Colonel Warren Asks for Repairs – March 7, 1898

From Col. F. Warren (picture featured above, biography at end of this page), asking that a pane of glass broken by the Wardmen at his house be repaired, and referring to dangerous condition of part of sidewalk on south side of Robson Street.

This transcript was made in 2023 by Transcribimus volunteer Joanne McCormick

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Vancouver March 7^th 1898

The Council met on Monday March 7^th 1898
Present: His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen Townley, Painter, McQueen, Neelands, McPhaiden,
McGuigan, Brown, Foreman, McMorran and Bruce.
The Minutes of last meetings were read and adopted.

Communications

From the Chief of Police reporting on Electric Lights.
Filed.

From the Vancouver Hardware Company asking why they were not awarded a portion of the Hardware supplies.
Referred to the Board of Works.

From J.A. Reid asking for employment.
Referred to the Board of Works.

From A.E. Beck, Collector of Votes stating that the amendments to the Provincial Elections Act will effect {sic} only those persons claiming to vote subsequent to the 21^st of February last.
Filed.

From the Secretary of the Free Library Board asking if parties living outside the City would be allowed to loan books.
Referred to the Finance Committee.

From John P. Hale etal, asking for a sidewalk on Hastings Street to be laid to Victoria Drive.
Referred to the Board of Works.

From the City Clerk reporting the Returns on the Music Hall Question.
Filed.

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From Geo. R. Roy, Dominion Resident, Engineer asking for a plan or sketch of the locality at the entrance to False Creek where dredging is required.

Moved by Alderman McQueen,
Seconded by Alderman Painter
That the City Engineer and Alderman McPhaiden be requested to furnish Mr. Roy with the information he requires.
Carried.

From Wm. Gaskell etal, asking for the water main to be laid on 9^th Av between Prince Edward and Carolina Streets.
Referred to the Water Committee.

From M. Ayre, Adjutant Salvation Army asking the Mayor and Council to meet General Booth on his arrival on Wednesday and welcome him to Vancouver.

Moved by Alderman Brown,
Seconded by Alderman McQueen
That his request be granted.
Carried.

The following Reports were received and read:

Light, Railway and Tramway Committee

The Light, Railway and Tramway Committee met on Tuesday March 1^st 1898
Present: the full Board

Communications

From the Auditor and Treasurer stating that they had audited the Reports of the BC Electric Railway Co for the months of November and December 1897 and found a royalty due the City of $7.90

It was resolved that the rent to be paid by the BC Electric Railway Co on the New Westminster and Vancouver interurban line be fixed at the rate of $50.00 per year for the second five….

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…years ending August 26^th 1901.

Sgd. D. McPhaiden
Chairman

Moved by Alderman McPhaiden
Seconded by Alderman Foreman
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.

Board of Works

The Board of Works met on the 3^rd of March 1898.
Present: the full Board

Communications

From Col. F. Warren, asking that a pane of glass broken by the Wardmen at his house be repaired.
Foreman for Ward One to attend to at once if not already done.

From Col. F. Warren referring to dangerous condition of part of sidewalk on south side of Robson Street.
Foreman to fence it in.

From Hope, Gravely & Co protesting against the proposed wood block paving.
Filed.

From B. Curlew asking for City work on the Streets.
Filed.

From E.A. Atkinson asking for an extension of the Alberni Street sidewalk.
Laid over pending Estimates.

From C. Doering, asking for a new walk on the north side of 7^th A from Westminster Av to the Brewery.
Referred to Alderman McMorran to see to.

From C. Doering complaining of drainage from adjoining houses running on his property.
Health Inspector to investigate.

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From R.H. Alexander, Local Manager of the Hastings Mill Branch asking for a share of the orders of lumber ordered by the City.
Resolved that he be notified that the orders will be made so that the Hastings Mill gets a fair share.

From C.S. Whitehouse, asking that the condition of Hastings Street East to the City Limits be improved.
Laid over pending the Estimates.

From petitioners, asking for a sidewalk on Hastings Street East from Campbell Avenue to Raymur Ave.
Laid over pending Estimates.

E. Calori submitted a plan for brick building to be erected on Lot 6, Block 7, DL 196 Powell Street.
Plan approved subject to the walls of the upper story to be made 12 inches instead of 8 inches as shown.

Plan was submitted by proprietor {illegible} Restaurant, corner Cordova and Carrall Streets for a brick kitchen to be built on CPR Right of Way in rear of premises.
Plan approved being in accordance with requirements of Fire Limit By-Law.

Resolved that the owner of the Oriental Hotel building be notified that the steps leading to the back part of the building from the lane must be removed as they are an obstruction to the lane.

Resolved that the City Clerk and City Solicitor be instructed to take the necessary steps for advertising the proposed wood block paving and fixing the date for the Court of Revision for same.

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Resolved that the lanes in Blocks 36 and 38 running parallel to Pender Street be graded by the Wardmen under the Engineer’s instruction.

Resolved that the Foreman for Ward One be instructed to lay a 6-ft walk on the south side of Helmcken Street from Hornby to Burrard.

Resolved that the Wardmen be instructed to lay a tile drain where necessary across Dupont Street opposite the Avenue Hotel under the Engineer’s instructions.

Resolved that the City Solicitor be instructed to draw up a new base for the City Bathing Sheds with Frank Morgan, the present Leessee, for one year only said lease to be continuous from year to year and subject to cancellation at 8 months’ notice by either party.

The following accounts were recommended for payment:

Robertson & Hackett	Supplies	$36.70
R.C.P. Mills	Supplies	42.12
Thomson BrP	Supplies	1.00

Sgd. H.J. Painter
Chairman

Moved by Alderman Painter
Seconded by Alderman Foreman
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.

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Finance Committee

The Finance Committee met on Friday March 4^th 1898.
Present: Aldermen Brown (in the Chair), Painter, McGuigan and Bruce

The following accounts were recommended for payment:

Nicol Allan	Collecting Votes	$45.00
E.M. McDonough	Collecting Votes	45.00
Mackenzie BrP	Supplies	25.80
BC Electric Co	Lights	1571.11
Clarke & Stuart	Supplies	42.75
News, Advertiser	Supplies	1.25

The following contracts were approved and authorized to be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto:

McLennan & McFeely Hardware

ThP. Dunn & Co Hardware

Kemp & Simpson Burials

J.C. Woodrow Meat

Clarke & Stuart Stationery

A communication was received from Mrs Annie L. Skinner asking for an appropriation free water etc for the Dominion Young Women’s Christian Association.

Laid over for Estimates.

Sgd. Jas McQueen
Chairman

Moved by Alderman McQueen
Seconded by Alderman McMorran
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.

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Health Committee

The Health Committee met on Wednesday March 2^nd 1898.
Present: the full Board.

The following accounts were recommended for payment:

Chang	Cooking	$15.00
Weeks & Robson	Supplies	9.
Shelton & Co	“	628.
G. Drysdale	“	1.60
Alfred Nottle	Labor	5.50
V. Straube	Supplies	2.95
F.A. Lee	Hack hire	6.00
J. Stevens & Son	Supplies	1.55
Theo. Brissette	Cooking	22.50
John McDowell	Supplies	22.40
J. Carnahan	Scavengering	4.25
J.F. Garden	Relief	5.50
J. Dodson	Supplies	15.75
C. Cattell	Supplies	90.00
Trudgeon BrP.	Supplies	137.70
Kemp & Simpson	Burials	45.00

Communications

From Miss Macfie furnishing Monthly Report.
Filed.

From the Health Inspector furnishing Monthly Report.

Resolved that the Health Inspector be instructed to furnish a record book to the Crematory Caretaker in which shall be entered the number loads of night soil delivered at the Crematory and also the Garbage delivered there, also that a return be made monthly of the amount of wood consumed. {NOTE: definition of night soil: human excrement collected at night from buckets, cesspools, and outhouses and sometimes used as manure}.

From the Jewish Congregation of the City requesting that no person be buried in their portion of the public cemetery without their written consent.

Filed.

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From the Caretaker of the Cemetery asking that the fences and roads at the Cemetery be improved.
Referred to the Chairman and Alderman Bruce to examine and report.

From the City Engineer reporting that the roof of the old City Hospital could not be repaired and that a new roof would cost about $50.00.
Resolved that he be authorized to get the repairs made at once and that the Chairman and Alderman Bruce see after repairs to the floor of Operating Room.

Resolved that His Worship, the Mayor be authorized to sign and approve certificates issued for the burial of paupers.

The applications for nurse and cook for the City Hospital were referred to the Council to make the appointments.

Sgd. W.J. McGuigan
Chairman

Moved by Alderman McGuigan
Seconded by Alderman McMorran
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.

Introduction of By-Laws

Moved by Alderman McQueen
Seconded by Alderman Painter
That the Rules be suspended to allow of the introduction of a By-Law to borrow $145,000 in anticipation of the Receipts of Revenue for A.D. 1898.
Carried.

The By-Law was accordingly introduced and read a first time.

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Unfinished Business

Under the head of unfinished business, the following applications were received for Cook and Nurses for the City Hospital.

For Cook

From Theo Bissett, Chas. Short, P.J. Largen, ThP. Shore and John King.

For Nurses

Misses Alice Parsons, M.G. Simpson, Gladys M. Parkin, Jane Birch, Jean MacKay, Ruth Pirt, Sadie Milne and Lizzie Ingram.

Moved by Alderman McQueen,
Seconded by Alderman Painter,
That the Council proceed to ballot for the appointments.
Carried.

After a ballot was taken it was found that the following received a majority of the Council –

For Cook – John King

For Day Nurse – Miss Ruth Pirt

For Night Nurse – Alice Parsons

Moved by Alderman McQueen,
Seconded by Alderman Bruce,
That John King be elected Cook at a salary of $40.00 per month.
Carried.

Moved by Alderman McQueen,
Seconded by Alderman Foreman,
That Miss Ruth Pirt be appointed Day Nurse and Miss Alice Parsons, night Nurse salary to be fixed by the Board of Health.
Carried.

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Motions

Moved by Alderman Townley
Seconded by Alderman McQueen,
That the Council learns with extreme regret of the death of his Lordship, Chief Justice Davie and extends its’ condolence to his family and relations.
Carried.

Moved by Alderman Brown,
Seconded by Alderman Forman,
That a clause be inserted in the Charter limiting the time to granting a bonus not to exceed ten years, and that a clause be retained requiring a bonus in the shape of water or exemption from taxes be submitted to a vote of the ratepayers in the same manner as if it were a money bonus.
Carried.

Moved by Alderman Brown,
Seconded by Alderman McGuigan,
That the following account be paid:
M. Rockett etal labor $45.95
Carried.

Consideration of By-Laws

Moved by Alderman McQueen
Seconded by Alderman Painter
That the Rules be suspended to allow for the second reading of the By-Law to borrow $145,000 in anticipation of the Revenue for A.D. 1898.
Carried.

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The By-Law was accordingly read a second time.

Moved by Alderman McQueen,
Seconded by Alderman Painter,
That the Council go into Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the By-Law.
Carried.

Alderman Brown was appointed Chairman.

The By-Law was read over clause by clause and reported to Council as complete.

The Rules were again suspended and the By-Law read a 3^rd time on motion of Alderman McQueen, seconded by Alderman Painter.

Notices of Motion

Alderman Painter gave notice that at next meeting of Council he would introduce By-Laws to provide for the grading and curbing of Hastings Street between Carrall and Westminster Avenue, Westminster Avenue between Powell Street and Westminster Avenue Bridge, Water Street between Cordova Street and Carrall Street, Alexander Street between Carrall Street and Westminster Av, Richards Street between Cordova and Hastings and Seymur Street between Cordova and Hastings; and also a motion that one third of the cost of the said grading and curbing be borne and paid out of the general funds of the City and that the remaining two thirds of such cost be levied and assessed against the owners of the real property to be directly benefitted by such improvements under the provisions of the section of the City Charger as to Local Improvements and Special Assessments therefor.

And that the City Clerk be instructed to give the requisite notices and the necessary steps take to carry out the said works under the aforesaid provisions in the City Charter. Also that he will introduce …

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…By-Laws providing for the paving with wood block pavement of Hastings Street between Carrall Street and Westminster Avenue, Westminster Avenue between Powell Street and Westminster Avenue Bridge, Water Street between Cordova St and Carrall Street, Alexander Street between Carrall Street and Westminster Avenue and Richard Street between Cordova and Hastings Street, Seymour street between Cordova Street and Hastings Street and also amotion that one third of the cost of the said paving be done and paid out of the general funds of the City and the remaining two thirds of such cost be levied and assessed against the owners of the real property to be directly benefitted by such improvements. The By-Law and the motion to be passed under the provisions of the City Charter relating to Local Improvements and Special Assessments therefor.

And that the City Clerk be instructed to give the requisite notices as such steps as are necessary to carryout the said works under the aforesaid provisions of the City Charter.

{Commentary from the Daily News Advertiser – Ald. Townley asked why the streets of the City were numbered and named so badly or not at all. Ald. Painter said that steps were being taken to get plates with the names of the streets made, and that houses were numbered east and west of Carrall Street. The City Engineer stated that the old By-Law arranged for 100 houses in each block, each block beginning with a new number and that a straight line through the City east and west, or north and south, the same number would be found in each street.}

The Council then adjourned.

James F. Garden
Mayor

Thp. F. McGuigan
City Clerk

Note

Comments in parenthesis { } denote further illumination provided by the writer and from The Vancouver Daily News Advertiser; City Council, March 8^th 1898, pg 5