G.F. Baldwin placed in charge of the Finance and Treasury department; A. W. Scoullar was appointed Health and Plumbing Inspector. The terms of the lease of Robson, Granville and Hastings Streets by the street railway company were drafted.
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COV S 31 Volume 6 pages 471 – 472
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Vancouver March 15th 1895
The council met on Friday March 15th 1895 at 7.30 P.M.
Present His Worship, the mayor, and full Board
of Alderman.
Moved by Alderman Gallagher
Seconded by “ Bethune
That the Council go into Committee of the
Whole for the consideration of the resolution re the am-
algamation of certain civic offices.
Carried
Alderman Wm Brown was appointed Chairman
Moved by Alderman Gallagher
Seconded by “ Coupland
That the clerical work in the water
Works Department, and the Poll Tax collector be placed
under the Treasury Department. Be it further resolved
that G.F. Baldwin be placed in charge of the Finance
and Treasury Department.
Carried
Moved by Alderman Coupland
Seconded by “ Gallagher.
That the position of Health In-
spector and Plumbing Inspector be amalgam-
ated and that A. W. Scoullar be placed in charge
of such department.
Carried
Moved by Alderman Coupland
Seconded by “ Gallagher.
That J. Brenton be appointed Poll
Tax collector, and License Inspector.
Lost
Ayes Aldermen Coupland, Gallagher & Queen.
Nays Mayor Collins, and Aldermen Shaw,
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McPhaiden, McCraney, Thomas, Bethune, and
W.P. Brown.
Moved by Alderman McCraney
Seconded by “ McPhaiden
That the committee rise.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Gallagher
That the Committee rise and report
Lost
Yays Coupland, Gallagher & Queen
Nays His Worship, the Mayor, and Aldermen
Shaw, McPhaiden, McCraney, Thomas, Bethune, and
W.P. Brown.
Motion Carried.
A report was received from the committee ap-
pointed to draft a proposition for the leasing of
Robson Street, Granville and Hastings Street to the
Street Railway Co.
Moved by Alderman Bethune
Seconded by “ Mc Craney.
That the council go into Committee
of the whole for its consideration.
Carried
Alderman Wm Brown was appointed Chairman.
It was read over clause by clause, and reported
to council, as complete with amendments.
Moved by Alderman McCraney
Seconded by “ Bethune
That the offer be submitted to the
Consolidated Ry & Light Co. for acceptance
Carried
The council then adjourned
Ths F McGuigan
City Clerk
Henry Collins
Mayor
