 140 Magistrate 1800 Telephone 36 Uniforms 600 Board of Prisoners 1550 Transport 85 Clothing 85 Pound Expenses 50 Contingencies 250 Total $16776 [Volume
City Employees’ Salaries Cut – May 6, 1895
On motion from the Finance Committee, salaries of city employees were reduced. Streetcar tracks on Robson Street to be laid “to admit of there being two tracks if required”. David Evans, who was paid eight dollars to examine the City Band’s instruments reported they were in good condition “taking into consideration the period they have been in used”. Miss Mac Fie of the City Hospital was granted a large pipe and sink with drain to be installed in the hospital morgue. This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteer Darrin Pezer/Proactive Building Maintenance original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives COV S 31 Volume 6 pages 558 - 568 to see original handwritten minutes, click here [Volume 6 page] 558 Vancouver May 6th 1895 The Council met on Monday May 6th 1895. Present: His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, Mc Craney, Wm Brown, Thomas, W. P. Brown, and Bethune. The minutes of last meetings were read and adopted. Communications From H. G. Moore et al protesting against the passing of the Sunday Closing By Law. Filed From S. M. Eveleigh asking for a position as overseer on the bituminous rock pavement. Referred to the Board of Works From I. W. Mills, president of the Christian Endeavour Society, asking for the Council to pass the Sunday Closing By Law and from Anna G. Fraser to the same effect. Filed From John Mc Laren reporting on the electric lights. Filed From A. H. D. Mac Gowan asking for a share of the City insurance. Referred to the Finance Committee From B. Baker etal asking that a Sunday Closing By Law be passed in respect to the barber shops. Filed [Volume 6 page] 559 The following reports were received and read: Finance Committee The Finance Committee met on Friday May 2nd 1895. Present Aldermen McCraney, Coupland, Wm Brown, and Bethune Communications From the City Auditor certifying that the accounts were correct for March. Filed From David Evans certifying that the band instruments were in good condition taking into consideration the period they have been in use. Filed From W. E. Gravely, asking the committee to renew the insurance on the Market Shed. Resolved that the insurance on said building be cancelled. Applications for renewal of insurance on the addition to the City Hospital were again laid over. Aldermen Mc Craney and Wm Brown in the meantime to formulate a scheme for dealing with the whole city insurance. Resolved That the City Treasurer be placed in charge of the City Hall and that all officers with the exception of the City Accountant and the City Engineer be requested to report to him. The following accounts were recommended for payment: David Evans Examining Band Instruments $8.00 News Advertiser Band Book 5.00 C. Nelson Supplies
Road to Hastings Mill in Poor Condition – May 13, 1895
Mr. C. M. Beecher wrote to Council regarding the poor condition of Dunlevy Avenue leading to Hastings Mill (pictured above). S.H. Boardman etal asking for a small culvert across the ravine at 6th Av Fairview west of Cedar Street W. K. Mason's dairy to supply milk to the City at 16 3/4 cents per gallon. The question of liability for the scow load of gravel accidentally dumped into False Creek was referred to the City Solicitor. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon. Illustration: detail of Hastings Mill 1898 on Wikimedia Commons (originally from Library and Archives Canada online database) Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver ArchivesCOV S31 Volume 6 pages 569 - 579to see or download photos of the original pages from May 13th 1896 click the buttons below: May 13 1896 part one May 13 1896 part two May 13 1896 part three [Volume 6 page] 569 Vancouver May 13th 1895The Council met on Monday May 13th 1895Present – His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, McCraney, McPhaiden, Wm Brown, Thomas, W. P. Brown and Bethune The Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From C. M. Beecher, B. C. Mills, drawing attention to the condition of Dunlevy Avenue leading to Hastings Mill.Referred to the Board of Works From G. S. Gore, Surveyor General stating that the Government would fix the road leading to the cemetery when funds were available. Filed. From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights. Filed From Abray & Wellington asking that a new side be built around the Cosmopolitan Hotel.Referred to the Board of Works From James England on behalf of the orphans and thanking the Council for placing an amount in the Estimates for them. Filed From John Devine claiming that property on Oppenheimer Street and Keefer was being destroyed.Referred to the Police Committee [Volume 6 page] 570 ReportsThe following were received and read:- Water Committee The Water Committee met on Wednesday May 8th 1895Present – Aldermen Wm Brown, Bethune, McCraney, Coupland and Gallagher Communications From J. W. McFarland and C. E. Tisdall asking to have street lights removed from Alberni Street to the corner of Burrard and Georgia. Laid over From W. T. Steward asking if the Committee will accept his tender for electric lighting if it is the lowest.Resolved that he be informed that when tenders are received the Committee intends to deal with them in what they consider to be in the best interests of the City From S. H. Boardman etal asking to have water pipes extended on 6th Av.Laid over for the Secretary to examine and report. It was resolved to give Dr. I. W. Powell a note of $20.00 per month for two years for an elevator for the Inns of Court building. The foreman’s report of work done during the month of April was received and filed. It was resolved to order one bilge pump and one pressure pump. It was resolved to call
Liquor, Gambling Fines Totals Demanded – May 20, 1895
The City Treasurer to submit totals for the past three years of fines collected from liquor and gambling infractions. Phone rent for each of the four Fire Halls was reduced from $12 to $9.50 per month each. William Murphy selected to supply police helmets and batons to the Police Department within six weeks. All tenders for police and firemen's uniforms referred back to the Committee.
Half Holiday June 3 for Grand Lodge’s Visit – May 27, 1895
Monday June 3 1895 was declared a Vancouver half holiday in honour of the visit of the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias. The Chief of Police supplied his customary report on Vancouver’s electric lights, which must have been unsatisfactory, as Council upheld the Fire Water and Light Committee’s recommendation that the City not continue its lighting arrangement with the Consolidated Railway & Light Company.
Two New Firemen Needed – June 3, 1895
A team of two men was retained for each of Vancouver’s five Wards, “who will be expected to look after all repairs, ditching, etc” for their own Ward. No work allowed to be done on any City contract “until the same receives the approval of the Finance Committee.” Firemen W. L. Hayward and A. G. Evans having resigned, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for applications for two new firemen. A request for $1,000 for sports for July 1st celebrations was laid over. This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteer Darrin Pezer / Proactive Building Maintenance Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives COV S 31 Volume 6 pages 598 – 608 [Volume 6 page 598] Vancouver June 3rd 1895 The Council met on Monday June 3rd 1895. Present: His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, McPhaiden, Wm Brown, Thomas, W. P. Brown and Bethune. The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From John McLaren reporting on the electric lights. Filed From H. S. Rowling etal agreeing to convey 5 feet each in block 108. D. L. 196 for lane purposes. Referred to the Assessor to examine and report upon. From H. B. Small, Secretary Department Agriculture Ottawa stating that there were unable to exceed the rate of $1000 for leper purposes. Filed From McDonald Bros rendering an account for $25.00 for damages to a horse through the defective road on Pender Street. Referred to the City Solicitor From John Devine asking the Council to take such action as will prevent fires to his client’s property on the south side of False Creek. Referred to the Fire, Market & Police Committee From J. Buntzen, General Manager of the Consolidated Railway & Light Co., agreeing to change from the 1st of June the rate quoted in their tender for lighting the streets of the City in case said tender be accepted. Referred to the Water & Light Committee [Vol 6 page 599] From John Hendry, Manager of the B. C. M. T. & T. Co (British Columbia Mills Timber & Trading Co) complaining improvements not being made to Dunlevy Ave north of Alexander Street. Referred to the Board of Works From S. H. Boardman, agreeing to lay the water pipes on 6th Ave provided the City supplies the pipes. Referred to the Water & Light Committee From S. H. Boardman asking for the grading of 6th Ave. Referred to the Board of Works From C. W. Murray, asking for the survey of Block 350. D. L. 540. Referred to the City Engineer From J. Mason & Co, asking that the license for intelligence offices be raised. Referred to the Fire, Market & Police Committee Finance Committee The Finance Committee met on Friday May 31st, 1895. Present: Aldermen Coupland that Alderman Wm Brown be appointed Chairman. Carried The following contracts were submitted and approved: D. Gibbons Burrard Street Grading do Dunlevy Ave “
Bars and Saloons Must Close Over Sundays – June 10, 1895
The Liquor License By-Law was completed; any infractions must be prosecuted within seven days. Jeweller Geo E. Trorey asked permission to erect a watch sign in front of his store on Cordova Street [pictured here to the left of large Johnson & Kerfoot sign]. The Chief of Police was instructed to “prevent bicycle racing on Cordova Street... and that a rate of travel exceeding 5 miles an hour be not allowed”. The Fire Department received more than forty applications in response to its advertisement for firemen. The Health Department ordered the pigeons at the City Hospital to be shot, as there had been previous complaints from the hospital matron of ongoing pigeon “nuisance” (excrement). This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteer Darrin Pezer/Proactive Building Maintenance Illustration: City of Vancouver Archives reference number AM54-S4-: Str P336 [Big Outfit Starting for Klondike...Cordova St., 1898] Original Text: City of Vancouver Archives COV S 31 Volume 6 pages 609 – 621 Vancouver June 10th 1895 to see original handwritten minutes for this date, click here to download a formatted transcript for this date, including tables, click here1895-06-jun-10-transcript The Council met on Monday June 10th at 8 P.M. Present His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, McPhaiden, Wm Brown, Thomas, Bethune, and W.P. Brown. The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From Cook and Dunlap stating that to save trouble they had made arrangements with St George & Co for the supply of valves for the sprinklers which resulted in not being able to finish their contract on time and they asked to be favored with the time necessary to finish same. The City Clerk was instructed to write to them to finish the sprinklers as soon as possible. From Geo Bartley, Secretary of the Dominion Day Celebration Committee, asking for a grant of $1000.00 for celebrating purposes. Moved by Alderman Shaw Seconded by “ McPhaiden That the sum of $1000 be donated by Council in aid of the 1st of July celebrations that a portion of it be retained for Labor Day. No action taken From H. H. Spicer & Co asking the Council to refund them the money paid out by them for wetting their building to prevent fires and that in [Volume 6 page] 610 future that they get a rebate on the water rates to make up for such expenditure. Referred to the Water & Light Committee From J. Wulffsohn stating that he had been appointed German Consul for this Port. Filed From the City Clerk stating that he had examined the petition from H. S. Rowling etal wherein the owners in Block 108, D. L. 196 agreed to give 5 ft each of their lots for lane purposes and found that three of them had not signed. The City Clerk was instructed to return the petition to have it completed. From D. McLean etal asking for a six ft sidewalk on the west side of Carl Ave between Prior St and Grove
Opium Tax to be reduced? – June 17, 1895
Merchants Hip Tuck Lung etal asked that the Opium License be lowered. Street sweeping contractors Champion and White did not feel able to continue at the old price, but will continue while tenders for a new contract are examined. Teachers’ salaries to be paid on June 28, rather than waiting until after the July 1 holiday. John Courtney, Andrew Gill, and Chas Thompson were hired as firemen, making $45 per month each.
Morley, Butler Get Sunbury Reward – June 24, 1895
The $500 reward for information about the Sunbury murder from 1890 [ad pictured here] was given to George Morley and Mr. Butler. The Federal government advised they had contributed $1000 toward the keep of the Darcy Island lepers. The proper proportion would be allocated to Vancouver's share of the lepers' maintenance. Water pipes will be installed to the English Bay bathing sheds.
Council Meeting Cancelled Due to Lack of Quorum – July 2, 1895
Illustration shows the North Shore Mountains from Prospect Point, 1895. A quorum not being present at this meeting, no business was transacted. This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteer Joanne McCormick Illustration: City of Vancouver Archives Reference No. SGN 439 North Shore Mountains from Prospect Point, 1895 Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives COV S 31 Volume 6 pages 648 only The Council attempted to meet on Tuesday July 2nd 1895. Present His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, Wm Brown and Bethune. A quorum not being present no business was transacted.
All Police To Stay In Office For Now – July 8, 1895
Aldermen Coupland and Gallagher moved that four policemen be dismissed; the Mayor ruled that motion out of order. The Mayor’s decision was upheld four to five. All homeowners were advised to remove “noxious weeds” on their properties and Ward Foremen were to clear them out from the same. Houses shown are in the West End. This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteer Joanne McCormick Illustration: City of Vancouver Archives Reference number Str P13 Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives COV S 31 Volume 6 pages 649-661 to see original handwritten minutes for this date, click here City Council Minutes – Vancouver July 8th 1895 [Volume 6, Page 649] The Council met on Monday July 8th 1895 at 8 p m. Present: His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, McPhaiden, William Brown, Thomas, Bethune and W. P. Brown. The Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From the Gas Co asking for a share of the City lighting. Referred to the Water & Light Committee. From T. Harrobin etal, asking for the opening up of a lane in Block 14, DL 200A. Referred to the Board of Works. From A. E. Beck stating that the County Court would be held on Tuesday the 30th instant. Filed. From Drs. Thomas & Brydone-Jack, Miss Macfie and E. Seacome etal, in reference to the disease, death and burial of Septimus Dale {who died of Typhus}. Referred to the Health Committee From A. G. Ferguson, Chairman of the Park Commissioners asking for an additional grant of $500.00 Moved by Alderman Shaw; Seconded by Alderman McPhaiden That the Park Commissioners be voted $5000 to finish the Park Road now under construction. Carried. From R. A. Anderson furnishing a copy of the evidence shewing the ownership of the slot machines. Referred to the Police Committee. From A. St G. Hamersley, stating that it would be necessary to search the records to ascertain the liabilities of the owners in Block 108, D L 196 who desire to convey land for a lane. Referred to the Fire Committee. [Volume 7, Page 650] From the Acting Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights. Filed. From C. D. Rand, Secretary of the Celebration Committee furnishing a record of the receipts and expenditures in connection with the 1st of July Celebrations. Referred to Finance Committee. From G. F. Baldion reporting on the qualifications of the Mayor and Aldermen elected in Jan 1895. Filed. From W. B. Ross asking for explanations regarding his arrest. Filed. The following reports were received and read. Water & Light Committee The Water & Light Committee met on Wednesday June 26th 1895. Present: Aldermen Brown, Coupland, Gallagher and Bethune. Communications From W. T. Steward making an offer to light the City. Laid over till next meeting. From C. G. Johnson, asking to have the water supply improved at his house on 8th Avenue. This committee recommends that A. W. Scoullar be instructed to examine water services and report any
By-Election Set For August 2 – July 18, 1895
Aldermen H. R. McCraney (Ward 3), G. W. Thomas (Ward 4) and W. P. Brown (Ward 5) had resigned, so the by-election in those wards was set for August 2. The July 11 Board of Works report was adopted, including the recommendation that, “the Council do open up a trail on Denman Street from Georgia Street to English Bay and surface grade the same to the extent of 7 ½ ft in width.” This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteer Darrin Pezer / Proactive Building maintenance Illustration: City of Vancouver Archives reference number AM1506-S1-: CVA 447-4 [Main entrance to Stanley Park, foot of Georgia Street, ca. 1895] Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives COV S 31 Volume 6 pages 662 – 665 to see the original handwritten minutes for this date, click here [Volume 6 page] 662 Vancouver July 18th 1895 The Council held a special meeting on Thursday July 18th 1895. Present His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Queen, Gallagher, McPhaiden, Wm Brown, & Bethune. The meeting was called to adopt the report of the Board of Works and to pass a By Law to fix polling places and appoint Deputy Returning Officers for the By Elections in Wards 3, 4 & 5. The following report was read: Board of Works The Board of Works met on the 11th of July 1895. Present: Aldermen Shaw, Queen, McPhaiden and Thomas Mr. Round complained to the board that in grading Grove Street a quantity of rocks etc had been placed in front of his gate at Lot 4, B 109, D.L. 196. He also applied for a sidewalk. Referred to Alderman Thomas to have the Ward Foreman remove the stones etc, also to have a temporary walk put down. Communications From Carter Bros. asking permission to put in the stone and brick foundations only for the Horne Block at Lot 8, B 8, 196, Cordova Street east. Pending the return of Mr. Horne when the question of the front and rear walls of the building being made 12” thick will be settled. Granted From Messrs Horrobin etal asking that the lane in B 14, D. L. 200a be opened. Referred to the Chain Gang in proper turn. [Volume 6 page] 663 Resolved that one of the fire teams in No 1 Firehall be sent to sprinkle streets in Wards 3 & 4 and that one of the teams at the Mount Pleasant Firehall look after the sprinkling in Ward 5. In re Morton appeal the Board recommends the following: Resolved that in consideration of John Morton withdrawing the Assessment appeal that the Council do pay to the said Morton one half of his disbursements in the case now pending in the Supreme court of Morton vs Eihu not exceeding $80.00 and further that the Council do open up a trail on Denman Street from Georgia Street to English Bay and surface grade the same to the extent of 7 ½ ft in width further that the Council
No Additional Money for School Board – July 22, 1895
The Texas Lake Ice Co. [pictured] asked that the City water main be sapped to supply water to their offices and warehouse. The Finance Committee approved payment of $10 to Chief Capilano for pasturage related to the Water Works, but turned down the School Board’s request for an additional $1000 to make repairs to and add drainage around the Mount Pleasant School. The Committee considered a charge of $100.00 by the Brockton Point Athletic Association for Canada Day festivities to be excessive. Alderman Bethune and Brown were added to the Police Committee. This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteer Darrin Pezer / Proactive Building maintenance Illustration: City of Vancouver Archives reference number AM54-S4-: Bu P151 [Texas Lake Ice and Cold Storage Co. 46 West Pender Street] Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives COV S 31 Volume 6 pages 666 – 675 to see original hand written minutes for this date, click here Vancouver July 22nd, 1895 [Volume 6 page] 666 The Council met on Monday July 22, 1895. Present: His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, Wm Brown and Bethune. The minutes of last meetings were read and adopted. Communications From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights. Filed From James England asking for the 2nd quarter of the grant to the Children’s Home. Referred to the Finance Committee From S. K. Twigg drawing attention to a mistake in the Assessment Notice for Lots 24 & 25, B71, D. L. 185. From T. O. Allen etal asking permission to use the race track at Hastings. Referred to the Finance Committee From F. D. Boucher complaining about the manner in which he was treated by the Plumbing Inspector. Referred to the Health Committee From McLeod & Cooke etal asking to know why there was no street sprinkling in the east end. Referred to the Board of Works From John Beattie and T. E. Fletcher applying for positions on the Police Force. Referred to the Police Committee From the City Solicitor stating that it did not require two thirds majority of the council to dis [Volume 6 page] 667 miss a police officer. Filed for reference From the City Clerk of Victoria sending a copy of letter forwarded to the Minister of Agriculture asking for the fumigating of baggage coming from the Orient and asking Vancouver to send a similar request. Referred to the Health Committee From the Hon. James Baker, Provincial Secretary stating that the Old Man’s Home at Kamloops was ready for patients. Referred to the Health Committee From the Medical Association asking that private wards be provided in the City Hospital. Referred to the Health Committee From C. Spice asking for assistance for Mrs. Paine Referred to the Health Committee From F. W. Bauer asking for the payment of three new employed on the reservoir. Referred to the Water & Light Committee From G. R. Major etal asking for the opening up of part of Broughton Street. Referred to the Board
No Final Word on Police Dismissals – July 29, 1895
Alderman Brown of the Police Committee wanted to dismiss Chief McLaren, Sergeant Haywood, and Officer McLeod. Alderman McPhaiden wanted them reinstated. The matter was laid over to next week’s Council meeting. Mr. T. O. Allen and company granted use of the Race Track for ten per cent of their admission fees. Council did not accept the Board of Works’ recommendation that the firemen be set to sprinkling the streets during hot weather. This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteerDarrin Pezer / Proactive Building maintenance original text: City of Vancouver ArchivesCOV S 31 Volume 6 pages 676 – 686 to see photos of the original handwriting for this date, click on the buttons below (four parts): part one:July 29 1895 | part 1 part two:July 29 1895 | part 2 part three:July 29 1895 | part 3 part four:July 29 1895 | part 4 Volume 6 page [676] Vancouver July 29th 1895 The Council met on Monday July 29th 1895. Present: His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, McPhaiden, Brown and Bethune. The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From Wm Cargill re: Civic Insurance. Referred to the Finance Committee From E. Nicoll referring to the dangerous condition of Pender Street in front of A. P. McCraney’s residence. Referred to the Board of Works From W. S. Gore Dep Com of L & W (Deputy Commissioner of Land & Water) acknowledgement receipt of letter re: Capilano Reserve. Filed From H. Abbott asking that the Assessors meet him to discuss the assessment on the C. P. R. Right of Way. Referred to the Finance Committee From J. C. Rowley referring to the dangerous condition of the sidewalk on Pacific Street. Referred to the Board of Works From R. A. Gillespie, Secretary of the B. C. Iron Works Co inviting the Mayor, Council and City Officials to attend their annual excursion on the 3rd of August. Moved by Alderman Bethune Seconded by “ Brown That the invitation be accepted with thanks. Carried [Volume 6 page ] 677 From J. W. Johnston acting Chief of Police reporting on the new electric lights. Filed From Mason & Co regarding Intelligence Office License. Filed From Geo Gaskell etal, asking the Mayor to call a Public Meeting in the Market Hall on the 31st next to discuss municipal matters. Granted From the City Solicitor stating that the lease of the Market had no claim against the City. Referred to the Police Committee The following reports were received and read: Fire, Market & Police Committee The Fire, Market & Police Committee met on Wednesday July 24th 1895. Present: Aldermen Wm Brown, McPhaiden and Coupland Moved by Alderman Brown Seconded by “ McPhaiden That Alderman Coupland be appointed Chairman motion. Carried When the minutes were read and adopted, Ald Gallagher the Chairman arrived. Communications From Mrs T. Clune, mother of the boy now under charge of the police stating that she was unable to send money to pay the passage of
Clandenning, Sanders and McDonald Take Their Places on Council; McLaren, Haywood and McLeod Dismissed from Police Force – August 5, 1895
Newly-elected Aldermen appointed to the Committees on which the members who resigned occupied positions. S. Astell was refused a laundry license, and his application fee was returned. This transcript was made in 2020 by Transcribimus volunteerDarrin Pezer / Proactive Building maintenanceIllustration: City of Vancouver Archivesreference number Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver ArchivesCOV S 31 Volume 6 pages 687 – 692 to see original handwritten minutes for this date, click here The Council met on Monday August 5th 1895. [Volume 6 page] 687 Present, His Worship, the Mayor, and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, McPhaiden, James, Clandening, Edwin Sanders, Bethune, and Daniel G. McDonald. The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From the City Clerk stating that Messrs James Clandening, Edwin Sanders and Daniel G. McDonald had been elected for Wards 3, 4 & 5 respectively to fill the vacancies on the Aldermanic Board in said wards. Filed From John McLaren tendering his resignation as Chief of Police Moved by Alderman CouplandSeconded by “ Gallagher That the communication be referred to the Police Committee Moved in amendment by Alderman ShawSeconded by Alderman McPhaiden That his resignation be accepted. Amendment lost; motion carried From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights. Filed From the Chief of Police asking instructions as to the prosecution of parties who violated the Sunday Closing By Law previous to the decision of Judge Drake. Referred to the Police Committee [Volume 6 page] 688 From A. E. Lees etal asking for a sidewalk at the cemetery. Referred to the Board of Works From S. Astell again asking for a laundry license. Moved by Alderman Gallagher Seconded by “ Queen That his communication be acknowledged and his money returned and that he be informed that it is not the Council’s intention to grant him a license. Carried From F. P. Bishop, Secretary of the Trades and Labor Council asking that the beach at English Bay be cleared of rocks, buoys placed for the guidance of bathers and that a life boat be stationed at the bath house. Referred to the Board of Works From J. Twigg asking permission to move a wooden building from Lot 12, B. 6, 541 to Lots 7 & 8, B 13. 196. Referred to the W & L Committee From the City Treasurer submitting statement of unpaid accounts for clearing in D. L. 185. Referred to the Finance Committee From J. Carnahan etal asking that finer rock be put on Keefer Street Referred to the Board of Works [Volume 6 page] 689 From M. G. McLean complaining about filthy water being run over his lots. Referred to the Health Committee From Geo Cassady & Co asking for the rocking of Smythe Street. Referred to the Board of Works From G. A. Roedde complaining about not getting fair play from the Library Board in competition with the News Advertiser. Moved by Alderman Gallagher Seconded by “ Queen That the communication be sent to the Library Board Carried The following
English Bay Swimming Improvements Pursued – August 12, 1895
The Vancouver & District Labour Council asked for better safety for swimmers at English Bay. They asked Council to buy two life buoys, a (life-saving) a hook and a "man to attend to the hook", and that rocks and debris be cleared away. Council authorized purchase of the life buoys, and wrote with the Dominion (federal) government asking them to grant English Bay to Vancouver as a permanent swimming beach. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon. Illustration: City of Vancouver Archives M-4-85English Bay, 1911 Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver ArchivesCOV S 31 Volume 6 pages 710 - 719 To see original handwritten minutes, click below (4 parts): part one:Aug 12 1895 | part one part two:Aug 12 1895 | part two part three:Aug 12 1895 | part three part four:Aug 12 1895 | part four [volume 6 page] 693 Vancouver August 12th 1895The Council met on Monday August 12th 1895Present – His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Brown, Sanders, Bethune and McDonald.The Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From E. A. Marshall asking for the contract for clearing Block 46.200a Filed From Mrs. C. Gregson asking for assistance.Referred to the Health Committee From the City Solicitor stating that if the Council passed a By-Law guaranteeing the bonds of an electric light Co it would inevitably result in litigation adverse to the City. Filed. From W. T. Steward making another offer to light the City.Referred to the Water & Light Committee. From A. K. Stuart. Secretary of the Board of Works, asking the Finance Committee to provide funds for clearing the rocks from English Bay etc.Moved by AldermanSeconded by “ GallagherThat the Communication be laid over for one week. Carried From W.H. Kendall enclosing a claim for repairing a Scow which by an arrangement with the Board of Works, W.S. Cook was to pay for. Filed. [volume 6 page] 694 From Walsh Bros. etal creditors of Messrs Purdy & Williams on the reservoir contract asking the City to pay them.Referred to Water & Light Committee From C. B. Macneill asking for improvements to Robson Street, West of Nicola St.Referred to the Board of Works From J. Twigg asking permission to remove a wooden building from one part of the Fire Limits to another part within the Fire LimitsMoved by Alderman Brown.Seconded by “ McPhaidenThat the communication be filed Moved in amendment byAlderman GallagherSeconded by Alderman QueenThat the matter be laid over for a weekAmendment lost carried . Motion Carried lost. From R. MacKay Fripp drawing attention to a dense growth of underbrush next to his premises on Pender Street. Filed From R. Burtwell and other dealers in the City complaining about peddling.Referred to the Fire Market & Police Committee From the B.C. Iron Works Co and J.A. MacKay asking for the use of Brockton Point Grounds for the Nanaimo excursionistsReferred to the Brockton Pt Athletic Ass [volume 6 page] 695 The following Reports were received and
City Demands Details on Reservoir, Robson Street streetcar – August 19, 1895
The Plumbing Inspector reported there was "no foundation" for E. Nicoll's injury claim due to falling into a ditch on Pender Street. The City Engineer to deliver details on each payment made during the construction of the reservoir and the details of the Robson Street streetcar agreement. September 2 1895 declared a public holiday for Labour Day. BC Government representative W. S. Gore informed Vancouver and South Vancouver that there were no funds to build a sidewalk to the Cemetery. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Darrin Pezer/Proactive Building Maintenance Illustration: City of Vancouver AM54-S4-: Str P265C. F. Foreman Grocer, northeast corner of Westminster Ave (Main Street) and Princess (Pender) Street ca. 1895 Original handwritten documents: COV S31 Volume 6 pages 710 - 719to see images of these pages, click on the buttons below August 19 1895 part one August 19 1895 part two [Volume 6 page] 710 Vancouver August 19th 1985The Council met on Monday August 19th 1895 at 8 P. M.Present: His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Brown, Sanders, Bethune and McDonald.The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From J. W. Johnston reporting on the electric lights.Filed From G. W. Jamieson etal asking for the opening up of a lane between Prince Edward & Scotia Streets.Referred to the Board of Works From W. C. Macey etal asking that Ward 5 west of Centre Street be added to Ward one.Filed From Canonica & Roberts proprietors of the SunnySide Hotel be allowed to place grates in the sidewalk as asked for by petition subject to the approval of the City Engineer.Carried From F. P. Bishop, Secretary of the Trades & Labor Council sending complimentary tickets for the Labor Day excursion to Nanaimo on Monday September 2nd 1895 and asking the Mayor to proclaim Monday the 2nd prox a public holiday. Moved by Alderman GallagherSeconded by “ Queen [Volume 6 page] 711 That the invitation be accepted with thanks and that the Mayor proclaim Monday the 2nd September a public holiday.Carried From Mrs. E. Gold asking permission to erect an iron addition to the Albion Hotel.Referred to the Board of Works From J. Buntzen etal regarding the grading of Robson Street.Referred to the Board of Works From F. Allen asking for the opening up of Bidwell Street to Coal Harbour.Referred to the Board of Works From John Evans etal asking for assistance to send the widow of John Johnston home.Referred to the Health Committee From Harris, McGill & Welsh Bros etal asking the Council to pay the accounts for material furnished Messrs Purdy & Williams on the Reservoir Contract.Referred to the City Solicitor From Geo Martin, Clerk of South Vancouver, stating that his Council would cooperate with the City Council in petitioning the Government to lay a sidewalk to the Cemetery.Filed From W. S. Gore, Dept. Comm. Of Lands & Works stating that there were no funds to build a sidewalk to the Cemetery.Filed From W. S. Gore stating
By-law No. 233 altering the subdivision of Wards – August 19, 1895
This document was transcribed in June of 2018 by Transcribimus volunteer Susan Willows. original handwritten by-law here 1292 BY-LAW NO. 233 A By-law to amend By-law No. 118, known as a By-Law altering the subdivisions of the City into Wards. WHEREAS it is deemed advisable in the interests of the City that the subdivisions of the City into Wards be altered : Be it therefore enacted by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vancouver, in open Council assembled, as follows : - 1. By-law No. 118 is hereby amended as follows :- All the words from “Ward No. I.” in the fourth line thereof to the word “commencement” in the 15th line thereof, inclusive, and all the words after the words “Ward NO. 5.” to the word “commencement” in the last line thereof, inclusive, are hereby repealed and the following substituted in lieu thereof :- “Ward No. I. shall be comprised of all that portion of the City lying and being within the following boundaries, that is to say, :- Commencing at a point in Burrard Inlet being the intersection of the northern boundary of the City in the line from the centre of Howe Street produced ; thence westerly along the northern boundary to the First Narrows ; thence following the shore line, at low watermark, of the Government Military Reserve to the south-westerly extremity of Lot 185, Group I, New Westminster District ; thence to a point at low water mark on English Bay where the west boundary of Campbell Street meets the said low water mark : thence south along the west side of Campbell Street to the south boundary of the City ; thence east along the south boundary to the centre of Hemlock Street ; thence north along the centre of Hemlock Street, and Hemlock Street produced, to the point where it meets the centre of Howe Street produced southerly; thence north along the centre of Howe Street to the point of commencement. Ward No. 5. Shall be comprised of all that portion 1293 (2) of the City lying and being within the following boundaries, that is to say :- Commencing at a point being the centre of Glen Street at its intersection with the southern boundary of the City ; thence northerly along the centre of Glen Street produced, to the centre of False Creek ; thence westerly along a line running along the centre of False Creek to the easterly boundary of Ward I (as above described); thence south along the centre of Hemlock Street to the south boundary of the City thence easterly along the said southern boundary to the point of commencement. Done and passed in open Council this 19th day of August, 1895. “Henry Collins” Mayor. (L. S.) “Thos. McGuigan” City Clerk. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Granville Street Car Service To Run Every Twenty Minutes – August 26, 1895
Street cars south of Robson Street on Granville Street to run every twenty minutes (increased from every thirty minutes). Hospital patient Charles Freund, who was being pressed for his hospital account, stated that he would pay at the end of he fishing season. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Anonymous. Illustration: City of vancouver ArchivesVancouver electric railway car turning north onto Carrall St from Cordova St Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives Series 31 Volume 6pages 720 - 730 To see or download images of the handwritten minutes for this date, click on the buttons below (three parts) 1895-08-aug-26-part-1Aug 26 1895 | part one 1895-08-aug-26-part-2Aug 26 1895 | part two 1895-08-aug-26-part-3Aug 26 1895 | part three [Volume 6 page] 720 Vancouver August 26th 1895 The Council met on Monday August 26th 1895.Present His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, gallagher, Queen, McPhaiden, Clandening, Brown, Sanders, Bethune + McDonald.The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From D. A. McKenzie etal asked for a sidewalk on Bridge Street.Referred to the Board of Works. From Wilson + Hooper asking for information regarding their powers under their Auctioneers License.Referred to the City Solicitor From Harris + McMill notifying the Council that Ab Sy etal would in future pay all market fees under protest.Referred to the Fire, M. + P. Committee from F. Elworthy Secretary to the B. C. Board of Trade asking for an electrotype view of the City.Referred to the Finance Committee From the City Solicitor stating that it would be illegal to incur a debt to be paid out of next year’s revenue.Filed From the City Solicitor stating that if the Council wishes the cars to be run oftener than every 30 minutes on Granville Street South of Robson it will be necessary to pass a resolution requiring them to do so, in any event they cannot be compelled to run oftener than every twenty minutes.Filed [Volume 6 page] 721 From the City Solicitor stating that it would be illegal for Major general Twigg to erect a corrugated iron grate on Hastings Street within the Fire Limits.Filed From the Gas Co. Making an offer for lighting the City.Referred to the Water + Light Committee. From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights.Filed From J. H. Smith etal asking the Council not to grant a license to laundry Keefer on Lot 30. B. 34, 541.Referred to the F. M + P. Committee From the City Engineer submitting copy of estimates on reservoir and profile of Robson Street.Filed for reference. The following Reports were received and read:- Board of Works The Board of Works met on August 22nd 1895.Present Aldermen Shaw, Sanders, McPhaiden and McDonald. Communications From the City Engineer estimating the cost of grading Broughton Street, as asked for by Mr. Fee, at $700. If only surface graded it would cost $150.00 including a 3 plank walk.Filed. from the City Clerk in reference to the agreement re Granville Street track South of Robson
Consolidated Railway & Light’s Wires Must Come Down – September 3, 1895
The Consolidated Railway & Light Company must disconnect all electric wires attached to the water pipes; the City Electrician to report on any damage to the pipes. Vancouver to write to North Vancouver Council about their previous agreement to build a road up from the Narrows to the dam. Council to meet again on the following evening. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Darrin Pezer / Proactive Building Maintenance Original handwritten minutes:COV S31 Vol 6 pages 731-737 To see or download handwritten minutes for this date, click on the buttons below (two parts) part oneSep 03 1895 | part 1 part twoSep 03 1895 | part 2 Vancouver September 3, 1895 [Vol 6 page] 731 The Council met on Tuesday September 3rd 1895.Present: His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Brown, Sanders, McDonald, Bethune. The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From G.F. Moncton, stating that he was negotiating with English capitalists as to the erection of a smelter in Vancouver and asking for assistance.Referred to the Finance Committee From P Gendron asking for a rebate on his taxes in consideration of his building being burned down.Referred to the Finance Committee From Thos H. Moore etal asking for a sidewalk on 10th Ave.Referred to the Board of Works From John Brenton, drawing attention to defects in the Health By Law.Referred to the Finance Committee From the Secretary of the Trades & Labor Council asking the Council to have the By Laws printed in the local papers.Referred to the Finance Committee From D. McGillivray agreeing to do the paving at the corner of Hastings & Carrall Streets on the same terms as that on Hastings Street.Filed From Charley Roberts, Indian Policeman asking [Vol 6 page] 732 for the moieties in two Indian Fines.Referred to the City Solicitor From J. Lowe, Deputy Minister of Agriculture stating that all steamers arriving from the Orient were thoroughly fumigated. From H. Abbot protesting against the property at the corner of Hastings & Carrall Streets being used as a street.Referred to the City Solicitor From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights.Filed From Mrs Cheatham asking for the reduction of the Ball Rack and Shooting Gallery License.Referred to the Police Committee The following reports were received and read: Water & Light Committee The Water & Light committee met on Wednesday August 28th 1895.Present: the full Board Communications From A. Robinson etal asking to have water main on each end of Keefer Street enlarged.Referred to the Chairman and City Engineer From the U.S.S. Co (United Steam Ship Co) enclosing order from D.K. Campbell for $52.00 for hire of blocks etc.Laid over till estimate is passed from W.S. Gore granting lease to the City of the pipe line etc through the Indian Reserve.Referred to the City Solicitor and City Engineer From the Vancouver Gas Co making an offer to light the City by gas, also offering to sell plant.Laid over for consideration [Vol 6 page]
William Ward Appointed Police Chief – September 4, 1895
Six City officers' positions were merged into three, and thirty days' notice was given to four officers . William Ward appointed Police Chief. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteers Hal Bell-Irving original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver ArchivesSeries 23-A Volume 3 pages 626-628 To see or download handwritten minutes from this date, click on the button below. September 4, 1895 (three pages)Sep 4, 1895 The Council met on Wednesday September 4th 1895, at 7:30 P.M.Present: His Worship, the Mayor and full Board of Aldermen. On motion the Council adjourned for half an hour to talk over matters informally. On reassembling it was moved by Alderman Bethune, Seconded by Alderman Brown,That - the offices of Poll Tax Collector and Assessor be amalgamated, also the offices of Health Inspector & Plumbing Inspector and the offices of Milk Inspector & License Inspector/Carried Moved by Alderman Coupland,Seconded by Alderman Gallagher,That - the Poll Tax Collector, Milk Inspector, Health Inspector and Plumbing Inspector be given 30 days notice that their services will not be required by the City after the said 30 days,Carried Moved by Alderman Gallagher, Seconded by Alderman Coupland, That - the clerical work in the Water Works Department be turned over to the financial department.Lost Moved by Alderman Clandenning,Seconded by Alderman McPhaiden,That - the Council proceed to ballot for the appointment of a Chief of Police.Carried The following made application for the position.A.D. McDonald, Wm. Ward, James McGeer, J.C. Cruchank, R.E. Green, J.W. Johnston, R.S. Colwell, M.T.L. Lloyd, J.M. Steward, Thos Crawford, Thos English, James Hislop, J.R. Alexander, A. Whitaker, Hugh Condrew, Sam Greer & T. W. Haywood. Moved by Alderman Clandenning,Seconded by Alderman Coupland,That - T.W. Haywood's name be struck off the list - his application not having been in on time.Carried The Council then proceeded to ballot: After two were taken it was found that W. Ward received the majority of the votes, It was thus moved by Alderman Gallagher,Seconded by Alderman Coupland,That - W. Ward be appointed Chief of Police at a salary of $100 per month.Carried Moved by Alderman Brown,Seconded by Alderman Clandenning,That - applications be called for the combined positions of Poll Tax Collector and Assessor, Health Inspector & Plumbing Inspector & Milk Inspector and License Inspector. Such applications to be received up to Wednesday, Sept 25th 1895. Carried Notice of Motion Alderman Gallagher gave notice that at next meeting of Council he would move for an account of the charges Mr. Hamersley has made to parties borrowing money from the City and any other matters connected with the Loaning Board and Mr. Hamersley’s charges to same. The Council then adjourned. Henry CollinsMayor Thos. McGuiganCity Clerk
Pioneer Place deeded to Vancouver by the C.P.R. – September 9, 1895
The C. P. R. deeded the triangle of land known as "Pioneer Place" at Hastings and Carrall to the City. Council passed a motion to enter into an exclusive contract with the Western Electric Light, Heating and Power Company Limited Liability to supply electric lights for the City. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Darrin Pezer/Proactive Building Maintenance. Illustration: COVA reference code AM1594-: MAP 780Map of Pioneer Place showing the area deeded to the City of Vancouver by the C.P.R. (1895) Original handwritten minutes: COV S 31 Vol 6 pages 741-751 To see or download images of original handwritten minutes, click on the buttons below (three parts) part one:Sep 9 1895 | part 1 part two:Sep 9 1895 | part 2 part three:Sep 9 1895 | part 3 [volume 6 page] 741 Vancouver September 9th 1895 The Council met on Monday, September 9th 1895. Present: His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Brown, Sanders, Bethune and McDonald. The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights.Filed From Harris & MacNeill asking for the payment of $891.40 due to A.E.E. Clark from Dr Kendall.Referred to the City Solicitor From C.L. Brown stating that his boy's fingers were injured in the News Advertiser office and that they were cut off in the City Hospital without his knowledge or consent.Referred to the Health Committee From D.B. Young asking that he not be charged a license for selling Comox Medicinal Spring Water & Salts.Referred to the City Solicitor From Wm Jordan and H.E. Campbell asking for the position of Foreman for Fire Hall No 2.Referred to the F. M & P Committee From W. Peller Harvey asking the Council to do nothing about the smelter bonus until he hears from England.Referred to the Finance Committee From A.G. Ferguson, Chairman of the Park Commissioners asking the Council to hold $200 out of the monies due the contractor for laying the main across the Narrows for repairing the Park Road injured by himReferred to the Water & Light Committee [volume 6 page] 742 From H. Abbott complaining about manure from Hastings Street being carried on to the track.Referred to the Board of Works From H. Woodhouse asking for permission to run a portable steam wood saw on the streets.Referred to the Board of Works From F. Hodgson asking the City to subscribe for 250 copes of his directory.Referred to the Finance Committee The following reports were received and read: Finance Committee The Finance Committee met on Friday September 6th 1895.Present: the full Board The following accounts were recommended for payment:Telephone Co Rents $32.60Clarke & Stuart Supplies 13.70News Advertiser “ 7.00The World P&P Co Ads 7.84G.A. Roedde Supplies 4.00E. Machin Library Grant 1000. The contracts of Messrs Watt & Stewart for the grading of Haro & Denman Streets were approved. Communications From Mellon, Smith & Co asking for the renewal of the insurance on the hospital furniture.The application
Council Accepts Consolidated Railway & Light’s $250 Offer For Robson Street – September 16, 1895
Consolidated Railway & Light offered $250 to address the damage done to Robson Street, provided the city released the company from any further liability. A motion to defer the decision one week resulted in five Aldermen voting in favour, five against. The final tie-breaking vote was cast by Mayor Henry Collins. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Darrin Pezer / Proactive Building Maintenance. Illustration: COVA Reference Code: AM54-S4-: Str P265[Exterior of C.F. Foreman Wholesale and Retail Grocer on the northeast corner of Westminster Avenue (Main Street) and Princess Street (Pender Street)] [ca. 1895] Original handwritten minutes: COV S31 Volume 6 pages 752 - 764 To see or download pictures of the original minutes click on the buttons below (three parts): part one:Sep16 1895 | part one part two:Sep 16 1895 | part two part three:Sep 16 1895 | part three [Volume 6 page] 752 Vancouver September 16th 1895 The Council met on Monday September 16th 1895. Present: His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Brown, Bethune and McDonald. The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights.Filed From M.A. Morrison, drawing attention to irregularities in connection with shipping. Moved by Alderman McPhaidenSeconded by “ BrownThat the communication be filed.Carried From J. Buntzen, Business Manager of the Con Ry & Light Co stating that they would disconnect the electric wires attached to the water pipes.Filed From the City Solicitor stating that D.R. Young would have to take out a Transient Traders License.Filed From the City Solicitor advising the City to pay what was due Dr Kendall the City into Court.Referred to the Finance Committee From the City Solicitor stating that he did not know whether Capt. Mellon was the Principal Justice in the Police Court or not.Referred to the F. M & P committee. From Mrs Gregson thanking the Council for the assistance given her. Filed [Volume 6 page] 753 From the City Treasurer stating that he had refused to sign the school cheques the vouchers not being signed by the Mayor and City Clerk.Referred to the City Solicitor From D.W. Kells, applying for a position on the Police Force.Filed From J Purdy, Night Watchman, asking for an increased grant.Referred to the F. M & P Committee From D.M. Bruce etal, asking for a sidewalk on Harris Street.Referred to the Board of Works From John Gilchrist stating that Dr. Thomas had rendered an account to him for examining the corpse of his wife on board the Premier.Referred to the Health Committee. From C.H. Barnwell, asking the Council to take means to compel R.A. Anderson to appear and make oath as to his statements regarding him Barnwell.Filed From C.F. Bosomworth submitting a declaration regarding the business of R.A. Anderson & Co in 1894 in connection with the sale of liquor.Moved by Alderman GallagherSeconded by “ McDonaldThat the communication be turned over to the Licensing Board.Carried From C.F. Mills etal, petitioning for the opening
Improvements Voted for Granville Street – September 23, 1895
The Board of Works was instructed to put down a six foot sidewalk from 8th to 9th Ave on South Granville Street. $15.00 was also set aside for the purpose of covering the coarse rock at the south end of Granville Street with ashes from Hotel Vancouver. Salaries for the two Inspectors and the Tax Collector were set at $60 - 65 per month. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Krystyna Richards Illustration: Reference Code: AM54-S4-: Bo P125Printer's picnic group on dock and on board the "Cutch" (1894 or 1895) Original handwritten minutes: COV S31 Volume 6 pages 765 - 773 to see original handwritten minutes for Sept 23, 1895 click the buttons below (two parts) part one:Sep 23 1895 | part one part two:Sep 23 1895 | part two [Volume 6 page] 765 Vancouver Sept 23rd 1895The Council met on Monday September 23, 1895.Present: Acting Mayor Brown, and Aldermen Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Sanders, Bethune and McDonald.The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From J.D. Townley etal asking for a light on Seaton Street.Referred to the Water & Light Committee From E. Lindsay Phillips asking for the opening up of Clarke Drive.Referred to the Board of Works From Welsh Bros etal asking the Council to submit a by law to the rate payers to raise money to pay the debts of Purdy & Williams on the reservoir contract.Referred to the Finance Committee From E.B. Morgan, asking for repairs to Carrall St sidewalk, at the Byrnes Block.Referred to the Board of Works From E.J. Cashmore, Toronto, asking if he would get assistance if he started a bicycle factory etc here.Referred to the Finance Committee From W.J. Smith etal asking for a 3 plank walk on Prince Edward Street.Referred to the Board of Works From the City Clerk of New Westminster inviting the Mayor and Aldermen to the Exhibition.Moved by Alderman McPhaidenSeconded by “ QueenThat the invitation be accepted. Carried [Volume 6 page] 766 From F.H. Sankey etal asking for the improvements of the lane in Block 21, 196.Referred to the Board of Works From W.T. Steward asking that the City take 200 lights to start contract with.Moved by Alderman BethuneSeconded by “ CouplandThat 160 lights be the minimum numbers to start with.Carried From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights.Filed The following reports were received and read. Health Committee The Health Committee met on Wednesday Sept 18th 1895Present: Aldermen McPhaiden, Brown and McDonald Communications From Ald Scoullar stating that he could not find any plumbing in W. H. Gallagher’s house with the exception of one water tap which is according to the Water Works By Law.Filed From C.L. Brown reporting that his son’s fingers were cut off in the City Hospital without his authority and asking that the matter be inquired into.Referred to the City Solicitor From John Gilchrist stating that Dr Thomas had examined his wife’s corpse on board the S.S. Premier and tried to collect for it.Referred to Dr
Vancouver Asks Victoria for Deadman’s Island – September 30, 1895
Council, concerned by press accounts that some individual or entity had asked for Deadman's Island, wrote to the Provincial Government to ask, "that the Island should be placed under the care of the corporation of Vancouver for the benefit of its citizens in connection with Stanley Park." This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Anonymous. Illustration: CIty of Vancouver Archives ST PK P47Showing Squatters Houses on Deadman's Island Original handwritten minutes:City of Vancouver Archives Series 31 Volume 6pages 774 – 783 to see or download images of the original handwritten minutes, click on the buttons below (three parts): 1895-09-sep-30-part-1-vancouver-city-council-minutesSep 30 1895 | part one 1895-09-sep-30-part-2-vancouver-city-council-minutesSep 30 1895 | part two 1895-09-sep-30-part-3-vancouver-city-council-minutesSep 30 1895 | part three [Volume 6 page] 774 Vancouver September 30th 1895. The Council met on Monday September 30th 1895. Present Acting Mayor Brown, and Aldermen Copeland, Gallagher, Queen, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Sanders, Bethune and McDonald.The Minutes of last meeting were read, and adopted. Communications From Joseph Kelly and Fred Jackson complaining that they were not paid in full on the D. K. Campbell contract for laying the new water main.Referred to the Water + Light Committee From A. T. Ingram, asking for permission to draw earth from the lane between Comox and Pendrell Streets West of Bute Street.Referred to the Board of Works. From Wm Ward reporting on the Electric Lights.Filed. From R. A. Muskett, asking for a road to his house on Fairview.Referred to the Board of Works. From L. Barclay etal, asking for the opening up of Grant Street.Referred to the board of Works. From T. F. Neelands stating that he deserved to connect with the Sewer but that it was too high.Referred to the Board of Works. From Robert Burtwell complaining about people peddling without a license.Referred to the F. M. + P. Committee From J. Buntzen Business Manager of the Consolidated Railway and Light Co. Stating that he would change the running of the cars if the City still desired it.Referred to the Board of Works. [Volume 6 page] 775 From Mrs. Clara A. Rogers asking for the improvement of Broughton Street at the corner of Robson St.Referred to the Board of Works. From G. W. Westbrook asking for permission to erect a hitching post on Cordova St. No 160.Referred to the Board of Works From R. S. Forbes, asking for a crossing on the corner of Pender + Jervis Streets.Referred to the Board of Works. From C. T. Steward, asking for an extension of 15 days to the allotted time for signing the electric light contract.Moved by Alderman GallagherSeconded by “ CouplandThat the extension asked for be granted.Carried From Mrs. Brown, and other ladies representing the W. C. T. U. Asking the Council to contribute a sum for the support of a home for young girls arriving friendless in the City.Moved by Alderman Gallagher.Seconded by “ McDonald.That the communication be referred to the Finance Committee.Carried The following Reports were received and read. Finance Committee The Finance Committee met on Friday September 27th
Council Declares Holiday to Attend Fair – October 7, 1895
Thursday Oct 10, 1895 was declared a public holiday to allow the citizens to visit the Agricultural Fair at New Westminster. Two police officers to be reprimanded: Officer MacLean for not reporting an infraction of the Sunday Closing By-Law; Officer North for allowing a prisoner to escape from his custody. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Hal Bell-Irving Illustration: City of Vancouver Archives CVA 677-739Crowd gathered at New Westminster agricultural fair, 1904 Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver ArchivesSeries 31 Volume 6 pages 784 - 790 To see photos of the handwritten pages for this date, click the buttons below (two parts): part one:Oct 07 1895 | part one part two:Oct 08 1895 | part two [Volume 6 page] 784 Vancouver October 7, 1895 The Council met on Monday, October 7th, 1895, Present: Acting Mayor Brown and Aldermen Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Sanders, Bethune and McDonald. The Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From A.W. Scoullar, stating that he had received notice that his services as Plumbing Inspector were no longer required and asking the Council to define his duties as Health and Water Inspector.Referred to the City Solicitor From James McGeer, asking the Council to pass a resolution certifying both to his capacity and diligence while he acted as Milk Inspector.Referred to the City Solicitor From James Raney, asking for the contract for clearing Westminster Road in front of his premises and allowing the cost to stand against his taxes.Referred to the Board of Works From Mason & Co, asking for permission to remove their watch sign from 139 Cordova Street to 64 Cordova Street.Referred to the Board of Works From Welsh Bros etal, asking the Council to submit a By-Law to pay the creditors of Purdy & Williams on the Reservoir contract. Referred to the Finance Committee From Wm Ward, reporting on the electric lightsFiled From J.A. Lester, asking for the opening up of Cedar St.Referred to the Board of Works [Volume 6 page] 785 From J. R. Linton, asking the Council to use their influence with the Dominion Government to secure a title for him of the land occupied by him on the Foreshore.Filed From Hodgson & Co, asking the Council to name the lanes of the City.Referred to the Board of Works From the Provincial Secretary and Chief Commissioner of Lands & Works, asking for copies of correspondence relating to Deadman’s Island.Filed for reference From G. F. Monckton, asking the Council to engage to submit a By-Law to the people when his smelter stock was subscribed.Referred to the Finance Committee From Alderman Clandenning, asking that James McGeer be removed outside the bar of the Council Chambers.Mr. McGeer retired when requested by the Mayor. From Geo Martin, C.M.C., South Vancouver, asking the Council to bear half of the cost of grading a road running between the City Boundary and Blocks 499 & 500, Subdivision 472.Referred to the Board of Works From J. Mahoney, stating that stagnant water was standing on Lot
“Not Legal” for Vancouverites to Trade Work for Taxes – October 14, 1895
Council "cannot grant requests" from J. Raney and H. H. Davis asking to be permitted to do certain work and allow the same to stand against their respective taxes: the City Solicitor had given his opinion that this would not be legal. The City Auditor to give the new Tax Collector records of all who had paid and those "unaccounted for." The Tax Collector to keep alphabetized records of who had paid. The City Engineer reported on a number of projects referred to him. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon Original handwritten minutes:COV S31 Vol 6 pages 791 - 800 To see or download photos of the original handwritten Vancouver City Council minutes for October 14, 1895, click on the buttons below: part one:Oct 14 1895 | part one part two:Oct 14 1895 | part two [Volume 6 page] 791 Vancouver October 14th 1895The Council met on Monday October 14th 1895 Present – His Worship Mayor Collins and Aldermen Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Brown, Sanders, Bethune and McDonald.The Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communication From James McGeer asking for the Market Hall in which to deliver a lecture.Referred to the Market Committee From John Watt & Co submitting the names of Hugh Hackit and S. Harcus as their bondsmen on Robson Street contract.Moved by Alderman McPhaidenSeconded by “ Queen.That the Bondsmen be approved and the contract authorized and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk. Carried. From the City Auditor certifying to the corrections of the City’s Accounts for July and August. Filed From Miss Geraldine Reid asking for assistance for sending a Mrs. Ramsbottom east. Filed From Hodgson & Co asking that the lanes of the City be named.Referred to the Board of Works From T.T. Black applying for the position of Police Magistrate; also from the Vancouver Bar recommending that Joseph A. Russell be appointed to the positionBoth laid over [Volume 6 page] 792 From F.C. Cotton, M.P.P. and J.H. Horne Ex M.P.P. explaining the pledges given by the late Hon John Robson regarding Dead Man’s IslandMoved by Alderman GallagherSeconded by “ Clandenning That copies of these letters be forwarded to the Premier, the Provincial Secretary and Chief Commissioner of Lands & Works. Carried From A. MacDonald, City Electrical Inspector stating that the water pipes were not injured through being connected with the electric wires.Referred to the Water & Light Committee From Wm Beattie applying for a position in the market.Referred to the Market Committee From James McQueen applying for improvements at the corner of Bute & Haro StreetsReferred to the Board of Works From Edwin Mackin, Scretary of the Free Library explaining matters in connections with G.A. Roedde and the binding contract. Filed From Wm Ward reporting on the electric lights. Filed The following Reports were received and read:- Fire, Market & Police Committee The Fire, Market & Police Committee met on Friday October 11th 1895Present – the Full Board, The following accounts were recommended for payment:-Askings & Johnson
Hospital Verandahs Need Repair – October 21, 1895
The City Engineer reported that the Verandahs around the old hospital (pictured here) were rotted away in many places. Retailers McLennan & Mc Feely submitted a claim for $10.00 for a stove rented to the City for election purposes and which was damaged in transit. Milk Inspector James McGeer asked for more clarification of his duties. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon Illustration: detail of COVA image BUP369[Man and nurses in front of City Hospital - 530 Cambie Street] Original handwritten minutes: COV Series 31 pages 801 - 806 To see or download images of the handwritten minutes for this date's Council Minutes click on the buttons below (two parts): part one:Oct 21 1895 | part one part two:Oct 21 1895 | part two [Volume 6 page] 801 Vancouver October 21st 1895.The Council met on Monday October 21st 1895.Present – His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Brown, Sanders, McDonald, and Bethune.The Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From Wm Ward reporting on the electric lights. Filed From the Manager of the Hudson’s Bay Co. asking for a Crossing on Cambie Street to the North side of Water Street.Referred to the Board of Works From Tomlinson and McTaggart asking to have Westminster Av repaired in front of Lot 2.B.18.196Referred to the Board of Works From M. W. Thain, Harbour Master asking if the City had obtained permission to drive piles west of the Coal Harbour bridge.Referred to the Water & L Committee From the Hon G.B. Martin and Hon J.K. Turner acknowledging letters from the City Clerk re Dead Man’s Island and stating that the matter would be laid before the Executive. Filed From the City Engineer reporting that the Verandahs around the old hospital were rotted away in many places.Referred to the Board of Works [Volume 6 page] 802 From the Secretary of the Underwriters stating that the Companies would be willing to pay the City License from the 1st of July and asking that a test be made to shew the pressure to be obtained from the Reservoir.Referred to the Water & L. Committee From A. G. Ferguson, Chairman of the Park Commissioners asking the Council to grant $100 to repair the Park Road which was damaged by the contractors who laid the main across the Narrows.Referred to the W & L Committee From the Lieut-Governor and Deputy Attorney General acknowledging receipt of letters from the City Clerk re the cancellation of the Commission of the Police Magistrate. Filed. From James McGeer asking the Council to pass a resolution certifying as to the manner in which he performed his duties as Milk Inspector. Filed. From A.W. Scoullar tendering his resignation as Assistant Health & Water Inspector. Filed. From Mrs McLeod, Secy W.C.T.U. conveying thanks of that body for the favorable consideration of their application for a grant to the Young Women’s Home. Filed. From W.T. Stewart asking for 15 days extension of time to complete
Special Meeting – October 23, 1895
Special meeting to settle sale of City land to Arthur C. Henderson of Chilliwack and to limit the salary of the incoming Police Magistrate to $1,200 per year. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon. Original handwritten minutes:COV S31 Volume 6 page 807 only To see or download these handwritten minutes from October 23, 1895 click on button below: Oct 23 1895 [Volume 6 page] 807 Vancouver October 23rd 1895 The Council held a special meeting on Wednesday October 23rd 1895. Present – His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Brown, Sanders, Bethune, & MccDonald. Moved by Alderman Bethune.Seconded by “ Brown.In the matter of the sale of land mortgaged by Asaph Castleman to the Trustees of the City Sinking Fund, dated the 4th of August 1892 under power of sale contained in the said mortgage to Arthur C. Henderson of Chilliwhack, merchant.The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign and affix the seal of the City of Vancouver to a conveyance of the lands described in the said mortgage deed to Arthur C. Henderson, under the powers contained in the said mortgage and the Incorporation Act 1886, amendments Act 1893 he being the purchaser of the said lands at public auction. Carried. Moved by Alderman Bethune.Seconded by “ Sanders.That in the opinion of this Council the salary of the Police Magistrate of the City should not exceed $1200 per annum and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to His Honour, the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Carried. Yeas Aldermen McPhaiden Clandenning Brown Sanders & Bethune Nays Aldermen Gallagher, Queen, & McDonald Aldermen Coupland, Bethune did not vote. The Council then adjourned. Henry CollinsMayor Thos F McGuiganCity Clerk
Sidewalk Labour Free: Materials Must Be Found – October 28 1895
Several requests for wooden sidewalks were granted on the basis that if the requesting party will furnish the lumber the Ward men will be instructed to lay it down. A request to name the lanes behind houses was turned down in favour of the current system of house numbering. Council required the Consolidated Railway and Light Company to make a number of safety improvements to the track over False Creek. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives S31 Volume 6 page 809-815 To see or download images of the original minutes, click the button below: Oct 28 1895 [Volume 6 page] 809 Vancouver October 28th 1895 The Council met on Monday October 28th 1895Present – His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Brown, Sanders, Bethune and McDonaldThe Minutes of last regular and special meetings were read and adopted. Communications From Wm Thomson, Manager of the Hudson’s Bay Co. offering to contribute six dollars towards the expense of a crossing on Water StreetReferred to the Board of Works From Byron Phelp, Mayor of Seattle inviting the City to send the firemen to be represented at the tournament on the 15th of November.Referred to the Fire, Market & Police Committee. From James England, Treasurer of the Alexandra Orphanage asking for the quarters grant.Referred to the Finance Committee From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights. Filed. From E.J. Cashmore, Toronto giving particulars of the factory to be created by them in Vancouver.Referred to the Finance Committee From the Hon E. Dewdney acknowledging receipt of communication re salary for Police Magistrate. Filed From W.F. Thyme asking for permission to erect a sign at the corner of Burrard & Melville Streets etcReferred to the Board of Works From Fred Allen asking for the opening up of about 150 ft of Bidwell StreetReferred to the Board of Works [Volume 6 page] 810 The following Reports were received and read:- Water and Light Committee The Water and Light Committee met on Friday October 24th 1895.Present – Aldermen Brown, Bethune, Coupland, and Clandenning The following accounts were recommended for payment:-D. McGillivray on account for water pipes $3000 Subject to being found correct by the City EngineerW Hooper etal Labor $554.65Geo Griffith Coal Harbour Bridge 300. sgd Wm BrownChairman Moved by Alderman CouplandSeconded by “ BrownThat the Report be adopted.Carried Finance Committee The Finance Committee met on Friday October 24th 1895.Present – Aldermen Bethune, Coupland and Brown Resolved that the City Clerk be authorized to Call for tenders for laying a six ft. sidewalk on Dunsmuir Street subject to the tenders not being accepted until a guarantee is received from Wm Farrell that he will pay $100 towards the cost thereof. Communications From McLennan and McFeely refusing to accept the sum of $250 offered by the City for the rent of a stove. Filed From A. Williams stating that he was willing to pay for the clearing of his lots
City Solicitor Hamersley Resigns – November 4, 1895
The Fire, Market & Police Committee recommended that the City terminate Mr. Beattie’s lease of the City Market. There were varying accounts as to how much City Solicitor Hamersley represented the City's best interests in dealing with the Market lease issue over the past several months. Mr. Hamersley resigned as City Solicitor effective the end of 1895. (Note: City Clerk McGuigan almost always misspelled Hamersley's name as "Hammersley".) This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon. Original handwritten documents: COV S31 Volume 6 pages 816 - 829 To view or download images of the handwritten minutes for November 4, 1895 click the button below (four parts): part one:Nov 4 1895 | part one part two:Nov 4 1895 | part two part three:Nov 4 1895 | part three part four:Nov 4 1895 | part four [Volume 6 page] 816 Vancouver November 4th 1895The Council met on Monday November 4th 1895 Present – His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Brown, Sanders, Bethune and McDonald The Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From James McGeer asking the Mayor to declare the seat of Alderman Queen vacant on account of him being absent over two months from meetings of the Health Committee. Moved by Alderman ClandenningSeconded by “ SandersThat the communication be filed. Carried. From the Gutta Percha & Rubber Mfg Go. Stating that they were sending 200 feet of hose to replace the defective lengths.Referred to the Fire, Market & Police Committee. From Wm Ward reporting on the electric lights. Filed. From C. Tetley City Accountant furnishing Vouchers in connection with moneys paid to the City Solicitor since January 1890. Filed From A. Blayney furnishing prices of anthracite CoalReferred to the Fire, Market & Police Committee From J. Z. Hall asking the City to have the electric light pole removed from in front of Lot 18. Block 23.D.L. 196Referred to the Water & Light Committee. [Volume 6 page] 817 From the City Auditor reporting the accounts carried for September Filed. From Wm Farrell agreeing to contribute $100 towards the cost of laying a six foot sidewalk on Denman StreetReferred to the Board of Works From Sir Mackenzie Bowell and Hon John Costigan acknowledging receipt of communication from the Mayor re the Foreshore on English Bay. Filed. From W.F. Salsbury etal asking for a new sidewalk on the east side of Hornby Street.Referred to the Board of Works From A. Campbell Reddie and the Hon James Baxter stating that J.A. Russell had been appointed Police Magistrate at a salary of $1800 a year. Filed From the City Engineer stating that the work of plastering Fire Hall No 1 was good and sound though not quite as straight as it should be.Referred to F.M. & P. Committee From John McDowell garnisheeing the moneys coming due James Brooks.Referred to the City Solicitor From O. Evans Thomas asking the City to protect his advertisements from being torn down. Moved by Alderman GallagherSeconded by “ ClandenningThat
Special Meeting To Settle Market Lease – November 8, 1895
The City Council formed an offer to terminate the Market Lease with Mr. Beattie. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon. Original handwritten minutes: COV S31 Volume 6 page 830 only To see or download images of the handwritten minutes of this Vancouver City Council minutes, click the button below: Nov 08 1895 | special meeting [Volume 6 page] 830 Vancouver November 8th 1895 The Council held a special meeting on Friday November 8th 1895Present – His Worship, the Mayor and the full Board of AldermenAlso Messrs Miller and Costello and the City Solicitor The meeting was called together to consider the Market Lease question The Council made the following offer: That the City allow $400 for the buildings on the Market Grounds against rent owing the sureties to pay balance of rent due viz $278. The Sureties to protect the city against any claims Mr Beattie might have or make for the buildings or the value thereof and if it is necessary to bring to bring an action of ejection to recover possession of the market premises that the sureties will pay all necessary costs incurred in taking such action and obtaining possession of the market premises that the sureties will pay all necessary costs incurred in taking such action and obtaining possession. If above arrangement be made the City to make no claim for repairs. The Council then adjourned until 5 o’clock at the request of Mr Costello. Henry CollinsMayor Thos F McGuiganCity Clerk
Second Meeting on Market Lease Yields No Results – November 8, 1895 5:00 p.m.
This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon. Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives Series S31 Volume 6 page 831 only To see or download the handwritten minutes for this date, click the button below: Nov 4 1895 | second meeting The Council met again at 5 p.m.Present His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Gallagher, McPhaiden, Brown, Sanders, Bethune and McDonald. Messrs Costello, Miller, and Hamersley. After discussion with sureties the meeting adjourned till Monday night. Henry CollinsMayor Thos F. McGuiganCity Clerk
False Creek Filling Up – November 11, 1895
The City Clerk was instructed to communicate with the Marine Department with a view of getting them to make necessary dredging in False Creek "as same is rapidly filling up". A motion of support for the Chief of Police's trying to suppress the opium dens was ruled out of order by the Mayor. The next motion, to not sustain the Mayor's ruling on the matter, was eventually withdrawn. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon Illustration: City of Vancouver ArchivesVan Sc P132 Northern Northern view of False Creek Flats from Mount Pleasant Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives S31 Volume 6 pages 832 - 844 To see or download photos of the original pages, click the buttons below (three parts): part one:Nov 11 1895 | part one part two:Nov 11 1895 | part two part three:Nov 11 1895 | part three [Volume 6 page] 832 Vancouver November 11th 1895The Council met on Monday November 11th 1895Present – His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Brown, Sanders, Bethune and McDonaldThe Minutes of last regular and special meetings were read and adopted. Communications From E. Elworthy, Victoria forwarding copies of the B.C. Board of Trade Report.Acknowledge and filed From A.S. Ross asking that the earth dumped on the lane in rear of the Lefevre Block be removed. Referred to the Bord of Works From F. S. Barnard, Managing Director of the Con Ry & Light Co notifying the Council his company cannot permit or consent to any reduction or alteration from the terms of the original contract under which they light the streets of the City.Referred to the Water & Light Committee From Thos C. Gray and Harvie Robertson offering to lease the Market if it is turned over to the City.Referred to the F.M.& P. Committee From James McGeer again asking that the seat of James W Alderman Queen be declared vacant. Filed From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights.Filed From F.S. Barnard protesting against the awarding of a contract for lighting the City [Volume 6 page] 833 without tenders being invited.Referred to the Water & Light Committee From C.D. Crandall, Chairman of the Western Light, Heat, and Power Co. stating that his company was preferred to proceed at on with the contract for lighting the City on the terms outlined in the resolution passed by the Council on the 9th of September 1895Referred to the Water & Light Committee From Mason & Co asking for time to connect the premises 1034 Nelson Street with the sewers.Referred to the Health Committee From J. Miller declining to accept the proposition made by the Council to the sureties of A. M. Beattie on the Market lease and proposing that two men be chosen one by the City and one by them and abide by their decision Moved by Alderman BrownSeconded by “ BethuneThat the City Solicitor be instructed to make a written offer to the sureties on the lines indicated
Special Meeting to Discuss Street Lighting Contract – November 18, 1895
This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives Series 31Volume 6, page 845 only To see image of the handwritten page for this date, click the button below: Nov 18 1895 [Volume 6 page] 845 Vancouver November 18th 1895. The Council met on Monday November 18th 1895 at 10 am Present – His Worship the Mayor, and full Board of Aldermen; also the City Solicitor and Messrs Crandall, Will & Co representing the Western Electric Heat & Power Company. The object of the meeting was to discuss the contract for the lighting of the Streets of the City. After a basis of Agreement was arrived at it was Moved by Alderman ShawSeconded by “ Brown.That the Council stand adjourned until Tuesday at 10.a.m. Carried. Henry CollinsMayor Thos. F. McGuiganCity Clerk
Second Meeting to Review Lighting Contract – November 19, 1895 10:00 am
This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver ArchivesSeries 31 Volume 6 page 846 only To see image of handwritten page for this date, click the button below Nov 19 1895 10:00 am The Council met on Tuesday November 19th 1895 at 10 am. Present His Worship the Mayor and full Board of Aldermen, also the City Solicitor and the representatives of the Western Electric Heat + Power Co. Communications From Geo de Wolf offering to light the streets of the city as follows:- On ten year contract will supply 2000 candle arc lights (to be located substantially as at present) for 160 lights 26 cts per night for a minimum of 310 nights, when lights reach 200 and over, 25 1/2 cents, and 250 and over 25 cents A marked cheque for $1000 was enclosed.Laid over From the City Solicitor stating that he was of the opinion that the bond to be taken for the due performance of the conditions of the contract for electric lighting should be given by satisfactory sureties who are and will continue within the jurisdiction of the Courts of British columbia and who have property within the jurisdiction of the Court.Filed for reference. The proposed Agreement for lighting the Streets of the city was again considered but no final action was taken. It was then moved by Alderman CouplandSeconded by Alderman McPhaidenThat the Council adjourn until 7:30 p.m. for the transaction of general business.Carried Henry CollinsMayor Thos F. McGuiganCity Clerk
Discussion Continues on Lighting Contract – November 19, 1895 7:30 pm
This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon. Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver ArchivesSeries 31 Volume 6 page 847 only To see or download a picture of the handwritten page from this date, click the button below: Nov 19 1895 | 7:30 pm [Volume 6 page] 847 Vancouver November 19th 1895 The Council met on Tuesday November 19th 1895 at 730 pm Present – His Worship, the Mayor and full Board of Aldermen. The representatives of the Western Electric Heat and Power Co were also present. Moved by Alderman BrownSeconded by “ BethuneThat the Council go into Committee of the Whole with the Mayor in the Chair for the consideration of the agreement for lighting the City. Carried The agreement was read over clause by clause and discussed. It was then moved by Alderman ShawSeconded by Alderman Brown.That the Committee rise and report progress and ask leave to sit again. Carried. The Council then adjourned Henry CollinsMayor Thos F. McGuiganCity Clerk
City Lighting Contract Still Under Consideration – November 22, 1895
A special meeting was held November 22 at 10 am to consider the Western Electric Heat & Power proposal for lighting the City of Vancouver. This document was transcribed in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon. Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives Series 31 Volume 6 page 848 only To see or download images of the original handwritten pages for this date, click hereNov 22 1895 [Volume 6 page] 848Vancouver, November 22nd 1895 Present – His Worship the Mayor and the full Board of Aldermen, also the City Solicitor and the representatives of the Western Electric Heat and Power Co. The object of the meeting was to further consider the Agreement between the City and the Western Electric Heat & Power Co for lighting the City. After considerable discussion It was moved by Alderman GallagherSeconded by Alderman Queen,That the details of the arrangements be left in the hands of the Chairman of the Water & Light Committee. Carried The Council then adjourned Henry CollinsMayor Thos F. McGuiganCity Clerk
Beattie Must Give Up Lease on Market – November 25th 1895
"That Mr. A. M. Beattie not having paid the rent agreed..." the City terminated his lease of the Market, and authorized the City Solicitor to take steps to recover the missing rent. By-Laws were introduced to sell certain lands to the Vancouver Improvement Company, to convey a parcel of land to the C. P. R and to arrange voting on these above two matters. An agreement with the Western Electright Light Heat and Power Company to light the city for ten years also reached third reading. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon Illustration City of Vancouver ArchivesBu P713 - Vancouver Market, R.V. Winch, Prop[rietor] 1888 [20 Cordova Street] Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver ArchivesS 31 Volume 6 pages 849 - 864 To see or download photos of handwritten minutes, click on the buttons below (4 parts): 1895-11-nov-25-part-1-vancouver-city-council-minutesNov 25, 1895 | part one 1895-11-nov-25-part-2-vancouver-city-council-minutesNov 25, 1895 | part two 1895-11-nov-25-part-3-vancouver-city-council-minutesNov 25 1895 | part three 1895-11-nov-25-part-4-vancouver-city-council-minutesNov 25 1895 | part four [Volume 6 page] 849 Vancouver November 25th 1895 The Council met on Monday November 25th 1895. Present – His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Brown, Sanders, Bethune and McDonald. The Minutes of last regular and special meetings were read and adopted. Communications From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights. Filed From W. Walker, Victoria stating that he would be in a position to quote prices for coal in about a week. Filed. From Geo Campbell asking for the use of the Market Hall for a poultry show.Referred to the F. M & P. Committee From Wm Smith, Deputy Minister of Marine stating that no foreshore rights could be granted over English Bay to the City except with the consent of owners of the property adjoining same.Filed From J.A. Anderson complaining about the Coroner in regard to dead bodies. Filed From the Gas Company and Geo DeWolf asking for an opportunity to tender for the lighting of the City.Referred to the Water & Light Committee From R.D. Kinnond & Co asking the City to purchase part of Lot 2. Block 120. D.K. 301 in rear of the old school Mt. Pleasant.Referred to the School Trustees [Volume 6 page] 850 From the Chief of Police pointing out defects in the opium By-Law and Market By-Law.Referred to the F.M. & P. Committee From the City Solicitor stating that he had written to the Market Sureties and that they decided to wait until the return of Mr. Beattie.He referred the Council to the advice given in his last letter to them. Laid over From Geo DeWolf etal asking that tenders be called for lighting the City before any contract is awarded.Referred to the Water & Light Committee From the License Inspector stating that the Insurance Agents had refused to pay their License until a test was made of the reservoir. Filed From D.M. Linnard etal asking for a sidewalk on Broughton Street.Referred to the Board of Works. The following
November 27, 1895 – Meeting Postponed Till Next Day
This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus Volunteer Gerald Soon Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver ArchivesSeries 31 Volume 6 page 865 only To see or download photo of original handwritten minutes, click the button below: 1895-11-nov-27-vancouver-city-council-minutesNov 27 1895 [Volume 6 page] 865 Vancouver November 27th 1895 The Council met on Wednesday November 28th 27th 1895 at 9.50 A.M. Present – Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Brown, Sanders, Bethune and McDonald. Moved by Alderman BethuneSeconded by “ McPhaidenThat Alderman Brown be appointed Chairman in the absence of the Mayor. Carried. Moved by Alderman GallagherSeconded by “ CouplandThat the Council adjourn until 9 A.M. on Thursday the 28th next. Carried Thos F. McGuiganCity Clerk Henry CollinsMayor
Mayor Authorized to Sign Light Bill – November 28, 1895
Council empowered the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the ten year contract with the Western Electric Light Heat and Power Company Ltd Liability - except Alderman Shaw, who "voted nay on account of no tenders having been called". This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon. Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives Series 31 pages 866 - 867 To see or download photos of the original handwritten minutes from this date, click the button below: 1895-11-nov-28-vancouver-city-council-minutesNov 28 1895 The Council met on Thursday November 28th at 9 A.M. Present – His Worship, the Mayor and Alderman Shaw, Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, Clandenning, Brown, Sanders, Bethune and McDonald Moved by Alderman BrownSeconded by “ ClandenningThat the Council go into Committee of the Whole for the reconsideration of the Electric Lights By-Law and Agreement. Carried. Alderman Brown was appointed Chairman After reconsidering the By-Law and Agreement in Committee of the Whole, it was moved by Alderman Bethune that the Committee rise and report the By-Law and Agreement complete with amendments. Moved by Alderman BrownSeconded by “ Bethune. That the By-Law as read and approved by the Committee of the Whole be reconsidered and read a 3rd time and finally passed. Carried The By-Law was accordingly read a 3rd time. Moved by Alderman BrownSeconded by “ ClandenningThat the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement between the City of Vancouver and the Western Electric Light Heat and Power Company Ltd Liability as approved and affix the Corporate Seal thereto. Carried. [Volume 6 page] 867 Alderman Shaw voted nay on account of no tenders having been called. Moved by Alderman Brown.Seconded by “ Queen.That John Brenton be appointed to take care of the Market Hall until the Council decides as to what is to be done in regard to the Market and that his remuneration be fixed at $2.00 per day. Carried The Council then adjourned. Thos F. McGuiganCity Clerk Henry CollinsMayor
Council Passes Lands to Vancouver Improvement Co., C.P.R. – December 2, 1895
The council passes By-laws authorizing the sale and conveyance of certain lands to the Vancouver Improvement Co., and the Canadian Pacific Railway, and then to fix the time for taking a vote on the above bylaws. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon Original handwritten minutes: COVA Series 31 Volume 6 pages 868 - 875 To see or download photos of handwritten pages, click on the buttons below (2 parts): 1895-12-dec-02-part-1-vancouver-city-council-minutesDec 2 1895 | part one 1895-12-dec-02-part-2-vancouver-city-council-minutesDec 2 1895 | part two [Volume 6 page] 868 Vancouver December 2nd 1895. The Council met on Monday December 2nd 1895. Present – His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, Clandenning, Brown, Sanders, Bethune and McDonald.The Minutes of last regular and special meetings were read and adopted. Communications From John Brenton asking for instructions regarding the Market.Referred to the F.M. & P. Committee From John Walker etal asking for the opening up of a lane between 10th and 11th Avs. Mount Pleasant.Referred to the Board of Works From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights. Filed From A.J. Whitaker asking for a sidewalk on 13th AvReferred to the Board of Works From A. Campbell Reddie, Deputy Provincial Secretary acknowledging receipt of letter re the Salary of the Police Magistrate Filed From the City Auditor certifying to the correctness of the City’s accounts for October. Filed From H. J. Cambie asking that the drain from his premises on Georgia Street be lowered.Referred to the Board of Works From G.F. Monckton asking for the use of the City Hall for lecturing purposes. Moved by Alderman Shaw.Seconded by “ Brown.That his request be granted. Carried [Volume 6 page] 869 From the City Engineer asking for amendments to the Fire Limit By-Law.Referred to the Board of Works From Mark Gosse etal asking for an electric light on the corner of Manitoba Street and Lorne Av.Referred to the Water & Light Committee The following Reports were received and read. Water & Light Committee The Water & Light Committee met on Wednesday November 27th 1895.Present – Aldermen Brown, Coupland, Gallagher and Bethune Communications From Geo de Wolf etal, asking the Committee not to let the contract for street lighting without calling for tenders. Laid over. From Geo de Wolf making an offer the light the City. Laid over. From James England for the Vancouver Gas co re street lighting. Laid over. The following reductions in water rates were recommended:- Dwelling house 1st tap to $ $9.00 per an Bath tubs private 4 “ “ “ “ public 10 “ “ Barber shops first chair 10 “ “ Butcher shops (or meter) $10 to 20 “ “ Hotels or boarding houses per room (or meter) 1. “ “ Stables, 1 horse or cow & wahing 1 vehicle 4. “ “ “ each additional horse or cow 1 . “ “ Stores 10. “ “ Workshops, not over 5 persons 10. “ “ [Volume 6 page] 870 Work shop, each additional person.
Foreshore Rights Committee Struck – December 3, 1895
Aldermen Shaw, Gallagher, Clandenning, Brown, and McDonald along with the City Solicitor and City Engineer were appointed to look into the question of Foreshore rights. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon. Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives Series 31 Vol 6 page 876 only To see or download images of the handwritten minutes click on the button below Dec 3, 1895 [Volume 6 page] 876 Vancouver December 3rd 1895 The Council met on Tuesday December 3rd 1895 at 10 A.M. Present – His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Gallagher, Clandenning, Brown, Sanders, McDonald and Bethune. Captain Gandin, Agent for the Department of Marine and Fisheries laid before the Council several plans shewing where parties had made application for Foreshore rights on Burrard Inlet and False Creek. After some discussion it was moved by Alderman Gallagher, Seconded by Alderman Brown That His Worship, the Mayor appoint a Committee to take into consideration the applications of made by certain parties to the Dominion Government for Foreshore rights on False Creek and Burrard Inlet and to prepare a suitable memorial to be forwarded to the Government Agent in this matter; also to prepare a plan shewing the requests of the various applicants. Carried. His Worship appointed the following Committee : Aldermen Shaw, Gallagher, Clandenning, Brown, and McDonald; also the City Solicitor and City Engineer. The Board then adjourned. Thos. F. McGuiganCity Clerk Henry CollinsMayor
Weekly Market Established – December 9, 1895
Council established a weekly Market Day and hired a Market Clerk to supervise. The City Clerk to inform neighbouring communities and encourage farmers' participation. The Police Committee recommended that all inquests or post-mortems must be done at the City Hall. The Coroner would have the authority to issue summons to witnesses, to be sure they showed up. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Gerald Soon Illustration: City of Vancouver Archives AM1535-: CVA 99-89City of vancouver Market 1910 Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver ArchivesSeries 31 Volume 6 pages 877 - 889 To see or download photos of the handwritten minutes, click the buttons below (4 parts) part oneDec 09 1895 | part one part twoDec 09 1895 | part two part threeDec 09 1895 | part three part fourDec 09 1895 | part four [Volume 6 page] 877 Vancouver, December 9th 1895 The Council met on Monday December 9th 1895. Present – His Worship, the Mayor, and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Brown, Sanders, Bethune and McDonald. The Minutes of last meetings were read and adopted . Communications From W.B. Ross stating that he was annoyed by the police and asking that it be stopped.Referred to the Police Committee. From A. J. Ferguson, Chairman of the Finance Committee asking for a grant of $150 to pay for wages and supplies.Referred to the Finance Committee From C. J. Harling etal, Draymen asking the Council not to issue licenses to Chinamen and if they have not the power to refuse that the Chinamen be compelled to go on the stand or into their stables when not engaged.Referred to the Police Committee. From Geo Rawlison, C.M.C. Langley, enclosing a copy of a resolution of Council setting forth that a circular had been circulated in the municipality proposing to form a Farmers Cooperative Association under the management of City men with headquarters in Vancouver, and asking that no action be taken by Council until their organization was perfected.Laid over for motion From Malcolm McLeod etal drawing attention to a nuisance from a stable in Block 36. 541Referred to the Health Committee. From P. J. Johnson etal asking for a sidewalk on Seventh Av. Fairview.Referred to the Board of Works. [Volume 6 page] 878 From S. J. Emanuel offering to rent the Market for $75.oo per month for the 1st year and $100 a month thereafter. Laid over. From the Local Council of Women asking that St. Paul’s Hospital be exempt from taxation.Referred to the Finance Committee. From Wm Smith, Deputy Minister of Marine stating that the piling across Coal Harbour for water works purposes was illegal.Referred to the Board of Works From E. P. Davis asking that the matter of his fence on Thurlow Street be allowed to stand until his return from Victoria.Referred to the Board of Works From Messrs Britton and Shepard protesting against the City selling the ends of lots 1,2,3,7,& 8 D.L. 181.Referred to the City Solicitor From R.G. Clarke & H.P. Bales Dewdney, approving
J. G. Jonah Appointed Fire Dept Engineer – December 16, 1895
After a deciding vote cast by the Mayor, J. G. Jonah was appointed Engineer for the Fire Department. Responding to a request that St. Paul's hospital be exempt from taxation, Council replied that they had no power to waive taxes. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Anonymous Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver ArchivesSeries 31 Volume 6 pages 890 - 898 To see or download images of the handwritten minutes for this date, click on the buttons below (3 parts) part one:Dec 16 1895 | part one part two:Dec 16 1895 | part two part three:Dec 16 1895 | part three [Volume 6 page] 890 Vancouver December 16th 1895 The Council met on Monday, December 16th 1895. Present His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Brown, Sanders, Bethune and McDonald. The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From Mrs McLuckie stating that she was the owner of Lots One and Two, Block 48.D.L.181 instead of the Improvement Co.Moved by Alderman BrownSeconded by " BethuneThat the letter of Mrs. McLuckie be referred to Mr Sulley, Agent to the Vancouver Improvement Company for explanation and that he be requested to make satisfactory arrangements with the owners of Lots 1 + 2. Block 48.D.L. 181 before Monday the 23rd inst and that in the event of Mrs McLuckie and Mr Sulley not coming to an agreement the Council will consider as to withdrawing the By-Law.Carried From Thos. O. Allen, etal on behalf of the Licenses Victuallers, asking for the readjustment of the Liquor Licenses.Moved by Alderman Shaw.Seconded by " McPhaiden.That the resolution passed by the Licensed Victuallers at their last meeting re lowering their licenses be recommended to the favorable consideration of the incoming Council.Carried [Volume 6 page] 891 From A. L. St. George, asking the Council to appoint a Committee to examine the minutes of the School Board.Laid over for one week on motion of Alderman Brownseconded by Alderman Gallagher. From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights.Filed. From W.H. Walsh etal, drawing attention to the deplorable state of the Trades License By-Law.Referred to the Fire, Market + Police Committee From Rev. Father Emmelin etal asking for a street light on the corner of Dunsmuir and Richards Streets.Referred to the Water + Light Committee From Thos. Stewart complaining that his fence was knocked out of line by filling at Fire Hall No. 2.Referred to the Fire, Market + Police Committee From Geo. E. Kyle etal, asking that 8th Av be opened upReferred to the Board of Works. From A. W. Scoullar claiming that $218.30 was due him from the City and asking for a cheque for same.Referred to the Finance Committee. The following Reports were received and read:= Fire, Market + Police Committee The Fire, Market + Police Committee met on Friday Dec 11th + Monday Dec 16th 1895.Present the full Board. The following accounts were recommended for payment:- Thos. Dunn + co. Supplies $6.21 {Volume 6 page] 892
Vancouver Owed $30,000 in Unpaid Taxes – December 23, 1895
A By-Law given third reading authorized Council to borrow $30,000 "pending the collection of the taxes that are overdue for the year 1895." Council also recommended against the Province of B. C. granting foreshore rights to any of the private citizens who had applied for them. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Anonymous. Illustration: COV Archives Str P116The rear of houses on Georgia Street between Jervis Street and Broughton Street Original handwritten minutes:COV Archives S31 Volume 6 page 899 – 923 To see or download the handwritten pages for this date, click on the buttons below (7 parts): part oneDec 23 1895 | part 1 part twoDec 23 1895 | part 2 part threeDec 23 1895 | part 3 part fourDec 23 1895 | part 4 part fiveDec 23 1895 | part 5 part sixDec 23 1895 | part 6 part sevenDec 23 1895 | part 7 Vancouver December 23rd 1895. The Council met on Monday, December 23rd 1895. Present His Worship, the Mayor and Alderman Shaw, Coupland, Gallagher, Queen, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Brown. Sanders, Bethune and McDonald. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From Wm Prentice, Secretary of the Ratepayers' Association, asking for the free use of the Market Hall on the evening of the 21st inst. Moved by Alderman GallagherSeconded by " QueenThat his request be granted.Carried From. J. W. Balmain, asking the Clerk to produce his letter of April 15th 1894 to the Council.Filed From A. Gobeil, Secretary of the Department of Public Works, Ottawa, acknowledging the receipt of a communication from the City Clerk re the dredging of False Creek.Filed From W. L. Ogle stating that A. A. Andrews of Winnipeg had been appointed agent for the Gutta Percha and Rubber Co. for the Pacific Coast.Filed From Wm Sulley on behalf of the Vancouver Improvement Co asking for the withdrawal of the By-Law re Block 48. D. L. 181.Referred to the City Solicitor From A. T. St. George asking that a Committee be appointed to examine the books of the School Board.Filed From Welsh Bros. etal asking for the payment of the creditors of Purdy and Williams [Volume 6 page] 600 on the Reservoir Contract.Referred to the Water + Light Committee From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights.Filed. From S. A. McPherson, asking not to be compelled to connect with the sewers at present at 607 Homer St.Referred to the Health Committee From A. W. McCallum applying for the position of policeman.Referred to the Police Committee From S. K. Twigge complaining about matters in connection with the Tax Sale.Referred to the Finance Committee Reports The following is the report of the Committee appointed by the City Council of Vancouver to consider and report on certain applications made to the Department of Marine and Fisheries for certain foreshore rights on False Creek and Burrard Inlet, which was adopted by the Council and ordered to be forwarded to the aforesaid Department. Vancouver, B.C.December 23rd 1895 To the HonorableJohn
Archie Robinson Appointed Market Clerk – December 30, 1895
The By-Law to borrow $30,000 to cover unpaid taxes was reconsidered. This transcript was made in 2021 by Transcribimus volunteer Anonymous Original handwritten minutes: City of Vancouver Archives Series 31Volume 6 page 924 - 930 To see or download original handwritten pages from this date: December 30, 1895 part oneDec 30 1895 | part 1 December 30, 1895 part twoDec 30 1895 | part 2 [Volume 6 page] 924 Vancouver Dec 31st [sec] 1895. The Council met on Monday December 31st [n.b. should be December 30] 1895.Present His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Shaw, Coupland, Queen, Gallagher, McPhaiden, Clandening, Brown, Sanders, McDonald and, Bethune.The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Communications From the City Solicitor stating that Chinese pedlars were prosecuted under Clause one of By-Law No 202. Amendment to Market By-Law. He was not aware that any of the regular pedlars were prosecuted.Referred to the F. M + P. Commitee. From the City Solicitor stating that he had taken action against Messrs Miller and costello for rent due on Market.Filed From W. H. Hooper, asking if he would be allowed to sell liquors by Auction without paying a License.Referred to the City Solicitor From Norman McLean, asking for a rebate on his water through defective service.Referred to the W + L. Committee From the Provincial Secretary asking the City to pay R. D. Pitts fare to Kamloops.Referred to the Finance Committee. [Volume 6 page] 925 From the Hon James Gardin acknowledging receipt of communication re foreshore applications.Filed From Francis Webb applying for the position of Market Clerk.Ordered to be returned being received too late. From R. H. Langdale enclosing testimonials with his application for Market Clerk.Filed From G. W. Thomas enclosing testimonials with his application for Market Clerk.Filed From the Hudson's Bay Co protesting against paying $400 a year for shop license.Referred to the City Solicitor. From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights.Filed From J. W. Johnston asking for extra pay while he was acting Chief of Police + Sergeant.Referred to the F. M + P. Committee From J. A. Coldwell, and others asking for the Market Hall for the evening of the 2nd of January to discuss school matters.Moved by Alderman GallagherSeconded by " CouplandThat their request be granted.Carried From WIlson + Campbell signifying their intention of attacking the Liquor License By-Law.Referred to the City Solicitor. [Volume 6 page] 926 The following Reports were received and read:- Water + Light Committee The Water + Light Committee met on Thursday December 26th 1895.Present Aldermen Brown, Bethune, Coupland + Gallagher. Communications From P. Fewster etal asking to have the By-Law placed before the electors to say whether accounts done by Purdy + Williams on the reservoir contract shall be paid by the City.Referred to next year's Council. From Rev H. Emmilin etal, asking for a street light on the corner of Dunsmuir + Richards Streets.This light has already been recommended. Mr. J. A. Coldwell waited upon the Committee asking to have waster account against Joseph
Special Meeting Wraps Up 1895 – December 31, 1895
William Murphy was paid $20.00 on account of Police Supplies. The meeting was adjourned until January 2, 1896. This transcript was made by Transcribimus volunteer Anonymous in 2021 Original handwritten minutes: CVA Series 31 Volume 6 page 931 only To see or download the original handwritten minutes for this date, click on the button below Dec 31 1895 | 3 pm [volume 6 page] 931 Vancouver Dec 31st 1895 The Council met on Tuesday Dec 31st 1895 at 3 p.m. Present the full Board. Moved by Alderman Gallagher.Seconded by " McPhaidenThat Wm Murphy be paid $20.00 on account of Police suppliesCarried Moved by Alderman GallagherSeconded by " SandersThat the Council stand adjourned until Thursday at 3 p.m.Carried Thos F. McGuiganCity Clerk Henry CollinsMayor
