Final meeting for Council for 1893 – January 15, 1894, 11:00 a.m.
Council for 1893 held its final meeting. John Johnstone to be paid $133.00 for election services.
No pay for injured water main worker – January 8, 1894
The Fire Water and Light Committee recommended William Aviy be allowed half time [pay] since his injury working on the water main – Council disallowed. Council approved the Finance committee’s recommendation to write off 240.00 in back taxes.
Mass firing averted; referred to next Council – January 2, 1894
The Health Officer reported two cases of diptheria in December 1893. Council overturns its former decision to allow Oppenheimer Brothers to construct a railway siding to their premises. By-law established…
Street loafers will be moved along – December 26, 1893
William Airey claimed compensation for injury while working at “the Narrows.” The condition of the Richmond Hotel is found to be within the fire bylaw. Street corner loafers will be moved along by the police. The Board of Works recommends to the next Council that the East End of the city be opened up for development.
Restaurant owners challenge hotel’s wooden building – December 18, 1893
Hotel owners want to know why the Richmond Hotel was allowed to build a wooden structure, after they had been denied permission. Alderman Collins resigned from as Alderman for Ward…
Water Commissioners and Civic Election by-laws complete – December 14, 1893
A special meeting to finalize the Water Commissioners’ By-Law and the Civic Election By-Law. This transcript was made in 2019 by Transcribimus volunteer Leah Minuk original handwritten minutes here City…
Public works requested to reduce unemployment – December 11, 1893
City Council received a complaint of “loafers” at the corner of Carrall and Cordova Street. Photo shows men and a boy (not necessarily loafers!) standing outside the Boulder Saloon at that same corner, ca. 1900
Alderman Anderson wants elected Water Works officials – December 4, 1893
Council received a request for a sidewalk on Ontario St. at Ninth Avenue (Broadway). Photo shows Ontario at 11th.
Repair to Stanley Park road will cost $700 – December 1, 1893
The road around Stanley Park needs repairs. Photo shows cyclers in Stanley Park, ca 1890.
Militia Department Allows Reservoir in Stanley Park – November 27, 1893
Communication received from the Militia Department giving permission to construct a Reservoir in Stanley Park. Although D.V. MacDonald had been selected as the contractor to build the Reservoir at a meeting of the Fire Water and Light Committee on November 24, both MacDonald and George W. Fuller withdrew their tenders for work on the reservoir. The matter was referred back to the Committee. The Chief of Police was instructed to take steps to prevent the sale of cigarettes to boys. Mr. Oppenheimer was notified that the wandering cows he complained of were wandering mostly outside the limits of the City Pound's authority.