The Pound Keeper be allowed 10 cts a day for feeding each dog impounded. Resolved that the Stove in Fire Hall No 2 be fixed without delay. Detective Haywood to be notified that his services will not be required after the 30th of April 1897.
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Minutes source: City of Vancouver Archives Series 31
Volume 7 pages 508 – 513
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Vancouver March 29th 1897
The Council met on Monday March 29th 1897
Present – His Worship the Mayor, and Aldermen Shaw, Painter, McQueen, Neelands, McPhaiden, Clandenning, Brown, W.S. MacDonald and D.G. McDonald.
The Minutes of last meetings were read and adopted.
Communications
From I. M. Mac Lenan, M.D. asking for information regarding the admission of patients into the hospital. Referred to the Health Committee
From G. W. Henry. Mission City asking if the Market Committee would meet a deputation from the Fruit Exchange socially on the 13th of April at 730 P.M.
The City Clerk was instructed to write and tell him that the Committee would be pleased to meet them on the date and have mentioned in the City Hall.
From John M. Spinks asking for the opening up of 7th Av. Referred to the Board of Works
From the City Solicitor stating that Haywood would be entitled to one month’s notice in case the Council wished to dispense with his services.
Referred to the Police Committee
From the Chief of Police reporting on the Electric lights. Filed
From John Carton, Chicago asking for a bonus for the creation of a Sheep Skin Factory in the City. Referred to the Finance Committee
From J.A. Currie asking for a bonus
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in consideration of him creating a Smelter in Vancouver.
Referred to the Finance Committee
From Wm Skene, Hon Secretary of the Board of Trade asking under the altered circumstances whether the Council desired to discuss the Smelter matter any further with them.
Moved by Alderman McQueen
Seconded by ” Clandenning
That the Clerk be instructed to ask Mr Skene what are the altered circumstances.
Carried
The following Reports were received and read:-
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee met on Friday March 26th 1897
Present – the full Board.
The following accounts were recommended for payment:-
Clark & Stuart Supplies $15.95
Evans, Coleman & Evans “ 9.97
W.E. Johnstone Clerical Work 60.00
Communications
From the Park Commissioners asking for a grant of $750 pending the estimates. Granted
From Sir Donald, A. Smith asking for two or three views of the City.
Resolved that the Chairman and Alderman Brown be appointed a Committee to select and buy the photos required.
From E. Nicolls asking the City to erect a clock in honor of the Queen’s Jubilee Filed.
From Thomson Bros asking the City to purchase their Empire typewriter by the writer.
Sgd. Jas McQueen
Chairman
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Moved by Alderman MCQueen
Seconded by “ Painter
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.
Water Committee
The Water and Market Committee met on Wednesday March 24th 1897
Present – Aldermen Brown, Painter, Neelands, Clandenning and D.G. McDonald.
Communications
From Armstrong and Morrison submitting Insurance Policy on Steel Plates. Filed
From G. W. Henry, Mission City Manager of the B.C. Fruit Exchange & Society Ltd asking if arrangements could not be made to take over the Market and place a good live clerk in charge to handle the produce of the District for the fruit growers etc.
Resolved that he be informed that the Council shall be pleased at any time to meet a Deputation to talk over the matter.
The following accounts were recommended for payment:-
D.J. McPhaiden Labor .75
W. Hooper etal “ $431.00
Thos Dunn & Co Supplies 16.47
Robertson & Hackett “ 18.58
Gas Co. “ 6.00
Wm Ralph “ .50
Evans. Coleman & Evans “ 15.45
Armstrong & Morrison Steel plates 3631.44
sgd Wm Brown
Chairman
Moved by Alderman Brown
Seconded by “ Clandenning
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.
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Board of Works
The Board of Works met on Thursday March 25th 1897
Present – the full Board
Communications
From C.B. Macneil re new walk on Robson Street from Nicola to Cardero.
Resolved that the laying of a six ft walk past Mr. MacNeil’s house be offered to A. D. McDonald as he lives in Ward One, at 144.
From Wm Summer, offering 2 cement catch basins to the City @ $6.00 cash.
Resolved that the foreman for Ward 5 be notified to move the trees on 6th Avenue fronting on Mr Doering’s house as soon as possible.
Resolved that the foreman for Ward one lay dressing from Broughton Street to North side of Pender
From Thos Gray re sidewalk on Smithe Street from Granville St to Block 62
Laid over till Estimates
The following accounts were recommended for payment:-
B.C. Iron Works Co. Supplies $2.30
News.Advertiser “ 7.68
Elkins etal Labor 986.55
The following contracts were awarded.
Granville St 14 ft. walk J.D. Fraser 37 ½ ¢
Richards St. 6 “ “ J.D. Fraser 14 ½ ¢
Seymour St. 6” “ Rufus Fraser 14¢
Cambie St. 6” “ J.D. Fraser 14¢
Drake St. 6 ” ” Angus Fraser 14¢
sgd H.P. Shaw
Chairman
Moved by Alderman Neelands
Seconded by ” W.S. MacDonald
That the Report be adopted.
Carried
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Fire and Police Committee
The Fire and Police Committee met on Tuesday March 23rd 1897
Present – the full Board
The following accounts were recommended for payment:-
J. Dodson Supplies $28.95
Provincial Govt: Boarding houses prisoners 14.
Jacob Izen Supplies 1.00
Lee & Stewart Hack hire 5.
T. Curbishley Repairs 1.25
J. Clough Cash advance 1.00
F. Rogers Drayage .50
McDonald Bros “ .50
W.A. Cumyow Interpreting 6.00
M. Rae Keep of dogs etc 20.80
Evans, Coleman & Evans Scavengering 2.00
Communications
From the Chief of Police asking for two dozen overshirts, two dozen jumpers two dozen overalls four dozen pairs of socks and one dozen pairs of shoes for the prisoners, when required.
Resolved that his request be granted and that he be authorized to purchase in conjunction with the Chairman.
From John Meytyer asking for a Music Hall License for the Sherman House with the privilege of selling liquor.
Resolved that his request be not granted
Resolved that the Pound Keeper be allowed 10 cts a day for feeding each dog impounded and 20 cts cash for taking them to the Crematory when destroyed.
Resolved that the City Engineer be instructed to examine immediately No 2 Fire Hall and report as to needed repairs
Resolved that the Stove in Fire Hall No 2 be fixed without delay.
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Resolved that the City Solicitor be asked to give a written opinion as to whether it will be necessary to give the detective now engaged 30 days’ notice that his services are no longer required.
sgd D.G. McDonald
Acting Chairman
Moved by Alderman D.G. McDonald
Seconded by “ McQueen
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.
Motions
Moved by Alderman W.S. MacDonald
Seconded by “ D.G. McDonald
That Detective Haywood be notified that his services will not be required after the 30th of April 1897.
Carried
Moved by Alderman Shaw
Seconded by “ W.S. MacDonald
That the City Engineer be instructed to take such steps in the matter of the Golden Gate Hotel Building as will ensure the safety of the public. Carried.
The Council then adjourned until Tuesday the 30th inst at 7:30 p.m.
W Templeton
Mayor
Thos F McGuigan
City Clerk
