Officer McKeown was shown not to have been intoxicated of being intoxicated on the evening of November 9th as accused by T. F. Robinson, nor was he even on duty. All salaries due to be paid Jan 1st will be paid before December 25th.
This transcript was made in 2023 by Transcribimus volunteer Carole Wilson
Source: City of Vancouver Archives Series 31
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Vancouver December 19th 1898
The Council met on Monday December 19th 1898.
Present His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen Townley, Painter, McQueen, Foreman, McGuigan, McPhaiden, Brown, Foreman, McMorran and Bruce.
The Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted.
Communications
From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights.
Filed.
From Ross and Howard tendering on the hydrants.
Referred to the Water Committee.
From J. Buntzen General Manager of the B.C. Electric Railway Co. acknowledging receipt of resolution re Davie Street double track and asking if a special Agreement was necessary.
Referred to the Railway Committee.
From F. Gourdeau Deputy Minister of Marine and Fisheries asking for a description by meters [?] and bounds of Heatley Avenue prolongation applied for by the City Council.
Referred to the Board of Works.
From O’Brien and Jackson inviting the Mayor and Council to attend the opening of the Savoy Music Hall.
Moved by Alderman Painter.
Seconded by “ McMorran,
That the invitation be accepted with thanks.
Carried.
From Messrs Leighton and Fullerton applying for a new lease of the Jockey Club Grounds.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
From M. Costello acting Chairman of the Park Commissioners asking for a further
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grant of $300 to pay bills until the end of the year.
Moved by Alderman McQueen.
Seconded by “ McMorran,
That the amount asked for be granted and deducted from next year’s appropriation.
Carried.
From Mayor Andrews, H.M. Ruttan and M.S. Inglis Winnipeg Certifying that the soap factory in that city was not a nuisance.
Filed.
From Evans, Coleman & Evans stating that they would withdraw their tender on water works supplies if same was not confirmed by the Council forthwith.
Filed.
From R. H. Alexander, Local Manager of the Hastings Mill asking for free water and exemption from taxation for 10 years.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
From Wm. Patterson of the Salvation Army asking for assistance for an old man named Mathieson.
Moved by Alderman McGuigan.
Seconded by “ Bruce,
That the matter be referred to the Board of Health with the power to act.
Carried.
From J. T. Abrams rendering an account for $800 for repairing sewer.
Referred to the Board of Works.
From Alderman Townley submitting a list of burglaries committed in Vancouver during the last six months.
Referred to the Police Committee.
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From Chas Whitham of Whonnock B.C. asking the Council to endorse a resolution passed by the Maple Ridge Municipal Council urging the Government to construct a road on the North Side of the Fraser River to connect with existing Vancouver and New Westminster Roads.
Moved by Alderman McGuigan.
Seconded by “ Painter,
That the Resolution passed by the Municipal Council of Maple Ridge be endorsed by this Council.
Carried.
Moved by Alderman McQueen,
Seconded by ” McMorran
That His Worship the Mayor and Alderman McGuigan be appointed to go to Victoria to press this matter before the Government.
Carried.
The following Reports were received and read:-
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee met on Friday December 16th 1898.
Present the full Board.
The Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted.
Communications
From Messrs Cambie, Alexander and Farrell asking the City to appoint some one to represent the City at a meeting to be held on Tuesday the 20th inst. at 2.20 P.M. in the Board of Trade Rooms.
Resolved that the Assessment Commissioner and City Solicitor be appointed to represent the City.
From Messrs. Tisdall and MacPherson M.P.P.s asking the City to name the appropriation they require for next year:
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Resolved that the following amounts be asked for:-
| For Woman’s Ward, City Hospital | $3,000 |
| For General Ward, City Hospital | $5,000 |
| For Isolation Ward, City Hospital | $1,000 |
| For Fire Department | $500 |
The following accounts were recommended for payments:-
| G. W. Hutchings | Supplies | $22.00 |
| City Treasurer | Supplies | $3.00 |
sgd Jas McQueen
Chairman
Moved by Alderman McQueen.
Seconded by “ McGuigan,
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.
Fire and Police Committee
The Fire and Police Committee met on Tuesday December 13th 1898.
Present the full Board
The following accounts were recommended for payment:-
| ThP. Dunn & Co. | Supplies | $34.46 |
| Crowder & Penzer | “ | 224.89 |
| J. Dodson. | “ | 25.60 |
| City Treasurer. | “ | 20.70 |
| Chief of Police | “ | 10.50 |
| J. Carnahan | Scavengering | 3.70 |
| Pollock & Dickinson | Supplies | 3.40 |
| Valley Dairy Co. | “ | 1.50 |
| Clarke & Stuart | “ | 3.00 |
| J. Storey | “ | 12.00 |
| W.J. McGuigan | Enquiries | 15.00 |
| M. Rae | Keep of Dogs | 5.60 |
| B. C. Mills | Supplies | 2.70 |
| McLennan & McFeely | “ | 4.90 |
| Cheapside Store | “ | 5.40 |
| T. C. Hicks | “ | 2.00 |
| E. Clough | “ | .40 |
| Dominion Fish Co. | “ | 5.80 |
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| A.H. Zeigler | Supplies | $1.00 |
| C.P.R. Co. | Telegrams | .78 |
| J.C. Woodrow | Supplies | 31.20 |
| H.E. Langis | Examination | 5. |
| J.W. Bland | “ | 5.75 |
| G.W. Dunlap & Co. | Supplies | 4.44 |
| J.A. Skinner | “ | 3.50 |
| R. Casselman | “ | 5.90 |
| City Grocery Co. | “ | 37.32 |
Communications
From T. F. Robinson accusing Officer McKeown of being intoxicated on the 9th of November.
Mr. Robinson appeared before the Committee and decided to withdraw the Charge.
Mr. McKeown stated that he was not intoxicated on the date mentioned.
The Chief of Police bore testimony as to the good character of Officer McKeown and stated that he was not on duty at the hour mentioned in Robinson’s charge.
Officer McKeown was exonerated.
From J.R. Linton complaining about ill treatment at the hands of the police.
Filed.
From the Chief of Police reporting that Officer Crawford was off duty through illness.
Filed.
From the Pound Keeper furnishing monthly report.
Filed.
From W. B. Ross complaining about being injured by a truck standing on Hastings Street at the Tramway Office.
Referred to the City Solicitor.
Resolved that Miss Bowes be appointed Jail matron at a salary of $10.00 per month.
sgd R.A. McMorran
Chairman.
Moved by Alderman McMorran.
Seconded by “ McQueen,
That the Report be adopted.
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Moved in Amendment by Alderman Brown.
Seconded by “ Townley,
That the Clause in reference to Miss Bowes be struck out:
Amendment Carried.
Moved by Alderman McMorran.
Seconded by “ Neelands,
That the Report as amended by adopted.
Carried.
Water and Market Committee
The Water and Market Committee met on Wednesday December 14th 1898.
Present the full Board
Mr. Wm. Godfrey waited upon the Committee asking for a special rate for the elevator in the B.N.A. building.
The Committee do not see their way to making any reduction in elevator rates at present.
A letter was received from the Fireman’s benefit Association asking for the use of the City Hall for the purpose of holding a Ball on February 10th 1899.
Granted.
From Geo. E. Cates etal asking to have water main extended along Beach Av. for 600 feet West of Granville Street.
Resolved that the above extension be made as soon as pipe can be secured.
From Wm. Godfrey asking for a hydrant on the corner of Nicola and Burnaby Streets.
This hydrant is provided for in the extension.
Resolved that the amount of $12.00 be paid H. McDowell for damage done to his drain on Pender Street provided he release the City from all further claims for damages.
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Resolved that S. Madison be paid $10.00 per day for each days during less the amount of his monthly salary, the number of days being sixty two.
The following accounts were recommended for payment:-
| H. McDowell | Damage to Sewer | $12.00 |
| Crowder & Penzer | Supplies | 60.28 |
| McLennan & McFeely | “ | 11.90 |
| Geo. Dunlap | “ | 2.30 |
| Water Works Pay Roll | Labor | 963.44 |
| Clarke & Stuart | Supplies | 3.45 |
| City Grocery Co. | “ | 2.95 |
| Jas Borland | “ | 3.00 |
| G.A. Roedde | “ | 23.50 |
| Howes & Harkness | “ | 12.00 |
| Mining Critic | “ | 1.70 |
| Thos. McIntyre | “ | 14.45 |
| ThP. Dunn & Co. | “ | 13.72 |
| John Boyd & Co. | “ | 536.28 |
The following tenders for pipe valves, hydrants etc were received and opened:-
St. Lawrence Foundry Co., Drummond McColl, Ross & Howard, C.G. Henshaw, Evans, Coleman & Evans, J.G. Crawford, Wm. Ralph, Caldwell BrP., Armstrong and Morrison, John Boyd & Co., Johnson & Burnet, Gartshore & Co.
Laid over.
sgd Wm. Brown
Chairman.
The Council met again on Thursday December 15th at 3 P.M. to discuss tenders.
Present Aldermen Brown, Neelands and McMorran.
It was recommended that the tenders be awarded as follows:-
Evans, Coleman & Evans all cast iron pipes, valves, hydrants and pipe lead.
Ross and Howard Specials.
Armstrong and Morrison steel riveted pipe
sgd Wm. Brown
Chairman.
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Moved by Alderman Brown.
Seconded by “ Bruce,
That the Report be adopted with the exception of the clause in reference to the awarding of the water supplies.
Carried.
Board of Works
The Board of Works met on December 15th 1898.
Present Aldermen Painter, Neelands, Foreman and McMorran.
Messrs Hartley etal interviewed the Board re the matter of temporary wooden sewer being laid on Beach Avenue objecting to same.
Referred to the City Engineer.
Mr. Turney interviewed the Board re Inspectorship on sewage extension.
Referred to the City Engineer.
J. Smith asked permission to erect a small wooden Structure as a Candy stand on Hastings Street.
Refused being Contrary to the By-Law.
A. E. E. Clark interviewed the Board asking for $500 out of the 10 percent held back on his crushed rock Contract.
Request Granted.
Mr. Thomas Manager of the Gas Works asked the Board to have the stones now obstructing Keefer Street near gas works removed and a sidewalk laid.
He was informed that the owner of the rock had already been notified to remove same. The request re sidewalk was laid over.
Resolved that the City Engineer have 600 feet six inch tile sewer laid on Powell Street to connect with the Columbia Streets Sewer in
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order to give E. Calori a chance to connect as per letter of Health Inspector dated 15th Dec. 1898.
Resolved that the B.C. Electric Ry. Co. Ltd. be permitted to lay a double track on Granville Street from Robson to Davie with ground girder rails of a weight not less than 70 lbs. per yard and to a pattern to be approved by the City Engineer.
Resolved also that the B.C. Electric Ry. Co. Ltd. be permitted to extend the double track on Denman Street for which permission has been granted by the Council from Robson St. to Georgia St. so as to connect with the Pender Street System, the same 56 lb. T rail to be used for this portion as for the rest of Denman Street.
Communications
From the Engineer reporting on P. Fewster’s letter on the Subject.
Filed for reference.
From J. Kelly asking for improvements on Hawks Av.
Recommended to the incoming Council.
From J. Mason asking for sidewalk at lane fronting the shacks built by him.
Filed.
From J. Leg and others asking for improvements on Burrard St. between Davie and Harwood Streets.
Recommended to the incoming Council.
From E. Odlum asking for sidewalk on Seymour Street.
Recommended to the incoming Council.
It was referred to the City Engineer to see that E. Cook and A. E. Carter fix the gutter and curb on Hastings Street where injured by them on their perspective building contracts.
Resolved that the City Engineer take
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steps to have Victoria Drive and Grant Street fixed where complained of by petitioners.
The following accounts were recommended for payment:-
| G. A. Roedde | Supplies | $4.40 |
| R.C.P. Mills | “ | 226.29 |
| Robertson & Hackett | “ | 214.98 |
| Mining Critic | “ | 6.50 |
| McLeod & Cooke | “ | .40 |
| McLennan & McFeely | “ | 53.51 |
| S. Elkins etal | Labor | 2353.77 |
Resolved that the Estimate for final measurements on wood block framing contract Campbell, Rannie & Co. be passed subject to being found correct by the City Engineer.
Resolved that the account of Armstrong and Morrison for payment on material for Caissons for Granville Street bridge amounting to $1204.56 be recommended for payment subject to being found correct by the City Engineer.
sgd H.J. Painter
Chairman.
Moved by Alderman Painter.
Seconded by “ Neelands,
That the Report of the Board of Works be adopted with the exception of Clause in reference to double track on Granville Street South.
Carried.
Motions
Moved by Alderman McQueen.
Seconded by “ Bruce,
That all Salaries falling due on the 1st of January 1899 be paid on or before the 25th day of December 1898.
Carried.
Notice of Motion
Alderman McPhaiden gave notice that at the next meeting of the Council he will move for an extension of the Fire Limit By-Law east of present limit.
The Council then adjourned until Tuesday at 11 A.M.
James F. Garden
Mayor
Thos. F. McGuigan
City Clerk
