Police Constable McIntosh (one of the two pictured above) received a Doctor’s Bill six dollars for dressing a wound received while in the discharge of his duty. Council resolved he be informed that the City has no authority to pay this account. Resolved that the Police be required hereafter to insure against accident or death in the sum of $2000. This to take effect on the 1st of December 1898, the insurance premiums to be deducted from the salaries monthly.
This transcript was made in 2023 by Transcribimus volunteer Joanne McCormick
Source: City of Vancouver Archives Series 31
Volume 8 pages 504 – 512
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Vancouver October 17th 1898
The Council met on Monday October 17th 1898
Present: His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen Townley, Painter, McQueen, Neelands, McGuigan, Brown, Foreman, McMorran and Bruce.
The Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted.
Communications
From the Chief of Police reporting on the electric lights.
Filed.
From the President and Members of the Kindergarten Club, Burrard Street inviting the Mayor and Aldermen to this “at Home” on Tuesday the 18th inst.
Moved by Alderman McGuigan
Seconded by Alderman McMorran
That the invitation be accepted with thanks.
Carried.
From Goodall, Perkins & Co, San Francisco, stating that they could not alter their present arrangements re running Steamships to Vancouver.
Filed.
From Davis, Marshall & MacNeill asking for the repayment of $125.00 paid by Col Domville in June last.
Referred to the Board of Works & City Solicitor.
From Peter Atkinson claiming compensation for injuries received by his wife on the landing at Brockton Point.
Referred to the Park Commissioners & City Solicitor
From G.W. Hutchings etal, asking the Mayor to call a Public Meeting to discuss Money By-Laws to be voted on on Thursdays next.
Left in hands of the Mayor.
From Jenkins and Croft, drawing attention….
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…to the disgraceful condition of Seymour Street.
Referred to the Board of Works.
From D.M. Webster etal, teamsters employed by the City; asking to be paid for Saturday afternoon half holiday.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
From the City Clerk reporting the passage of the CPR Exemption By-Law by a majority of 208.
Filed.
The following Reports were received and read:
Light, Railway & Tramway Committee
The Light, Railway and Tramway Committee met on Friday October 14th 1898.
It was recommended that the following new lights be installed:
On the corner of Princess Street & Jackson Av., near Zion Church.
On the corner of Grove Street and Grove Crescent
Raymur Av and Keefer Street
Powell Street and Victoria Drive
Alexander Street & Heatley Av near Ry.
Chilco and Haro Streets
Denman & Beach Av.
Nicola and Harwood Streets
10th Av and St George Street
12th Av and Carolina Street
12th Av and Sophia Street
15th Av and Westminster Av
Lorne and Quebec Streets
9th Av and Heather Street
9th Av and Laurel Street
9th Av and Spruce Street
9th Av and Birch Street
8th Av and Ash Street
8th Av and Pine Street
7th Av and Granville Street
Granville St and Pacific
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On the corner of Granville Street and Davie Street
Granville Street and Nelson Street
Smithe Street and Hamilton Street
Pender Street and Jervis Street
Abbott Street Wharf, NW corner
Park Lane
Move to the West Side the lights on corner of Dunsmuir and Richards and Smithe & Beattie Streets.
Sgd. D. McPhaiden,
Chairman
Moved by Alderman Painter
Seconded by Alderman Bruce
That the Report be adopted by adding thereto provision for three more lights one to be placed on the corner of Dupont Street and Columbia Av, the other two to be placed as decided by the Committee.
Carried.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee met on Friday October 14th 1898.
Present the full Board.
The following accounts were recommended for payment:
| St. G. Hamersley | Law Costs | $25.60 |
| News Advertiser | Advertising | 186.90 |
| Clarke & Stuart | Supplies | 17.30 |
| CPR Co. | Telegrams | 1.26 |
| Mining Critic | Supplies | 20.30 |
| Rose BrP | Hack hire | 10.00 |
| The Province | Advertising | 6.00 |
| Sumas Municipality | Taxes on Wellington Farm | 60.68 |
| A.E. Woods | Disbursements | 194.70 |
Communications
From ThP H. Robson etal, Deputy Returning Officer, asking that as the hours for holding elections have been increased that the pay be increased.
Resolved that in future Deputy Returning Officers be paid $6.50 each, and Poll Clerks $4.50 each.
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From the Province, asking the City to subscribe for a number of copies of its Special Edition illustrating the City.
Resolved that the Council subscribe for 1000 copies of the work at 30 cts each, the publishers to deliver or mail same to addresses to be furnished by the Council.
That the monies remaining over the original grant made by Council for Klondike Advertising be applied towards paying a portion of this account.
Resolved that a gas jet be put in the Treasurer’s Vault for drying it out.
Sgd. Jas. McQueen,
Chairman
Moved by Alderman McQueen
Seconded by Alderman McGuigan
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.
Board of Works
The Board of Works met on October 13th 1898.
Present the full Board.
Plans were submitted by the BC ElectricCo for proposed Depot to be built at corner of Hastings and Carrall Streets.
Plans approved only as to the main building.
N.S. Hoffar submitted plans for proposed theatre to be built by Messrs O’Brien and Jackson on Cordova Street.
Plans passed subject to being found correct by the City Engineer.
Communications
From E. Cook in regard to his tender for sewer pipe.
Filed for reference.
From E. Calori stating his willingness ….
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… to pay his proportion for a sewer if City will construct one from Columbia Avenue sewer along Powell Street to his premises on Lot 6, Block 196.
Referred to Engineer for report and probable cost.
From F. Domoney etal, asking for sidewalk on Brunswick Street between Dufferin St & 6th Av.
Referred to Engineer to have 3 plank walk laid.
From Parr and Fee, asking for permanent walk, in front of Lot 13. Block 45, DL 185 where Mr. Nelson is building 3 houses.
Laid over.
From the Vancouver Transfer Co in regard to state of Abbott Street north of Water Street.
Referred to Engineer to examine and report.
From Smith BrP., asking that walk on Pender Street, at Palace Stables be extended as far as Mr. McNeill’s.
Engineer to examine and report.
Resolved that tenders be called up to 3pm on Thursday the 27th of October 1898 for the ironwork in connection with the piers for the Granville Street Bridge Swing.
The following accounts were recommended for payment:
| Evans, Coleman & Evans | $18.80 |
| J.C. Brunt | 4.50 |
| G.A. Roedde | 1.75 |
| ThP Veitch | 249.50 |
| A.E.E. Clark | 548.59 |
| Campbell, Rannie & Co | 8011.00 |
| R.C.P. Mills | 101.25 |
| ThP Dunn & Co | 57.15 |
| McLennan & McFeely | 107.85 |
| Champion & White | 26.20 |
| S. Elkins etal | 1817.20 |
Sgd. H.J. Painter, Chairman
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Moved by Alderman Painter
Seconded by Alderman McMorran
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.
Fire and Police Committee
The Fire and Police Committee met on Tuesday October 11th 1898.
Present: Aldermen McMorran, Townley, McQueen and Brown.
The following accounts were recommended for payment:
| J Dodson | Supplies | $25.15 |
| ThP Dunn & Co | Supplies | 18.99 |
| J. Storey | Supplies | 18.36 |
| R.A. Muskett | Supplies | 6.65 |
| McDowell & Co. | Supplies | 7.05 |
| Chas E. Berry | Supplies | 24.50 |
| McLennan and McFeely | Supplies | 4.50 |
| M. Rae | Keep of Dogs | 4.80 |
| G.W. Dunlop | Supplies | 8.26 |
| City Grocery Co | Supplies | 31.33 |
| Gretta Percha & Rubber Co | Supplies | 3.00 |
| Armstrong and Morrison | Supplies | 9.00 |
| Canada Gen’l Elec Co | Supplies | 16.75 |
| Crowder & Penzer | Supplies | 130.68 |
| A. Lee | Hack hire | 5.50 |
| Henderson | Express hire | .50 |
| W.A. Caryou | Interpreting | 4.00 |
Communications
From the Pound Keeper furnishing Report.
Filed.
From Police Constable McIntosh, asking if he had to pay a Doctor’s Bill six dollars for dressing a wound received while in the discharge of his duty.
Resolved that he be informed that the City has no authority to pay this account.
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Resolved that the Police be required hereafter to insure against accident or death in the sum of $2000. This to take effect on the 1st of December 1898. The insurance premiums to be deducted from the salaries monthly.
Resolved that the Chief of the Fire Department be authorized to order one pair of rubber boots and two rubber coats.
Resolved that the Chairman and Chief of the Fire Brigade be instructed to look into the City’s right to string Fire Alarm wires on electric light poles and to repair system up to the amount of the appropriation.
Sgd. R.A. McMorran,
Chairman
Moved by Alderman McMorran
Seconded by Alderman McQueen
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.
Water & Market Committee
The Water and Market Committee met on Wednesday, October 12th, 1898.
Present the full Board.
Mr. Downing waited upon the Committee to protest against paying arrears of Water rates on a house purchased by him from Mr. A. King.
It was moved by Alderman McGuigan that his protest be filed.
Carried.
Moved by Alderman McMorran
That the City Engineer be instructed to interview the North Vancouver Council at their next meeting with regard to right of way, along the water pipe line.
Carried.
The question of purchasing pipes was laid over.
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The following accounts were recommended for payment:
| G. Dunlop & Co | Supplies | $19.91 |
| James Carnahan | Scavengering | 6.00 |
| McLennan & McFeely | Supplies | 51.84 |
| Water Works Pay Roll | Labor | 1019.38 |
Sgd. Wm Brown, Chairman
Moved by Alderman Brown.
Seconded by Alderman Foreman.
That the Report be adopted.
Carried.
Motions
Moved by Alderman McQueen.
Seconded by Alderman Painter.
That the following account be paid:
A.N.C. King etal By-Law election $65.50
Carried.
Moved by Alderman Painter.
Seconded by Alderman Foreman.
That the following account be paid:
CPR Co Freight on bitumen $183.23
Carried.
Consideration of By-Laws
Moved by Alderman McQueen.
Seconded by Alderman Neelands.
That the By-Law to amend the Trades License By-Law be read a 2nd time.
Carried.
Moved by Alderman McQueen.
Seconded by Alderman Townley.
That the Council go into Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the By-Law.
Carried.
Alderman Brown was appointed Chairman ….
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The By-Law was read over clause by clause and reported to Council.
The third reading was deferred.
Notice of Motion
Alderman Bruce gave notice that at the next meeting of Council he would move that all employees of the Water Works and Board of Works be paid by an official of the Treasurer’s Staff at their respective places of employment instead of as at present where the men come to the City Hall for payment thereby losing in the vicinity of 300 hours labor.
The Council then adjourned.
James F. Garden
Mayor
Thp. F. McGuigan
City Clerk
