Money enclosed with applications for licenses to be returned if the license is not granted. The City Solicitor was asked to look into the question of whether an Alderman had the right to contract with the City for school construction. W. S. Westcott to furnish his bond for the replacement of the flexible (water) main across the First Narrows. The question of a raise for the City Treasurer was referred to the Finance Committee.
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City of Vancouver Archives
Series 23-A Volume 5 pages 64-66
[Volume 5 page 64]
Vancouver July 4th 1892
The Council met on Monday July 4th 1892. Present His Worship, the Mayor and Aldermen Anderson, Connon, Collins, Scoullar, McGuigan, McCraney, Franklin, Odlum and Gavin.
The Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted.
The following communications were received and read:-
From Oppenheimer Bros etal, asking that Thos Cyrs be granted a liquor license.
Referred to the License Commissioners
From R. H. Patterson etal, asking for a refund of License Money where the licenses were not granted.
Moved by Alderman Scoullar
Seconded by “ Collins
That the City Treasurer to instructed to refund all license money where licenses were not granted.
Carried
From Wm Smith, Deputy Minister of Marine stating that the Department had no objection to the City constructing a tunnel under the Narrows if it did not interfere with navigation
Filed
From Dr. Stevenson, drawing attention to the gutters on Hastings Street.
Referred to the Board of Works.
From Francis Roward and R. A. Townley claiming damages for closing the street known as Sophia Street between 9th and 10th Av.
Moved by Alderman Odlum
Seconded by “ Anderson.
That the matter be referred to Alderman Collins to report on Monday next
Carried
From John Devine and John Callister protesting against the frontage tax assessment.
Filed
From the Health Inspector reporting on Small Pox cases.
Filed
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From A. M. Beattie, asking to be appointed a public weigher.
Referred to the Market Committee
From Chas. A. Coldwell etal, asking for the opening up of the lanes in Block 44. 200 a.
Referred to the Board of Works.
From John Brenton report on on Sewers.
Referred to the Board of Works.
From the Chief of Police reporting on the Electric Lights.
Filed
From J. A. Coldwell asking why his letters were not read.
Filed
From Oldfield + Cook, asking the Council to look into the matter whether an alderman had the right to contract for school construction.
Referred to the City Solicitor
From the City Treasurer asking for an increase of Salary
Moved by Alderman Collins
Seconded by “ Franklin
That his salary be increased to $1800.00 a year.
Lost.
/Moved in amendment by Alderman McGuigan
Seconded by Alderman McCraney.
That the matter be referred to the Finance Committee
Carried
The following Reports were received and read:-
F. W + L. Report:
The F. W + L. Committee met on Wednesday June 29th 1892.
Present Aldermen Connon, Franklin and Scoullar.
It was recommended:-
1. That the following accounts be paid:-
Alex Gartshore Water pipes $1588.63
Thos Veitch Drayage 14.12
A Blyth etal Labor. 586.60
2 That Ramsey Bros be informed that the rates cannot be lowered at present until the whole of the rates have been considered.
3 That a 4 inch pipe be laid to the Chinese buildings near the Immunization Sheds at the expense of the C. P. R. Co.
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4 That W S Westcott deposit the tender for the laying of the flexible main across the Narrows be returned as his agreement has been signed and satisfactory bonds furnished and accepted.
5 That the Chief of the Fire Brigade be authorized to purchase two flags for the fire halls.
sgd J. L. Franklin
Chairman
Moved by Alderman Connon
Seconded by “ Franklin
That the Report be adopted.
Carried
Board of Works.
The Board of Works met on Thursday June 30th 1892.
Present Aldermen Scoullar (in the Chair) Connon, Gavin and Franklin.
It was recommended:
1 That the Sidewalk on Columbia Avenue, and the new Wilson building be raised to its permanent grade and also an 8 ft sidewalk to be put down in front of same, building on Dupont St at a grade to be decided upon by the City Engineer, said work to be done by day work.
3 That tenders be called for Bituminous Rock Pavement divided as follows:-
1 Furnishing curbstones and gutters.
2 Concrete and setting curb stones, and gutters
3 Bituminous covering for Streets
Tenders to be received up to July 25th at noon.
4 That the following tenders be accepted:-
7th av. grading Hobson Bros. 6250.00
The Council then adjourned
F. Cope
Mayor
Thos. F. McGuigan
City Clerk
