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1892

Vancouver City Council minutes from 1892, transcribed by community volunteers and made freely available to the public through Transcribimus, a community project founded by Sam Sullivan and the Global Civic Policy Society

Mr. Pitt not to be compensated for loss of his leg – December 27, 1892

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The Fire Brigade to take over inspection and maintenance of Vancouver fire hydrants, beginning in the new year. Mr. Pitt, who had been writing to council weekly regarding the loss…
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Election set for Mayor and Council of 1893 – December 19, 1892

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Election date and places set for election of Mayor, Aldermen, School Board, and Licensing Board. The Capilano Water Works is almost finished; the Fire Water + Light’s proposal for Assistant…
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G. A. Stevenson to buy Local Improvement Debentures – December 12, 1892

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Mr. G. A. Stevenson bought $110,000 worth of Local Improvement Debentures. Awning allowed for Vancouver Opera House. Terms of employment and salary ($2,000 per year) fixed for City Solicitor. Mrs.…
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Huntly cleared of charges – December 5, 1892

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Mr. Huntly was cleared regarding the overpayment of Mr. Larwill. Huntly was also asked to inspect the rear portion of a certain stables. Resolution from a recent Public Meeting regarding…
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Vancouver Fire Hydrants to be made locally – November 28, 1892

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Vancouver Council agreed to buy fire hydrants and valves from the B. C. Iron Works. R. A. Muskett requested a road be built to his house on Fairview. Former Mayor…
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Vancouver Library and Reading Room to move to larger quarters – November 21, 1892

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Dr. McGuigan (who was also an Alderman) was appointed City Health Officer at no salary. Council agreed with the Library Board that the present Reading Room and Library was far…
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No additional City layoffs needed, Committee finds – November 14, 1892

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A meeting of all the standing committee chairs found that no additional staff can be reduced past the three Engineering department employees already laid off. A new City Solicitor will be hired in the new year at a fixed yearly salary.

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Vancouver Council to look into City staff cuts – November 8, 1892

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A special committee was formed to see if any reduction of City staff is possible. A telephone will be installed in the Mount Pleasant Fire Hall. The Mayor of Seattle…
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Taxpayers will soon vote on $300,000 Railway Bonus – November 3, 1892

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Two by-laws were finalized: one granting a bonus of $300,000 to the Burrard Inlet and Fraser Valley Railway Co, and the other setting a polling time, places, etc for the Railway By-Law to be “elected” [ratified] by the taxpayers.

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Dry dock needed in Vancouver, says Board of Trade – October 31, 1892

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The Opera House to gain an awning or covered walkway.  Oppenheimer Brothers must clear their lots in Mount Pleasant.  Mr. St. Armand granted permission to build his house over running water, provided he does not hold the City liable for damages, or “block the waterway”.

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