Final reports and accounts from 1898 were received. A letter from the Health Inspector re J.T. Abray’s claim regarding blocking of Cosmopolitan {Hotel} sewer (pictured here) was referred to the City Solicitor.
This transcript was made in 2023 by Transcribimus volunteer Joanne McCormick
Illustration: CVA 371-1302 – [Jackson T. Abray (far left)
and others in front of the entrance to the Cosmopolitan Hotel at 101 Cordova Street] circa 1900
Source: City of Vancouver Archives Series 31
Volume 8 pages 619 – 623
Vancouver January 16th 1899
The Council met on Monday January 16th 1899
Present: His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen Painter, McQueen, Foreman, McPhaiden, Neelands, McMorran and Bruce and Brown.
The Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted.
The Annual Reports for the year 1898 were submitted and filed for reference.
The following Reports were received and read:
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee met on Friday 13th 1899.
Present: Alderman McQueen, Painter and Bruce.
From the City Solicitor submitting the names of S. H. Holmes and Michael Costello as sureties for Mssrs Campbell and Rannie on repairs to Street block paving.
Resolved that they be accepted.
From W.A. Anderson calling into question the accuracy of the Market scales.
Referred to the City Solicitor.
From M.D. McLennan handing in dyking Assignment Notice for his late ranch on the Fraser River.
Referred to the City Solicitor.
The following accounts were recommended for payment:
| Henry Earle | Arrears of Salary | $16.00 |
| W.E.Fowler | Keep of McDonald family | 12.00 |
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| A.P. May et al | For elections | $135.00 |
| G.A. Roedde | Supplies | 14.00 |
| Telephone Co. | Rents | 39.20 |
| F.L. Prior | Rent of Chairs | .50 |
| The World P&P Co. | Ads | 41.14 |
| D.G. Williams | Subscription | 5.00 |
| Mining Critic | Supplies | 17.35 |
| News, Advertiser | Ads | 27.15 |
| Clarke & Stuart | Supplies | 11.50 |
Sgd. Jas. McQueen
Chairman
Moved by Alderman McQueen.
Seconded by Alderman Bruce.
That the report be adopted.
Carried.
Fire and Police Committee
The Fire and Police Committee met on Tuesday, January 10th, 1899.
Present Aldermen McMorran, McQueen, McPhaiden and Brown.
The following accounts were recommended for payment:
| M. Rae | Keep of dogs | $3.20 |
| W.A. Cumyow | Interpreting | 2.75 |
| McDowell & Co. | Supplies | .65 |
| R. Campbell & Son | Supplies | 11.70 |
| H.A. Urquhart | Supplies | 1.00 |
| Wm. Ralph | Supplies | 3.35 |
| Nelson Drag Co. | Supplies | 21.29 |
| J. Storey | Supplies | 7.00 |
| ChaP. Hack | Supplies | 3.00 |
| J.C. Woodrow | Supplies | 36.77 |
| Valley Dairy Co. | Supplies | 1.55 |
| Jas. Carnahan | Supplies | 6.75 |
| J. Dodson | Supplies | 31.00 |
| Van Gen’l Elec Co. | Supplies | 84.50 |
| Cosman & Son | Supplies | 1.10 |
| McRae & Hall | Supplies | 4.00 |
| Dom. Fish Co | Supplies | 6.95 |
| McLennan & McFeely | Supplies | 27.87 |
| A.W. Dolfin & Co | Supplies | 79.10 |
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| Crowder & Penzer | Supplies | $437.59 |
| James Harry | Mailing ? | 25.00 |
| H.P. Dunn & Co | Supplies | 53.38 |
| CPR Co | Supplies | 7.90 |
| Archibald Wheel Co | Supplies | 100.25 |
| Clarke & Stuart | Supplies | 3.55 |
| G.W. Dunlop & Co | Supplies | 6.25 |
| Palace Clothing Co | Supplies | 10.00 |
| S. North | Ry fares | 21.75 |
| City Grocery Co | Supplies | 45.48 |
Communications
From the Chief of Police asking for a copy of Taschereau’s Criminal Code.
Granted.
From the Chief of Police and Chief of the Fire Department furnishing Annual Reports.
Filed for reference.
From the City Solicitor submitting prepared Agreement with the Police.
Referred to the Police for examination.
Sgd R.A. McMorran
Chairman
Moved by Alderman McMorran.
Seconded by Alderman McPhaiden.
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.
Water and Market Committee
The Water and Market Committee met on Wednesday, January 11th, 1899 at 4:00 PM.
Present: Aldermen Brown, McMorran, Neelands and Townley.
Mr. Hollander waited upon the committee asking for a reduction of $20 on his account for scrap iron, the iron having been of bad quality.
Resolved that he be granted a reduction of $20.00.
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The Chairman’s Report for the year 1898 was received and adopted.
The following accounts were recommended for payment:
| Miss Jonas | Supplies | $9.00 |
| Clarke & Stuart | Supplies | 5.25 |
| City Grocery Co. | Supplies | 6.71 |
| S.S. Hong Cong | Towing | 12.50 |
| City Grocery Co | Supplies | 1.50 |
| Van City Iron Works | Supplies | 105.07 |
| Crowder & Penzer | Supplies | 50.99 |
| James Carnahan | Scavengering | 7.25 |
| Johnston Kerfoot & Co | Supplies | 9.00 |
| Van Gas Co | Supplies | 6.75 |
| McLennan & McFeely | Supplies | 15.46 |
| The Gartshore Co | Supplies | 1967.04 |
| ThP Dunn & Co | Supplies | 15.35 |
| A.Linton | Boat hire | 210.00 |
| Water Works | Labor | 511.05 |
Moved by Alderman Brown.
Seconded by Alderman McMorran.
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.
The Board of Works
The Board of Works met on the 13th day of January 1899.
Present: Aldermen Painter, Foreman, and McMorran.
A letter from the Health Inspector re J.T. Abray’s claim regarding blocking of Cosmopolitan {Hotel} sewer was referred to the City Solicitor.
The Annual Report was read and approved.
The following accounts were recommended for payment:
| Campbell, Rannie & Co | Extras wood block paving | $602.50 |
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| Campbell, Rannie & Co | Percentage held back passed subject to bond being signed | $6988.43 |
| W.L. Tait | Supplies | 94.81 |
| Van City Iron Works | Supplies | 27.70 |
| R.C.P Mills | Supplies | 40 |
| G.W. Dunlop & Co | Supplies | 1.50 |
| Robertson & Hackett | Supplies | 5.04 |
| ThP Dunn & Co | Supplies | 10.05 |
| Pay Roll | Labor | 667.50 |
A claim of Campbell, Rannie and Co. for delay in connection with their paving contract was referred to the City Solicitor for his opinion.
Sgd H.J. Painter
Chairman
Moved by Alderman Painter.
Seconded by Alderman Foreman.
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.
After farewell addresses from the retiring Aldermen, the Council adjourned sine die (indefinitely).
