Prices were standardized for burning various kinds of waste at the City crematorium (garbage burning facility). $300 was allotted for thinning out the timber along the Park Road. In response to a letter from the Deputy Attorney General drawing attention to the want of lights on the public wharves, the Light Railway and Tramway Committee resolved to go around …to view where lights are required.
This transcript was made in 2023 by Transcribimus volunteer Krystyna Richards
Source: City of Vancouver Archives
COV S31 715 G 05 Volume 8
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Vancouver October 10th 1898
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The Council met on Monday October 10th 1898.
Present His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen Painter, Townley, McQueen, Neelands, McPhaiden, McGuigan, Brown, Foreman, McMorran and Bruce.
The Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted.
The Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted.
Communications
From Thos. P. Stretch asking compensation for a lady injured on the tram car track on Granville Street on the 26th section.
Referred to the Railway Committee.
From the Chief of Police reporting on the Electric Lights.
Filed
From the Hon. J. Israel Tarte acknowledging communication re dolphins at the entrance of Burrard Inlet and stating that the matter appertains to the Department of Marine and Fisheries to which the application should be sent.
Laid over.
From the City Engineer giving estimate of cost of water works extension for 1899 placing the figure at $80955
Referred to the Water Committee.
From the Province sending copies of their special number and asking the Council to subscribe for a number of copies at 30 cts each.
Referred to the Finance Committee
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The following Reports were received and read:-
Health Committee
The Health Committee met on Wednesday October 5th 1898.
Present Aldermen Foreman (in the Chair), Townley, McQueen and McMorran.
The following accounts were recommended for payment:- $
| A. Nosste | Labor | 40.25 |
| Jas Carnahan. | Scavengering | 15.00 |
| Kemp & Simpson | Burials | 30.00 |
| C. Clark | Supplies | 3.95 |
| G.W. Thomas | “ | 10.00 |
Communications
From Dr Bentley furnishing monthly Report for hospital.
Filed.
From the Medical Health Officer furnishing Report on fluff factory.
Filed.
From the Health Inspector furnishing Report.
Filed
From K. Silverman asking that the City connect his property with the sewers and charge up cost against the property.
Resolved that the Health Inspector have the property connected with the sewers and the cost thereof charged against the land.
From the Crematory Caretaker furnishing Report.
Filed.
The Health Inspector recommended that the following Rules and Regulations be adopted for the government of the Crematory:-
- The Crematory shall be in charge of a Caretaker who shall be under the direct supervision of the Health Inspector and Health Committee.
- The Crematory shall be open for receiving
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purposes between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. every week day except for the delivery of night soil which may be delivered during the night by the licensed scavengers.
- A Record Book shall be kept to be signed by all parties delivering material to be cremated for which a receipt will be given by the Caretaker at the same time.
- The following charges will be made upon delivery for cremating:-
| Horse | $1.00 | Except large quantities |
| Cow | 1.00 | “ |
| Sheep or pigs | 25 cts each | “ |
| Vegetables or fruit one horse cartload | 75 cts | |
| Fish per cwt. | 50 cts |
Resolved that these regulations be adopted.
The Board then adjourned until Monday at 3.30 p.m.
The Health Committee met on Monday October 10th 1898.
Present Aldermen McQueen (in the Chair) Townley and Bruce.
The Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted.
The Board then adjourned.
Sgd Jas McQueen
Acting Chair
Moved by Alderman McGuigan
Seconded by “ Foreman
That the Report be adopted.
Carried
Light Railway & Tramway Committee
Light Railway & Tramway Committee met on Tuesday October 4th 1898.
Communications
From C.G. Johnson asking for an electric light on the corner of 9th Av & Alder Street.
Laid over.
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From the Deputy Attorney General drawing attention to the want of lights on the public wharves of the City.
Laid over.
Resolved that the Committee go around on Wednesday October 5th 1898 at 7.30 p.m. to view where lights are required.
Sgd D. McPhaiden
Chairman
Moved by Alderman Painter
Seconded by “ Foreman
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee met on Friday Oct 8th 1898.
Present Aldermen McQueen, Painter, Brown and McMorran.
The following accounts were recommended for payment:-
| Palace Livery Stables | Hack hire | 5.00 |
| City of Victoria | Care of lepers | 58.00 |
| B. C. Electric Co. | Lights. | 1552.73 |
| A.E.E. Clark. | Crushed rock. | 566.98 |
| Telephone Co. | Rents. | 40.38 |
| G. S. Stirtan. | Refund on sale of horse. | 13.75 |
A communication was received from the Chairman of the Park Commissioners asking for a grant of $300 for the purpose of thinning out the timber along the Park Road.
Resolved that his request be granted.
Sgd Jas McQueen
Chairman
Moved by Alderman McQueen.
Seconded by “ McMorran.
That the report be adopted, as read.
Moved in amendment by Ald Bruce.
Seconded by Ald McGuigan.
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That the Clause in reference to the grant to the Park Commissioners be struck out.
Amendment lost, motion carried.
Board of Works
The Board of Works met on the 6th of October 1898.
Present aldermen Painter, Neelands, Foreman and McMorran.
Communications
From Francis Western for walk on Denman Street and cleaning of lane.
Laid over for Engineer to report.
From B.T. Rogers re extending fire limits along Alexander Street.
Laid over for one week.
From Thos. H. Moore re stable on road 11th Av.
Engineer to examine and report.
From Geo. Armour Fair asking for further opening up of Denman Street and grading same.
Laid over.
From Wm. Paterson, Adj. Salvation Army asking for permission to construct roof over men cutting wood at Shelter on Pender Street.
Permission given to put up shed as far east as possible on their lot in accordance with By-Laws.
Resolved that all cheques accompanying tenders for sewers excepting that of Mowat and Keen be returned, and the awarding of the contract be laid over until after the sitting of the Court of Revision.
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The following accounts were recommended for payment:-
Thos Veitch Delivering crushed rock $300
Evans, Coleman & Evans Supplies 758.50
Sgd H.J. Painter
Chairman
Moved by Alderman Painter
Seconded by “ McMorran
That the report be adopted.
Introduction of By-Laws
Moved by Alderman McQueen
Seconded by “ Painter
That a By-Law to amend By-Law no 160, known as the Traders License By-Law be introduced, and read a first time.
Carried
Motions
Moved by Alderman Painter
Seconded by “ McQueen
That a Court of Revision for the purpose of hearing complaints against the proposed assessment or accuracy of the frontage measurement or any other complaint in connection with the proposed By-Law for constructing sewers in Block 34 to 38 inclusive and 46 to 53 inclusive in sub division 185. City of Vancouver under the Local Improvement provisions of the City Charter be held on the 31st day of October next and that all the necessary notices be given and published and steps taken to comply with the statutory requirements in that behalf.
Carried
Moved by Alderman Bruce
Seconded by “ McQueen
That a copy of the original request re dolphins in the Narrows sent to the
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Minister of Public Works be now sent to the Minister of Marine and Fisheries as the Minister of Public Works informs and that the Minister of Marine and Fisheries is the proper party to deal with that matter.
Carried
Moved by Alderman Townley
Seconded by “ McGuigan
That the receipt of the letter of the Hon. the Minister of Public Works re dolphins be duly acknowledged with the explanation that such communication would not have been addressed to him had he not given his promise when in Vancouver at a recent date that this work would be carried out.
Also that the Hon the Minister of Public Works be requested to use his influence with the Hon, the Minister of Marine and Fisheries to see that the work referred to in the communication of this Council dated the 19th of September 1898 be carried out in accordance with his promise and with the wishes of this Council.
Carried
The Council then adjourned.
James Garden
Mayor
Thos F. McGuigan
City Clerk
