Minutes1948(A)FIRST ~EETING
Council Chamber,
9 January, 1948.
INALELrRAL }~IETING
In accordance with the provisions of The M~micipal Act, the Council met
at ll. O0 o'clock with all members present. The statutes7 decla~'ations of office
and qualifications ~ere filed with the Clerk when the oaths of office had been
taken by Magistrate J.B.Hopkins.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. ~L~cDonald and White that a vote of
thanks be extended by His Worship Mayor Houck to Magistrate Hopkins.
Curried unsnimous~l~_
After ~his the Council was dUly organized and open for the transaction
of general business.
The meeting was opened with prayer by the Reverend Mr. E.H.Costigan.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Parm and Miller that the officiat-
ing clergyman be thanked for his service at td~e meeting.
Curris~ unanimousl,y
His Worship Mayor Houck then delivered his inaugural address.
On the motion of Aid. McKinley and Donald the ~'ayor's inaugural address
was ordered spread on the minutes.
Carried unanimousl,V.
MAYOR'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS
To the Board of Aidemen:
In beginning to-day m~v second term as Mayor of this great City, I feel
that it is proper first to extend to the ratepayers m~ sincere appreciation of
their confidence in imposing their trust in me by electing me, unopposed, to this,
the highest office in the municipality. Much as I shoUld like to take it as a
personal tribute and henour, I cannot Allow m~self to do so. My better Judgment
convinces me that n~v election by acclamation is a gesture in favour of continuity
under certain conditions, rather than a tribute to any merit I may possess. As I
mentioned on nomination night, and I must repeat, "To ser~e one 's citizens is a
duty, a privilege and a responsibility". In again assuming the office I will do
so out of a sense of obligation and service to m~ fellow citizens, having con-
stant regard for the h0nour of the position and best interests of our city. I
Just want to add that during all m~ political llfe, this has been one of the
fSnest years I have ever enjoyed, and this is due entirely to the splendid co-op-
eratlon I have had from my Council and from Mr. Patten and Mr. Orr and Mr. SoUl-
sb~ and all other civic officials and employees.
It would not be fitting at the opening of this inaugural session of
Council to pass on without extending a hearty welcome ~ the representatives of
our various municipal organizations, both elective and appointive, who have mani~
fasted an interest in the affairs of this City by hencuring this occasion with
their presnce. It is only by means of co-operation of every official connected
with civic administration that the affairs of this Corporation can be maintained
in a satisfactory condition. In extendi6g this welcome I bespeak the sentiments
of the Aldermen as well as myself.
The City Council to-day is facing the new year with two new members. I
take great pleasure in welcoming back to civic life Alderman McKinley, whose el-
ection in December indicates that the citizens of this City are glad to ~ail
themselves of his service and experience. In welcoming Alderman Parre, I feel I
am greeting one who is not a novice as far as civic work is concerned. He has
earned a well-merited reputation for himself in the past, not only as President
of the Junior Chamber of CoErce, hut by other worthwhile endeavours as well.
In speaking directly to these two new aldermen, I know I not only express the
feelings of your fellow members in the Council but those of the citizens as well
when I say that we trust your tenure in office will at all times continue to be
a construcltivc contribution to the government of our City.
To Alderman MacDonald who was re-elected, I can only say that his el-
ection was a well-merited one. His work as chairman of our many drives for the
needy was indeed outstanding m~d appreciated as well. His re-election was in-
deed an evidence of great confidence in the Judgment he has displayed in civic
administration and was an endcreation by the voters of this City.
To the aldermen who still have one or mere term to serve, 'Aldermen Don-
ald, Hawkins, Miller and White, may I say, and these words apply to myself as
well, that it is my sincere hope that what we do and accomplish through this
year of 1948, will be evidence to our fellow citizens that we have made many con-
structive contributions Wards the uRbuilding of stable and efficient government
in this City. Those of us who have now come through some council expe~snce
realize that many of the policies with which we begun our municipal careers have
had to be somewhat modified to conform with the statutory requirements that def-
ine council prerogatives.
This Council of 1948 will greatly miss the two retiring aldermen, Mr.
Frank and MAr. Buckner. Any tribute which I could pay to the wonderful work they
have done would be inadequate to truly express their real worth to their term of
service. I do, however, want to pay tribute to both of these men for their un-
tiring efforts during their term of office. Both had keen business actunen and
'a sincere earnestness of purpose, as evidenced throughout their career as alder-
men and members of the various committees upon which they served. Their efforts
resulted in an outstanding successful business administration of city business
throughout their term of office. Their fidelity in attending the council meet-
fags, their personal attention to the needs of this city and their generous de~-
otion to its interests have always been a source of gratification and encourage-
meat and have won for both of them our highest esteem. I know I express the
sincere hope from all the members of this Council as well as all the citizens of
Niagara Falls when I say we wish them well in their future endeavours. We kaow
they will continue to be a source of increased credit, not only to themselYes
but to our city as well.
I would certainly be remiss in my position as Mayor if I did not men-
tion the passing from our midst during the last s,~er of two former gentlemen
who served this City as well as M~yor in past years, the former Mayor Harr~
Stephens and Mayor Charles Anderson. Both men were hencured and loved in. our
City. From boyhood up, both of these gentlemen lived in direct and vigourous
contact with men and things. Their moral convictions and fntellect~,-i opinions
gathered from that con. tact a supreme degree fo that character by which we all
knew them, that character which is the most dlstincitive possession of true
Canadianlain. We admired them for their clearness of thought, their honesty,
sagacity and practicalhess. We heard cf their deaths with iustant~~ profound
and city-wide sympathy. May God make us worthy of the memory of these two
former servants of Niagara Falls who served us so well. '
I want at this time to ~xpress m~ sincere appreciation to both the
Hencurable Emphrey Mitchell and to MAr. Cerl Hanniwell, M.L.A. Mr. Hanniwell
. has been most co-operative through the last year and he always has been ready
willing to make appointments with our council x~ith :~epresentatlves oF the Prov-
incial Govermnents. Heelways accompanied us and led the discussion and his pres-
entation of our case before 'Td~e proper authorities always brought the desired. res-
ults. I know this spirit of co-operation will continue through the new year.
Mr. Mitchell as well was al:~ays willing to do ~d~at he could for us per-
taining to Otur requests before his Goverament. However, I must admit that i was
disappointed, as well as the rest of the raembers of the 194Y Cotu~cil, that our
request to oppose any change in the Canadian customs laves, which ~.:ould permit the
transport of American in goods in bond through Canada by road, has not been, up
to the present time, adhered to.
Our Board of Health deserves a lot of credit for the work they have
accomplished in the past year, led by Dr. J.H.Davidson, the Chaix~nan and by our
Medical Officer of Health, Dr. ~.'~itelock; by Mr. Andtaws, the inspector, along
with the Board i~tself. I feel they have accomplished something tangible thro~gh
the last year. I want to say a special word of appreciation to them for the very
thorough inspection they made of all eating places within the confines of oar
City. This is one of the major contacts we have with the travelling public and
I feel if we can have a reputation for clean food and good-appearing dining
rooms, it will go a long way toward establishing a worth-while reputation for
our City.
I cannot let this opportunity go by without saying a well-deserved
word of thank you and appreciation to our Radio Station CHVC and especially to
Mr. Bedford. Both he and his staff have been extremely kind to us since the
station has been in operation. Mr. Bedford is'most generous with the radio time.
By allowing either myself or a member of the Council free time every Sunday to
present a report of the council meetings, I feelMr. Bedford is performing a
very generous public service.
Every city, it seem, in this day and age that seems to make fon~ard
strides now has within its midst a radio station. We, here in Niagara Falls, are
proud of CHVC and can only say to Mr. Bedford and his efficient staff that we
wish them well for the future success in the 'operation of the station. I know
members of Council Join with me in this expression to CHVC.
During the past year two or three events of prime importance took
place in our City. One of these was the visit of the President of the United
States, Mr. HarryTruman, to our city. This is of Particular'importance when you
consider the fact that Niagara Falls is the only place in the Dominion of Canada,
outside Ottawa, in which the President made a personal appearance. The president
was very gracious, also his daughter and by this appearance helped to forge an-
other link in an am/cable chain which binds our great neighbout to the south with
Canada and brought more forcibly to the attention of the world the existence of
the great-stretch of unfortified border between our countries.
Another even of great importance which has recently transpired was the
substitution of buses for street cars within oar city. This was a.matter that
has been under consideration for several years and the changeover, I feel sure,
will prove eminently satisfactory. Certainly the new agreement entered into bet-
ween the Canadian National and the City of Niagara Falls is satisfactory from the
'view point of the city itself and although there have been some minor critlcisma
· up to the present as to the service being supplied and the areas supplied, these
matters will, in the course of time, be adjusted to the satisfaction of all. It
is a very drastic change and must, of course, receiver operational study in order
to ascertain the needs for service and the types and locations of service. Time
tables and routes are still mere or less in the experimental stage but as feats
appear, these are being corrected and will eventually result in a rapid and ef-
ficient service to the entire municipality.
The third event was the installation of parking meters. As you are
all aware, the meters have been in operation since December 4th and up uatll the
present t~me, there is no doubt that there has been improvement in parking con-
ditions. When the subject of installation was first broached, there was consid-
erable antagonism from certain quarters, but I think that you will find in the
passage of time that even those who were ~the most critical in the beginning will
realize that it w~s a logical and progressive step toward the improvement of
traffic conditions.
As you are all aware, at the election on December let a question was
submitted to ascertain the opinion of the electors regarding the purchase of
property for the extension of Fairview cemetery, at a cost of $18,000.00. The
question was answered affirmatively in no uncertain teens. This property, which
provides approximately thirteen and a half acres of land, is very necessary to the
municipality for cemetery purposes. This location is ideal inasmuch as it is
~mmedtately adjacent to the existing cementery and when fully developed it will
make available in the neighborhood of twenty-two hundred additional cemetery plots.
In my inaugural speech a year ago I said at that time to the Council,
"It is our duty as members of the goveraing body of the Corporation to so conduct
its affairs that the best interests and welfare of each and every citizen shall
be truly and wisely served". We could, therefore, not afford to allow deliber-
ations to depart in the slightest respect from that high consideration we owe to
the dignity of the task before us and the trust imposed upon us. Bitterness of
Controversy ill becomes men vested with the confidence of their fellow citizens.
There are two sides to every question under debate. These two sides relate dir-
ectly to the question itself. There is novera personal side. I am asking you
again, in the names of those ~¢ho have placed you here, to co-operate in a ~pirit
of friendliness and to debar the personal angle from all issues that may come
before t~s Council. The Council is a forum for the expression of unbiased op-
inions and the very nature of that forum deeds that opinions should be rec-
eived with respect. It is expected that there shall be differences but let these
differences be dignified and honourable as the positions which we hold are dig-
nified and honourable. As I Just mentioned a few minutes ago, I said something
to this effect last year. I am repeating it again this morning, especially for
the benefit of our two new members of Council and I want to tell them, and it is
indeed with a source of pride, that never once during our ~2 council meetings of
the year 1947 did the council have any debate that did not have these principles
observed. The question, no matter how serious it was that was under discussion,
was slylays kept on a high plane and at this time I ~ish to express my sincere
appreciation to the 1947 Council. I felt we carried on with dignity and honour
to Niagara Falls' citizens and I know they appreciate this fact as well as I do.
I know our two new members will adhere to this.
I want to say this to the mabere of Council, serious purpose lles bef-
ore us as a new city council. Within a comparatively few days you will be called
into the ~prncedure of budget m~king with the task of keeping the tax rate withI~
the limit, if possible, it now stands at. To accomplish this objective there
mus~ be a spirit of co-operation from all public expending boards and commissions
which might entail sacrifice, perhaps of some cherished services while, while not
essential, are at least of a semi-essential nature.
Keeping the tax rate down has been an old game in munidpal'history.
New revenues from new avenues would faciltiate the task were they available.
Provincial legislation to permit municipalities to ~,top new sources of income must
be sought with prudence. The new sources must be new and n~t further burdens
'placed upon those already suffering with maximum strain.
I do not wish to assume the role of a pessimist but I must given this
word of warning to this Council. I have high hopes for continued economic rec-
overy but we, who are entrusted with the management of civic affairs, will still
have to control expenditures with the utmost regard for the -interests of the tax-
payer whose burdens have reached heavy proportions. I know you realize with me
that despite business improvements, it is still necessary to cut the coat accord-
ing to the cloth.
Already we have a number of important items on the 1948 progre~"" that
will require careful thought to a~ive at the best solution. Not the least of
these, of course, is the tax rate. Our general assessment has not kept abreast
with'the increasing demands for more service. Assessments have continued nearly
at their normal level, while the demands of a growing coEmL~nity over a period of
progress and in a time of new things have placed upon us ne~+J bul. dens requiring
more capital. Paternalism has groom but the ability to meet these sonsequent
expenditures has decreased. It is a difficult situation that faces this
istrative body, provided we don't take the easy way out by bore'owing funds ~nd
thus shift the burden to a future day of reckoning. I defintely feel this would
be the wrong thing to do.
Government and public utilities should pay their Just burdens. Some
say public utilities should not pay taxes. Assume for a moment that we agree
with that statement. It should apply to all public utilities and most assuredly
to the greatest public utility of them all - the municipal governmmts. If the
municipalities should not collect from the Dominion, the Province and the Hydro
and other public utilities, why in the nslne of common sense should these bodies
be given the right to collect from the municipalities for services given? If ~ze
cannot collect for fire protection, police protection, street cleaning, roadway
and sidewalk repairs, for sewage dispose.1 and all other services rendered to
public buildings, then why should these bodies be able to collect from us for
motor licerice fees, gasoline tax on city-woned vehicles, fees to the Ontario Nun-
icipal Board, for full postage on our mail, full excise tax, full sales tax and
many others? To me the situation as it is at the present time is truly absul. d.
If the governments and public utilities do not carry their proper burdens, then
those burdens must.be carried by the property owners.
To all the citizens of Niagara Falls I can say, on behalf of this Coun-
cil, that we hope that they feel confident that the mangement of our City is in
capable hands and that the best in~ests of the citizens will be served insofar
· as it is h~n~n~ely possible.
THere are a few pdnts of civic administration which I feel I should
mantion~ to you that will reCeivemajor consideration this new year:
1. The protection of the financial and credit position of the municipal-
ity. A greater responsibility rests upon the civic administration to conserve
the City,s resources and to maintain its high credit status in comparison with
other cities.
2. Careful consideration and intelligent action in regard to the burden
of bonded indebtedness carried by the Corporation and an additional indebtedness
it will have to assume having in view a reduction in debt. I am happy to state
now that this city is in the best financial state it has been in fox' over 35
years. This credit I certainly do not te~ke upon myself but give due credit to
where it is rightfully due, to the men who have served on ~xe council over these
years.
3. The relief of distress to all deserving assistance with care being ex-
ercised to protect the taxpayers.
4. Careful budgeting to keep the year's expenditures within the year's
revenue. A policy of sane economy so that the taxes shall be kept at the lowest
possible levelwlthin reasonable municipal service.
5. Estimates and tax rate to be struck early in the year in an endearour
to avoi~ expensive bank loands until taxes are received.
I am very much interested and concaned that this Council will appoint
a strong industrial comittee to work along hand in hand with the Chamber of Com-
merce. X want to extend to Mr. William Bennet, the new secretary of the Chamber,
a hearty and most cordial welcome to our city. Mr. Bennett come here with a
wealth of experience and I feel that his ability, along withhiSdrivingihrce,
will be a real acquisition to no. I am sure that this Council will afford to ~.
Bennett every spirit of co-operation.
Pertaining to the work progrmnm~ that should be implemented during the
year 1948, ~ ~ust wish to mention soma of the projects that should be taken care
of: "
1. The electors of the City of Niagara Falls have approved a new franchise
for the Canadian National Electric Railway to provide transportation within the
City by buses instead of by electric street cars. The changeover has already been
made and the railway company have removed the overhead wires and will shortly rem-
ove many wooden poles which will improve the appearance of our main traffic art-
cries. The City must deal with the problem of removing the street car rails and
replacing the pavement surface. All plans for this project sho~dd be completed
at the earliest possible date so that the work may be commenced early in the
spring and carried forward in a manner so that there will be a minimum of inter-
ference with general commercial business and tourist traffic. It would appear
that in 1948 it will be necessary to remove the rails and repair the road surface
and defer-consideration of re-surfacing the entire road surface of the m~in art-
eries to a later date.
2. Arrangements have been completed for the extension of the grant of
$75,000.00 per annum in lieu of taxes from the Hydro-Electric Power Commission
of Ontario for the year 1948. It willbe necessary during the year to negotiate
for the grant for suceeding years.
3. During the year 1947 an sgreement was entered into with the Central
Mortgage Corporation for the erection of fifty homes for war veterans on Fifth
and Sixth Avenues, north of Hamilton Street. Some of these houses are already
occupied and the balance will be available at an early date. Most of the ser-
vices have been installed but it will be necessary, h the early spring, to com-
plete~kthe construction of the necesssry sidewalks and road surfaces.
4. During 1947 the erection of twenty-two homes ~as undertaken by the Falls
Construction Company on Lowell Avenue, between North Street and Sunder Street.
The necessary services were constructed by the City and we believe that this new
subdivision will develop rapldl~- during 1948. It will be necessary to provide
the necessary sayices on Hanan Avenue between North Street and S~nmer Street and
on Lowell Avenue south of Summer Street. It is Just possible that furrier dev-
elopment in this area my be found desirable before the end of the year.
5. ~lthough no building was commenced in 1947 in the Welland Securities
subdivision at the comer of Stanley Avenue and Mo.rrison Street, except for
houses fronting on Morrison Street, it is to be expected that it will be neces-
sary to provide services in 1948 for homes to be erected on Vslleyway, Homewood
Avenue and Stanley Avenue, and possibly on Alexander Crescent and Inglls Drive.
6. Several large capital expenditures have been appreved by the electors
in recent years on which very little work has been done, due to the Ei~ cost'of
construction and the scarcity of essential mterials. An expenditure of
was approved for additions and alterations to the Niagara Falls Collegiate and
Vocational Institute. Detailed plans are being prepared by the architects and it
is contemplated that tenders for a portion of the work will be called for in
immediate future. The electors also approved of the expenditure of $40,000.00
for the erection of a new library building at the south end of the City. A site
- has been purchased ohMdin Street and it is probable that tenders for construc-
tion of the proposed building will be called at an early date. The electors
have also approved an expenditure of $563,035.00 for the construction of storm
sewers. Although no work has been done to date, approval for the construction of
a storm sewer on Slater Avenue and jepson Street has been obtained from the
Ontario Municipal Board and the necessary tile ordered. As soon as delivery of
the necessary materials has been made, construction work will be commenced.
Detailed plans are being prepared for construction of storm sewers to
provide a much needed service for the Epworth Circle and St. Lawtense Avenue
district. Council will be asked to consider the advisability of proceeding with
storm sewersin relieve flooding on Centre Street and Victoria AvenU~ and to pro-
vide for the extension of the large sewer on Huron Street, west of Third Avenue
and the construction of new sewers on Fourth Avenue, Third Avenue, second Avenue
and Morrison Street, to eliminate practically yearly repairs to the deep sewers
on these streets. If construction costs become static so that definite tender
prices can be obtained, the large relief trunk sewer to relieve Muddy'Run trunk
sewer should be proceeded with.
7. ~t will be necessary daring the year to provid~ space for a ne~.~ d~u~.
The area now in use will be filled within a very short time and a new disposa~
area is an imediate requirement.
8. During 1947 the I~dro-Electric Conm~ission of Niagara Falls proceeded
with the installation of improved street lighting in certain sections of the
City. ! suggest that this progrsmnns be speeded up so that at td~e end of 1948
the original schedule will be completed..
9. ~lthough traffic lights have been ordered for installation at the
intersection of Valleyway and Victoria Avenue and at Ferry Street and Stanley
IAvenue, delivery of the necessary materials has been delayed but we hope to
have these installations completed by the end of January, 1948. The Council
will be required to study traffic o0nditlons at several intersections in the
City where traffic is practicularly heavy and determine whether the installation
of traffic lights is necessary.
10. The Council of 1947 appreved, tentatively, a ten-year pian for capital
expenditures and set aside an ~nount of $21,230.00 to help finance the same in
future years. It is suggested that it may be advisable in 1948 to set aside a
certain sum to be~sed for the same purposes.
M~y I come to a close with the expression of my hearty and sincere ap-
preciation of the excellent spirit shown by all who have attended here to-day
to make this inaugural a success? It is the same spirit that has bee woven
into the texture of our beloved city. It is by such a spirit that we shall con-
' tinue to grow and to prosper and to be a moving force for betterment and progress
in this magnificlent country which is our heritage."
W.L.HOUCK, Mayor.
~00PTION OF MINUTES
The minutes of the previous meeting, having been received and read, were
adopted on the motion of ~ld. Hawkins and MacDonald.
The City Clerk certified as to the result of the poll held on let Dec-
ember, 1947; and on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and M~cDonald the communication
was received and filed.
I~ESOLUTIONS
The following Resolutions were passed:
No. 1 - WRI'IE - PAI{M - ~SOL~ that ~de~n P.J.~lle? be
poln~ ~hal~ of the F~nance Co~it~e of the City Co~oil fo~ the City of
Ni~a Fa~s for ~e ye~ 1948; and the Se~ of the Co~oratlon be here~
Carried unanimo~uely
No. 2 - MTr~R . McKINLEy - i~ESOLVED that Dr. J.H.Davidson, Mr. Alex Collins and
Mrs. J.R.Eellybe and are. hereby appointed as members of the LocalBoard of
Health for the City of Niagara Falls for the year 1948; and the Seal of the Cor-
potation be hereto affixed.
Carried unanimo~usly
~,~$~ DONALD - HAWKINS - RESOLVED that Mr. C.H.Hamilton be and is hereby ap-
~oi~ad as a member of the Public Library Board for the years 1948, 1949and
1950; and the S.eal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried unanimo~uusly
No. 4 -MacDONALD -WRI'~ -RESOLVED that AldermanHarryA. Parmbe and is hereby
appdnted as the representative of the City Council of the Greater Niagara Chamber
of Comm~rce~for the year 1948; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
,- ~' Carried unanimously
No. 5 - PAI~i - MI~JER - EESOLVED thatMr. J~s M. Cowan and Miss Winnifred M.
Stokbs be and are hereby airpointed as the representatives of the City Council on
the 01d Age Pensions and Mothers' Allowances LocalBoard for.tt~ year 1948; and
the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried unanimously
No. 6 - MCKINLEY - DONALD - EESOLVED that Alderman Harry A. Parmbe and is hereby
appointed as the representative of the City Council on the Children's Aid Society
of the County of Welland for the year 1948; and the Seal of the Corporation be
hereto affixed.
Carried unanimously
No. 7 - HAWKINS - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that Mr. G.J.Emery be and is hereby ap-
pointed as the Weed Inspector for the City of Niagara Falls for the year 1948;
and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried unanimously
No. 8 -WHITE - PA~ - EESOLVED that Aldermen F.j. Miller, Grant Donald and E.M.
Hawkins be and are hereby appointed as members of the Property Connn~ttee of the
City Council for the year 1948; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto af-
fixed.
Carried unanimously
No. 9 - MTr.T.~R - DONALD - RESOLVED that Aldemen E.M.Hawkins, A.J.McKinley and
W.C.MacDonald be and are hereby appointed as members of the Equipment Committee
of the City Council for the year 1948; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto
affixed.
Carried unanimously
No. '10 - McKINIZ'~ - ttAWK~TS - RESOLVED that Aldermen Grant Donald, F.J.Miller and
H.A. Parm be and are hereby appointed as members of the Traffic Committee of the
City Council for the year 1948; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried unanimously
No. 11 ~ MacDONALD - WHI~E - RESOLVED that Alderman A.J.McElnley be and is hereby
appointed as the representative of the City Council on the Greater Niagara Reg-
ional Area PlanningComm~ttee for the year l948; and the Seal of the Corporation
be hereto affixed.
Carried unanimously
No. 12 - PAEM - DONALD - RESOLVED that Alderman E.M.Hawkins, A.J.McKinley and F.
J.Mlller be and are hereby appointed as msmbers of the Tourist Committee of the
City Council for the year 1948; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto af-
fixed.
Carried unanimously
No. 13 -DONA~D -HAWKINS - I~SOLVED that Aldermen~W.C.MacDonald, F.J.Miller and
J.G.White be and are hereby appointed as members of the Industrial Committee of
the City Council for the year 1948; an& the Seal of the Corporation be heroic af-
fixe&.
Carried unanimously
Mr. C.D.Harmiwell, M.L.A., and Ex-aldermen C.W.Twidale w6re present
and expressed their appreciation at berg asked to attend the meeting, and exten-
~e& their good wishes to the 0ouncil for the coming term.
The Council adjourned until 2.30 p.m. on the motion
of Ala. Hawkins and Mac-
Donald.
READ AND ADOPf,ED, 12 January, 1948.
0lark
ADJOURNED MEETING
Mayor
Council Chamber,
5 January, 1948.
The Council re-assembled at 2.30 p.m. for the purpose of considerin~
the general business and finance which had been presented to them. ~ll members
of the Council were present.
C0~F~JNICATIONS
Laid over from previous meetings:
No. 432 (1947 File) - Band of Canadian Corps -re ser~es of 'concerts. ORDERED on
the motion of Ald. G.Donald and McKinley that the comunication be received and
laid on the table and a small committee be appointed to bring in a report npon
the matter. His Worship Mayor Houck appointed Aldermen Donald, Parmand MacDon-
ald as the Committoe for this purpose. '
No. 482 (1947 File) - Niagara Falls Builders, Exchange . re fulltime bu~iing in-
spector. ORDERED on the motion of ~ld. ~ller and Hawkins that the comanication
be received and laid on the table, and a conmaittee be appointed to bring in a
report upon this matter. His Worship Mayor Houck appointed Aldermen Miller,
White and Hawkins as the Committee for this purpose.
No. 514 (1947 File) - Niagara Falls Civic Employees, Federal Union - re opening
of agreement. 0RDERsD on the motion of AId. White and MacDonald that the commun-
ication be received and filed, and the Committee be asked for a statement as to
the mattersthey desire to be studied by Council.
No. 51~ (1947 File) - Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities . re school
of architecture. ORDEi~2) on the motion of AId. White and Hawkins that the com-
municatlon be received and filed, and no representative 'be sent to the school.
No. ~28 (1947 File) - Hospital for Sick Children - requesting grant toward 1947
deficit. 0RNERED on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parm that the communication
be receivedandreferred ~o the Chairman of Finance.
No. ~47 (1947 File) - Niagara Falls Dynamo Football Club - requesting grant tow-
.ard Jackets. ORDERaO on the metion of Ald. Hawkins and M~Kinley that the commun-
ication be received and referred to the Chairm~n of Finance.
No. 5~1 (1947 File) - ImperlalBank of Canada - requesting hook-up with police
telegraph system. 0RDFa~ on the motion of AId. Hawkins and MacDonald that the
comntmication be received and filed, and permission be ~ranted.
~EE Repor!. ~o. 1
The following Con~nunioations were presented:
No. I - His Worship Mayor Houck ~ appointing representative on Court of Revision.
OI~DERED on the motion of Ald. HawkinS' end MacDons~d that the communication be rec-
eived and filed, and the appointment be approved.
No. 2 - Department of Attorney-General - acknowledging letter re parking meter
violation fees. ORDERED on the 'motion of Ald. Hawkins and Miller that the commun-
ication be received and hid on the table.
No. 3 - City of Ssrnia
No. 4 - City of London
No. ~ - City of St. Thenms - endorsing resolution re parking meter fees. ORDERED
on the motion of Ald. Donald and Hawkins that the communications be received and
filed.
No. 6 - Town of Me&ford - re re-establishment of wartime controls. ORDERED on
the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the communication be received~ and
filed. (Ald. McKinley voted ~ontrary to this metion.)
No. 7 - Mr. N.J.M.Lockhart, M.P. - re in-bond trucking through Canada. 0RDEEED
on the motion of ~ld. Hawkins and White that the communication be received and
filed, acknowledged, and thanks be extended for the very fine remarks.
No. 8 - Office of Premier of Ontario - re in-bond trucking through Canada. 0RD-
EF~D on the motion of ~ld. Miller and Hawkins that the communication be received
and laid on the table, and a copy be sent to the Local Member of the Legislature,
asking him to place the m~tter before the Minister of Highways.
No. 9 - Board of Education - appreciation of action re school signs. ORDERED on
the motion of Ald. Hawkins and McKinley that the communication be received and
filed and congratulstions be extended to the Chairman of the Traffic Committee and
the City Manager for this action.
No. '10 - Canadian Cellucotton Products Co. Ltd. - re parking on Victoria Avenue.
0EDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Parm that the communication be rec-
eived and filed and the thanks of Council be extended to the Company with the req-
uest that they continue to supervise this parking.
No. 11 _ Niagara Falls Civic Employees' Union - requesting permis~on to attend
convention. ORDEF~fd~ on the motion of Aid. McKinley andMacDonald that the com~-
ication be received and filed, and permission be granted.
Laid over from previous meetings:
No. 2~3 (1147 File) - CityManager
No. 26S (1947 File) - Tourist Committee - re establishment of tourist informat-
ion centtee. 0RDEi~Ed on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the reports
be received and referred to the Tourist Co~.~ttee.
No. 286 (1947 File) - Traffic Commalttee - recommendations re traffic lights° 0R-
DE~ on the motion of Ald. Miller and Hawkins that the report be received and
referred to the Traffic Com.~ttee.
No. 315 (1947 File) - City Manager - re cost of removing street car rails.
ERED on the motion of Aid. Donald and Hawkins that the report be received and
filed, and scheme Number One of the report be adopted. ~L~~
The followin~ Reports were presented:
No. 1 - City Manager - re hook-up with police telegraph system. OEDEA~ on the
motion of AId. Hawkins and MacDonal~ that the. report be received and filed, and
the recommendations be .adopted.;.. ~ -. '- ,
No. 2 - CitX Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of
AId. MacD~n~d~nd Hawkins that the report be rec~ved and hid on the table, that
all recon~aendations with the exception of that for the issuance of a hawker,s lic-
ense for Mike Machinsky be adopted; and the excepted recommendation be laid on the
table until the next meeting.
RESOLUTI01~S
The following Resolutions were'passe~d:
No. 14 - HAI~L~S - MILLER - RESOLVED that the invitation of Reverend }~. E.H.Cos-
tigan to attend divine service on the morning of 2Dth January be received and ac-
cepted with thsnks; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto sffixed.
Carried unanimousl_D~
No. l~ - M~LI~ER - McKINLEy - RESOLVED that a joint meeting be srranged as soon as
possible between the Local Board of Health and the City Council for discussion of
the Board,s request for assistants for the Public Health Nurse and the Sanitary
Inspector; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixe~.
Carried unanimoup~l~
No. 16 - HAWKINS - PARM - RESOLVED that a report be prepared upon the possibility
of m~king repairs to ~e Cenotaph on Clifton Hill and the advisibility of includ-
ing thereon the names of all those persons who sacrificed their lives during World
War II; that the same be referred to the Finance Comn~ttee; and the Seal of the
Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried unanimously
No. 17 - PhcDONf~LD - McKINLEy - RESOLVED that the next regular moetir~ of Council
be scheduled to tnke place at 5.00p.m. on Monday, 12th January; and the Seal of
the Corporation be hereto ~ffixed.
Carried unanLmous]~
BY-LA~S
The following By-laws were passe~d:
No. 41~D - To appoint members of the Court of Revision for the City of Niagara
Falls for the year 1948.
It was ordered on the motion of ~ld. Donald and Miller that ~ld. Haw-
klns be given the Privilege of introdnci~ the by-law ~d the by-law be read the
first t~e - C~ried ~n~o~4.
It was ordered on the motion of ~d. ~'~ite and MacDo~ld that the ~e
of Willim Delaney be inse~ed in ~e by-law, that R~e B6 (2) of the St~di~
R~es of Co~cil be s~pended ~d the My-law be given the second readi~
tied ~an~o~4. - C~-
~ird readi~ - ~d. Don~d ~d ~cDon~d - C~ried ~an~ously.
Noj 41~6 - To authorize the execution of a revised deed.
It was o~ered on the motion of ~d. Hawkins and Don~d that ~d. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of introduci~ ~e by-law and the by-law be read the
first t~e - C~rted ~anho~ly.
It was ordered on the motion of ~d. Hawkins and Donald that R~e 36
(2) of the S~ndi~ R~es of Co~cil be suspended ~d the by-law be given the
second readi~ - C~rled ~nimn~.
~i~ ~adi~ - ~d. ~cDon~d and Hawki~ - C~ried ~n~ly.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Donald.
READ AND ADOFI~, 12th January, 1948.
Clerk' ' ~q Mayor
FINANCE MEETING
Council Chamber,
~ January, 1948.
The Finance Connnittee met on Monday, 5th January, 1948, for the purpose
of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly
certified and placed before them. ~Zll members of the Con~nittee were present.
It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Houck and Ald. Haw-
kinsthat the Conmittee afford the new Chainman of the Finance Committee, ~ld.
F.J.~illler, every co-operation during 1948.
Sundry accounts amoutning to $60,694.18 were approved by the Committee.
The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord-
ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion-of
Ald. ~filite and Hawkins.
· he report of the City~ianager and City Clerk, regarding the possib-
ility of broadening ~le public liability and property damage insurance coverage,
which had been laid over from previous meetings, was considered. It was ord-
ered on the motion of Ald. White and Hawkins that the report be received and.
filed, the first recommendation be adopted, and the City Manager be asked to -'
draft a by-law to provide for ~he chargning o~ an annual fee for hanging signs
to cover insurance on the s~m.~e.
The Revenue and Expenditure Statement for the year 1~7, as laid over
from previous meetings, was presented. ~t was ordered on the motion of Ald. Do~-
aid and Hawkins that the statement be referred for consideration when the Budget
is being prepared.
The con~unication from N.Mttrri, offeri~ the assessed value for Lot
46, Plan 2, North Street, as laid over from previous meetings, was considePed,
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the connnunioatlou
be re~eived and referred to the Proper~yCo~fttee for reconm~endations as to the
policy to be adopted with reference to the sale of city-owned lots.
An corer was presented from E~lph Biamonte for $125.00 ~or permission
to operate the conesscion at 0akOs~Ps~vE. I~ Was ordereden the motion of ~ld.
Parm and Hawkins that the conmuniS~Ion be received ~nd filed, and~the concession
be granted to ~'. Blameate for the year '1948.
A oommunieatlon was presented from Martin and Calvert regarding an en-
corachment of a building at St. Lawrence Avenue and Simcoe Street upon the street
allowance. Yt was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and McKinley that the
communication be received and filed and a by-law be presented by the City Solic-
itor to make the required correction.
The City Manager advised the Co~mXttee of the po~Lbility of arranging
demonstrations of snow loading equipment.
~'Jorship Mayor Houck and Ald. Parm that the necessary arrangements be made for
tile demonstrations.
Donald,
trucks.
The City Manager was authorized, on the motion of ~i!d. Hawkins and Mac-
to obtain prices upon a straight blade plough for use on one of the City
The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and White.
READ AND ADOPTED, 12th January, 1948.
rman of Finance
COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chamber,
5th January, 1948.
The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin-
ance meetings for the puai0ose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts ap-
proved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present.
BY-LAW
The following By-law was ~assed:
He. 4_157 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. ~ite and MacDonald that/dd. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first t~mm _ Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and McKinley thatRule ~6
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the sec-
ond reading - Carried unanimously.
Third reading - Aid. MacDonald and Hawkins.
The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Miller and Donald.
ii
HEAD ,~ND ADOPfED, 12th January, 1948.
b~yor
CONFEEENCE
Council Chsmber,
~ January, 1948.
The Conference Comittee assembled at the close of the regular council
and finance meetings on Monday, 5thJanusry, 1948, for the purpose of giving con-
sideration to the matters placed before them. All members of the Committee were
present.
After consideration of the items presented# the Comittee adjourned on the motion·
of Ald. MiLler and Hawkins.
EE/~D AND ADOPTED, 12th Jsnuary, 1948.
SECO~D ME%~R~)
Fire Hall,
12 January, 1948.
Pursuant to ad~ouA. A~ent, the CourteLl met at ~.00 p.m. ~a Monday, 12th
January, 1948, for the purpose of co~siderl~ general business and finance. ALl
mambers of the Co~moil were present. The Council, hav~mg received ~-.d read the
minutes of the Previous meet~m~, a~opted these on the motion of Ald. MacDon,~d
and llawkins._._
No. 1~ - Eonourable yA~i~_z4~..st~_~ of _]~.~V_S - acknowledging further letter re ln-
l~md freight. ORDEreD on the motion of Ald. Eawkins and MacDonAld that the com-
munication be received and filed.
No. 1~ - City of Fort William - re resolution for state medicime. 01~E~ED oA the
motion of Ald. Donald aud ~a~k~ns that the c~-;'-~nloation be received and filed.
No. 15 - Village of Chippawa - resolutio~ re N~ro s tem
No. ~7 - Canadian Welfare Council - re official affiliation. 01~D~ on the mot-
ion of AI~. White am~ MacDonald ~mt the ccemmmtcation be received am~ filed.
NO. ~ - ~y. ~mey ~d ~ , ~St~ ~er
~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~tl~ ~ ~. bwk~s ~ held of c~e~ deed.
............. ' ..........6A;i; """ me-. b.
.870
lie. 2~ - ll,~ro-Electrlc C~---deston of Niagara Falls - re Cmm~ssloners, S-ladles.
~ on the motlon of AId. White and NacDo--~d ~het the c~--..~.-~oatlon be rec-
eived au~ filed' and the ---~=~les for 19~8 be appreved.
No. ~ - l{lage~x Fm~3n Girls' Work ~ - requeet~n_=_ pellisslon for ~
um~u on the motlon of AM. MacDo~-~a an~ lhwkins that the c ........ mdoation
received amX fileds and perAieslon for' the ta~ da~ be granted.
No. 26 . ~aurence C. Crawlexit - re check of cash. 01~Y~l~ on the motion of Ald.
M~l er an~ Hawkins that the cc~,-tmication .be received and filed.
No. 27 - M.j. Allen- application for position. ~ on the motion of AI&.
Do_~-~R and Hawkins that the comaunication be received and laid on the
No. 28 - )ell Telephone Ccm~aa~ of Canada - xe~usstiag permission to move pole.
l~. 29 - _~ell Telephone C~v_aa[ of Cn~=a- - requestinS permission to replace pole.
~ on the motion of Aid. Hawkins and MacDonald +.~t the c~.~.-.,-~cetion be
received and filed, an~ permission be granted.
over frcex a previous meeting:
1{o. 2 - City Clerk - re application for hawker,s licehoe. 0rdd~u on the motion
of Ald. White and MacDoneM that the re~ort be received an~ filed, and the lic-
ance be6rante~.
The followin~ ~el~rts were preees_,~te_d_.:
No. ~ - City~Clex~_ - re conference held ~th ianuary. ~ on the motion of
AId. !~dnley and ]~awkins that ~ report be reoetve~ and filed.
1Io. *~ - City Mana{er - re ~--+~ letton of sewer on Stanley Avenue. ~ on
the motion of Ald. Ilcl~x~ley sad lhwkins .that the report be received and flle~,
end the mocsendattons be adopted.
No. ~ - Ctt~ Clerk _- reccss~ndin8 issuance 'of ltcences. OH~D on the motion of
Ai&. l~a~k~ue and l~o__-no~=~a ~hat the x~pox~ be received amt filed, and the rec-
No. 6 - Daixf w=~ector - report for month of December. 0~CASMS~ on the motion of
Ald. White an~ !,!ac,Do-,,'~:a that the ml~rt*be received an~ filed. .-
lie. 7 - City Manager - re reeelpts ~ parktn8 meters. OI~EI~D on the motion of
Aid. lh~klns and illl~r that the re~rt be x~cetved an~ laid on the table until
the next mee~in8 of Co~n{.~l, .for t~xe-stud~ of the roeabets.
gara Falls be asked to report upon the Possl~tllty of ~nst~lng street lighting
on the lane between l~erson Crescent and Xpworth C/role; and the Seal of the Cor-
Ix)ration be hereto aff~Y~.
Csrrled tman~o_~_9_~~
21 - MTT.T~R . ~ . ~0L~ ~t ~e City Sollcitorbe e~e~d ~ seth
deed ~ P~k Street at ~e Regls~ ~tce, ~ ~po~ ~ ~e s~ ~
Cl~ Co~; ~ ~e 8e~ of ~e Co~omtton be hemto ~d.
C~le~ l~o~
'Ale following ~._-~lavs~ v~ere passed:
lto. ~1)8 - To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone COmpa~ of C~m~d~ to
move and replete poles on Dru~nd I{oed and 1~tn Street.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Mcrdnley that Ald. Haw-
kins be given the privilege of lntroduoi~ the by-law and the by-law be read the
first t~-~ - CarrAed unsmlaouely.
It was ordere~ on the motion of Ald. Mcl~lnley and Donald that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing l~les of Council be suspended and the by-law be ~iven the asc-
~hlrd read~n8 - AId. Hawkins and MacDonald . Carried ~r~,~nsl~'
.1~o. ~1~ - To authorize the execution of a Quit Claim Deed.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Hawkins and McEinley that AId.
l/tiller be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the !by-law be mad
the first t~m~ . CarrAed unsmbnouel~.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Hawkins and Donald that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Ibles of Council be 'suspended and- the by-law be given the second
~M~rd readin8 - AId. Hawkins and Donald - Carried unanimouel~.
b Couno11 addourned on the -ntlon of AId. Donald and Hawkins.
A ocmmmloatton vas presented from the Off fen Xqullment Cmmpan~ vtt~
re&3*,'& to &ellvex7 or mtov plou6hso It vu ordere& ou t,~e motion of Ald. HayWire,
a~. laaa~ +_.__h,~+, the oemaumicatton *be reoelved am1, filed, and aChsm~lo~ 14ode1 3206
plou~h be purchase& at a price of $~8.00, f.o.b. Toronto, pins sales tax,
A c~se~icatlon was presente~ frca A. Perri, r~lusstin~ a refund of
purchase price of ~ot 892, Plan 19~, Lombard. Avenue. Upon thereoossndatton of
the Property Ccmaittee and on the motion of Ald. NacDonal~ and ~rnite it was or~-
ere& +.~t the ccmmmication be receive& an~ file&, A~a a reftm& be made.
A cc~aunication was presente& frm C.lI.~ackson in which be aske~
Gladstone Avenue, south of Peer Street, be closed on& dsede~ to h4m for $2~0.00
for the erection of a ~weLLtn6 thereon. Upon the recomendation of the Property
O~=~ttee ani on the motion of AI~. MacDonald an& White it was ordered that thee
ccaagnication be receive~ em~ laid on the ~able to permit the members of the
Ccsittee to insl~ct the premises.
A cc~s,,nication was presented frm B.F.Willie~s, re~ part of
X~ts ~7, ~8 an~ ~9, Valle~ay. Upon the recces~ndation of the Px~perty Coanit-
tee and on the motion of Ald. NatDonald and lhw~-- it was ox~ere~ +.k~t the ccm-
mmiCation be rensive~ aml laid on the table for one week.
~he report of the Property C~'=~ttee, on the above matters, was ~res-
ented. It was ordered on the motion of AI~. MacDonald ~ iXawkins that the
oft be receiwd and filed.
A report was presente~ frca the Ctt~ Manager, reco~ the purchase
of a cantrif~al p~ ami bone at a total cost 6f $20~.6~. It was ox~ered on the
motion of AI&. Hawkins and iA~;r4,,,ley +-hAt tJxe re~*~ be received ami filed, an~
the recm~endatt~n be a~opted.
A report Was presente~ ~cex the Ctt~ !~ers reo,cx~m~iz~ ~hAt a per-
sit be issuat for the erection of a buildin6 on Lot 5 an~ ~ of. Lot ~, queen
Street for the Iw~erial Bank of Canada. Xt was ordered on the motion of Ai~.
Mac~onal4 and McXinle~ that the rel~rt ~e moeive~ ant filed, aria the reccmisud-
atlon be ,a~o~te~.
A report was presente~ rrm the Cit~ Manager, reccsssndin~ the issuance
of a l~rait for alterations at 1792 Ferr~ Street. It wan ordered on the motion
of AId. MacDonald and Hawkins that the report be receiwe~ an~ flle~, ani ~he rec-
emendation be ado~te~.
~he C~tee aa.lo,mmed m the motion of AI~. ~lte ani lkmali.
C0UNCl~. MEETING
Fire Hall,
12 Janusry, 19~8.
The Council m-assemble& at the close of the re~,,~,~ councll and fin-
ance meetings for the purpose of passin6 the by-law which covered the accounts
proved b~ the Cammittee. A41 members of the Council were present.
~e following BY-laws were Las. s__e~d:
_~o. ~160 - To Grant Monies for Ceneral Purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Donald that Ald. Mil-
lor be given the privilege of introducin6 the by-law ana the b,y-lav be rend the
first t~m- , Cartled unanimonsly. '~
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Parm that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council he suspended and the by-law be 61yen ths second
~ readln~ -Ald. MacDonald and Mc~iinley - Carried unanimously.
~he Counci~ ndJourne& on the motion of Ald. Donal~ and Hawkins.
E A~D ADOP,'=.,, 19 JanuaxT, 19~8.
Mayor
Fit'e ~11#
The Conference C~tittee met at the close of the regular council ~.~
finance met~ on ~, ~ j~, l~, for ~e P~o of c~l~
~ mt~rs p~ ~ ~. ~ ~m of ~ C~t~e veto ~msent.
After coast~eratton of t~ items premted the C~4ttee nd~ourned on ~e rotton
of ~. ~ ~ ~.
C a am
TH]I~ raTING
Fire H-!I,
19 Januaz7, 1~8.
Pursuant to adJou~nt, the Council met at ~.00 p.m. on Monday, 19th
~anuary# 1~8, for the purpose of considering general business ~.a fd-~nce. All
members of the Councll were present. The Counct~ havlng receive& and rea~ the
minutes of the previous meeting~ adopted these on the motion of AI~. Miller and
Hawkd~-.
In connection with CammAutcatlon No. 30 end on the motion o.f Ald. liaw-
klns aml Maclk~-~a3 representatives of the C---lttee appointed to study the pos-
sibility of forming a regional planning area were pomltte~ to addxgss Council.
Ex-reeve Prior of Stamford Township end Mr. E.A. Thc~as o£ the Greater Niagara
C~nm~er Of Camerce addressed the members and outlined their racamm~udations for
the fox~atton of the ~reater l~lagara Regional Area Planning C .... tttee, the est-
~-tqted cost to the mentctpallttes and the bene£tts to be derlv~t f~cm such a Cnm.
mAttee.
8r.g C~Icatlun No. 30
AId. Pare arrive& at the meeting.
CCIe~ICATI0g~
I~td over frc~ previous meetings:
~o. ~82 (19~7 File) - Nla~ara F~m Builders, ~xchange - re f,,~-time building
Inspector. OAiVI~SU on the motion of Ai~. Dolmld --~ Hawkins ~hat the co/mnmic-
ation be receive& and laid on the table, for consideration by-the Budget C~-~-'t-
~d~ Report No.._8
Eo. ~28 (19~7 File) - Hospital for Sick Children - requesting financial assist-
enos. ~ on the motion of AId. Donald en~ lhwktns that the ocmmmtcatton be
received and lat~ on the table for consideration by 'the ~udget Ccmntttee.
~ Report He. 9
1(o. ~0 (19~7 File) - Niagara, St. Ca+-~awlnss and Toronto Railway--re traffic
check. u=.,x=r.' on the motion of AI~. White an~ MacDonald that the c~oation
be received and laid on the table for one week to pemlt the Traffic Camlttes
to ascertain wha~ action is to .be taken-in this connection.
No. ~7 (1~7 File) - Niagara F*~- D~umo Club _- m~ussting f~mde. ~ on
the motion of Adt. ~kiM ~ D~ ~t ~he c~cati~ be toosiva ~
fi~, ~ a ~t of $~0.~ be ~."
~ ~ No. 10
~e fo~ C~cati~ we~ pmsen~d: ~"
No. 31 - Cl.ty of ~Ki~ton - endorsing resolution re parking meter fees. OI~DEAt~
On the mo~ of ~1~. ~ktns and White that the cc~ntmlcatton be received and
file~.
No. 3~ - Ci}2[ of Fort Willie - endoraln~ resolution re parking meter fees. 0R-
~ on [h~ ~[qZ~:'~clrd~tey end Hawkins that the ccs~unication be rec-
eived and filed.
No. 33 - Niagara F-~s Fire F~.rs 1~o. ~28 - re members of erievance Committee.
~ on the motion of/Ltd. Miller and Hawkins that the communication be rec-
eived and filed.
the ti b shipments through Canada. 0I~)EEED on
thec
filed. ' ~.,nlcation be received and
No. 36 - ~unnln~:s - statement of ambulance operation. CBIF3ED on the motion of
AId. Dona~'d en~ l~arm that the c~mmnlcation be received and flle~.
1;o. ~7 - ]~oard of Education . requestin~ meetin~ with O~tario M,m~cipal Board.
C~DEI~D on the motion of AId. Donald and Psrm that the cc~m~Llcation be received
end laid on the table until information as to the tenders is received.
No. 38 - Board of Education - suggestion re special constables. 01~ER~D
motion of' ~ ~n~ ~ ~awkins that the conmmntcatton be recetve~ and on the
laid on
the table for one week and the City Clerk ascertain what arrangement is made in
other cities as to pa3ment of such men for this work.
and filed, and permission for the tag day be granted for ~th June.
No. ~0 - Del0k.-~ent of P~lann~ and Devel~o!ment - m Harold
~ on ~ ~o'~' ~)~lT. ~'n~'~ Donald that the Gellinger subdivision.
comaunication be 'rec-
eived and filed, and ~ plan be not appreved until negotiations have been ent-
ered into with the X~ro-Electrtc Power Commission of Ontario for the extension
of Burdett Drive to Portage
I.,atd over f~ l~relv.~l_oUs meet~,;
NO. 7 - =C, it~v M_ er - sm~ax7 of parkin~ meter receipts. OED~ED on the 'motion
of AId. Donald and ~11er that the report be received and filed.
NO. 8 - City Clerk - re fullt~m- butldtn~ inspector. ~ on the motion of
Ald. Donald and ~avkins that the report be receives an4 flied, and the rec~mend-
ations bendopted.
:No. 9 - C~__ha~ of _F__Anan~e - re request of Hospital for Sick Children. ~
on the motion of AI~ Donald and liavkins that the report be received and filed,
and the reon----ndation be adopted.
.. ',,
No. 11 - City Manager - re proposed subdivision. OAUUe~U on the motion of Ald.
l~eDonald and Donald t. hnt the report be recelve~ mul filed., and the
ation be adopted.
No. 12 - City Clerk - re conference held 12th January. 0RD~ on the motion of
Ald. ~_o~!_~Aey and Hawkins that the re~ort he received and filed.
Ifo. 13 - Asseee.o..r. - eet4~te of expenses. 0ED~Mm~ on the motion of Ald. Donald
and Hawk~-a +-hAt the report be received and mfexTe~ to the XudGet C.-~;;;;Jttee for
consideration.
No. 1~ - City Clerk - reco..n~n~ issuance of licenses. 01~ on the motion of
Ald. Macl}o~qld. A~d Hawkins that the report be received n.~ filed, and the reoon-
me_nfi~tions be adopte~.
No. 1~ - fire Chief - report for year 19~7. 0ED~ on the motion of AId. White
and Hawkins that the report be received and laid on 'Uxo table, an~ referTed to
the Budget C~-m~ttee for consideration; and ~r that the Fire Chief be thanke~
for the fins report.
So. 16 - ~Cit} 01erk - sumnax7 of liconces for 19~7. 01~E~D on the motion of Ald.
Donald and Miller that the report be received and laid on the table.
I~E~0~tFA'AONS
The followin~R~eeolution was ~2asaed:
No. 22 - ~ - MoK]3~Xqf - I~SOLv~,, that the Provincial Go~nt ~ ~ ~
o~t~ ~e~ effo~s ~ pmv~t ~e ~ti~ by ~e Fo~ ~mnt of ltc-
~cee for ~e ~o~ ~ ~ sm~ise in b~ ~ 0a~; f~l~
s~h ~ti~ ~t the P~noi~ ~nt cui~r ~ m~ ~ peaseion for
s~h t~po~tion o~r ~e h~s of ~ ~e~ ~ ~e Seal of ~ Cor-
poration be ~ ~.
C~te~
The follovin~ ~y-lav was passed:
No. ~161 - To authorize the borrerin8 of $200,000.00.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins an~ ~ +-~t Ald.
Miller be given the privile6e of introducing the by-law and the b~-law be mad
the first t~ - Carried mtml,v.,
It was ordered on the motion of AId. D~-~4 and McKinley +-ht ~ 36
(2) of the 8tandi~ Rules of Council be suspended area t~e by-la~ be given the
second. reading - Carried 'm'm~'mUSl3',
AId. Parm asked the Traffic C~4ttee to take ~p with the Nlngara,
Catharines and Tc~-to l~atlwal Ccapanl the matter of bnsass no_ t ~t~t~in~ in the
dsst~natat has s~ops on the me, in si~eets~ ._./- "
AId. ]iawkius ask~ that the Traffic 0~4ttoe Mcerta~ '*hother it is
-the intention of the Om~an~ to provide a half-hour bus service.for the Fourth
!Avenue 'a~ea and a sexyAce for Ontario Avenus.
b COrnmail a~urimed on the motion of A31. l.awkiue ~ Irnito.
377
i~EAD AND ADOF,~:-, 26 January, 19~8.
Clerk !,
Fire Hall,
19 January, 19~8.
The Finance Cc~m.~ttee mt on Monday, 19th January, 19~8, for the pur-
pose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been prop-
erly certified an~ placed before them. All merebee of the C~4ttee were pres-
ent.
Sundl7 accounts amounting to $13,~0.71 were appreved by the Cn~m!ttee.
~e accou~xte submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord-
eredplaced in the money by-law for Presentation to the Council on t he motion of
Ald. Donald made a verbal report uponhis attendance at the meeting of
the Ontario Municipal Association with the manbets of the Provincial Cabinet in
Toronto on l~thJanuary.
A co~munication fz-~ Mr. O.X.jackson, which had been laid over fr~n a
previous roering, and offering to purchase a portion of Gladstone Avenue closed,
was considered. The report of the Property Cn..w~ttee in this connection was
Presented. It was ordered on the motion of AId. MacDonald and McKinley that the
cczxmntcatlon and report be received and filed, the re~nudatton be adopted,
and Mr. Jackson be advlse~ tha~ owinG to the possibility of a street extension in
the future, this preporty is not for sale at the present tams.
A caunication from Mr. N~4urri, which had been laid over fz~ prev-
loss meetings, and concerning the purch~__ee of ~ot ~6, North 8tx~et, was considered.
A report of the Property C~m~ttae' su~6esting policy to be established with reg-
ard to the purchase of city-ovne~ Properties, was alsoms.
on th..or,an of .,.ld..,. ,,h.,ta th.t th. :;.' ord..d
on the table$ that ati re t and laid
further study. the r~ort be received an~ referred bask to the Cc~mittas for
A ccmauntoation fr~n Mr. 3.F.Williame, regarding the purchase of part
or ~ots ~7, ~8, ~9, Vamme~a~, which had bean laid over fr~n a previous meeting,
was ngain considered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald ami His Worship
Ma~or Bousk that the c~ontton be received a,~. lat~ on the table until the
next meeting. ·
A c~ntcation was presented fr~n the Board of Police C~umisslonere
re~arding an increase in the price of Prisoners, meals. It was ordered on the
netion of All. Mc~tnle~ and MacDonald that- the c~-~Auication be receiwed and
filed, anl ~he increase be .approveS.
~ne Statement of l~elief for the year 1~7 was presented. It was ox~l-
ered on the motion of AI&. White an~ Hawkins that the statement be received and
filed.
A rel~rt was presented from the City Manager, reSardin~ an application
for a permit for alterations at 53~ Sirecos Street. It was ordered on the motion
of Ald. MacDon~md and Mcrlnley +.~At the report be received amX file~, and the rec-
cmeendation be adopted.
Ald. Parm spoke upon the possibility of hirin~ a mecca-it for the main-
te~a-~-e of city-owned vehicles, and was of the opinion that such action would ef-
fect a savin~.
The Cowe~ttee adjourned on the motion of AId. Hawkins and Donald.
Clerk
of Finance
Fire 1T, al I ~
19 ;anuar~, 1~+8.
The Council re-asseebled at the close of the reSular coumil an& fin-
ante meetings for the purpose of passi~ the by-law which covered the a~-counts
approve& by the Cme4ttee. All members of the Council were present.
The followin~ By-law was passe&:
MO. ~162 - To Grant Monies fc~ General l~poses.
Zt was oxxlered on the motion of AI&. F~ite _~_~ MacDo--~. that Ald.
Miller be ~tven the privilege of tntrou~ol~ the ~y-lav and the ~y-law ~e rea~
the flint time - CeaTted unaniwDusl~.
It was ordere~ on the motion of Ai~. lXawkins
(2) .of the Stan&in~ I~les of Council be suspen~e~ an4 the b~-law be ~iven the
second rea&ln~ - Carried vaaui~sl~. .~ ......
~hint readinS -Ala. MacDonald and Do~& -
The Cotmoil a&,lo~moe& on. b motion of AI~. Donal4 amt MacDoe_m^.
COPaNCE
Fire Hall,
19 January, 19~8.
The Conferonce Ccmnittee met at the close of the regular council and
finance meetings on Monday, 19th January, 19~8, for the purpose of considerin~
the totters placed before them. All members of the Committee were present.
After consideration of the items presented, the Committee adjourned on the motion
of Ald. White and Donald.
Clerk
FOUR~ MEETI~
Council
26 jam,--y,. 19~8,
Pur~m-t to adJo'ux-,Aent, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 26th
January, 19~8, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. ALl
members of the Council were present. The Council, havin~ received and resil the
minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. White and
MacDonald.
The followin~ C~ioations were presented:
No. ~1 - effipe..of__lmre~__~er Drew - acknowledgin6 letter re
~ on the motion of Ald. Donald an~ Hawkins ~hat the comn~lcatton be received
and filed.
No. ~2 - Honourable Minister of Highways - acknowledging letter re in-boml freight.
~ on the motlon of Ahl.. Hawkins aml MacDonald that the co~...~Amtcatton be rec-
eived and filed.
I~o. 43 - City of Sarnia - endorsing resolution re in-bond freiSht. CSESlD on the
motion of Ald. Miller and Hawkins that the c""m"m~cation be received ~._a file~.
No. 5~ - Stamford Athletic Club
No. ~5 - SalvatioR.~_Azlm/ ' '
,o. ,~- ~i,_-, ~ntier ~t~:ciety_ re~ne,t~ ~ants. 0~ on
mtl~ of ~d. D~d ~d ~e c~m~catios be received
~e ~ble for c~ldemtton when ~e 1~8 Bu~et is be~
~ce~ved t e
~ rile~, ~ ~e ~sclutlcn be ro~d ~ ~e ~ve~ent
~q~Bt ~t s~offic attrition ~e ~l~ to It~ N~r ~ Of ~e
~. ~ -.~c~ Bo~ of Ne~ - re met~nE vl~ Co~o~. 0~ on ~e ~tion
or ~d. ~nm~ ~d P~ ~t the c~lc~tl~ ~e ~cel~e~ ~ filed,
~eti~ be ~ed.
~ lso~tl~ ho~[~~ ~ the moti~ or ~d. ~d and ~c~ey
~e c~lc~tio~ be ~ce~7~ ~d ~d ~ the tsble for c~Ide~tion
~xt
No. ~1 - N~ F~8 ~ne~ Hospl~ - ~ p~tients vl~ c~io~
~ceZ~ ~ ~d on ~e ~ble for c~s&de~tl~ d~l~ ~e ~eti~
~ ~ of He~.
No. 62 - Bell Tele~h_o~e_9~anada
1TO. 63 - ~'e~l'~ele~[c~ Company of C~aa - requesting Permission to replace
poles. 01~]Eru~ on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and McKinley that the communication
be received and filed, and the permission be granted.
No. ~ - C~l_tI~__~ StratfOrd - endorsing resolution re state medicine. ~ on
the motion of AId. NacDonal~ ~na Donald that the c<.~.?;;~oatton be received
filed. :
No. ~6 - City of Gmelph - endorsing resolution re parking meter fees. O~s~m on
the motion of Ald. Parm and Miller +-~t the c-~,~Joatton be received aml filed.
llo. ~7 - City of W~-a=or - no action re parkin~ meter fees. 0~aA/~ED on the mot-
ion of All. Hawkins and McEinley +-~t the ea~wmmication be received and filed.
No. 1+8 - Ci_l}Z. of Ottawa - resolution re indigent hospital rates. O~Lu~w on the
motion of Ald. Nawkius a~d NacDo~a that the oceaunioation be received and
filed, the resolution be endorsed, ~.a advice of this action be fox~arded to Fir.
C.D.lhnniwell, M.L.A. amt to tie Minister mentioned in the resolution.
~The followin~_R_epa_xtc_s were relLrg_~s!nted:
No. 17 - City Clerk - re conference held 19th January. ~ on the motion of
Ald. ~fi/d~le= and ]Iawktns that the report be received and filed.
No. 18 - Equipment Cnm~ttee . r'e lfiring of utility man and mech-_nlc OI~DERED on
the motion of AId. ~& and Mcllnley that the report be re~ivea and filed,
and the reocsaendations be adopted. (Ald. Pare and Don~3d voted contrary to this
motion. )
No. 19 -Cltl Clerk - recomnending issuance of licenses. OI~E~ED on the motion
of Ald. l/awk~n~ MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the reo-
c~ndatlons be adopted.
No. ~9 - International Association Of Fire Fiathers Local No. ~28 - re~[usstlng Eo. 20 - City Clerk - re licenses not approved.
meetin~ re agree=ent. OE)ERSD on the motion of All. 'NaWdnley ~'~ Donald that
the c~m-~4cation be received and file~, and the meeting with the C~ttee of No. 21 - Chief Constable - re Installation of piaball machines. ORD~D on the
Cornoil be ~ as requested. In this connection l[is Worship appointed Ald. the Conference for oousidexation.
Miller, Donald aml IA~.I~I~= us the Ccemtttee. motion of AId. Mc[inley and MacDonald that the reports be received and refened to
No. 50 - =.O.Collins - rsluestiu6 sl~re of instance business. 0I~8ISED the No. a2 - City EnlXineer - re sidewalk on south side of North Street.
:u =';o; :a,,,".i ;" i ii: ! .-' iiYa .:
No. 91 - Lady Oakes- acknowledgln~ letter re Oak Nall. ~ on the motion of · - ty Enaineer - re o.rb and gutter on soUth side of S.~asr Stree.
All. acrdnlsy an~ Miller that the scs~mio&tion be received an~ ~d on the tab]~ ~o. 30 o Csty ~nssr irs sewer on west side of Hanan
,.r o_ideration .t th, son,.,.,,. .on
"""'-""' "' """ ""-"" -' °" *
the mti~ of AI~. White anA NaW~in~ ~at the o"c~isation be received amt laid ' ' ' ' "
an the table fo~ consideration when .the. 1~8 )~l~et is prelateS. ' ; '.' " ; · =: -~- ~-: ~ ...... ~ ,.~he repox~S be received and laid
~ .
on the table ~.a the reo~*e~n~attons be adopted,
Finance Meeting
" lq~SQLUTIO]E
The following ReeoZutlons vere ~assed:
No, 23 - M1T.TX~ . 14cKIliI3Y - I~ES0Lv~u that ~, C~y, ~ic~ ~icer o~ He~
for St, Ca~es ~ the c~- ~ ~ L~co~ C~tl He~ U~t be aske~ to
atOM ~e ~otnt ~ett~ of ~e City C~c~ ~d ~ ~o~ B~ of ~ on ~d
Feb~ ~ ~e 8e~ ~ ~e Co~att~ be Mre~ ~f~.
C~ie~ ~ly
X~oo 24 - 'MoK I~gEY - ~ - I~0T'VED that a ms~e
of ~ ~Dr. H.J.Nc~-A-~, e~mss~ ~e s~a~ of ~e City C~ ~ cit-
izens of N~ F~ ~on ~e ~ath of ~s es~m~ citizen of ~e cmity
~ a fomr ~ic~ ~icer of ~; ~6 ~e 8e~ of ~e Coloration h hemto
~f~d. C~ied
No. 2~ - ~ - DONAT~D - I~SOLVED that the appreciation of Cotmctl be e~tended to
Rev. Mr. E.H.Costi~an for his ~ti~ in ~viti~ the ci~c b~ies ~d s~fs to
at~ ~lv~ ~ice ~ 2~ J~; ~ ~e S~ ~ ~e Co~qmtt~ be ~mto
~f~d' C~ie~ ~sly
No. 26 - MacDONAXD - ~ - i~SOX, I'~D +**h~-t the oongrat,,qAtions an~ best wishes
of the Cotmoil beatended ~o His Worship the N~Tor and Mrs. Houck ~pon the oele-
bration of tier thirty-first wedd~ ,~'m',iversa/7~ aad the Seal of the Corporation
be hereto affixed.
Carried unanimously
The followin~ By-laws worn passed:
No. ~16~. - To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Cc~pan~ of Canada to
replace poles on S/mass Avenue and Victoria Avenue.
It was ordered on the motion of ~ld. 1~htte and McEinley that A16. ~aw-
Mine be 6iven the privilege of tntro~ucl~ the by-law an& the by-law be rend the
first time - Carried unanimo~sl/.
It was or~ere~ on the motion of
36 (2) of the StandLing Rules of Cotmoil be suspended amt the by-law be ~tven the
second rea~tn6 - Carried
Third mndin~ - AI~. MaoDo.-~4 am1. Farm - Carried m~nimouel/.
No. ~1~ - ~ ~ By-~ N~er 37~, ~ a by-l~ for ~ ~,!~ion of
~flc.
It wM o~ ~ ~e ~ti~ of ~d. ~r ~ ~wk~ ~t ~. ~n-
~ ~ 8t~ the ~ of ~~ ~e b1-~ mad ~e bl-~w ~ m~ ~ '
· (2) of ~ S~ ~s ~ C~ be s~ ~ ~e b~-~ be~n ~e
·: ' -
ald be given the privilege of intro~uclr~ the by-law and the by-law be read the
first t~m- - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motlon of Ald. Hawkins and Parm that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standln~ Rules ~ Cecil be s~p~ded ~ ~e by-law be given ~e secoM
,~air~ read~r,_.,., .Ald. Hawkins and Miller - Carfled unanimously.
Ald. MacDonald spoke upon the matter of the used for a bus service for
the Ontario Avenue area. Ald. Grant Donald asked that ~Liacussion u~nn this m~er
be deSerted until the conference meeting.
Ald. Miller spoke upon the matter of arrangements for maintenance of
the City dump and asked what was the arrangement in this reger~l. The City Manager
advised the Council in this connection.
Ald. ltttler spoke about the action of Council in orderln~ that shrubs
~e planted alon~ the edge of the city du~0 and the fact that this action had not
yet been taken,
Ald, MacDonald spoke upon the matter of parkin~ meters and expressed
the opinion that meters should be installed at the south end of the City.
Ald. Donald asked what progress was being made with regard to the rem-
ove.l of the street car tracks in the City, and the City Manager advise~L of the
action taken to date. ·
The Council adjourned On the metion .of Ai~. Hawkins and l~cEinley.
READ A~D ADOFrown, 2rid February, 1~8.
Council Chamber,
26 January, 1 8.
The Finance C~,~ttee met on Monday, 26th JanuaxT, 1~8, for the purpose
of approving An4 also of passtr~ the various accounts which had been proporl~
certified and placed before thee, All members of the Cc.;~-ettee were present,
guntilT accounts amountin~ to $66,372,66 were approved by the Cn~m~ttee,
The accounts subndttsd~ be~n~ passed. or other~ise dealt with, were ord-
ered placed in the alone/by-law, for Presentation :to the Council on the mo, tion of
: 3Y 3
Cozxaunications from N.Murri and H.F.Williams, with reference to the
]~urchase of vacant land, aslaid over from previous meetings, were considered tog-
ether with a rec~a~ndatton of the Property C~4ttee with regard to policy con-'
cerning real estate transactions. ,Tt was ordered on the motion of Ai&. ~hite and
Donald that the c~micatious an~ repo~'t be receive& and file&, and the recom-
mendation be adopte~.
The report of the City Manager, regarding an application for a build-
ing permit for alterations at 5B5 Sirocco Street, as laid over from the previous
meeting, was presented. Upon the recommendation of the Property C.~-~ttes and
on the motion of Akl. McKinley an~ White it was ordered that the report be rec-
eived and filed and a permit be granted, providing the ceiling of the lower
tion be properly constructed of fire-resisting mater~al and that the use of the
lower portion of the building be subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
A ccnm~nication was presented frcm A.J.Chin~emi, requestin~ a' refund
of a liniment of Part of ~ot 4, Robinson Street. Upon the recommendation of the
Property C~ttee and on the motion of Ald. ~aite and Hawkins it was ordered
that the c~'~",ruication be received a.a filed, an~ a refund be taste, less an~ 'un-
paid taxes at the time of remission.
An offer was presented from p.Brassolotto for $160.00 for Lots 87 and
88, Plan 6, Ferguson Street. Upon the reccmnendation of the Pxoperty Conindites
an~ on the motion of AI~. MacDonald and Hawkins it was ordered that the offer be
received and tabled, and Mr. Brassolotto be advised the City will sell the lots
for $250.00, providing a sketch is submitted showing the location of the proposed
building an~ the type of building to be erected.
The report of the Property Ccmnittee, on the above matters, was pres-
ented. It was ordered on the motion of AI~. MacDonald ami Hawkins +.Mat the
ort be received and filed.
An account was presented from C.D.Hanniwell for the renewal of the
filtration pla~ 4.aurarice policy for three years from 2~th Jan~m~y, 1948, at a
promira of $1,065.06. It was ordered on the motion of AId. White an~ MacDonald
that the account be received an~ ~d, and the insurance policy be renewed.
The report of the City Manager, regarding the costs of local impx~ve-
ments,as referred from the Council Meeting, was considered. It was ordered on
the motion of AId. White 'aml Palrex that the report be received an~ laid on the
table until the next mating.
The City Manager advised the C.'--~ttse of a re~usst from a Ccalm~V to
rent the buil~in~ formerly used as a roller house at the rear of the asphalt
plant. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Ma~or Houck and Ald. Macdon-
ald that the Property C~--~ttee be re~ussted to inspect the building, advise the
CCm~an~ and report to the C~ttse as to the action taken at the next meeting.
The City Managex~ade sv~gestiens for further paintin~ work to be done
on the first floor at the Cil~ Hall, additional to that a~ead~ covered by ten-
dar of Win. Delaney aml Son. It was ox~ered on the motion of Aid. Hawkins and
MacDonald that the additional l~inting an~ decoratin~ work be authorize~, at
a price of $197.00 in addition to the tender of ~75.00 ~ead~ submitted; and
also that some work be d~ne on the railtn~ of the dais in the Couaoil Chamber.
The C--~.;4ttee afi~ourned on the motion of Aldo ~/htts and Hawkinsas
I~AD. ~ ADOX'mm, !2 February,
liceeel
of yi~a~o
Councll Chamber,
26 January, 1948.
The Council m-assembled at the close of the re~.,]~r council and fin-
ance meetings for the purpose of panslng the by-law which covered the accounts
proved by the C~m.~ttse. All members of the Council were present.
BY-LAW
The following By-law wa~_~ase_e~:
No. 4166 - To Grant Monies for ~eneral Purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White anR Hawkins that AId. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of introducing the ~y-law an~ the by-law be read the
first time - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Penn that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standin~ l~ules of Council be suspende~ and the by-law be given the second
read~-~ - Carried unan~,nously.
Third readi.~ .Ald. Donald and Hawkins- Carried unan~,nously.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Miller and l~awkAus.
AND ADOi~ED, ~ Feblmary, 19~8.
Clefk ·
CONFEE~NOE
Council Chamber,
26 January, 1948.
'A'he Conference Cn~ttee met at the close of the regular uouncll
finance meti~ on Mc~, 26th ;anuary, 19~8, fox- the purpose of considering
the miters placed before them. All members of the Comalttse were present.
After cousi~eration of the items ~resentad, the Cn,,,~ttee adjourned on ~e motion
of Ald. Donald and Havk~.-__~. - .
~ A~) AD01~D, 2 FebruaxT, 1948.
: 386
FAr,'n I~ET]I~G
MEETING
Council
2 February, 1948.
Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 2rid
February, 1~8, for the purpose of considering general business end finance. All
members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the
minutes of the previous meeting, s~opted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald
and Hawkins.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations of the Council*were extended to Alderman Grant Donald
by His Worship Mayor Hounk upon the celebration of his birthday.
In connection with C,'--,-.-xicatlons Nos. 75, 76 and 77, and Reports No.
21 and 35, Hie Worship Mayor Houck*made a statement an to the action of Council
at the previous meeting with regard to the licensing of pr-m~ees in which pin
ball machines are located. His Worship spoke of press reports upon the subject
and denied that the action taken 1~l been at a secret meeting of Council. He
erplalusd the procedure in this matter and the practice of Council of considering
certain matters in conference. Ma~or Housk also denied the rumour that was rep-
ortedly being circulated that any member of Council was receivin6 consideration
of an~ nature for a faycurable decision with respect to the operation of pin ball
toochines in the City or for an~ other matter.
On the motion of Ald. MacDonald ~nd MiLler, and in the above connect-
ion, several citizens were permitted to address Council. Mrs. McKe11-- of the
Eitehener Street United Women's Association made a statement in protest against
~he operation of the devices within the City. Mr. Gordon Bates, on be~l~ of
several business eetablislments, was of the opinion that pin b-11 machines are
not gambling devices and should not be prohibited; and read excerpts from a Jud-
~nt of the Chief 5ustice of Ontario in that connection. Messrs. William Del-
aney un~ John ~ogan also spoke in protest Ngalnst the operation.
u~.: Communication No. 7~-6-7
C~M~UNICATIONS ' '
The followin~ Communications were presented:
No. ~J~ - H.G.Acres and Cunpa~ - re standby substation and e~utl~aent. 09DEI~D on
~e ~ti~ of ~d. D~d ~d ~wk~ ~t ~e c~cation be mcei~ ~ ~i~
~ ~e ~b~ for c~t~tt~ w~n ~e 1~8 B~t is bel~ p~p~, ~ for a
m~ f~ ~e City E~i~er.
No. 6~ - ~ilw~ ~sociati~ of C~ - m ~l~t sav~ t~m. 0~ ~ ~e
mtl~ of ~. ~w~-a ~d M~ ~t ~e c~Icati~ be mcet~ ~ 'ftle~, -
~ ~l~t savi~ t~ be ob~ In ~s City f~ ~.~ a~. ~ S~, ~-
ril ~, 1~ ~ ~.01 a.m. on S~ Sep~r ~, 1~.
No. ~ - ~t~ Club - m~sti~ pe~Ssion for ~ ~y. 0~ ~ ~e ~t~
ion of ~4. ~ ~ ~ ~t ~e c~tion b~cei~ ~ f~e~, ~
~ssi~ for ~ ~ ~ be ~.
No. 67 - Office of Prime Minister - acknowled6tag resolution re price controls.
u~u~zmu on the motion of Ald. )~ac4uley A~a Miller that the ccmmfdoatton be rec-
eived and file4, and a co~y be forwarde~-~o thQ Niagara F,,m l,, Nousewives, Asooc-
"
N~. 68 - Board of Transport Comnissioners for C~nada - re re-location of
Sill sienais. 0~nm~n on t~ ~o't'i~n ~- A~k. ~*onala ann Hawkins t~at the Clifton
c~mun-
icerich be received and referred to the Traffic COmmittee for recommendations;
and that the Department of Highways be asked for a ruling as to the liability of
the City.
No. 69 - Hencurable Minister of Municipal Affairs
No. 70 - Hencurable Minister of Health
No. 71 - Hencurable Minister of Health - acknowledging letter re indigent hos-
pital rates. OI~DEI~ED on the motion of Ald. Donald and I~acDona]~ that the comun-
ications be received and filed.
No. 72 - Grey County Council - resolution re excess profit and income tax. 0~D-
No. 73 - T~o-O Taxi SerfIce - refusering taxi etarid at 191~ Main Street. OED~m~u
on the motion of Ald. Miller and MacDonald that the comuntcation be received and
referred to the Traffic Con..~ttee for a report.
No. 74 - Niagara Frontier Homane Society - invitation to annual meetlng.
on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parm that the communication be received ORDF~mA~
end
filed, and Ald. MacDonald be asked to be the representative of Council at the
meeting.
No. 7~ - Chlretlen Business Men,8 Cas.4ttee
No. 76 - Ni__a~Falls M~-4eteriul Ass~cY~ion
No. 77 - Free Methodist Chmh Yo~ People - P~sti~ ~ainst operation of pin
~1] mhines. ~E ~ t~ motion of ~d. ~lte ~d ~d ~t ~e c~mic-
atiom be received ~d f~ed.
The following ReDexit was presented:
~o. 35 - City Clerk - m c~emnce hel~ 26th Jenny. ~ on the ~tion of
~d. ~er ~d ~ey ~t ~e report be received ~ filed, ~d ~ i~ be
~op~d wi~ ~e sEeprich of p~M N~beu 6 ~ 7.
~e fo~l~ Repo~ w~ ~-o~tde~d:
No. 21 - C~ef Cos~ble
~tion of ~d. M~e~ ~d P~ ~t ~e mpo~ be received a~ filed, ht ~e
Co~cil a~ of the mc~n~tion ~d ~at no ~cences be ~ted ~ es~b-
~nts wherein pin b~ ~nes ~ l~a~.
S~ Subseq~nt Comcl~ Meetl~
~e fo~i~ ~po~s were Pmsen~d:
No. B6 - City Clerk - mc~ iss~ce of licenoes. 0~ on ~e motion
of ~. ~o~d
~ti~ be ~op~d.
No. B7 - Nl~ F~s S~ ~a C~m~ssion . 19~7 report ~d mq~sti~ 1~8
~P~ati~.
~ mcei~d ~d mfe~ for c~si~mt%~ when ~e 1~ B',s~t is bei~ pmp~d.
No. 38 - City ~r -
ion ~ ~. ~l~ ~d ~k~ ~t ~e ~ort be mcei~d ~d filed, ~ rec~-
m2tio~ be ~op~d, ~ ~ees~ commotion mpo~s be pm~d, ~ndem
c~ed ~ appm~ of ~ ~o Mmiop~ ~ so~t.
Ai~.. lhwktns asked for information as to the p~ogress made in connect-
1on with the proposed instn)!Atton of traffic lights. The City Manager a~vtsed
as to the material received to date.
Ald. Miller spoke of statements male by Mr. Delaney in connection with
the action of Council upon the report noacerning pin ball inchinca and eugSsted
th_-_t His Worship Mayor Houck might make a further explanation to him.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald.
I~EAD AND ADOPA~U, 9 Febx-,-~y, 1948.
Clerk
Council C~-~er,
2 February, 19~8.
The Finance Committee met on Monday, 2n~ February, 19~8, for the pur-
pose of appreviu~ and also of passing the various accounts which had been prep-
erly certified and placed before them~ All members of the C~ttee were pres-
ent.
Sundry accounts ~untin6 to $7,7~.39'were approved by the C-~4ttee.
The accounts submitted, being passed or otherelse, dealt vlth, were ord-
ered placed in the m~noy by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of
The report of the City Manager, re~x~ing local ~,mprevements, which
ha~ been laid over frcm the previous m~tin~, was s~ain considered. It was
erad on the motion of Ald. White an~ Farm that the report be laid on the table
mtil the next meeting, an& a report be presented from the Property C-w-a~ttee.
An amended offer of P.Brassolotto of $2~0.00 for Lots 87, 88, Ferguson
Street and a report of tlw City Manager as to the proposed build!,_~, was pres-
ented, Upon the rec.--aKn~Ation of the Property C.,~ttee ami on the motion of
Ald. Hawkins and McEiuley the offer and report were received and accepted, sub-
Ject to the provision that a b,,~in~ of between. $10,000.00 and $12,000.00 value
is erecte~ on the preaises wi~!u a period of six months. ~
An offer of $7~.00 was presented from H.Kemph for Lot 891, Lombard
Avenue. Upon the reo~ndation of the Property C---~4ttee and on the metion of
AI&. MacDonald and H^w1~le~ the offer was received an~ l~td on the table until
the next msettn~ ot permit the C.--~.;4ttee ~o view the location.
A report was presented from the City Manager with re _Sa_~ to the pur-
chase of a lot an~ proposed buildin~ of I~.Pietrobon. Upon the reo,--w~-a-tion
of the Property C~-,-4ttee an~ on the motion of AId. MaaDonald an~ 1~xie it was
ordemt that a permit be ~:anted, subject to the submission of detaile~ plans.
A report was presented fx~m the City Mana6er with re~ax~ to an applic-
ation for pex~isston to erect a dwellinS on part of Lots ~8, ~9, Fe~Suson Street
by' Ton~ Marinoff. Upon the reo~'enfia~,ion of the ~roper~y Ccsaittee an~ on the
motion of Ald. MacDonald and White it was ordered that a permit be granted, sub-
Ject to the submission of detailed plans.
A report was presented from the City Manager regarding an application
for a permit to erect a dwelling on Lot ~4, Plan 6, Acheson Avenue. Upon the
reco"~endetion of the Property Committee and on the metion of Ald. MacDonald and
White it was ordered that the report be received ar~ filed, and a permit be gran-
ted, providing the application is filed pronptly.
A report was Presented from the City Manager with regard to an applic-
ation for permission to erect a dwelling and workshop on Lots 206,207, Plan
at the corner of Ferguson Street and Hickson Avenue. Upon the recc~mendatfon of
the Property C~mittee and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and White it was ord-
ered that the report be received and filed, and the permission be granted, prev-
iding application is made prcmptly.
A report was Presented from the city l~er regarding an application
form J.Malzons for permission to erect ten tourist cabins on part of Lots 862,
86~. Stanley Avenue. Upon the rec~nm~ndatlon of the Property Committee and on
the motion of Ald. MacDonald and White it was ordered that the report be received
and filed, and permission for the erection be granted.
The report of the Pzperty Con,,~ttee on the above matters, was pres-
ented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and White that the report
be recelved and flled.
A report was Presented from the City Manager, recomnding permission
to the Imperial Bank of Canada to construct ash hoists and light areas in connec-
tion with their new building. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. DonAld and
Hawkinn that the report be received and filed, and the reccm~endatlon be adopted.
A report was presented frum the City Manager, recomnending the issuance
of a building permit for alterations to the store front at 4~ Queen street. It
was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Hawkins that the report be rec-
eived and filed, and the rscc~-msndatlon be adopted.
A verbal recnmmendation was made on behalf of the Equipment Committee
for the purchase of a F and E Lightning Cheque Writer at a net cost of $182.~0.
It was ordered on the motion of'Ald. Hawkins and McKinley that the recommendation
be adopted and the purchase be made.
On beb~ of the Property Comnittee, Ald. Miller made a verbal report
as to the action taken in connection with the request of the Inter-City Fowarders
L~m~ted to rent a building at the rear of the asphalt plant on Buttrey Avenue.
It was agreed that a further report should be made at a later date.
The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Donald.
~EAD AND ADOP/ED, '9 FehruaxT, 1948.
Cuum;]t MEETING
Council Chamber,
2 February, 19~8.
The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin-
ancs meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts
approved by the C~m~ttee. All members of .the Council were present.
BY-LAW
_The following By-law was passed:
No. 4165 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins end Parm that Ald. Miller
be given the privilege of introducing the by-law end the by-law be read the first
t~m~ - Carried ,rnan~mnuSly.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and McKinley that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suupendea and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried una~w~usly.
Third rending -Ald. MacDonald end Parm - Carried unanimously.
~E~OLUTION
The following Resolution was l~assed:
No. 27 - DONAtD - ~ - I~SOLVED that the appreciation of the City of Niag-
ara F~!l s be extended to the fire departments of Niagara Falls, New York, the
Township of Stamford and the Village of Chippaws for their assistance during
the serious fire which occ~,md on 26th ~enuary, 1948; and the Seal of the Cor-
poration be hemto affixed.
Carried unanimousl~y.
APPA~OIATION
His Worship Ma~vor Houck voiced his appreciation of the splendid res-
ponse on the part of the citizens with regard to the appeal for assistance for
the Nokes family, which was burned out during the fire which took place on 2~th
JORIT MEETING
A aoint meeting was then held by the City Council with the Local Bosaq
of Halth for the discussion of various matters. All members of the Council,
together with Dr. J.H.Davidson, Chair,~n, Mrs. j.R.Eell~ end Mr. Alex Collins,
Members, Dr. C.E.Whitelook, Medical Officer of Health, Dr. H.H.Hodgson, Dairy
vn~ector end Mr. R.E.Andrews, Sanltax7 Inspector, were present. Messrs. ~ames
Barr, J.G. Colltns an& l~obert Bucknor of the Niagara Falls ~meral Hospital Trust
were also present.
On the motion of AId. Pars end Hawkins, members of the Local BOard of
Health ~nd the Niagara Falls ~eneral Hospital Trust were hear~. Dr. Davidson,
MAr. Collins and PAr. Andrews spoke on behalf of the Board in connection with the
recommendation that an isolation hospital be established for the City, and also
upon the matter of the need for assistants to the Sanitary Inspector and the Pub-
lic Health Nurse. Messrs. Barr and Bucknet also spoke upon the matter of the
isolation hospital.
_SEE Comanications No. Z2~t_~. 61
COmMUnICATIONS
Laid over from previous meetlp~S:
No. ~9 - _Lg_c_~l_, _~__oJ~_ 'of Health - requesting increased ml
. O~ on the motYon' ~f+ kl~'Parm and D aries and allowances.
onald that
· the comunication be received
and laid on the table for further consideration, when the 19~8 Budget is being
prepared.
No. 60 - Local Board of Health
No. 61 - N~~ys~en'~-~r~ Hospital - re need for lsoaltion hospital. ORD-
EA~ED on t~ mo~on of Ald. White and ~awkins that the communications be received
and laid on the table, that a meeting be arranged between representatives of the
municipalities as to the County for the discussion of this matter, and comparative
costs be obtained as to the costs in connection with the establishment and maint-
enance of isolation hospitals in other municipalities. '
I~ESOLUTION~
The follow!_r~.l~esolutions were passed.:
No. 28 - PAI~ - DONALD - RESOLW~n that the request of the Local Board of Health
for the employmsCt'%['an assistant to the Sanitary Inspector be lald on the table
for further consideration; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried unanimousl~
No. 29 - P~_~A~.~L ~__~ . RESOLVED that His Worship Mayor Houck be asked to ap-
point a co~mittee for meeting with the Chairman of the Local Board of Health and
the Medical officer of Health for the discussion of the Board,s request for en
asslstent to the Public Health Nurse end increased salaries and allowances, the
Co",nlttee to report back _to the Council; and the Seal of the Corporation be here-
to affixed.
Carried una~ximously
tIls Worship Mayor Houck appointed ~ld. Donald, Miller and MacDonald as this com-
mittee.
T~e following Report was laid over from a Previous meeting:
· No. 20 - City Clerk - re licences not fully apRroved. 01qDE~ED on the motion of
Ald. White and IIawkins that the report be received and referred to the Chief of
Police for a further report upon the applications. (Ald. McKinley, Miller
Parm voted cuntrar~ to this motion. )
Prior to the above motion, a motion was made by Ald. Miller and Parm
that two applications for lieencss be approved A,~ that of the Rainbow Dairies
be sent back to the Chief Constable for a further report. This motion was def-
eated, Ald. Parre, McElnley end M~m~er voting for the same, Aid. MacDonald, Donald
and lhwkdns vot~n~ a~ainst, and AId. White not voti~.
The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Miller and MacDonald.
~ AI0) ADOrlm), 9 Februsr~,
S,~','n MEET~
~ MEETII~
Council Cb-~her,
9 February, 1~8.
Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.S0 p.m. on Monday, 9th
February, 19~8, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All
members of the Council, with the exception of All. White, were present. The
Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous roecoring, adopted
these on the motion of All. McKinley and Hawkins.
COEGRATULATI0~_~
His Worship Mayor Houck extended the best wishes of the Council to
Miss Edythe ~-_~,~ press reporter, on the occasion of her birthday.
CC~IOA~IO~
Laid over from a p_revious meeting:
No. 38 - Board of Education. - re school traf=ic. C~DmA~ on the motion of All.
Donald anl McElnley that the c~emmuficatton be received an& referred to the Traf-
fic Cow~ttee for a report thereon.
The follovln~ Communications were~!~rsse~ted:
No. 78 - Office of Premier Drew - acknowledging resolution re indigent hospital
rates. O~-,:K~ on the motion of All. Miller aml Hawkins that the commmication
ha received and filed.
N0. 79 - City_ of Stratford - resolution re perkir~ meter fees. Ol~m~n on the
motion of All. Hawhind and Donald that the o.--.,.~iontion be received and filed.
No. 80 - ._~T!v~ns~_hlR of Stemford - resolution re unemployment insurance act. OED-
~ on the motion of Aid. Donald and MiLler that the c~unication be receives
and filed, and the resolution be emlorset.
No. 81 - .T_~c~s~.~hi2. o~ Stamf~o~r~_~_ - rsqussting amusement tax levy. OEDEltED on the
motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the communication be received and
filed. "
No. 82 - Ontario Cood Roa~s Association - re convention and membership. Oi~)EEED
on th. motion of Aid. MacDonald and McKInley that the communication be received
and filed, a membership for 19~B be obtainel and rsprssentatives from the City
Council be authortzet 'to attend the convention. His Worship Ms~or Houok ap-
potnte~ AId. l&lller and Don-~a to represent the Co~oil at the convention.
No. 83 - _Ll_o~l G. Bowman - re traffic. lights. 01~ on the motion of AId.
Miller an& Parm that the o~,;,~lcatton be x~oetved and filed.
ig~ 1Resolution'No, 30 *
No. 84 - WLlson's ~ - re power street fiRsher for hire. 0I~EB~D on the
motion of Aid. Donald and Hawkins that the cmmmication be received an~ fried.
No. 85 - AssessOr - refusering permission to attend meet!n~. ~ on the
mot'ion of AId. Hawkins a~i McEinley that the ocmatmtoatton be rsoelved an~ filed,
and permission to attend the meeting be 8ranted.
No. 86 - South End Business a~, Professional Men,s Association - re establishment
of psrking lot. ORD~ on the motion of Aid. Donald and MacDonald that the co~-
~-mication be received ant referred to the City Solicitor for a report.
No. 87 - Ni~ara Falls Civic Employees, Federal Union - resolution re price ceil-
Ings. 0RD~"~n'~il~' ~o~k~' ~f ~ldT M'ckl'/fey and Parm that the comunlcation be
received and filed, and the resolution be endorsed.
No. 88 - N!~_ .F_~I._i_S.,HortiCultura1 Society - enclosing 1947 stateme .
comnanication a
usering 1948 grant. OI~EI~D on the motion' of Aid. Hawkins and MacDo ebe
received and laid on the table for consideration when the 19~8
~udget is being Prepared.
No. 89 - N~i.a~ara Frontier H~ne Secie~tI - requesting permission to hold tag day.
OI~DI~ on the motion of ~ld. MacDon~i~ ant Hawkins that the c~nication be rec-
eived and filed, and permission he granted.
The foLlowln~e~orts were presented:
No. 39 - C~it~Clerk - information re school traffic control. OI~DERED on the mot-.
ion of Al~ Dialing'and McI[inley that the report be received and referred to the
Traffic Committee for a report.
No. 40 - Cl_t~_ Clerk - submitting three licence aPPlications not f,ml]y approved.
ORREI~ED o~ ~h~'~k0n of Aid. Hawklns and Donald that the report be received and
filed, an~ the llcences be lssuet.
No. ~1 - City Clerk - rsco~ending issuance of llcences. ORD~m~ on the motion
of Aid. M~c])~ '~nd Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and the rec-
clmendattons be adopted.
No. 42 - Local Board of Health - report for year 19~7. ~ on the motion of
All. D~nal~'~'i/ia~b~ ~h~t the report be received and laid on the table for
the perusal of Council, and congratulations he extended to the Board for the fine
work during the year.
1ES0LUTION8
The f___.~o!lowl_ng Resolutions were~2.asjp~d:
No. 30 - ~.Tr..tE~ . PAN~I - i~E~OLV~D that the Niagara Parks Co. mdssion be asked to
consider bear]~[ljf' 'the cost of the installation of a warning traffic light at
the intersection of Falls Avenue and Clifton Hill; and the Seal of the Corpor-
ation be hersto affixed.
Carried
No. 31 - PAI~ - NAWKII~ - I~80LVk',, that the next r~gnler meeting of the City Coun~
oil he scheduled to take place at ~.00 p.m. on Manday, 16th February~ and the
Seal of the Corporation he hereto affixed.
Carried
No. 32 - M~.v~ . MacDONALD - i~80L~ED that Whereas the Dominion Cove~-~.,,~nt con-
ternplates vacating the amusement tax field at an earl~r date;
$~EFCSE BE IT I~SOLVED that the City of Niagara Falls request the
Prov~-cial Covermerit to enact legis/ation which would permit municipalities to
levy an amusement tax, the ravenus from which would be applied toward the cost of
education in the raspsstirs municipalities; an~ the Seal of the Corporation be
hereto affLXed. , ·
Carried
(AId. Donald voting contrary to this
~The following By-law was passed:
No. ~168 - To amend By-law Nmbe 3962, being a by-law for licensing, regulating
and governing tourist c~,pe and trailer camps, for designati~ areas
of land to be use& as tourist camps or trailer camps, and for prohib-
l iting the use of other land for such purposes.
It was ordered on the motion '~f Ald. Rawkiss and Donald that A1A. Miller
be permitted the privilege of ~ntroduoing the by-law, and the by-law be read the
first time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parm that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended an~ the by-law be given the second
rending - Carried.
Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried.
His Worshi~ Mayor Rouck advised Council that he had received a request
from the Niagara F-11s Hotelmen's Association for consideration of the instal-
lation of ten-cent parking meters in the vicinity of certain hotels in the City.
He asked that the Traffic Cn,-n~tthe give consideration to this matter and report
thereon to the Council.
The Council nd3ourned on the marion of ~ld. Dov_a_1& and Hawkins.
I~EAD AND ADOPTED, 16 February, 1948.
Mayor
FINANCE MEETXNG
Council Chamber,
9 February, 1946.
~he Finance Committee mot on Monday, 9th Febx~,-~y, 1948, for the pur-
pose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which ha~ been prep-
erly certified and placed before them, All members of the C.--..~ttee, wit~ the .
exception of Ald. ,1fairs were present.
8undr~ accounts amounting to $3~,277.~0 were approved by the Omwm~ttee.
~he accounts sul~aitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord-
ered placed in the money by-law for presentation ~o the Cornoil, .~ the motion of
Ald. Donald and Hawkins.
The repox~ of the City Manager, rs~raing local improvements, an laid
over from the previous meeting, was presented. Upon the recommendation of the
Property Committee and on the metlon of Ald. MacDonald and Hawkins, it was ord-
ered that the report be received and filed, the recommendations be adopted and
the necessary revised estimates be prepared.
An offer of $7~.00 from H.Kemph for Lot 891, Plan 6~3, Lombard Avenue,
as laid over f~9m the previous meeting, was again considered. Upon the recom-
mendatlon of the Property Committee and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and ~aw-
kias it was ordered that the offer be received, filed and accepted at $100.00 sub-
Ject to the provision that a dwelling of at least $4,500.00 value is erected on
the premises within six months.
An offer of $7~.00 was prQsented frem Mrs. Mary Csaszar for Lot 900,
Plan 6~B, ~omhard Avenue. Upon the recom~endation of the Property Committee and
on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Parm the offer was received, filed and ac-
cepted at $100.00, subject to the provision that a dwelling of at least $4,~00.00
value is erected on the premises within six months.
An offer of $100.00 was presented from Philip Lojoco for Lot 892, Plan
653, Lombard Avenue. Upon the raccm.n~ndation of the Property Committee and on
the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald it was ordered that the offer be ~eceived,
filed and accepted, subject to the Provision that a dwelling of at least $4,~00.00
value is erected on the premises within a period of six months.
A communication was presented from Direct Winters Transport regarding
the rental of a building at the rear of the asphalt plant. Upon the recommend-
ation of the Property Co~.~ttee and on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald
it wan ordered that the comunicatlon be received and laid on the table for con-
sideration at the next meeting.
A report wan Presented from the City Manager, regarding an application
for a building permit to erect a metor court on Lot 9, River Road by H.J.Brown.
Upon the rec~m.~dation of the Property Co.~.~ttee and on the motion of Ald. Mac-
Donald and Eawklns it was ordered that the report be received and filed, and a
~ermit be gronted, under the supervision of the City Engineer.
An offer was Presented from R.Parker Wright for Lot Pt. ~42, 5~B, Kit-
chener Street for the sum of $200.00. Upon the recommendation of the Property
Cn~s.~ttee and on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald it was ordered that the
offer be received, filed and accepted, subject to the provision that a dwelling
of at least $~,000.00 value is erected o~ the premises wil~n six months.
The report of the Property Ccmm~ittee upon the above matters was pres-
ented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Eawkins and MacDonald that the rep-
oft be received and filed.
A report was Presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance
of a permit for the erection of a garage at 859 Ontario Avenue. It was ordered
on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Nawkins that the report be received and filed,
a~d the recoanendatton be adopted.
A report was Presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance
of a permit for alterations to the store front at 1691 Victoria Avenue. It was
ordered on the motion of Ald. Eawktns and MacDonald that the report be received
and filed, and the rec~u. endatlon be adopted.
A comnunication was Presented frm the Canadian Red Cross Society, req-
uesting that the Corgoratlon purchase and use an advertising design on the postal
meter machine. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mckinley and Hawkins that
the ca~amioation be recelved and ~lled, and the device be purchased and used dur-
~ the Society,s oam~at~. .
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Nawkins that the Fin-
ance C~ttee meet at 11.00 a.m. on Monday, 16th February, to give consideration
to the 1948 hd6et.
~ne Cr, wn'~ttee adJourne& on the motlon of Aldo Donald am1 Hawkins,
Clerk
COUNOE MEETING
Council Chamber,
9 February, 19~8.
The Council m-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance
meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts ap-
proved by the Cn~m~ttee. All members of the Council, with the exertion of
White, were present.
The followin~ By-lag was passed:
.No. ~16~ - TO Grant Monies for ~eneral I~U?oses.
It was ordered on the metion of Ald. Mckinley and MacDonald that
Miller he given the privilege of introatmtn~ the by-law, and the by-law be read
the first time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Psxm that Rule 36 (2)
of the S+~,alng Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the se~n~
readir~ - Cartlea.
The Council aa,~o,,wned on the motion of . Al~. Do~a am~ MacDonaM.
EEAD ~ ADOF~D, 16 February, 1~48.
SEVENTH MEETING
Council Chamber,
16 February, 1948.
BU~ MEETING
The Finance Comittee assembled at 10.30 a.m. on Monday, 16th February,
1948, for the purpose of giving consideration to the preliminary budget for the
year 1948. All members of the Connn!ttee, with the exception of Ald. MacDonald,
were present.
The Chairman briefly outlined the contents of the budget estimates for
the year 1948, and advised that the Proposed increase in the mill rate would be
three and one-half mills. Ald. Donald erpressed disagreement with the policy of
granting $230.00 across the board to all employees, and referred to the fact that
where the hourly men are concerned, an increase of nine cents per hoar worked out
at $224.00 per ann~n, or $6.00 less than that of the salaried individual. He.
felt that there should be an equitable distribution according to the value rec-
eived and was opposed to the wage setup and adjustments as provided. The Chair-
men stated that the Budget as submitted and the amounts provided were on the
basis of a cost-of-living bonus rather than a wage increase.
The Committee then Proceeded to consider APpendix 'A', the salary and
wage schedu~:
It was agreed that the salary of His Worship the Mayor be left at
$2,400.00; and that of Mr. Dickson be fixed at $2,930.00.
AId. Donald requested that a report be prepared concerning the duties
of MAr. P.C.Thomes and the amounts collected by him in the capacity of bailiff dur-
ing the past year.
In considering the estimates of the Police Department, it was agreed
that the adjustment requested by the Comm4ssion for Chief Tiedale be granted;
Ald. Palm and Donald being opposed. It was unanimously agreed that the provis-
ion of $1,200.00 for a stenographer for the Police Department be deleted.
Concerning the Fire Department, it was agreed that the adjustment for
Chief Shapton be granted, AId. Donald being opposed.
With reference to the Relief Department, it was agreed that the adjust-
ment for Mr.. C.E.Stoek .and Mr. M. Ce~aise be granted, Ald. Donald being opposed.
On the motion of AId. White and Donald, the Co.~ttee adjourned for lunch, fol-
lowlng which the members were to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. May Mac-
Donald.
t~AD AND ADOFI~D, 23 February, 19~8.
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ADJ0~j~NED MEETING
Council Chamber,
16 February, 1948.
The Finance C~maittee re-assembled at 3-90 p.m. to continue discussion
upon the Budget estimates as submitted for the year 1948. All members of the
Committee, with the exception of Ald. MacDonald, were present.
The Committee continued discussion upon the Salary and W~ge Schedule.
With reference to the Garbage and Ash Department, the City Manager ad-
vised the Comittee of changes be proposed making in the operating procedure,
designed to eliminate some of the overtime; and it was agreed that the suggest-
ions be g~n a trial.
Consideration of the Salary and Wage Schedule was completed.
The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins.
READ AND ADOPIED, 23 February, 1948.
Clerk
the motion of AId. Donald and McKinley that the comunication be received and
laid on the table until the next meeting.
No. 68 - Board of Trap~s~.t Commissioners for Canada - re re-location of signals.
ORDE~ on the ~otion' of ~l~'~ ~l~r ~ ~w~l~ss ~aat the
eived and laid on the table. conmunication be rec-
SEE Communication No.~_~
parking a~ea. the motion of Aid. Donald and N flier that the commun-
ication be received and lald on the table.
SEE RtoRr_tNo' 4~
The following Communloatlone were presented:
No. 90 - Board of Transport Corma/ssioners for Canada - re date of insnectlon. In-
asmuch as this meetlngwas subsequently'~nc~e~, it was ordered on ~he motion of
AId. Miller and F~klns that the communication be received and filed.
No. 91 - Office of Prime Minister - acknowledging letter re price controls. 01~)-
Ey~u on the motion ofAld. Donald and Hawkins that the communication be received
and filed.
No. 92 - Noncurable Minister of Iabour- acknowledging letter re price controls.
Oi~DEF~D o~'~tk~ 0~Llk~' ~cKinley and Hawkins that the connmunlcation be rec-
eived and filed.
No. 93 - 0fftce of Premier - acknowledging letter re amusement tax. ORDERED on
the motion of ~ld. Hawkins and Miller that the-communication be received and filed.
No. 94 - DeputyMinister of Health - re rising cost of hospital accommodation.
0RE~P~ on the motion of Ald. Donald and Hawkins that the communication be rec-
eived and filed.
Council Chamber,
16 February, 19~8.
Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at D.00 p.m. on Monday, 16th
Feb~m~y, 1948, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All
members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. MacDonald, were present. The
Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted
these on the motion of AId. White an& Hawkins.
CONGRATULATIOI~B
0abehalf of the members of Council, His Worship Mayor Houck extended
congratulations to Ald. ~"nite ~pon the celebration.of his birthday.
~ Resolution No~3~
C0~N~NIOATIONS '~
Laid over fr~n~revtous meetings:
No. 64 - ~.G.A~res and Coneany.- re standhy slmtion and e~uilment. ~um~m~u on
No. 9~ - County of Welland - re establishment of isolation hospital. 0RDEEED on
the motion of AId. Miller and Hawkins that the commanication be received and filed.
No. 96 - Eitchener Street Church - endcreation re pin ball machines. 0RDE~mLO on
the motion of Ald. ParmandHawkins that the communication be received and filed.
No. 97 - EYdro-Electric Comlssion of Niagara Falls - re street lights for lane.
0RDE~ED on the motion of Aid. Miller and Hawkins that the conmmmication be rec-
eived and laid on the table, and the C~-,-~ssion be asked to advise when the lights
will be installed in this area.
No. 98 - Ontario Municipal Association - acknowledging communication re unemploy-
ment insurance benefits. 0P~t~u o~the motiom of Ald. Donald and Parmthat the
comnunlcation be received and filed.
No. 99 - Board of Education - requesting meeting re tenders for building. 0RDE~u
on the motion of Ald. Donald and Miller that the communication be received and
laid on the table for consideration during the subsequent budget meeting.
No. 100 - Niagara Falls ~unior 0hambet of Conauerce - requesting as~stance of fire-
men during Iron Lur~Csmpalgn. OA',UmA'~ on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and White
that the c~A~nication be received and filed, and the flremen be permitted to as-
sist in this campaign.
No. 101 - Niagara Falls Junior Chamber of Commerce - requesting grant re Iron
Lung F~nd. C~ on the motion of ~d. Donald and Pars that the communication
be received and referred for consideration during the Budget meeting.
~o. 10~ - Canadian Corps Band - requesting grant. 0EOE~ED on the motion of Ald.
Donald and McKinley that the ccmmunication be received and referred for consid-
eration during the Budget meeting.
No. 103 - Health League of Canada - requesting grant. ORDERED on the motion of
Ald. McKinley and Hawkins that the communication be received am& referred for
consideration during the Budget meeting.
No. 104 - American Water Works Association - requesting grant towards convention.
ORDE~E~ on t'~e m~i~dn'S~ Y~I~'.' ~c'Ki~e*~'~ Hawkins that the connnunicatlon be rec-
eived and referred for coueideration during the Budget meeting.
No. 10~ - Hermes Club - requesting meeting for discussion of playgrounds. ORDERED
on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the co~munication be received and
laid on the table, and referred to the Property Co~nittee for the arrangement of
a meeting.
~e Following Reports were preJe_n_tp~:
No. 43 - CihMar~ ' re standby equipment and substation for Filtration Plant.
ORDEEED o5 the motion of Aid. Donald and McKinley that the report be received
and laid on the table until the next meeting.
No. ~d$ . City Solicitor - re extension of Sylvia Place. ORDEEED on the motion of
Aid. Donald and Miller that the report be recei~e~ and laid on the table and the
City Solicitor be asked to make a search of the Registry Office; and further that
the South End Business and professorial Men's Association be ~lvised of this ac-
tion.
No. 4~ - Tourist C,-~-,,.~ttee - re travel and industrial c-rm~ttees, etc.
on the motion of Ald. Hawkins an~ Miller that the report be received an~ adopted;
and the assistance of Mr. C.D.Hanniwell, M.L.A., be solicited in this connection.
No. ~6 - C~ttee of Council - re meeting with Local Board of Health. 0l~9~at~D
on the motion of ~ld. McKinley and Hawkins that.the report be received an~ filed,
and the recvmmendations be a~lopted.
No. 47 - City Clerk - recmnding issuenee of licenoes. OEDmAt~M on the motion
of AId. Hawkins an~ McKinley that the report be received and filed, and the rec-
ommendatious be adopted.
No. 48 - City Manager - re
~o. ~ 9 - c i__tL~e_~ - re
No. ~0 - City Manager - re
No. ~1 - City Y~"ager ' re
No. ~2 - City ~r - m
No. ~B - 0ity ~r - re
stdewn~ on south side of North S~reet.
stalewalk on SOUth side of S'mm~r Street.
sidewalk on east side of N~r~n Avenue.
sidewalk on west side of Hartart Avenue.
curb and getter ~n south side of Star Street.
curb and gutter on north side of S,m~er Street.
No. ~ - City _l~a~er - re curb and gutter on east side of Sanan Avenue.
No. ~ - City Manager - re curb and gutter on west side of Henan Avenue,
No. ~6 - City Member - re sewer on Hanan Avenue.
No. ~7 - City Manager - re macadam road on Hanan Avenue.
No. ~8 - Cit_~._~_.e~r - re macadam road on S~mm~r Street. -
No. ~9 - City 14ansWer - re sewer on North Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald.
Donald and Hawkins that the reports he reoetve~ an~ filed, a~ the recommendat-
ions be adopted.
.The following Resolutions were passed:
No. ~B; NAW~ - M~'xx~ - I~SOL~ED that the con6ratulations of this Cotmcil be
extended to Mrs. White, mother of Aldermau ~hite, ~pon the celebration of her
birthday; ami the Seal of the Corporation he hereto affixe~.
No. B4 - MCKINLEY - HAWKINS - RESOLVED that the sympathy of His Worship the Mayor,
the members of the City Council and citizens of Niagar~ Falls be e~tended to Ald-
erman W.C.MacDonald and the members of his family upon the death of Mrs. MacDonald,
who was such a highly respected citizen of the connnunity; and the Seal of the
Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
No. 3~ - McKINLEY - PAI~ - IF. SOLVED that the suggestion be m.,~&e to the Local
Boari of Health and the Niagara Falls Medical Association that consideration be
given to having a greater number of physicians available to the public on Wednes-
day afternoons~ and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
BYeLAW
The following By-law was passed:
~ - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed.
It was ordered on the motion of AId. McKinley and DOnald that AId. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first tires - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of AId. Hawkins and Parm that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second
reading - Carried.
Third reading - AId. Donald and Hawkins - Carried.
1~0.~,1
AId. Miller made a statement of clarification in connection with the
action of the Council at the last meeting concerning the resolution to the Domin-
ion GOvernmmnt upon its vacating the amusement tax field.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Hawkins an~ Donald.
READ AND ADOP,~:,,, 23 February, 1~8.
Clerk
Mayor
Council Chamber,
16 Febxq,a~y, 1948.
The Finance Corndittos met on Monday, 16th FebruaxT, 1948, for the pur-
Pose of approving and also of passing the various socounts which had been prop-
erl~v certified and placed before them. All members of the C~,a~,.!ttee# wi~h the
exoel~tlon of Ald. MaoDonal~ and ~htte, were present.
Sundry accounts amounting to $11,209.91 were appreved by the Oc~mittee.
The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord-
ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of
/Lld. Donald and Hawkins.
The comanunication from Direct-Winters Transport, regarding the rental
of a city building, and as laid over from the previous rose.ring, was considered.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that the comunication
be received and laid on the table until the next-meeting.
The renewal of the automobile non-ownership contingent liability and
fleet insurance policies were considered. In this connection, and on the motion
of Ald. M~xinley and Hawkins, Mr. C.L.Young of R.C.Young and Company, was permit-
ted to address the C.-.;;;lttee. Mr. young explained the reason for the increased
pr_amlm on the flleet insurance coverage for the cc~ year. It was ordered on
the motion of Aid. Donald and Hawkins that the contingent liability policy be
renewed for one year from Blst ~anuary, 1948,at a premim of $40.99 and the fleet
policy be renewed for one year from 31st January, 1948, at a premitm of $9107-89.
A cc~munication was presented from the Ontario Society for Crippled
Children, requesting the purchase of postal meter advertising. It was Ordered
on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins that the communication be received
and filed, and the advertising be purchased and used, providing the dates of the
campaign do not conflict with those of the Cannelinn Red Cross Society.
A comnunication was presented from George L. Burley, offering $200.00
for the purchase of part of Lots 47,8,9, Plan 29, Vzlleyway and Sixth Avenue.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and McKinley that the c~=~aunication
be received and filed, the offer be accepted, subject to the condition that a
dwelling of at least $6,000.00 value is erected on the premises within six months.
A report was presented from the City Manager regarding an application
: for a permit to erect a public hall on Lot 218, Plan 32, Hickson Avenue. It
was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the report be received
and laid on the table, and the rec~nendation be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager regarding an application
for a permit to convert the building at the southwest comer of Huron Street and
Welland Avenue into an apartment building. It was ordered on the motion of Ald.
Donald and McKinley that the report be received and laid on the table, and the
recomnendation be adopted.
The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ai~. Donald and RcKinley.
I~AD AND ADOP.Lv~, 23 February, 19~8.
Clerk
of Finance
C0UNCn. ~TING
' ' Cornoil Chamber,
16 February, 1948.
The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin-
ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts
approved by the Co~nnittee. ~21members of. the Council, with the excention of Ald.
MacDonald andWhite, were present. '
BY -LAW
No. fi171 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parm that Ald. Miller
be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first
time * Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried.
Third reading -Ald. Parmend Hawkins - Carried.
RESOLUTION
The following Resolution was Lap~e_~d:
No. 36 - HAWEi[~S - PAI~I -RESOLVED that the congratulations of this Council be ex-
tended to'7~h~i~gKlda"~alls Public Library Board for the fine work they have done
during the past year; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Parmend Miller.
EEAD AND ADOF/ED, 23 February, 1948.
Mayor
EJEC~ MEETII~
Council Chamber,
16 Febl-,-~y, 1948.
The Finance Co-~ttee assembled at the close of the reg,,1A~ meeting of
Council on Monday, 16th February, 1948, to continue discussion upon the Budget
estt,mtes for the year 1948. All members of the Committee, with the exception of
Ald. MacDonald and White, were present.
On the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley the Clerk was instructed to
arrange with the Niagara Frontier H,m~ne Society or their mpresentatives to meet
Cornell on the same date as the Board of Education and other bodies.
On the motion of Ald. Parm and McKinley the grant to the Canadian Corps
Band was ~ncreased to $790.00.
On the motion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins the grant to the Graeter
Niagara Chamber of Commerce was increase& to $2,400.00; Ald. Donala and Miller
being opposed.
In considering the request of the Stamford Athletic Club for financial
assistance with reference to the ,man-a-mile' races, the City Clerk was instruc-
ted to cv~ntcato with the Club, advising that if the name of the Club could be
changed, consideratioc might be given; and also to request informat~ as to what
would be e~pectod in the nature of financial assistance.
On the motion of Ald. Parm and ]~awkins, the requst of the Niagara Falls
Junior Chamber of Commerce for a grant of $100.00 toward the Mulliken Iron Lung
Campaign was granted.
On the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parm the request of Dr. A.E.Berry for
a grant toward the American Water Works Association covention expenses for the
year 1948 was granted; and $200.00 was provided in the Water Department expend-
iutras for this purposes.
On the motion of ~ld. McKinley and Hawkins an amount provided in the
1948 est~tos for the Regional Planning Committee wasrathined; Ald. Donald and
Miller being opposed.
On the motion of Ald. DonsdA and Hawkins it was ordered that the Clerk
communicate with the Honourable Premier of Ontario, asking for information as to
what progress has bean made with reference to the request for increased taxation
on the Rainbow Bridge properties, a copy of this communication to be for4arded
to the local Member, Mr. C.D.Hanniwell.
On the motion of Ald. Parm and Donald, it was ordered that the Mayor,
Alderman and those employees provided with car allowances be permitted to pur-
chase gasoline at the City D~mps, and was lost, the vote being: For: Ald. Parre,
Donald and His Worship Mayor Houok; Against: Aid: McKinley, Hawkins and Miller.
A discussion took i~ace with reference to the operations of the meter
service m~n and instructions were issued to the City Manager to try to arrange
his duties so +.~t Wednesday could ~e granted as a day off.
On the motion of Ald. Donald and Parm the City Manager was instructed
to interview Mr. F.H.teslie and make arrangements as to ~the financing of the~.
propose~ extension of Fairview Cemetery.
The City Clerk was instructed to arrange for meetings on the evening of
Thursday, February 19th in the following order: Niagara Falls Civic ~mployees'
Local Union ~o. 13~ at 7.19 p.m.; International Association of Fire Fighters,
Local 928 at 7.~0 p.m.; the Niagara Frontier H~mane Society at 8.00 p.m. and the
Board of Education at 8.30 p.m.
The O~ttee adjourned on the motion Of Al~[. Donald and McKinley.
I~EAD AND ADOP,'~, 23 Fehx-,-~y, '1948.
of Finance
· 40a
Council Chamber,
16 February, 19~8.
The City Council assembled on Monday, 16th February, 1948, following the
finance meeting, for the purpose of discussing the matters before them. All ~em-
bets of the Council, with the exception of Ald. MacDonald and White, were present.
NOTICE OF MOTION
Ald. Donald gave notice of a motion to be submitted at the next regular
meeting of Council to remove the present representative of the City of Niagara
Falls on the Niagara Falls Suburban Area Comm~ssion.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and Miller.
READ AND ADOP,'~:,~, 23 February, 1948.
Clerk
Mayor
~IGHT}I MEETII~
SPECIAL MEETIR~
Council Chamber,
19 February, 1948.
The City Council assembled at 7.00 p.m. on Thursday, 19th Febx~,~wy, 1948,
as a special meeting, for the purpose of discussing the ~mergent power situation
and to meet various delegations. ~11 members of the Council, with theexceptlon
of Ald. White, were present. Mr. Stanley Thomson, Ohairman and Mr. J.A.Williamson,
Manager of the Hydro-Electric Co~nission of Niagara Falls were also present.
Hie Worship outlined the purpose of the meeting, referring to the emer-
gency existing at present with reference to power, and ~ked the Clerk to read a
con~unication from the Manager of the local Hydro-Electric C,-~.~..~ssion, requesting
Council's approval of a reduction in street lighting for at least as a temporary
measure~. The communication having been read, the Mayor asked Mr. Willi~mmon to
erplain in more detail the situation. Mr. Williamson then stated the purpose
of the proposed reduction in street lighting was primarily psychological. but will
result in some Dower saving and should have no prohorace& effect on traffic saf-
ety. The reason for the drastic cuts contemplated is an over-all shortage of
water throughout the Province which is expected to be alleviated possibXy in mid-
April and he advised that the Cornlesion are presently rationed on a basis daily
of ninety per cent of ~ctober last cons~nption, which necessitates an approximate
fifteen per cent cut in present usage.
Reference was made to the light on Stifling Place, which is burning
constantly, and it was suggested that the bulb he rameyed.
C($~4UNIOATION
The following Co~nication was presents!:
No. 106 - ~dro-Electric Cc.~,~lsston of Ni~a Falls - re curtai~ant of street
lighting. ~i~' ~ 't~'~o~n'o~"~l~[~[i~' 'a~'~Hawkias that the co.~a~nicat-
ion be received and filed, and the .roqunt of the Commission be acceded to, and
street lighting be reduced accordingly.
At this point Ald. Miller arrived.
RESOIb'TION
The following Resolution was passe&:
No. 37 - DONALD - MoKINI~Y - RESOLv,:D that His ~orship Mayor Houck publish an
a~peal in*'~ YO~X~' ~*~'on two successive days, with reference to the ~ower
shortage; and the Seal of the Co .rporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
Messrs. Thomson and Will~nmaun then retired.
His Worship Mayor HoucE asked Alderman Miller to take the chair.
At 7-29 p.m. a delegation consisting of Messrs. Hicks, Downtng and
Strange an~ Misses Tilton and Matthews, representing the Niagara Falls Civic Em-
ployees' Local Union No. 133, appears& herors the Council.
Ald. Miller outlined what it is proposed to provide in the estimates for
the year 1948, namely nine cents per hour or a salary increase equivalent to
$230.00 across the board. Mr. Downing queried as to.~hat basis was used and
whether the cost of living was increased or what factor was utilized. He felt
that the proposed nine cents was inadequate. Mayor Houck explained the necessity
to consider the employees and the taxpayers as well. He understands the increase
in the cost of living, but mederaffon is required and all expenditures be main-
talned on a sound basis. He ccmmended the Chairman and members of the Fin~Ace
Co~ttee on their efforts but felt they were unable to make a further adjustment.
Ald. Donald stated that undoubtedly the mill rate will be increased, possibly to
quite an extent. When queried, Ald. Miller advised that they had been informed
by the Board of Eddcation that $200.00 across the board is being provided for 'the
teachers. Mr. Orr explained that the proposed ramaunt included in the estimates
is in excess of the increase in the cost of living when you consider the two
years - 1946 to 1948. Mr. Hicks stated that there was no provision in the budget
for adjustments during the year in the event the cost of living increased further.
Mr. Downing then stated that they must, of course, report to their members and
thanked the members of 'Council for the hearing. The delegation then retired.
At 7.40 p.m. a delegation consisti~ of Messrs. Macrae, Graham and
rapresenting the international Association of Fire Fighters, Local 928, appeared
before Council. The Chairman again' explained the contents of the budget to the
delegation. Mr. Macrae asked that they be given the nine cents as Proposed, in-
asmuch as they had only asked for eight cents. If left as at present, it act-
;;ally,. would mean to the fireman approxim-tely seven and one-half cents. Ald.
Miller advises that the provision in the estimates is nine cents for hourly, and
$230.00 for salaried individuals, to be considered as a cost-of-living bonus and
not an adjustment on the basis of merit. Mr. Macrae stated that if the forty-
eight hour week were put into effect, it would necessitate the employment of five
or six more men. Mr. Orr advised that in his opinion, hours had no bearing on
the question as it is purely a cost-of-living bonus. Mr. Macrae requested Coun-
cil to re-consider and try to grant what they have requested. They would, of
course, report to their members and advise. The delegation then retired.
· At 8.20 p.m. the delgation consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Coatts and Mr.
B.D.McVicar, representing the Niagara Frontier tt,m~ne Society, appeared before
the Council. AI~. Miller explained the reason for a request for the meeting and
asked if they had any preposition to submi~ with reference to the dog situation
in this municipality. Mr. McVicar gave statistics as to their activities during
1947 and referred to their inves~nent in a new building, a full-time inxpector,
etc. He stated that they had offered a proposition to the Township of Stamford
to administer their by-law for fifty per cent of the revenue derived, which had
not yet been accepted. Possibly a similar scheme could be put into effect here
whereby they would operate on a percentage of revenue. The figure the Society
had in mind was $1,~00.00, and they would of come have to hire another track
~ driver. Aid. DOnald queried whether they would be prepared to m~e an offer
and was advised that they would, subSect to,their Board,s approval and providing
that the sale of tags does not bec~._~ their responsibility, and that they would
be given the use of the City pound. Ald. Miller advised that Council would talk
the matter over this evening and let them know in the morning so the matter
could be discussed with their board. The delegation then retired..
At 8.40 p.m. a rimlegation consisting of Mr. 'J.R.Bradley, Chal~.~, Rev.
Dr. FAngland, Ray. Mr. Murray, Dr. J.L.Mahoney, Dr. E.T.Eellam, Ray. Mr. Cost-
lgan, Dr. W.A. Potter and Mr. C.D.Troup, Members and MAr. Eribs, AdministratOr of
the BoE~Td of Education appeared before the Council. Alderman Miller stated that
this meeting was being held in response to the request of the Board concerning
their proposed building prograune, but +-h-t Council would first like to discuss
the matter of the budget and education costs. He then outlined the c~arative
mill rates in the years 1947 an~ the proposed mill rate in 1948, and asked the
consideration of the ~ for a reduction in the est~-~tes. Mr. Bradley advised
that they ha~ similar difficulties to those of the Council. Their estimates com-
Prise two parts: controllable and uncontrollable; and they had given very care-
ful consideration to their est~w~tes but could not see their way clear to any
sizeable reduction; the outside, possihl~ $4,000.00. Dr. PoSter gave Council a
breakdown of the figures on their 1947 operation and of the estimates for 1948,
an& a ~[etailed explanation as to how the salary figures are arrived at; and also
stated that if it was the desire of Council, they were prepared to budget for a
deficit. Mr. Bradley referred to the discrepancy in ~aats as between the Town-
ship and the City, with which the Council were in complete accord. Ald. Miller
thanked the delegation for the information and asked the Mayor to res,m- the
c~air.
His Worship Mayor Kouck stated that Council were, of come, desirous
of discussing the building progr~w~ but first would like information as to what
the whole picture is. Mr. Bradley then referred to the vote of the people in 1949
and previous approval obtained of part of the scheme, and also ~he ~epartment of
Education's agreement to contribute. tie r~ferred to the new legislation which
provides that now any municipalities of under one thousand school population are
prohibited from erectin~ auditerda which would have the effectof prohibiting it
in this case but the Department, however, are prepare& to approve if the scheme
is proceeded with. If not, it is doubtful whether they would ever get approval
for such action. He then advised Council of the tender prices received by the
Board and that they have tentatively accepted the tender of the Pigott Construc-
tion Cropany for a total of $539,000.00, consisting of $452,000.00 which includes
a fixed fee, $2~,000.00; for contractors' fees, $48,000.00; and architect's fees
of $~0,000.00. The other bids received were Sullivan Construction Canpar~,
$502,987.00, containing an escalator clause; Robertson Con~ruction Company,
$559,022.00, which was the only firm bid; Smith Brothers Construction Company,
$5~8,975.00; also containing anal escalator clause. The Board esimate that if the
project is considered now, it would he finished possibly in the spring of 19~0;
and would require a mill rate to finance it of 1.~4 mills approximately over a
twenty-year period; and that they could keep within the $570,000.00 as approved
by the electors by doing repair work for the balance. Mr. Bradley asked Council's
support for the project ~diately. Mayor Houck asked if it was not now neces-
sary to have federal aDproval for such a project and was advised +.~at it was for
materials only. Akl. Donald questioned whether the people would object to the
pronounced increase in expenditure, and was advised by Mr. Bridley that they have
questioned various individuals and in every instance approval had been registered.
· Ald. Donald then asked whether the Board considered going to the people in a spec-
ial election and Mr. Bradley stated that they were not in fayour of such as the
electors have already expressed their opinion; and he alsof felt that with pres-
ent grants which the Department have stated they will make, the project would be
~ossibly cheaper than if delayed until a later date. He also requested that the
discussion of the building project be divorced from that on the budget and give
the aldermen assurance that with the ~xeption of key men, the Pigott Construction
Company would employ local people.
Ald. Donald requested the Board to give no publicity tb the proposed
mill rate, which had been quoted, and was assured that no member of the Boa~i
would divulge the information. Mr. Bradley, in order to assure Council, stated
that the Board itself is unanimous and felt that they were morally c~.m.~tted and
also adised that ninety Der cent of the project would be of Canadian material.
The Mayor, in thanking the members of the Board for their attendance, states that
if an appointment were made, they would want adequate representation frcm the
Board of Education. The delegation then retired.
I~SOLUTION
The following Resolution was_ ~a.sse&:
No. 38 - EAWER~ - MacDONALD -RESOLVED that the Boax~l of Education project be
approved, the support of Council be given and instr~ctions issued for ~ app~int-
~nt to be rode with the On~io Mmioip~ B~; '~.~e Se~ of ~e Co~orat-
i~ be he~to ~fixed. " "
At this point, Ald. Mille res~ed the chair.
On themotion of Aid. Donald and MacDonald, it was agreed that an ad-
ditional 840.00 per annum be provided in the Fire Department estimates to the
three lieutenants in order to establish a difference of $100.00 between the lieu-
tenants and the first-class firemen.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Parm and MacDonald that it be ag-
reed to offer the Niagara Frontier Htm~me Society fifty per cent. of the revenue
for 1947 or $1,242.00 to take care of the administration of all calls re dogs
running at large, strays, etc., such offer to be placed before the Board of the
Society for consideration. (Ald. Donald was opposed to this motion.)
The Council adjourned on the motion of Mayor Houck and Ald. Hawkins.
READ AND ADOt'A'~aU, 2] February, 1948.
Clerk
* ll~l,.
Mayor
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Cottncil ChAmber,
~3 Februaxy, 1~8.
Pursuant to ad~ott~.~ent, the City Council assembled at 7.30 p.m. on Mon-
day, 2~rd February, 19~8, for the purpose of considering general business and
finance. All members of the 'Council, with the exception of Ald. White, were pres-
ent. The Council, having received and reed the minutes of the previous meetings,
regular an~ special, adopted these on the motion of Ald. M411er and Hawkins.
CCe~4UNI~ATIOI~
Laid over from previous meetings:
1(o..6~ - H.G. Aores _aAd' Company - re standby substation and e~utpment. ORDaau~ on
the motion of Ald. Donald an~ MacDonald that the connmmication be receivei aM
laid on the table for one week.
~m Re29~rt No. ~
No. ?B - Two-0 Taxi - requesting ad~itiOr~l taxi stand. 0t~au~u on the motion of
Ald. MecDc~e3a ,me ~ey ~t ~e c~~ be ~cei~ ~ file~, ~ ~e
~uest ~ not
~ ~ No. 60
The following Ccmmmieations were presented:
1~o. 107 - N.i~_ Falls O~t~Vp~et Air Cedets - requesting grant. 01~E~ED on the
motion of Ai&. Miller and Hawkins that the c'~mm~,nicatton be received and referred
.to consideration when the 19~8 lh_~eet is being prepared.
No. 108 - Rose Dunk~lm~ Chapter - re~uestin~ ,1,~rsdssion for tag day. UA, gUJUm. LU on
the motion of Ald. MacDo~.!d axt Parm that the c.:,-~.;m~cation be receive&
filed, an~ the permission be ~ranted.
1~o. 109 - Niagara Falls District Trades and Labour Council - resolution re gas
shvA;~age. 0~r~m~ on the motion of Aid. Miller ami Hawkins +.~t the ccsaunicat-
ion be received and filed, aml the resolution be endorsed.
No. ll0 - l~i~,.a~a~_~a~lls~F~i_re__F~i~_e_r_s. - acceptin~ action re e~]~ies. 01~E~E~D on
the motion of Aid. MaoDo~,!a amt Hawkins ~k~t the communication be received and
filed, ami a letter of +.~ be sent for the co-o~eration of the or6anization.
Eo. ILl - Niagara Frontier N~e 8.oCie.t] - accepting offer re do~ catching. 0R-
ZSI~D on the motion of Ald. Parm aml Maclknm~ that the commmication be received
and filed, theproposition accepted, and an agreement be prepared.
..Laid over from a previous meeting:
· o. ~3 - _City ~ - re stan~by substation and quilmmnt. urd~mu on the mot-
ion of Aht. Do-~la and MaoDo--3a that. the re~ort be reoetve~L and laid on the
table for one week, and the 'Co,moil consult with the DelM~,~kent of Municipal
fairs as to whether it would be possible to use xeserves set as. id~ for the con-
struotion of a new oi~l hall for the construction of an auxiliax7 pipe line to
Chtppawa.
The following Reports were presented:
lb. 60 - Traffic Ocaxittee - rea,cmm,emtfi~ no ad~l~to~! +~-~ stand. 0~) on
the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received and filed,
and the reco;~ndation be adopted.
No. 61 - Ci_tZ ~r - recommending pel~mission to Public Health Nurse to attend
course. ~)l~ ~x~ ~the motion of Ald. Miller and Donald that the report be rec-
eived and filed, that permission be obtained from the Local ~oar~ of Health, and
if such penmisslon is grante~, the necessary funds be authorized.
No. 62 - Assessor - report of meeting. 01~DExt~D on the motion of Ald. Hawkins
and MacDonald that the report be received and filed.
No. 6~ - Cl~I Clerk - recowm~nding issuance of licences. 0~D~ on the motion
of Aid. ~[i~' ~nd Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and the rec-
n~m~ndations be edopted.
No. 6~ - Chief Constable - re W.C.Hod~e,s restaurant licence. OI~D~ on the mot-
ion of Al~,"~.~.~.~'~.~.~tawkins that the report be received and lald on the table
for one week, and the advice of the City Solicitor be obtained.
No. 6~ - CitY ~.Mpur~,.~r . recommending -m-ndment to regulations re fuel oI1. OED-
ERED on th~ ~0~k~ of' Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received and
filed, and the rec~ndation be adopted.
~ESOLUTIONS
~he following l~esolutlons were pas_~sp_d:
~o. ~9 - HAWKiA~ . ~ . I~SOLVED that the congratulations of this Cooncil
be extended to Mrs. Parre, mother of Aidex~-~ Parre, upon the celebration of her
birthday; aml the Seal. of the Corporation be herate affixed.
c__arrJ_e_
~o. ~0 - PA~ - MacDONALD - I~ESOLVED that the City Manager bran6 in a report to
Coonell upon the necessity and advisability of having members of the Electrical
Department answer all fire sl-~-~ns; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto af-
fixed. ~
Carried
The foll_ow/_l_ln~-laws were passed:_
No__._.~.172 - To provide for the 1M4~ment by the Corporation of part of the cost of
certain works constructed as local improvements, otherwise char6~able
upon the lands abuttin6 direct34 upon the works.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parm that Ald. Miller
be given the privlle6e of inta~xlucing the by-law and the by-law be read the first
time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. MclLlnla~ and Hawkins that l~ule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Cotmoil be easpenda& and the by-law be given the
second rsadin6 - Carried.
~hlrd rasdin~ -Ald. MacDonald ..a Hawkins - Carried.
~ - To provide for the 1~8 expenditure on reeds and streets in the Ctt~
of Nia6ara Falls in the County of
It was ordered on the motiOn of Aid. Donald and MoKinley that Ald. Mil-
ler be ~iven the privilege of Antreducing the by-law e,d the by-law be reed the
ft~s~ time - CazTied.
It was o~dered on the motiOn of Ald. Hawkins and ManDonal~ that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be 81yen the
· ,1:
eecon~ readlag - C~'rted,
~hird rea~tng - AM. l~nald and Hawkins - Carried.
I~o. ~1__7~ - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale an~ Deed.
Tt was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Hawkins that Ald.
ler be given the privilege of introducing the by-law an~ the by-law be rea~ the
first t4we - Carrle~.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that Rule 36
(2) of the Sta~ing Rules of Council be suspended an& the by-law be' given the
second reading - Carried.
Thlr~ rea~tug - Aid. Hawkins and Donald - Carried.
The following l~Z-lav was rea~ the first and ascorgl times:
- To authorize the construction of stde~Lks, severe, curbs and gutters
an~ macadam roads, on certain streets in the City of Niagara Falls as
local improvements under the provisions of the Local Tep_rovement Act.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Parm that Ald. Miller
given the privilege of introducing the by-~aw and the by-law ~e ree~l the first
t~r~ - Carrie~.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Hawkins and MacDonald +.~t Rule
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the sec-
ond rendir~ - Carried.
AId. Donald asked for information with regard to the progress made in
'the matter of the removal of the street car rails. ~he City Manager advised that
tender forms were bean6 prepared for this work.
The Couccil a~3ourne~ on the m~tton of Ai~. Hawline an& Donald.
I~AD A~D ADOlx~D, 1St Mar~h, 1~8.
FXEA. b~ )I~TIN
Council C~--~er,
23 Febrtmz7, 19~8.
~he Finance Ce'e4$tae met on Monday, 231~t February, 19~8, for the pur-
pose of approvtn~ amX also of l~sstn~ the various accounts which hegt been properly
certlfled and placed before them. All merehere of the Conamittee, with the excep-
tion of Ald. White, were p]ssent.
Sundry accounts ,mnunttng tO $~,9~8.90 were approved by the Committee.
'lr'he accounts submitted, being passe~ or othervise ~ealt with, were ord-
ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of
AId. Donald and Hawkins.
The c~unlcation from Direct-Winters Transport aS~ laid over from the
previous meeting and with regard to the rental of the building at the rear of the
asphalt plant, was again considered. b~on the recommendation of the Property
mittee and on the motion of AId. MacDonald and Psrm it was ordered that the com-
munication be received an~ filed, and the Compan~ be advised that the building may
he rentOd for the eem of $7~.00 per month on the basis of a one-year lease, with
the option to renew and providing that if an emergency arises, the Corpor~tion may
repossess the building.
The report of the City Manager, as laid over from the previous meetin~,
with regard to an application for a permit for the erection of a public hall on
Lot 218, Plan ~2, 'Hickson Avenue, was a~ain considered. Upon the recomnendation
of the Property Ccm~4ttee and on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald It was
ordered that the report be received and filed, and the owner be advised the
plication cannot be considered at the present
The report of the City Manager, as laid over from the previous meeting,
and with regard to an application for a permit to convert a building atthe corner
of Huron Street and Welland Avenue, was again considered. Upon the recommendat-
ion of the Property Committee and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Hawkins it
~as ordered that the rapurt be received and filed and a permit be granted, subject
to the provision that a foundation, satisfactory to the City Engineer, is con-
strutted under the building.
An offer was presented f~ George Jacksun of $1~0.00 for part of Lot
4, Plan 8, Robinson Street. Upon the recommendation of the Property Co~-.~!ttee
and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Pan= It was orders& that the offer be rec-
eive~ and filed, and not accepted.
An offer of $3~0.00 was presented from A.Qill for part of Lot ~, Plan
8, Robinson Street. U~on the reco,~udatlon of the Property Cnem~ttee and on the
motion of Ald. McEinley an~ MacDonald it was orders& that the offer be received,
flle~ an~ accepts&, subject to the provision that a six or seven-room dwelling,
having a value of at least $6,~00.00 is erected upon the premises within slx
· he Clty Clerk advised that an application for a refund of a deposit on
~ot 891, Plan 6~3, I~enbard Avenue had been recel~d. ~ ~e intonation of
~e ~e~ C~t~ e~ on ~e ~tl~ of ~d. M~in~ey ~ ~O~ it was
· he report of the Property Cummittee on the above matters was presented.
It was cc~erad on the motion of AId. McKinley an~ MaoDonal~ +-h-t the report be
received ~,4 file~.
The City )(ana~er made a verbal report upon an application f~.~ the Van-
eall L~e4~ed for a permit to m.~ alterations to the building at 2038 Buchanan
Avenue. ~Pon the rac~amendatlon of the City Manager, and on the motion of Ald.
MacDo,,~ ami Donald it was ordered that the permit be ~x'ante~.
~e Ceeaittee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and l~awklns.
~ ARD ADOl~zra~, let March, 19~8.
eeeeeleee
of Finance
413 ]
.1
Co~mcil Cb-m~er,
~3 Febx.,a~y, 19~8.
The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council aml finance
meetings for the purpose of Iaesir~ the by-law which covered the accounts appreved
by the C.'~,,Ittee. All members of the Council, with the exception of A3/. White,
were present.
· he following By-law was passed:
No. ~176 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Ald.
Miller be given the privilege of intro~ucin6 the by-law and the by-law be read
the first time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of AId. Hawkins and Donald that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended anal the by-law be 6iven the sec-
ond reading - Carried.
reading - AId. Palm and Hawkins - Carried.
The Council adjourned. on the motion of Ald. Donald ami Hawkins.
AND ADOI~,x,,, let March, 19~8.
see
CONFE~K~
Council C~-~er,
E3 FebruaxT, 19~8.
~e Confernce Co;~..4ttee assembled at the close of the regular council
ami finance meetin6s on Monday, E3rd Februar=, 19~8, for the purpose of consider-
ins the totters ~efore them. All ~s or the C-~-~ttee, with the ovaoption of
Ald. Whita, were present. · -' ·
After 8lying consideration to the totters before them, 'the Ccsmittee adjourned on
the rotion of A14. Denal~ aml Hawkins. .~.I
· ,ea, beoee'~eeeee~~ee
CleTk ' Chairman
Council Chsmber,
1 March, 19~8.
Pursuant to adJournm,nt, the Council assembled at 7.S0 p.m. on Monday,
let March, 19~8, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All
members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the
minutes of the previous meeting, a~opted these on the motion of AId. Hawklns and
Ald. McKinley and White arrived at the meeting.
OO}egJNICATIONS
Laid over 'f .r~a. ~revioas mee.tl.n~s_:
No. 6~ - H.G.Acres and Cce~._.a.~Z_' . re standby substation end equipment. 01~DEIfl~D on
the motio~-o~'~l~V~a~i~s ~ Miller that the communication be received and laid
on the table for one week.
No. 97 - HYdro-Elactrlc Commission of .Ni_a~ara Falls - re cost of liSht on lane.
ClYDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and MacDonald that the co~aunication be
received an~ fllei.
SEE C_~ication No. 112
The followin~ .Cc~unications were
No. ~9 - ~[_dl~.Electric Ccmnission of Ni~a~L~__F~al~.s . recnm~nding installation
of light. O~ERBD on the motion of ~ld. ~oKlnle~d MacDonald that the
ication be received and filed, the recQ~sndation he adopted and the installation
be m~le.
0RDEISD motion of AId. Do,,~a ~,~' ~aV~fr~ ~ the report be received and
filed, and the City Mana6er be authorized to accompany the l~ard members during
the inspection.
No. 11~ - Honourable Minister of Hj~y_ea~ . re signs on Queen Elizabeth Highway.
Cl~)E~D on the motto~'~F'Aixl'[ ~hlte an~ Hawkins that the ccsmmnication be rec-
eived and filed, that the Minister be advised that the objection of Council to the
siSns is that they are located within the City lim~s, it be pointed out the same
are not considered to be 'fin6er-board, signs; ami advice of this action be for-
warded to Mr. C.D.Hannlwell, M.L.A., askl-S for his assistance in the matter.
NO. ll~ . City of ~x~ntford - resolution re tm~lo~msnt insurance benefits. OR-
~d on ' -- ~ ~e c~mtoati~ be received ~d
oMer ~ a seth at ~e Re~sW O~lce ~ ~e ~e.
Me. ~7 - 0~ R~ Cross S~t~l - ap~e~ for f~s for o
,,se in
the motion of Ai~. Donal& an& Parm that the cc~au~ioatlon be receive& and file&.
No. 119 - _Ni~ Parks Cc~e~ssion - re Niagara, St. Catharines and Toronto l~ail-
way franchise and River Eoad. 01~ on the motion of Ald. White ~_._~d, MacDonald
that the c~cation be received and referre& to the City 8o1~ itor for a rep-
ort.
1{o. 120 - ~oard of Education - al~preciation of assistance. 0RD~A~ on the motion
of Ald. Hawkins an~ MacDonal& that the ccemnnmication be received and flle~.
Eo. 121 - Ni~a~ara Falls Medical Association - re Wednesday afternoon calls. OR-
b~u on t~e~motion of Ai~. Miller an~ Mcw!-ley that the c~-~,,nlcation be receive&
and filed, and Ai~. Parm be asked to attend the meeting.
No. 122 - E.J.Farebrother - requestin~ leave of absence. OA~m~u~u on the motion
of AI~. McKinley and MacDonald that the c--~em-mication be received an~ filed, and
the request be ~ranted.
No. 123 - Greater Nia~a C~,m~er of C._-.-.arce - briefs re establishment of ccm-
mittsee. 5A~U~e~ on the motion Of Ald. Don~-a A.d MnW~nley that the ccenm~micat-
ion be received ax~ laid on the table tuxtil the next meeting.
I~o. 12~ - ~ell Tel~o~n~e._.C_~;~_~nI of Canada - re~uestin~ permission to move pole.
C~ on the motion of AId. lhwkins an~ Pars that the comm, m~cation be received
an~ filed, and permission he grante~.
~ By-law No. ~177
No. 12~ - Mrs. Elizabeth Parm - appreciation of con~rat,~-tions. OA~ on the
motion of Ald. Haw~,e an~ MacDonald that the commtmication be received a,a filed..
Laid over frcea previous mostiTS:
No. ~3 - Cij MansEer - re stan~by substation and e~uiI~emt. u~ on the mot-
ion of AM. Hawkins ~ ~Ber ~t
~t~ ~e ~ ~t~.
The followin~ l~ports were presented:
No. 66 - City Clerk - re ooaferenee he:I.e. 2~rd FebruaxT. O~u~b on ~ ~tion
~o. 67 - Cij~Clerk - m ~ett~ wt~ ~o ~,n~ct~l ~. O~ ~ ~e
~o. 69 - CX~ C~rk - ~c~ tss~ce of.ltcences. ~S ~ ~ ~tt~
~o. ~ - ~ of F~e - pmse~ti~ 1~8 B~et. ~ on ~e ~ticn 0f
ati~ be ~a. ~ ~-~ No. ~17~
_EESOLUTIO~
_~e following Resolutions were passed:
No. ~1 - PAIN- DONALD - ~0I~VED that ~e ~ m~ meeti~ of ~e City Co~-
cil ~e sched~ to ~ p~ce at ~.~ p.m. ~ Mon~, 8~ ~ch; ~d ~e Se~
~ ~e Co~omtion be he~ ~f~d.
No. ~2 - M~ - ~ . ~0L~ that ~e actl~ of His Wornhip ~or Houck
~ a~ointl~ ~m ~t Do~d as e~ct~ ~r = ~d, 3~ and ~ ~ch,
d~ ~e absence of ~s Wornhip frm the City, be app~ve~; ~d ~e Se~ of ~e
Co~tlon be hemto ~f~ed.
C~led~mnu8~
No. ~3 - ~',' ~ - P~ - ~0Lv~ t~t a ~r be s~t ~ ~e ~ of Ed~atlon
~d ~e Se~ Sch~l Bo~d ukt~ ~t ~e school teachers ~e discretion in
~e cuemti~ of power, ~t ~ts In ~e c~ssr~ be ~e~ w~n ~q~red te
prosefie ~e e~sl~t of ~e sch~l C~en;a~ the S~I of ~e Co~o~ti~ be
~re~ ~e~.
C~~
Eo. ~ - ~ . ~ . ~OL~ ~t ~e request of ~. C~is~pher of ~6
~mlson S~t for ~e ~ ~ a ~e be refemd ~ ~e City ~r for at-
~ntton~ ~na ~ Se~ of t~ Co~mti~ be hem~ ~f~ed.
C~led
~Y-LA~S
~e followers ~y-lawe~w~erej?assed:
.].o. ~iIZ - To provide for permieelon to The ]Jell Telephone Cc~an~ of Ca~__~_da to
move a pole on Orchard Avenue.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Miller that Ald. Parm
be given the privilege of introducing the by-law ,,,,a the by-law be read the first
time - Carried unanimously. '
It was ordered on the motion of Ai&. McKinley and Donald that Rule 36
(2) Of the Standing ~ules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the sec-
on~ reading - Carried ~nanimously.
~htrd reading -'Ald. MacDonald and Nawktus - Carried
N~o.: ~1~ - To provide for giving the Collector of T~xes credit for the m-~unt ret-
urned by her to the Treasurer in the year 19~7.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. l~ley and Hawkins tb~t Ald. M~l-
let be given the privilege of introducin~ the by-law and the by-law be read the
first time - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins
(2) of the Standin~ l~des of Council be suspended and the by-law be read the sec-
ond time - Carried
~ · To provide for the Appropriations for the year 1~8.
It was ordered on the motion of AId. Hawkins e~ Parm that Ald. Miller
be given the privilege of introducin~ the b~-law and the by-law be read the first
time . Carried unan~,aously.
l~ was ordered on the motion of AId. lrawkins and MacDonald that Rule
(2) of the Standing Rules of Cramoil be suspended and the by-law be given the sec-
end rea~lng - Carried with Ald. Donald votin~ a~ainst the motion, and ILia Worship
Mayor Ho,uck being in fayour.
~hir~ reedln~ -Ald. Hawkins -__-~ Parm - Carried, Ald. Donald votin~ a~ainst the
motion an& His Worship Ma~or Houck being
in fayour.
No. ~180 - To authorize the levying an& collecting of +~ee for the year 19~8,
and deft~ the certain duties of the Clerk, Treasurer and Collector
of the City of Niagara Falls.
It va~ ordered on the motion of Ald. Mow!~ley and MacDonald that Ald.
Miller be given the pr~vLlege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be road
the first time - Carried
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and McKinley that Rule
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
nscon~-readin~ - Carried unanimousIT.
Third reading -Ald. MaoDo',",.,~q and Hawkins - Carried
IIo. ~181 - To authorize the w~-~er in which taxes for the year 1~8 shall .become
due, to provide a time for payment an~ penalties for non-payment.
Yt was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonal~ that Ald.
Miller be given the privilege of introduc.ing the by-law and the by-law be read
the first time - Carried ,m--~nus~T.
It was ordered on the motion of
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
eecoad reading - Carried
Toir~ reading - AId. Haw'H.. and. Parre, - Carried uxlan~nously.
No. ~1.8,2. - To authorize the execution of an A~reement for Sale .,.,a Dee~.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Hawkins and Mcl~tnley that Ald.
Miller be given the privilege of In~roducing the by-law and the by-law be read
the first t~m- - Carried
It yes ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins -n~ MacDonald that Rule
(2) of the Sta~ Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
~econd reading - Carried um',,,,',~,enuel.T. e
"Z'he Council ad,.1ouroed on the motion of AI~. Donald and Hawkins.
I~AD A~D ADOF/~D, 8 March, 1~8.
Clerk
FINANCE NEETII~
Council Chamber,
1March, 19~8.
The F~ns~ce Com!tteemet on Monday, lst Merch, 19A~8, for the purpose
of approvingand also of passing the various accounts which had been ~roperly
certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present.
8undlTaccounts -,~unting to $~9,18~.~8 were approved by the Co~mLittee.
The accounts submitted, being passed or othemise dealt with, were ord-
ered placed in the money by-law for Presentation to the Council on the motion of
A c~nicatien was presented frc~ the Unemplo~nent Relief Branch with
regard to the fifteen per cent increase in food allowances. It was ordered on the
motion of Aid. WtLiteandMacDo~,!d that the con~unication be received and filed,
and the increase heapproved.
A com~arison of tax collections for ~e 'month of Januar~ was presented.
Yt was ordered on the motion of ~ld. Don~l d and Hawkins that the statement be
received and filed.
A e,mm~ of taxes in arrears at 31st December, 19~7, was presented.
It was ordered on the motion of AId. Hawkins .,a MacDonstd that the statement be
received and filed.
An offer was proserated f~-~ M.O.Conlon of $~0.00 for Lot ~, Plan 6,
Acheson Avenue. Upon the recommendation of the Property C~-m~ttee and on the
motion of Ald. MacDo~4 and Parm it was ordered that the offer be received,
filed and accepted, subject to the condition that a dwelling of at least $4,000.00
value is erected on the ~rem/ses within six months.
A cc~m~nication was presented frcm Mrs. Mary Csaszar, requesting the
refund of a deposit on Lot 900, Plan 6~3, Lombard Avenue. Upon the recommendation
of the Prol~rty Co,~4ttee and on the motion of Aid. MacDcr,,,*qdand Ha~ kins it was
ordered that the c~--~-Lication be received and filed, and the refund be made.
A co~m~mication was presented from Direct-Winters Tremsport regarding
the proposal for the rental of a City building. Upon the roco~.endation of the
Propert~ C~,-~ttee and on the motic~ of Aid. White and Hawkins it was ordered
that the ccnnmum~catl~n be received and filed, and the Clerk be instructed to cnm.
municate with the Co.~a~ explaining the proposition in more detail.
The report of the Property Cnmm~ttee, re~ardin~ the above matters, was
Presented. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. White and Hawkins that the rep-
ort be received an~ filed.
A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending that a build-
ing pex~dt be issued to P.l~rassolotto for the construction of a double ~arnge on
~ots 87, 88, Plan 6, Ferguson Street. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McEin-
le~ and lhwF. tns that the report be received an~ filed, and the rec~R-_tion be
adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, recomaendtng the tss-~-ce
of a building l~radt for the erection 'of an addition at 1717 V~ctorla Avenue. It
was ordered on the motion of AI~. ~htte and Donal~ that the report be received
an~ filed anA the reo~datton be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, advistn~ of an applic-
ation for a btdlding pex~ttt for the erection of tonfAst cabins on Lot 2~ at ~e
oo~er of X~ .A~n~ ~d ~bi-e~ S~et. It wM o~e~d ~ ~e ~ti~ of
~. ~d ~d ~,1~ ~t ~h~ ~o~ ~ ~cei~d, ~ ~c~ndation be ad-
The C_~w~ttee ad3ourne& on the motion of AI~. Harkins and MoKinle~.
March, 19~8.
Cler
of Ftnsnce
Council C~mher,
1 March, 19~8.
The Council Is-assembled at the close of the m~,,1,-' co,moil and fin-
ance meetings for the purpose of passin~ the by-law which covered the accoonts
a~prove~ by the Cc~"l;teo, All members of the Council were present.
The followin~ By-law was passed:
No. ~18~ - To Grant Monies for General Purposes.
It was ordered on the. motion of AId. McKinley and Parm t~at Ald. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of intro~ucin6 the by-law ami the by-law be read the
first time - Carried ,mA.4qly.
It was ordered on the motion of AI~. Hawkins ami Do--ld that R~Le 36
(2) of the Stanaln6 Rules of Council be sus~ende& and the by-law be 6tven the
second read.in6 - Carrle~
~hix~ read~u6 - AIa. Parm and MacDc~ala - 'Carried manimoasly.
I~80LUTIOI~
The followh~ Resolution was passe&:
No. ~5 - DONA~D - ~ - I~L~ED that the Traffic Ccsaittee and City ~n~ineer
be ask~ to met with the Niagara Parks C~-u4=sion at the next re~lar meetir~ of
the C;;;;;Jesion ~ asoertain if ~nts can be made for the installation of a
traffic li6ht at the intersection c~ Falls Avenue and Clifton Hi!l~ an~ ~he Seal
of the Corporation be hemto afrixe~.
Cattle& unanimously
The Council a~o~rns~ ~n the motion of AI~. Hawkins an~ D~xald.
ADOPII , 8 Mamh, 19 8.
· · a= eeee ieAYe i,,'
Cl~rk , Mayor
CO CE
Council Chamber,
1 March, 19~8.
The Conference Comm4ttee assembled at the close of the regulsr council
and finance meetings on Monday, 1st March, 19~8, for the purpose of conslderln~
the matters presented to them. All members of the C~n~ttee were present.
After consideration of the items presented, the Connittee adjourned on the mot-
ion of Ald. Miller and Hawkins.
~ I~AD A~D AD01~n, 8 March, 19~8.
Clerk
ww q~
Councll C~Amher,
8 l~rch, 1~8.
Pursuant to adJou~-~ent, the Council assembled at ~.00 p.m. on Mondays
8th March, 1~+8, for the purpose of considerin~ general business and finance.
All members of the Council were present. The Cotmcil, havln~ received a_n~ read
the minutes of the previous meetin~ adopted these on the motion of AM. McKinley
and l~cl)o,~A~.,
Ald. llawkine arrived at the meeting.
C(B~EUR]~TIO~8
I~ld~ over from a previous meeting:
No. 6~ - H.G.Acres__a~j.~..c~p_a~y - re standby substation aml equitnnsnt. 01~DE~ED
on the motion of Ai~. Don~l~ and Mcl~hxley that the c~cation be receive& and
laid on the table for one week.
SEE ConEmica, ion No. 126
Aid. Parm arrived at the meettr~.
No. 116 - Cataract Ice Ccepan~ - re closing Ontario Avenue. O~m~r~ on the mot-
ion of Ald. p~-w4nley ,ha MacDonald +.ket the cc~icatton be received end refer-
red to the PAul~erty Co-w~ttae for a report.
~ Report No. 72
No. 119 - N_i.aEara Parks .C~e~ssion - re N.S. & T. franchise and River Road. 0~D-
~mu on the motion of AI~. Donald an~ Hawkins ~hat the c~=...,nication be received
an~ laid on the table; and this matter an~ that of the bus service on RiveroRoa~,
no~h of Brid~e Street, be taken up with the C~ssion by the Cmmittae of Co.-
oil at the moetin~ to be hel~ on 13th March.
~ Report No. 73
No. 11~ - Greater Niagara C~_~.~er of C~.-.--rce - b~efs ~ es~blis~t ~ c~-
i~ be recei~ ~ ~id on ~e ~b~ for o~ week.
The foJc~in~ Cc~s~unio_ations were presented:
NO. 126 - J.A. MoAninch - re water x~servoir. 0A~mA~M on the motion of Ald. Don-
ald end Mr,w~ml.ey ~t the o~cation ~e received aml laid on the table for one
week,
S~ Report No. ~
No. 117 - City of Bran, ford - re resolution re state medicine. ~x~ on ~
mti~ Of ~. ~d ~ ~k~ ~t ~e c~ti~ be moei~ ~ filed.
No. ~8 - Ct~ ~ S~ - ~lutt~ ~ o1~ ~e ~to~. 0~ ~ ~e
~tt~ of ~. ~ ~ ~ ~t ~e 8~oatl~ ~ ~e~ ~ flled~
~ ~ msolu$1~ be
No. 129 - War ~mputations or Canada. - resolution re pensions f~r war disabled
men. ORDEtu~ on the motion of Ald. White and MacDonald that the communication
be received and filed, an~ the resolution be endorsed.
SEE Resolution ~o. ~6
No. 1~0 - Greater Ni~_ Uni~ Canadian Cancer Society
OAt~A~m~ on' ~ ~'i'~n of '~_~.' ~A'[l~r~'~'~a~'D~ai~ ~Eat ' re meeting and campaign.
the connunication be rec-
eived and filed, and as man~ members of the Council as possible attend the meet-
NO. 1S1 - Bell Te~le~h. one C~c~,AnJ of Canada - re services in Morse-Misener sub-
~ivision. ~i~E~ ~ th[]n~tlon of ~ ~cKlnley and MacDonald that the cc~mun~
ication be received end referred to the Property Comudttee for consultation with
the HY&ro-Electric Co~-~sion and the Bell Telephone Cc~any of Canada; and that
a report be made to Council.
No. 1~2 - ~Church of ~esna Christy, - re ~ossibility of establishment of club. 0R-
D~u on the motion of Ald. Penn and MacDonald that the comunloation be received
and filed, and a reco~rulation he made that the objection be conveyed to the
Liquor COntrol Board of Ontario.
No. 133 - Lundi,s lane Historical Society - requesting grant. OI~DEEED on the
motion of ~1~. MY~; *~n[ ~aW~k~ ~ha~ %Ee cn~m-mication be received and filed,
the Society be advised that under the present conditions it would be impossible
for Council t o m~e a grant in 1948; and the su~estlOn be made that the service
clubs of the City be approached for assistance.
No. 1B4 - Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association - re convention end entertain-
men,. Ol~D~t~o on the motion of Ald. Miller and McKinley that the comunication
be received end referred to the Niagara Parks Commission for consideration.
No. 13~ - Ni_~a~a~St_._ _C~_t_~harJn__e.e..aria To~r~o~_~to Rail. w.aZ . re bus stops. OEDERED
on the motion of Ald. Donald an~ Hawkins that the connnunication be received, laid
on the table and referred to the Traffic Ccen~ttee for consultation with officials
of the Cce~ for discussion of this matter and other pertainin~ to the oper-
ation of busses in the City.
_Laid over from a previous meeting:
No. 4B - City Manager - re standby substation and equllment. O~r~u on the mot-
ion of AId. Donald aml McF-'hxley that the report he received and laid on the table
for one week,
The followin6 Reports were presented:
~o. 72 - City Solicitor - re closin~ of Ontario Avenue. OI~D~ on the motion
Of Aid. McKinley and ~cDo~a that the report be received and referred to the
Property Cm,~ttee for a report.
No. 73 - City Soliciter - re Niagara Parks Commission and River Road. 0~DEk~ on
the motlc~f~LtY.[on~ld and Hawkins that the report be received and referred to
the toned,tee 'of Council appointed to meet with the Coe,~ssion.
No..7~ - City Clerk - re conference held let March. ORbmum, on the motion of
Ald. MacDonald ~__~ Donald that the report be received, filed an~ adopted.
No. 7~ - C~ty M~n~er - re meeting re Clifton Rill crossing s~!. O~m~ on
the motion of Aid. Donald and Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and
No. 76 - City Clerk - enclosln~ draft a~reement with Niagara Frontier Nmae,e Soc-
~e~. O~ ~ ~e ~ti~ of ~4. M~ ~d ~wkins ~t ~e ~o~ ~ rec-
1~ ~ find ~ ~e mc~tt~ be ~opt~. (~d D~ ~d con
T
.No. 77 - City Clerk - su~estlr~ revisions to a~reement with ~loyeest Union.
OA~ on the motion of Ai&o Do~-l~ and. Hawkins that the re~or~ be recelved and
filed., ~ the reo.-.-.~n~ation he a&ep~ed..
No. 78 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of ltcences. 0A~m~ on the motion
'of Ald. MacDonald and Hawkins that the rel~rt be received ar~ filed, an& the
recommendations be adopted.
No. 79 - _D_a...ir~ .~Ip~s.~p~c~t_qr_ - for month of January.
No. 80 - D_a..._i~i_~I~S...~p~c_to~r - for month of February. Ol~D~m~ on the motion of Ald.
Donald and Parm that the reports be receive& ami laid on the table.
· he followln~ Petition was presents&:
No. 1 - C.R.Rtone and. two others - re street light on Florence Avenue. OA~SA~9
on the motion of AI~. Miller an~ MacDonal~ that the petition be received ._mi ref-
erred to the ltpiro-Electric C,-,~;teston. of Nla6ara Falls for a report.
1ESOL~TIOI~
'~he fOilOw~ Resolutions were ~as_sed:
No. ~6 - WHAU~ - MacDONALD - I~0L~ED that this Co~cll he~by e~o~se ~e prin-
ciple ~t w~ ~abi~ty c~ati~ for C~'s fi~ti~ ~n s~ be f~e~
wt~ ~ ~co~itt~ of ~e ec~c c~tt~ ~r which ~ey m~t s~er life-
1~ disab~ities;
~ we co~t~r ~e mq~st ~e ~~ by a~ or6~atto~ of
~e w~ di~ble~ ~ C~ for a b~ic m~ which wi~ p~ $1~.~ a ~
for ~ h~ ~r c~t disability ~ ~e msub~ ~ ~t; ~ we uk ~e
~mnt of CA~ to ~l~t ~s p~pos~; ~ ~ S~ of ~ Co~mtion
be hemto ~f~d. C~ie& ~ly
1~o. ~7 - MacDONALD - PAt~ - EESOLv~ that the reoc~xzendations of F~ C~ef S~p-
~, ~t W.A~ ~ J.B.j~es~, Jr., be ~loyed in ~e Fire Dep~nt, be
mceive~ a~ a~p~; ~ ~e ~ of ~e Collation be hem~ ~fim~.
C~te~ ~e,~
~o, ~8 - N~j.~.~ - ~; ~t ~e Wom~ ~r ~k ~ ae~ ~
~o~t a c~t~e '~ Co~ to ~et wi~ ~e offici~s of ~ 1~
aesociati~ ~ ~ et~r ~ puses ~ O~s Fief; ~ ~e o~t~e m~ back
~ C~oil; ~ ~e Se~ of ~e Co~o~ti~ be he~to ~,
C~ie~ ~o~
Sis Wors~ ~r ~M ~po~ ~, M~Y, ~r ~ Do~ as
~is C.'~,~t~e.
o~ ~ ~s~ ~ do eve~ wt~n ~s ~er ~ f~lli~ ~e er-
cdl~ at~ti~ ~ ~ f~ ~t ~ Yeaerd Mm~r for ~1~ C~t; was
~ ~mn~ in ob~ ~s b~ld~; ~ ~ 8~ ~ ~e C~omti0n
~ he~ ~. '
. - - Camied
'~e follo~in2 By-laws were passe&:
No. ~18~ - For f.,he establlshm~nt and maintenance of a reserve fund.
It was ordered on the motion of AId. Eawkins and Donald that Ald. Mil-
ler be given the privile~e of introducin~ the by-law and the by-law be read the
first t~m~ . Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McYdnley and Hawkins that l~ule 36
(2) of the Sty-Ring Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried nna.~mously.
Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and. Hawkins - Carried unanimously.
.N.0. ~18~ - To authorize the execution of an Agreemen~ for Sale an~ Deed.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. H~wkins and Parm tha~ Ald. Miller
be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first
time - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and White that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second
reading - Carried unanimously.
Third readin6 -Ald. MacDonald and McKinley - Carried
Ald. Mtl]~r spoke about an item which appeared in the local press on
3rd March in connection with a statement made by Ald. Donald aml with regard to
the interview of members of Council with deparl~nental officials upon the sug~eet-
ion that reserves Kight be used for develo.ww~nt of auxiliary equipment for water
distribution. It was reported that verbal approval of the suggested action had
been received frcen the Ontario Municipal ~oard whereas the s~me was obtained from
the Department of l~m~cipal Affairs.
The Council ad. Journed. on the motion of AId. Don.~4 and Hawkins.
=AD A~D ADOF~D, 1~ March, 1~8.
pea
FINAWnm
Council Chamber,
8 March, 19~8.
The Finance Ccmnittee met on Monday, 8th March, 1~8, for the purpose
~ aPpx~vin~ and also of passin~ the various accounts which ~a~ bean properly
cart/fled and placed before than. AI~ members of the Committee were present.
82ndA7 accounts amounting to $3~,13~.81 were approved b3' the C~ttee.
The accotmts sul~nitted~ being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord-
ers& placed in the money by-lay for presentation to the Couucll on the motlon of
Ald, I8~lr.t. ns anrt Parre. ~"'
The report of the City Manager, re~SA~liu~ an application for a permit
to erect tourist cabins on Lot 2~, Buchanan Avenue an~ Robinson Street, which was
lat~ over from the previous meeting, was a~ain consldere&. Upon the rec.--.,~d-
atlon of the Property C~e-.~ttee an~ on the motion of Ald. Mc~nley an~ llawkina it
was orders& that the report be receive& .ha table~, and permission be ~anted for
the erection of one double and one single cabin, providin~ the e~vm does not pro-
Ject beyona the easterl~v face of the-house.
t~AD A~D ADOPts, 1~ March, 19~8.
A communication was presented frc~ Direct-Winters Transport, &eclining
an offer for the rental of a city building. Upon the recc~mnendation of the Prop-
erty C ....... ~ttee and on the motion of His Worship Mayor Houek an~ AId. MacDolls it
was existed that the ccsaunication be received Am~ filed.
Au offer was presented from T.F.l~sa of $1~0.00 for part of I~ts ~ an~
6, Plan 1063, lewis Avenue. Upon the rec.-.,..~a-tton of the Property C.-....~ttes
and on the motion of AI~. Donald And ~PAite it was orders& that the offer be rec-
eived an~ laid on the table to persit the C~.~.~ttee to luspect the house which it
is proposed to move to this location.
The report of the Property C.~;.,~ttee on the above matters was pres-
ented. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and White that the report be
receive~ an~ filed.
The report was presente~ from the City Manager, reco-~a~n~ the Issu-
ance of a permit for the erection of an addition to the Model l~estaurant at ~2~
Queen Street. It was orders~ on +_.h_~ motion of Ald. Parm and Nawkina that the
report ha received and filed, and the reco~.endatlon ~e adopted.
A report was presented from the City Monaget, concerning an appltcat-
'ion for a permit to erect a dwelling on Lot 26, Clenview Avenue. It was ox~ered
on the motion of AI~. White and ~arm that the report be received an~ laid on the
table, referred to the Property C.-,--~ttee and ~11 other members of the Finance
C.'~ttoe inspect the location.
A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending that a l~r-
mit be issue~ for the construction of an addition at 10~ Cantre Street. It was
ordered on the motion of Ai~. MacDonal~ and M~-w~nley that the report ~e received
and filed, and the rec~mgmdation ha adopted.
A report was presented fA~ the City Manager, rsccmnending that a per-
mit be issued for the erection of a sign at 16~ Victoria Avenue. It was ordered
on the motion of Ald. M~wd~ley aml Hawkins that the report be recetve~ ax~ ftle~,
and the reccpmendation ~e adopted.
The City M~n,~er made a verbal report and recoe~endation with re~rd to
an application for a perAir to erect an addition to the rear of the building at
~00 Queen Street. It was existed on the motion of Aid. McKinley A~a MacDonald
that the rec~udition, 'for the proceedin~ wi~h the excavation dorin~ the cc~ln8
COUNC~.
Council Chamber,
8 March, 19~8.
The Comcil m-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin-
ance meetings for the purpose of pansing the by-law which covered the accounts ap-
proved by the Co~=dttee. All members of the Council were present.
~Y-I~W
~p.. ~1~ - To Grant Monies for Ceneral Purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McI~nley and Hawkins that Ald. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of lntrc~lucing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first t~w~ - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of ~ld. Iawkias and White that Rule ~6 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second
reading . Carried unanimously.
Third reading -Ald. Parm and Hawkins - Carried unanimously.
The Cou~cll adJouxned on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and McKinley.
week, be ado~te~. -., ~~,~~ ~ -~<.
The City Manager made a ~rb~ mp~t ~ the a~lioati~ for a pe~t ~iArk' ' '
~ c~tin~ ~e ~l~tion of ~e ~ldi~ at 301-3-~ ~en Street. It was ~- · ~or
e~ on ~e mtt~ of ~, D~ ~6 ~ ~t ~ mc~tt~ be ~te~. '
It was ordere~ on the motion of Ald. Do_~_~!d and ~awkins that in the fut-
ure the grant for the operation of the ambulanues in the City of Niagara Falls be
made dtrectl~ to Gunnings ?,~-~ted rather +.~- the Niagara Falls ~ene~ Hospital.
The Ccmnittee ad~;;;;,,ed on the m~.tion of AId. Donald A~a Hawkins,
BEGULAR MEETING
Council Ch-mher,
19 MarchJ 1948.
Puts,rant to adJouamment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, l~th
March, 19~8, for the purpose of considering general business end finance. ALl
members of the Council were present. The Oremoil, having received and read the
minutes of the previous meetinS, adopted these on the metion of Ald, MoEinley and
Maw~,
C_.CM4UNEATIO B
Laid over from previous meetings:
No. 6~ - H.G.Acres aua C_c~p.~anZ. - re standby substation and equilment. OEDr~u on
the motion of Ald. MacDonald-and Donald that the c~mmunication be received and
laid on the table until the next meeting.
No. 116 - Ca .taJ~__.c_t~Ic~e_C~p~y - re closing of Ontario Avenue. UA~S~j~ on the
motion of Aid. McKinley and Hawkins that the c~.m~unication be receivet aml laid
on the table end Mr. McCrea be advised of the action to be taken.
~ t~l~rt No. 72
No. 123 - Greater Nia~r.a 0hamher of 0~rce - presenting briefs. OAfmAiM on the
motion of Aid. Miller and MacDonald that the c~catlon be received and laid
an the table until the next meeting.
No. 126 - j.A.McAninch - re water reservoir. ~ on the motion of Aid. Mac-
Donald ~ Donald that the Cn"wmm~Cation be received aml lai& on the table until
the next meeting.
8~E Report Ng.,_ ~+,3
No, 134 - .Oam~lien Weekly_Ng.W..._sp+a3~ere Association - re convention and entex~ain-
ment, O~um~u on the motion of Aid, Donald and MacDonald that the c ....... -~ication
be reoieved an~ laid on the tables that the matter be referred to the Tourist Com-
mittee for consideration an~ a repox~c at the next meeting; am1 the ~ssosiation be
advised of the action oontempla~ by the llingara Parks O:---~ssion,
usm Report
No. 135 - Nil_St. Cet~inee and Toron~__.~atlwaI - re bus stops. O~Dmu~ on
the motion of Aid. Donald and MacDonald that ~he c--,-mlcation be received an~
filed.
SEE Re~ort No, 8j
'~le followin6 Communications were presented:
No. 136 - i~Vdro-Eleotrio C_-~-4ssiun of Niagara Falls - re light on Florence Ave-
nue. Oya~a~au on the metion of Ald. MacDpnald end Mo~E~inloy that the c~unication
be received and filed, an~ the action be arerosa.
"'urns Petition
No. 137 - Honourable Minister of Labour - re pensions for d/sable~ veterans,
A~a~ on the motion of AIde MiLler end Hawkins that the c~toatlon be received
an~ filed,
No. 138 - Ontario Munic.lpa_l_ Board - re capital expenditures for Board of Educ-
ation. ORDEA~m on the motio~ 0f 'Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the communication
be received end referred for consideration at the subsequent meeting witch the
Board.
No. 139 - Ho__no__~able Minister of ~Hl~w~a~ . re signs at exit from Rainbow Bridge.
ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Miller that the communication be rec-
eived end filed.
No. 1~0 - Provincial Fuel Controller - re Provincial Gas Company. ORDERED on
the motion of Aid. Hawkins a~&'~'that the communication be received and laid
on the table until information is received from the Natural Gas Referee.
No. 141 - Band of Canadian cor~s - thanks for grant. ORDEDRED on the
Aid. Mlllelj ~n~[ ~a~' t~t' ~J~ 'c~munication be received and filed. motion of
No. 142 - Canadian Deaf Scholarship_ ~pj~eal - requesting grant. ORDEA~ on the
motion of ~l~cc/~n~i~[ ~ci ~0~&id '~a~t~e communication be received and filed,
and the organization be advised that it will be impossible to make a grant in
1948, as the Budget has been prepared, but it is suggested that a request be made
in 1949. (Aid. Hawkins voted contrary to this motion. )
No. 143 - Municipal Legislative Counsel - re Presentation of Private Bill. 0RD-
~ on th~otion of Aid~ ~'W~ Vn~ ~icKinley that the cowmmnication be received
and filed, and the Chatrmq~ of the Traffic Committee, Aid. Donald, the City Man-
ager, the City Clerk and the Solcitor represent the City Council at this present-
ation.
No. lb~ . Cit_~of Sault Ste. Marie - re insurance on Americen taxi-cabs. ORDERED
No. 14~ - Canadian Cancer Societ~ - invitation to dinner meeting. ORDEt~ED on the
motion of Aid. Parm end DS~aid that the c~m"'~lcation be received and filed, the
invitation be accepted and ae ma~y of the members of Council as possible attend
the meeting.
No. 1~6 - HI~dro.Electric C~-.m4esion of Ni~a~_aya' Falls - m li~t ~ lane. 0~
on ~e ~tion of ~. Mo~ey and ~w~ ~ ~~lcati~ be ~cel~d ~d
fl~.
Laid over frcm previous meet~_n,n,n,n,n,n,n,ne~:
No. ~3 - City Manager - re st--aby substation and equilment. OA~EEED on the mot-
ion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received and laid on the table
mtil the next meeting.
No. 72 - CijI Solicitor lIE Cataract Ice Company. 01~DER~ on the motion of Aid.
Nc~tnley ~u'~ ka'~H~ ~a~ the report be received and laid on the table.
No. 73 - City 8olicltg~r _ re Niagara Parks Camnisslon. OI~Ei~D on the motion of
Ald. Dona~[ and Miller that t~_e report be receive~ and laid on the table.
SEE Report No. 82
.The followin6 Reports were presented:
No. 81 - ~_~.erty C~-.~ttee - re closing of Ontario Avenue. 01~ on the mot-
ion of Ald. Mclr/nley end Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and the
reo~-~mlation be adopted.
No. 82 - City Clerk - re meeting with Nle~ara Parks Comnission. OffErED on the
mOtion Of Ald. ~ and Parm that the report be received and filed.
SEE bsolution No. )_1
lqo. 83 - .~.T~..Ac..c:.~.~..t.t~.~e - re meeting with l~iagara, St. Catharine8 and Toronto
1Railway officials. OA~D~A~U On the motion of Ald. Donal~ and 14acDonald that the
rel~rt be reoeive~ aml filed.
X~o. 8~ - City ClerM - reco,Auend/ng issuance of linennee. O~A~ on the motion
'of Ald. MacDonald and MP_.~4nley that the report be received an~ filed, an& the
recommendations be adopted.
Laid over fr~n a previous meeting:
No. 1 - C.R.Stone and 2 others - requestin~ light on Florence Avenue. 0EDF.~D
on the motion Of Ald. MacDO~!4 and McKinley +,hnt the petition be reoelved and
filed, and the ~etitloners be advised of the action to be taken.
The following Resolutions were passed:
No. ~0 - DONALD - MacDONALD - i~SOLWED that the congratulations of ~h~e council
beemtende~ to Miss Muriel~. Robinson upon the presentation to her of the ~ritish
Empire Medal by the Hencurable Lieutenant-Governor Of Ontario on behalf of His
14a~esty the Elng; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried .unanlmo~us~y
No. }1 - D~0~N~J~__-__.H~.~_, mS - I~80LVED that ~s Dep~nt of ~v~ be ~ain
mq~s~& ~ p~tici~ wi~ ~e Co~ontion ~ the cost of i~ a trY-
fin ~t at ~e in~rsecti~ ~ Clff~ HiB ~ FeEs Aven~l ~t it ~e pointed
out ~t ~o of ~e m~ at ~s h~ection ~e Dep~nt of H~s' pmp-
e~y, ~e m~r ~e c~t~l of ~e Nia~ P~ C~ssion ~& ~ one the ~s-
p~ib~ity of ~e City of N~ F~; ~at ~ssrs. C.D.H~weE, N.L.A., ~.
T.H.~is, N.~.A. ~ ~e ~nomble C~a~les D~ey be ~d for ~eir s~p~t in
~is ~t~r; ~ ~ Seal ~ ~e Co~onti~ be hem~ ~e~.
C~.l~ ~usly
1~o. ~2 - _PA~4 - DONATED - l~SOLv~ that ~o ~cip~ ~sentatives, a~o~i~
~fom ~ ~ B~ C~.~;;~ tt~ in ~mn~ ~ ~ch ~, in support ~ an
.Act Re~cti~ ~e City of Ei~ F~s', ~e ~e~ to accept ~ ~n~ent,
ff ~q~d, ~ ~e Bi~, excep~i~ ~r ~a~ fm ~e ~ of ~e eml~ive
fr~chise; ~ ~e Seal of ~ Co~rati~ be hem~ ~e~. ·
C~ie~ - ~d. ~i~
~ti~ c~.
No. ~3 - McKIIiLEY - HAWrn~ - RESOL~ED thst the Council of the CorporatiOn of the
City of Niagara Falls petition the Depar+'~nt Of Highways of the Province of 0n-
ratio for the balance of the 6zuat under the Highway ~p. revement Act, on expen-
ditures made during the ~ear 1~+7; an~ the Seal of the Corporation be hemto af-
fixes.
Me, ~ , ..~7:.v~..R_-~__~Ma~p...p.N~A~D~ - Em0Lvr~ that the Traffic C~--qttas be asked to In-
vestigate and report v~pon the advisability of prohibiting parkiz~ on Stanley Ave-
nue for approximately sixty feet from the intersection of Lincoln Street, for the
protection of school childmn~ an& the Seal of the Corporation be hemto affixe~,
Carrie~
1~o. ~ - pw.v~n~ . ~ . iR~S0~vra~ that the Traffic Crs'm4ttee be M~ ~ in-
~stt~t~ ~ mpo~ ~ ~e ~sstb~tty of ee~blt~ a
~ ~ east si~ of Ca~t A~n~, f~ ~e s~r ~n~;-~ ~e ~ of ~e
Co~o~tt~ ~ hemto
C~ted ~o~
The followin~ _3[-lJK y~s_j~resented:
1To. ~187 - A by-~w m~l~ dogs.
It was o~ered on the mtl~ of ~d. M~lnley ~d ~wkins ~at ~d. ~c-
Do~M be gi~n ~e privilege of intmduci~ the by-~w ~ ~e by-law be mad
~e f~st t~m~ - Oreled ~~.
It was o~emd on ~e ~tion of ~d. ~wki~ and M~i~ey ~at ~e 36
(2) of the S~ ~s of Co~cil be s~pen~e~ ~d ~e by-law be given ~e
secon~ ~adt~ - C~ed
It w~ o~er~ on ~e ~tl~ of ~d. Do~d ~d Mc~ey that ~e by-
hw be hi~ on ~e ~ble and ~ e~-atlon of P~raph 1~ be rode ~ Co~cil.
fie. ~1~ - To au~orize ~e p~i~ don or repair~g or mnew~ b~l~i~s or
erections in a rues or dl~pidated s~te.
It was ordered ~ ~e ~tion of ~d. ~wki~ ~d p~ ~at ~. Do~ld
be given ~e pri~ of ln~t~8 ~e by-law ~ ~e by-~w be read ~e first
It was exilered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Donald that Rule 36
(2) of the Standln6 Rules of Council be suspended an~ the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried
Thtr~ reading -Ald. Hawkins and Parm - Carried ,m_~nimously.
~C. ~18~ - To authorize the execution and delivery of an Agreement between the
Corporation of the Clt~ of Niagara Falls and The lqlagara Falls Civic
~mPloYees ' Federal Union Number
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Ald.
Miller be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read
the 'first t~m~ - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Donald that Rule
(2) of the Stand~8 Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given-the
second reading - Carried nn~w~usly.
~ reading -Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald - Carried unanimously.
Ald. Pare spoke of the use of the snow loader during a recent storm
when it was felt such removal was not warranted.
AI~. Miller asked for information as to the curtailment of street light-
tn~ on Victoria Avenue; an~ His Worship advised that the matter would be dis-
cussed, with the officials of the Cc~uudsston. *
Several members of Council spoke upon the conditions created when the
school zone st_:m- on some streets are not z-~uoved at the reo_ulred tJ:es, and
aslmcl for information as to the responsibility for the same.
~he Cramoil addourned on the motion of AId. Donald and Hawkins.
NK~D AED AD01~,,~..,, 22 March, 19~8.
FIIANCE
Council Ch-mher,
15 March, 1~+8.
The Finance Coww~ttee met cn Monday, 15th March, 1~8, for the purpose
of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly
certified and placed before than. All members of the C~m~ttee were present.
Sundry accounts amountin~ to $13,934.43 were approve& by the
The accounts su~mitte~, bein~ passed or other~ise dealt with, were or-
dered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the marion of
Ald. Donald and White.
An offer fro~ T.F.Rosa of $150.00 for part of Lots 5,6, Plan 1063,
Lewis Avenue, as laid over from the previous tossing, was again considered. Upon
the reconmendation of the Property C.--,.~lttee ~ on the motion of Ald. McKinley
an& Hawkins it was ordered that the offer be received and accepted, and permis-
sion be ~ranted to move the house known as 16~6 McGrall Avenue to this site,
satisfactory remodelling to be completed.
The report of the City Manager, as laid over frc~ the previous meet-
in~, --a with regar~ to an application for a permit to erect a dwellin6 on Lot
26, Glenview Avenue, was a~ain considered. Upon the rsc~a;~ndation of the Prop-
erty C~4ttee aml on the marion of Ald. MacDo-~ and Mcl~Inley it was ordered
+-~t the report be received and filed, and a permit for the erection of a dwel-
lin~ of $1,800~00 value be issued.
An offer was presente~ fro~ Earl Cay of $150.00 for a portion of the
l~tron Street right-of-wa~ acres Hcaewoo~ Avenue. Upon the rec~.m.~udation of the
Pre~erty C~=.~ttee and on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donal~ it was ordered
· that the offer be received and laid on the table until the transaction with the
l~vdro-Electric Power Cn...~ ssion of Ontario has been co~pleta&.
A re~ort was presented from the City Manager with re~xrd an an applic-
ation for a peralt to erect a double cabin at 2276 Main Street. Upon the recom-
mondation of the Ploparty C.-.-;~ttae au~ on the motion of Ald. McKinley an~ Mac-
Do-~a it was ordered that a permit be ~Aunted, providin~ the b,,~!din~ on the
east side of the proper~3, is first _r~ved ~a the cabin is built in line with
other cabins.
The report of the Propert~ C.'-~;~ttee on the above matters was pres-
ented. It was ordered on the marion of AId. McEMule~ and MacDonald ~t the reD-
ort be received and filed.
A cn-~.mication was presented from the Glenview l~pttst Church with
re~ard to ~e cost of heat~ ~e ~by cM~c ~. It was o~ered ~ the mot-
ion ~ ~d. D~.~a ~ ~w~ ~t ~ c~micatiOn ~ ~cei~ ~ filed, ~
~e ~t be paid.
~e 8~t~nt of ~lief for ~e n~ ~ Febmy ~ pmsen~. It
was o~md ~ ~ ~tion ~ ~d. ~i~ ~ P~ ~t ~e sM~nt be ~oel~d
~ ~ on ~e
A comparison of Tax Collections for the month of Februar~ was pres-
ented. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Do~d and lhwkins that-the state-
merit be received aml filed.
An account was presented f~a ;.C.Fl~n for the premium due on the
blanket position bon~ policy. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. MacDonald an~
Parm that ~_ha l~lic~ be renewed e~d the pre~i~n of $~73.11 fo~ one ~ear from April
~, 1~8, be paia.
A rel~rt was presented fx~a the City ~er, reo~din~ the issuance
· , ~ ...... ...... -;:
of a permit for the erection of an addition to the Animal Trap Company of Amer-
ica. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report
~e received an& filed, and the recommendation be adopted.
A report was Presented fr~n the City Manager, recommending the issuance
of a permit for the erectiOn of an addition to the bu~ldiags of the E-H.Ferree
Leather Company Limited. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Mac-
Do~a~d that the report be received and filed, and the reconnmendatlon be adopted.
A report was Presented from the Equipment Cor~n~ttee, recon~nending the
calling for tenders for the purchase of three trucks. It was ordered on the mot-
ion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received and filed, the
rec°w'"~ndations be adopted; and the Con.~ttee be asked to report upon the nmtter
Of the purchase of a vehicle for the public health nurse.
The Co.~ttee adjourned on the motion of Ald. White and Donald.
READ A~D ADOP~, 22March, 19~8.
Clerk ' 0 .... '
C(X31qCTr. MEETII~
Council Chamber,
15 March, 1~8.
The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular coancil and fin-
ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts
appreved by the Committee, for the receiving of delegations and consideration of
varlous matters. Atl members of the Council were present.
DEtVTATIO~B
O~ the marion of Ald. Hawkins and Parre, the delegation from the Niagara
Falls Public ~-ibrary Board was heard. The delegation consisted of Miss Stokes,
C~airman, Messrs. Hamilton, Dra~o, Quinlan and Miss Wallace
~m~lton wan the speaker an& outlbd the Progress to date i the 8ecrstaxT. Mr.
branch l~brax7 bu~ldin~ for the south end of the City. ~ the matter of the
tenders received, and the additio-~ ~ant which would Ne advised Council of the
action at the ~resant. time. be required for the er-
~ Resolution No. ~_6
!~' A dele~ation f~a the t~ard of Education was present, consisti of .
~e Cornoil ~h-t t~ h~ been ~ ~ ~. ~. ~ey
~ltt~ h ~e Co~ ~ tttu~ accep~d for ~e emctl~
sls~e in P~ee~t wt~ ~;an~~ ~ques~d ~e s~ ~
~ ~t~ tss~ wM discMead a d ~ or c~c~nt of b~ldt~.
~ P ,n~ otton ~ the p~llc ~ ~e b~l~
· e C~cil as ~ ~er r~ces ~ r ~emd ~st~s by m~rs of
at this time ~ other matters. MAr. Bradley also spoke of the fact that unless
the erectton of an au~itortm is c~..~nced immediately, the present legislation
will prohibit such undertaking In the future.
SEE Communication No. 13~8
C0~!~UNICATION
Ield over fxum th_e_~re~vioue meeting:
No. ~8 - ~.~Jg~_~ ' ~ ca~t~ e~en~ttms for ~ ~ E~uc-
ation. 0~ ~ ~e motion of ~. ~i~ ~d Hawkins ~at ~e c~cation be
mceiv~ ~d fil~, ~e necess~ by-~ for ~ capit~ ~en~it~ of $530,~.~
~pmp~d ~ sub~t~d ~ ~e ~; the O~m of F~nce a~ City offici~s
be ~emd to con~ct ~e ~o~ bond es~bMa~nts ~ ob~n ~e ~st ~v~-
~o~ ~M isa~.
I~SOLUTIOI~
The fbllcwing Resolutions were passed:
No. ~6 - M~.vxR - EAWKINS - EESOLVED that this Counc~approve of the application
tO the Ontario Municipal Board by .the Niagara Falls Public LibraIV Board for ap-
proval. of the issuerice of debentures for the erection of' a branch library In the
City; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed..
Carried ,_m_~smnusly
No. ~7 ' DONA~D - Ma..c~9.N._~AI!D~_ - RESOLVED that ~e ~t ~nder fore for ~e ~ul
of ~ s~t c~ mils be ~ft in ~e b~-~ of ~e Oomcil for One week, for
pem~; ~ ~e Se~-~ the Co~mtion be hem~ sifted.
C~te~
'No. ~8 - DONA~D - HA~wT~8 - IWE~0Lwa~ that the City Clerk be instructed to ascer-
tein whether the .ftrm~ of Dun an~ Bradstreet of C~-~la, Ltd. would supply lndlvd-
ual ~ports as required by the Corporation, the cost of the same; an~ the Seal of
the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried unanImously
No. ~9 - HAW~A~ -'MCKINLEY - l~SOv.v~ +.h-t the Traffic Cow.4ttee be requested to
consider ~1~ ~t"~O' b'Ou~icil upon the advisability of provtdin~ no-parking
howls for Use on parking meters at such times as during snow removal, funerals,
etc.; an~ the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~
Carried
No. 60 - HAWaAf~ - PAI~ - I~SOLVED that a desk be provided for the City Manager,
inside the Council rail of the Council C~nm~erI and the Seal of the Corporation
be hereto affixed.
Carried
Duriu8 the presence of the delegation from the Boax~I of Education, Ald.
Bawkins ns~ed the members to see that adequate lighting is providedin the school
class rocas~ even In consideration of the request for the conservation of elee-
trioit~s to protect the health ,m4 e~estght of the students. 'Z~o members of the
Boar~ a~reed that this matter would be 61yen consideration,
Also while the Board were present, His Worship Mayor ,Houck spoke of
the matter of the school zone signs fix various streets of the City, which were
not x~noved at the required times, an~ aske~ the Scoretax7 to see that the res-
ponstb.le persons carrte~ out their duties.
BY-LAWS
~e following 3~,-~le.~f, Eas p~ap~sp~:
No. ~_1~0 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald that Ald.
Miller be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-lawbe read
the first t~. - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of ild. McKinley and Donald that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing l~,j_es of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carfled nn~mtmously.
Third reading -Ald. Hawkins and Parm - Carried unanimously.
· he Councll adjourned on the motlon of Ald. White and Hawkins.
i~AD AID ADOP,'.:,,, 22 March, 1948.
Ma~or
· EnlA~Um~'l~i MEETING
~dLAR MEETING
Council Ch.mhers
22 March, 19~8.
Pursuant to a~Jourmnent, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 22nd
March, 19~8, for the purpose of considerin~ general business aml fin~_~_ce. All
members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. White, were present. The
Council, having received and rea~ the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted
these on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald.
CO~PA'ULATIONS_
Hie Worship Mayor Houck exten~e~ the sen~ratulattons of the City Coun-
cil to Mr. Howar~ Bedford, Manager of l~adio Station CHVC, upon receiving the aw-
ar~ of Niagara Falls' Outstamlin~ Youn~ Man of the Year from the J,,n~or Chamber
of C~'~-,'~rce,
In connection with C.~..~,.-~ication Number 123, and on the motion of Ald.
Hawhius an~ McKinley, Mr. A.W.S.Benaett, Manager of the Greater Niagara Chamber
of C.-,.;;~rce addressed the Council. Mr. Bennett explained the details o f his
.proposals for the establishment of an Area Travel and l~Ablicity O~dttee ami an
Area Industrial C~dttee.
Smm Comaunication No. 123
In connection with the proposed bulldin~ pro~r-~-- to be ur~ertaken by
-the ~oard c~ Education, Mr. W.H.Krihs, Secretaxe-Treasurer of the Beax~l, was pres-
ent and 6ave the Council information an to the tenders and proposals which had
been received. Mr. P.C.~c~as also spoke in connection with this matter.
~ Ccmmmication No. li0
On the motion of Aid. McKinley ami Parre, a delegation representing the
various a~.h~etic 'groups of the municipality whose activities take place in Oakes
Park, were permitted to address the Council. q~e speakers included Messrs. Wil-
liota Collier, J. O'donohue an~ Campbell. ~he speakers givsed the Council of the
~--~equate shower facilities in the dressing roo~__- of the clubhouse at Cakes Park
and askad if it would be possible to have these improved and tncrsused, po~'~iblY
by ins+:-'n'~-.~ additional/accommodation under one of the ~randstamis.
~ Resolution I~o. 61
In connection with C~w,m~cation No. 1~3 an~ on the motion of Ald. Parm
and Hawkins, the m~,bers and the Manager of the Hydro-Electric C.~a ssion of Niao
~ Falls were permitted to speak to Council. Messrs. ~,~-on, l~arnes and Wil-
li~-on e~ge~ u~on the proposal ma~e to Council for un~er6round installation
of services in the Merse-Misener subdivision, c~ an experimental basis.
SEE C~ication No. 153
In connection with C"~"mdcation No. 1~6 and on the motion of Ald. Baw-
kins and MacDonald, reprssenta~ives ~f the Niagara Falls Medical Society were
. heard. ~e members present were Drs. C.;.IR~n, A.G.Mlnnes, T.A.J,e~eson, A.E.
Mackenzie and R.F.Ea~er. Dr. ~ree~eson addressad Council -M advised of the
rsn~nents of the Society in connection with Wednesd_a~afternoon services.
~m~ Communication No.
Tenders ha~ been submitted for the sul~l~ of grass seed for the ~ear
1~8, end on the motion of Ald. hwkins an~ Miller the tenders were,opened,
ltalled by His Worship l~dvor Houck and read. It was then ordered on the motion of
Ald. Miller and Donald that the tenders submitted be referred to the Finance Com-
mittee for consideration.
Laid over from ~revious mastiffs:
1~o. 38 - Board of Education - re school traffic. ORD~A~mB on the motion of
Hawkins a~[ ~a~Do~.k~' 't~a~' the ccmm~unioation be receive~[ and filed.
No. 6~ - H.C.Acres and C.-.~aA~S4V . re standby substation and equipment. 01~DERED on
the motion' ~' ~l~'j~a~i)~aYd' ~nd McI~inley that the communication be received and
laid on the table until the meetin8 of ~h April.
S~E Co~mnmicatlon No. 12.6
No. 116 - CaUct Ice C~an~ - re closing'of portion of Ontario Avenue. 0EDEI~ED
on the mot~ ~ ~1[.. ~onald and McI~inlay that the c~u~nication be received and
laid on the table, and referred to the Property Committee for a report.
S,.'m ~l~ports No. 72 and 86
1~o. 123 - Creator Ni.s~ar~ Chamber of Oonm~rce - re briefs and committees.
~ on th~[~ ~1'~: ~n~[ ~d~X~r' that the comunication be received
and laid on the table and the Tourist Co~nittee he asked to meet with a co~m~ittee
from the Chamber and bring back further recon~endations ~n this regard.
No. 126 - J.A.McAnlnch - re water reservoir. 01~DEHED on the motion of Ald. Mac-
DO~ and M-~!nley that the c~u~nication be received and laid on the table until
the meeting of ~th April.
SEE ~Rp2o~rt__[o~._k~
The f__~ollowin~Cammunications were presented:
No. 1~7 - Hencurable Minister of Labour - re low rental building. OED~ on
the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonalR that the c~Pnlcation be received and
filed, and the Hencurable Minister be again comunicated with advising that this
Council desires that a representative of the Central Mortgage and Hosing Corpor-
ation cc~e to this City for the discussion of this matter.
No. 1~8 - Ci~t~ of Kitcharier - re fines for parking meter violations. Ol~Dm~m~ on
the motion' ~ ~Y[.'}~a~ Hawkins that the caw~,nication be receive~ and filed.
No. 1~9 - Ontario Municil~A~sociation . re ~ill l~umber 90. OEDERED on the mot-
ion of Ald[[o~'~l'ami Ha~kl~'~ ~ communication be received and filed.
~o. 1}0 - Robertson Construction and Engineerl~C~c~.~a_n~ . re proposed Collegiate
AuditsfAun and ~n~asim. 01~)X~2) on the motion of Ald. Donald and Miller that
the ccmnunication he received and laid on the table until MAr. l~ohertson is pres-
ent.
No. 1~2 - Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation - re contract for service in-
stallations. 01~ on the motion of Ald. Bo~ald and Hawkins that the ccmnun-
loation be teesired anA filed, and the contract be si~ned.
Re. 1~3 - ~_~p__lro_,Xleotris Ccemission of Ni~e~-a~_. Falls - re und~und construc-
tion. 01~E~D on th6v~t[o~ ~ ~1~. '~a~b~,[[a~t'Riller that the cc~Ateation
be received end filed, and the rec~ew~ndations be adopted.
No. 1~ - H.j. Dysott - requesting leave of absence. Oi~E~D on the motion of AId.
Bawkins en~ MeF/nle~ that the eonmunieatlon be received .and filed, ed the request
z
be granted.
No. 19~ - Nia~era Falls Junior C'~m~er of Conmmrce - acknowledging grant to Iron
Lung Fund. ur~m~ on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Parm that the comaunlc-
~ation ~e received and filed.
No. 196 - _N.i_a~a~Za.~ .Falls Medical Soctet~ - re Wednesday afternoon medical services.
OEDmtt~ on the motion of AId. Haw~4ns and MacDonald that the o--..-~.m~cation be rec-
eived and filed.
No. 1~7 -..Lo~cal Board of Heal~tl~. - re Wednesday afternoon medical services. OED-
EI~H) on the motion of ~ld. Donald an~ Parm that the coww, tmication he received and
filed and the Board be asked to com~ly with the request of Council.
No. 198 - Local Board of Health - requesting temlers for new car. 0E)EI~ on the
motion of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald that the coma~micatiun be received and filed
and tenders be called an requested.
No. 199 - ~Ni~_a~_.a~a~._Fa. lls Pg_.b_.l.i._c__L~i~r~ Board - re budget ar~l f~mds for new build-
ing. 01~r~m~ on the motion of Ald. Miller and Hawkins that the con~_m~cation be
received and filed, and the necessary by-law be prepared.
· SEE Ru~ort No. 87
Laid over fr~n previous meeti,n~e:
No. 39 - 9_itJ.._9..1.e_r~k. - re school traffic control. 0EDE~0~ on the motion ef AId.
Hawkins and MacDonald that the repox~ he received and filed.
,No. 43 - ~Ci_t~.~14ix~_~n~.r - re standby substation and eq~nt. ~ ~ the mt-
i~ of ~. ~d ~ ~ey t~t ~e m~ be mceive~ ~ ~ ~ the
~b~ ~til ~e meti~ of ~ April.
No. 72 - City Solicitor - re Ontario Avenue. OI~EI~D on the motion of Ald. Don-
ald and Mcl~luley that the report be received ,,,,',d ~m~ on the table, referred to
the Property Cmw,4ttee for a report, and all members of Council inspect the pro-
~,te,~following Reports were presented:
No. 89 - Traffic C--~.,ttoe - m~t~ various recommendations. O~":A~ on the
motion of Ald. l~ewktne and MacDonal~ that the report be received A_~d filed, and
the rec~ndatious be adopted.
fro. 86 - _Cit_I,~Sp_li, eitor - re Ontario Avenue. C~IIl~ on ~e mti~ of ~. Don-
~ ~ ~e~ ~t ~e m~ be ~ceive~ ~ !~ ~ ~e ~ble, ~ ~fe~e~
~ ~ ~ C~t~e for a m~o~. ~
No. 87 - Ci~. ~C.l~rk - re meeting with Ontario Municipal Board. Oi~A~m~"on the
motion of Ald. Miller and Hawkins that the report ~e received end filed, and the
necessax7 by-law for the additional funds he presented.
No. 88 - City Clerk - re meeting wlth Private Btils Ccm~ttoe. O~m~ on the
motion of Aid. MacDonal~ and D~d ~t ~ ~po~ ~ moei~& ~ ft~, and
his assis~ce in this ~t~r. ~'
No. 90 - Cit_~ Clerk - re Clause 14 of dog by-law. ORDEE on the motion of Ald.
McKinley and Hawkins that the report be received and filed.
!8y
ES0 ur, p.mS
~e...fp.L!__c~_.Ip~' ~p.solut%.on~. ~wp.r~_ p~aps_ed:
No. 61 - DONALD - MCKINLEY - I~SOLVED that the Mayor be ~ked to appoint a small
cowrun,tree ~f' ~n~' ~et with the City Manager and make a report and recommen-
datlona with regard to the shower facilities at Oakes Park; and the Seal of the
Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
In this connection, His Worship appointed Ald. Hawkins, Donald and Mil-
ler as this
No. 62 - DONAL, D~.J. ~V..T~ _ EESOL~ED that the next regular meeting of the City
Council be scheduled to take place at ~.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 30th March; and the
Seal of the Corporation be hereto a~xed.
Carried
No. 63 - MTr.T~ _ Mc
........ ~ - RESOLW~ that the tender forms for the removal of
the street car fells be approved as submitted, a tender call be made, the same
to close on 9th April; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
C rrA_ d
No. 6~ - M~TT~..T.ER . MeKI~LEY - RESOLVE~ that the City Memager be asked to submit a
report to Co~' '~o~'~ possibility of using the track at Poplar Park for
motorcycle racing; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
No. 6~-- DONAT2) - MacDONALD - I~S0tVE) tbmt the tent at Fairview Cemetery be er-
ected foxj'~xYl']~r~l~',' ~'i~h~ut charge, in the future; and the Seal of the Corpor-
ation be hereto affixed.
Carried
The following By-laws we_rp~passed:
No. 418y - A By-law regarding dogs.
Third reading -Ald. McXinley and Hawkins - Carried, Ald. Donald voting contrary.
No. 41~ - TO authorize the si~ning of an agreement with the Niagara Frontier
ane Society.
It was ordered on the motion of ~d. Hawkins and Parm that Ald. MacDon-
ald he given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
firSt t~m - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of AId. Donald and Miller that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second
readtaB - Carried.
~ird read~ - Aid. Parm end Hawkins - Carried.
N~.~_~I~ . ~ au~orize ~e ex~ution of ~ ~t for ~le a~ Dee~.
It was o~e~d ~ ~e mti~ of Ald. M~y ~ Do~M t~t ~d. ~l-
~r ~ giv~ ~e p~vib~ of ~~ ~e by-~ ~ ~e by-~w ~ mad ~e
fimt t~ - C~ed.
~t was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald that Rule 36
440
(~) of the Stareling Rule8 of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second re,ling - Carried.
Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and ~awkins - Carried.
No. 41~ - To provide for borrowing $~BO,O00.O0 for the purpose of,erecting a
" gymnael~n, an audltori,~ with seating and equipment, a central heating
plant, re-arrangement of services, connection corridors in the old and
new sections, remodelling the basement of the old portion ami archit-
ect's fees for the construction at the Niagara F-11s CoLlegiate Vocat-
ional Institute and to provide for the issue of debentures of the City
· of Niagara FaLls therefor.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Ald. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first t~-~ - Carried.
It was orders& on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried.'
Third rending -Ald. Parm and MacDonald - Cattle&.
No. 41~4 - To authorize the borrowing of $~0,000.00.
It was ordered on the motion of AId. Hawkins and Donald that Ald. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Donald that Rule 36
(2) of the St~lng Rules of Council be upended an& the by-law be given the
second rending - Carried.
Thir~ reading - Aid. Eawkins and Parm - Carried.
Aid. MacDonald spoke about the matter of the purchase of tires and
tubes for city vehicles; and was a~vised by the City Manager that tenders were
being called for the s~ne.
The Council ad3ourned on the motion of Ald. Nawkine and McKinley.
I~AD AND ADOI~D, 30 March, 19~.8.
FINANCE MEET~'~G
Council Chmnber,
22 March, 1948.
The Finance Committee met on Monday, 22nd March, 1948, for the nutpose
of approving and also of pas~ng the various accounts which had been properly cer-
tified and placed before them. All members of the Committee, with the exception
Of Ald. White, were present.
Sundry accounts amounting to $77,064.09 were approved by the Committee.
The aceorate submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were or-
dered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of
Ald. Donald and Hawkins.
An offer was presented from E.~.Mitchinson of $1~0.00 for Lot 13, Plan
~, at the comer of Finlay and S~mmes Streets. Upon the recommendation of the
Property C~..,~ttee and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley it was ord-
ered that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the provision that a
dwelling of at least $6,000.00 value is erected on the premises within six months.
A co~mmnication was presented from Messrs. McBurney, McBurney and Dur-
dan, in connection with the sale of Lots 9 and lO, Block H, Bridge Street. Upon
the reco.,~endation of the Property Co',-mlttoe and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald
and Hawkins it was ordered that the comunication be received and filed, the sale
be approved and the necessary by-law be s~mitted to the Council.
The report of the Property Cc~,I~-~ttee on the above matters was pressed.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and Eawkins that the report be
received and filed.
A c~mication was presented from Dun and Bradstreet of Canada L~m~ted
in regard to reports on corporations and individ,ml c. It was ordered on the mot-
ion of Aid. McEinley and Parm that the ccmmunicatiun be received and filed, and a
contract be entered into with the Company for the supply of reports, at an annual
fee of $170.00.
A report was presented from the City Member, recomuending the issuance
of a building permit for alterations at ~ Queen Street. It was ordered on the
motion of Ald. Parm and MacDon~)d that the report be received and flle~, and the
recommendation be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance
of a building permit for alterations at 933 Clifton RiLl. It was ordered on the
motion of A~d. MacDonald and Parm that the report be received and filed, and the
recomnendatton be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, recom,ending the issuance
of a building pexlnit for the erection of a garage at 680 Fourth Avenue. It was
ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDo--l~ and Hawkins that the report be received
an~ filed, and the recommendation be adopted.
A report wds Presented from the City Manager, recomansndtng the issuance
of a permit for a bulldLng on Victoria Avenue. It was ordered on the motion of
AI~. Donal~ and Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and the recommend-
ation ~e adopted.
Consideration was given to the tenders which had been received by the
City Cramoil for grass seed. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and
MacDonald that the lowest ~ender, of O.W.Clarke and Company, for a total amount
of $3~3.~0, be accepted. :
The matter of the purchase of gasoline at the City pump, by employees
of the Corporation was discussed. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship
Mayor Houck and Ald. Donald that the employees who are in receipt of car allow-
antes be permitre& to purchase gasoline at the City pump.
The Co,~ttee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Hawkins.
i~EAD AND ADOF/ED, 30 March, 1948.
e'0f Finance
Council C~mher,
22 March, 19~8.
The Council re-assembled at the close of the reg-,1-~ council and fin-
once meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts
.approved by the C~-,--~ttee ~ for the consideration of various mattom. All
members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. White, were present.
C0~er~NICATION
hid over from a previous meeting:
Ho. 1~0 - Robertson Construction and Engineering C~npan~ - re proposed Collegiate
auaitori~a and 6~nnnasi~n. 0~m~ on the marion of Aid. Killer and MacDonald
that the o~=-.micatiOn be veceive~ and filed. ~rior to the above m~ion it was
moved b~ Ai~. Donald and Mc~inle~ that the c.-,-..-m~oatlon be raseived an~ laid on
the table and that if Mr. l~ol~rtsun desires to a~&ress 0ounoil in this connect-
ion, he ~e permitre& to do so; ,Al.o that at such throe, Mr. Eribs of the Board of
Education be notified in ox~er 12mr he-might be present also.
The following Resolutions were passed:
~o. 66 - M~.t~m . ~ . ~80Lva~ that the City Treasurer be authorizsd to call
for tendere for the purc~ae of debentures for the Boar~ of Education building ~ro-
Jeot; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto a~fixed, ---
Carr. t+e~
No. 67 - .DONALD - MOaAR~E~ - REg0LVED that the City Solicitor be askea to submit
a report upon the procedure to be follewe~ with reference to the encroachment of
the scale houses owned b~ john Meats C~al. Company; ax,l the Seal of the - Corporat-
ionic hereto afflxed.
Carried
BY -LAW
_The_ f o_l lpW,!__ne B zla_y
Nee _~_1_~ - To Grant Monies for General Purgoses,
It was ordered on the motion of Ald, McKinley and MacDonald ~hat Ald,
Miller be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first t~m. - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Psrm that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second
reading - Carried.
Thtr~ reading -Ald. Parm and MacDonald - Carried.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Hawkins.
EEAD AND ADOFEED, 30 March, 1948.
Mayor
SPECIAL MEETI~
Council Ch-mber,
24 March, 19~8.
A special meeting was held by the City Council, Jointly with the Board
of Education at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 24th March, 1948. A/i members of the
Council, with the exception of Ald. White, were present. ~e members of the
Board of Education who were present included Mr. J.lI.Bradley, Chairman, Drs.
Potter, Keallam, Eager and Fingland, Messrs. Troup, Costigan, Murray, Members,
and Mr. W.H.Eribs, Secretary. Mr. F.C.McBurney, K.C., City Solicitor and Mes-
srs A.B.Robertson ami W.T.McCalltm were also present.
The meeting had been called by Hie Worship Mayor Houck to discuss and
consider the matter of the proposed building project of the Board of Education,
His Worship cv-,,,~nced the meeting by outlining the progress of the matter sicne
the same had been presented to the electors at the municipal election held in
194~. Mr. Eribs was then asked to review the action taken by the Board with reg-
ard to the calling for ten~lere and decisions as to what building was to he under-
taken.
Mr. Bradley, the ChaiDu. n also spoke and enlarged upon the matter of
the publicity which had been given by the press to the decisions of the Board
concerning the manner in which the building was to be undertaken, in the light
of the change in plans from those originally made and presented to the people.
The members of Council spoke on the matter, as did several members of
the Board.
Mr. A. Blake Robertson, a member of the firm, Robertson Construction and
.Engineering Company Limited, asked for permission to address the meeting, and
this was granted by His Worship Mayor Houck.
COI~'~NCE
Council Chamber,
24 March, 1948.
The Conference Cc--~ttee of the City Council assembled at the close of
the special meeting of Council on Wednesday, 24th March, 1948, for the purpose of
giving consideration to the matters presented to them. All members of the Com-
mittee, with the exception of Ald. White, were present.
After consideration of the matters before them, the Committee adjourned on the
motion of Ald. Donald and Miller.
AND ADOP,'.:,,, 30 March, 1948.
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Mr. Robertson etatad that he ha~ reqfiested permission to address the
Council at the maetin~ of 22ml 14s~h, and did not receive a formal answer; and
for that reason had not been presentat the meeting. He 'stated that his reasons
for bringin~ the matter before the Council were: to protect their clients and
others against unfair c~mpetition for construction labour and resnltin~ increased
wages during the construction of the addition; prevent the taxpayers' money being
spen indiscrtminately by the school board; to bri~ to the attention of th~ cit-
izans of Niagara Falls the unfair, ~p_roper and unethical action in placing the
contract with the Pigott Construction Cc~pany without competition; support the
members of their firm's staff who prepared the tender and did a very fine ~ob;
and to see that the City of Niagara Falls ~ets the best school facilities for the
m~,ney exitended.
The meeting then adjourned.
I~AD AND ADOP,x-, 30 March, 1948.
C
Cot,oil Chamber,
30 March, 19~8.
Pursuant to adJouA-,mAent, the Council mat at 9.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 30th
March, 19~8, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All
members of the Council, with the exception of His Worship Mayor Houck and Ald.
White, were present. On the motion of A3/. McKinley and Hawkins, Ald. Miller was
ap~c~ted enacting mayor during the absence of His Worship The Council, having
received and read the minutes of the previous moetlne, adopted these on the mot-
ion of Ald. MacDonald and Par..
I~SOI~j'~£ON
The following Resolution was passp~:
Be. 68 - HAngARS - MaoDOI~n/.D - I~OLVED that the best wishes of this Council be
extended to His Worship Mayor Houck during his present illnes~ that the hope be
expressed that he will have a speedy recover~; and the Seal of the Corporation
be hereto affixed.
Carried
DEPUTATION
In connection with C.-....;-m4cation Number 15~ and on the motion of Ald.
Hawkins an~ MacDonald, Mr. F.M.Griffiths, representative for Canadain Legion
Branch 51 was permitted to address Council. Mr. Griffiths explained in more det-
ail the request of the Branch for permission to he3/a carnival, an~ advised of the
proposed arrangements in this connection..
~.:,: Cowwnm~cation No. 1~
Tenders had been called for the excavation and backfilling of trenches
for sewers on Morrison Street, North Street ~na Henart Avenue. On the motion of
Ald. Hawkins and Par. it was ordered that the ten~ers submitted be receiveS, op-
ened, initialled by the Enacting Mayor end read. It was further ordered on the
motion of Ald. Dc~_~!d and MacDonald that the tenders be tabulated an~ submitted
for consideration at the subsequent fimance meeting.
CCeert~rICATIONS
Laid over from pr~..vtous meetings:
No. 116 - Cataract Ice Cc~an~ - re closing of portion of Ontario AvenBe.
~ on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Par. that the c.!~-~,n,~cation be received
and filed, an~ the neeessex7 closing be ~dertaken.
S~. Reports He.
No. 123 - ~gg.~,f~_r RJg~_ra__Ohambe____r_gf_Cmrce - re oe-,;,~!ttees and briefs. Ot~-
au~m on the metion of Aid. MacDonald an~ ?arm that %he ~cmmunication be received
and laid on the table until the next meeting and Mr. ~ennett ~e asked to be pres-
ent at that
~Fa~ Report
No. 131 - Bell Telephone CceW of Canada - re services in Morse-Misner subdiv-
ision. 0~ on the motion of Aid. Hawkins and MacDonald that the o~cati0n
be received and filed, that a osp~ of the report of the l~-Eleo~o C~.~.~esion
~of Niagara Falls be made available to the C~an~,. and the~ be asked to adopt
s~milar policy.
~u~ Report He.
No. 13~ - Canadian Weekl~ Newspapers Association - re convention in tit . 0t~)E
SEE Communica~ion No. 1~_~
The. foll~ Commicatio~ were p~sented:
No. l~l - Ca~ian Wee~X New~alers Association - re convention In City. 0~
S~ R~po~ No. ol
Eo. 152 - Eono~able ~ M~tch6ll - ~ allsession of~ar~n~ b~ldf . _
D~ on ~e motion of ~. ~wk~ns an~ Mc~y t~ ~he com~icatlon b
r~cei~
~ hi~ on the ~ble, an~ ~. Mitchell be aske~ to a~viee when ~e ~prea-
en~tlve my be e~ecte~.
No. 1~3 - H.F._Lo~_ID~ K.C. - re btulldlng of MAr. Schellenberg. OHDEf~ED on the mot-
ion of Ald~b~al~~ ~]~xwkins that the comunication be received and laid on the
table end Mr. Schellenberg be asked to be presentat the next meeting of Council
to discuss this matter.
No. 19~ - Lundy,s Lane Historical Socie.tZ . invitation to meeting. ORDERED on
the metion' ~f ]Cl~)~x~ayd'~x~'~f~-that the communication be received and
filed, and as ma~y members of the Council as possible attend the meeting.
No. 15~ - Canadian _Lp.~ion Branch ~1 - requesting permission for carnival. OffERED
on the mot~b~' ~1~ ~a~[i~S' ~n~ MacDonald that the communication be received
and filed, and permission be granted, if the gretmds are available.
REPORTS
Laid over from__previous meeting_s:
No. 72 - Ct~t/_ Solicitor
No. 86 - ~y Solicitor - re closing of Ontario Avenue. 0RDEEED on the motion of
Ald. Hawkins and Par. that the reports be received and filed.
S~.'.: Resolution No.
The following ~_~ports were J[x~eented:
No. 91 - Tourist C~ttee - re ccmm~ittae s and convention. 0RDEEED on the mot-
ion of Ald. MacDonald and Par. that the report be received an~ laid on the table
until the next meeting.
No. 92 - _P;'o~erty Ccmnittae - re Bell Telephone Co~,.Fany services. ORDEA~p on the
motion of Aid. Hawkins and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and
the rsccmaendation be adopted.
No. 9~ - Ci.tI Clerk - re conference held 2~th March. 0RDEEED on the motion of
Aid. Mcl~Y~' ~ ~xcDonald that the report be received and filed.
~o. ~+ . Ci.t~. Clerk - rsconanen&tng issuance of licenoes. 01~EI~D on the motion
of Aid. ~a~l'~'~xd Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and the rec-
~ndations be ndop~d.
No. ~3 -'Cit~ Clerk - re licehoe application not fully appreved. 0HDEi~D on the
motion of' ~ld. Donald and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and no
e~tion be taken to grant the licence.
The Ct'P~ Clerk made a verbal report that Miss M. 6ex-v~ts of the Relief
DePartment had tendered her rssl~nation, effective on l~th April. It was ordered
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on the motion of Ald. Parm and MacDonal~ that the City Clerk be instructed to
post the position as beingsscant and advertise for a~lications.
~OLUTIOX~
~The follo~in~ Resolutions were passed:
No. 69 - HAW~,~ - PAlM - I~$0LVED that this Council deems it dAvisable in the
public interest, to close that portion of Ontario Avenue on the north side of
Park Street between the northerly ]~mlt of Park Street and the southerly l~m~t of
the Michigan Central Railway right-of-way; that the necessary by-law be prepare&;
an& the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CarTie&
No. 70 - Dg~.._~__~M~pPgN.._A~D~ - I~S0L~ED that in the future, the City Clerk be
authorized to advise any in&ividuel, requesting permission to address Council at
a meeting, that he or she will be heard and to be present at the said meeting;
and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CarTied
no. 7~ - .n_PE..A~u_r_~k~X- - ~soL~ that the City ~r be inst~ ~ sub-
~t a mpo~ ~d a~ce as to ~e ~isdiction of ~e Oo~cil ~r ~e Hi~way
~t wi~ re~ ~ ~q~ri~ the h~-loadi~ of hea~ vehicles ~ cemin
w~s d~i~ ~e ~rl~ ~n~; ~ ~e S~l of ~e O~o~ti~ be
( C~ied
(~. P~ ~ H~ vote~ c~y. )
The followi.n~By-laws were passed:
To amend By-law N,~her 37~0, being a by-law for the re~tlation of
traffic.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins an~ Parm that Ald. Donal~
be given the privilege of introducin~ the by-law and the by-law be read the first
time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Hawkins and McXialey that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspan~e~ an~ the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried. *
Third reading -Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald - Carrte~.
~o. 41~Z - To authorize the execution of a Deed.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mcl~inley and Parm that Ald. Haw-
kins be given the privilege of Introducing the b~-law an~ the by-law be rea~ the
first time - Carrie~.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Hawkins that'-Rule B6
(2) of the Standing Rules of C0tmcil be suspended and the by-law be gven the
second reading - Carrie~.
Third reading - AId. MacDonald and Hawkins - Carried.
~___.; ~1~8 - To authorize the execution of an A~reement for Hale and Deed.
It vas exilered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Parm +.~t Ald. Haw-
kins be given the privilege of introducing the by-law an~ the by-law be read the
fireS time - Carrie~,
It was ordere~ on the motion o~ AId. Donal~ au~ MacDonal~ that ~ule ~6
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the sec-
ond reading - Carried.
Thtx~l reading -Ald. MacDonald and Parm - CarTled.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ai&. Donald and Hawkins.
i~AD Arid ADOPA'~J, ~ April, 19~8.
FINANCE MEETII~
Council Chamber,
30 March, 19~8.
The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, BOth March, 19~8, for the purpose
of appreving and ~]~o of passing the various accounts which had been properly
certified an~ placed before them. All members of the Co.w~ttee, with the excep-
tion of His Worship 14dyer Houck and Aid. White, were present.
Sundry accounts amounting 'to' $19,023.42 were appreved by the C~ttee.
The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord-
ered placed in the money by-law for Presentation to the Council on the motion of
Ald. McKinley and Hawkins.
On the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parm MAr. Matthews and Mrs. Crezier
were Prsmittad to address the Co~nittae. Both persons advised Council of the
fact that Mr. Matthews had received notice to vacate the premises in which he is
presently living, and Mr. Matthews asked Council to consider a possible applic-
ation for a temporary building on Victoria Avenue between Jepson and McRae
Streets. Hr. Matthews was advised by Council that his application, with regard
to the rental of his home, should be directed to the Rental ~oard in St. Cather-
lnes.
A report was Presented fi~ the 0ity Manager, recommending the issu-
ance of a building permit for a garage at ~85 Fergusun Street. It was ordered on
the metion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and filed,
an4 the recczanendati6n be adopted.
A report was submitted from the City Manager, rec~mnending the issuance
of a permit for the erection of a sign at 89 Stanley Avenue. It was ordered on
the motion of Aid. M~Kinley and Hawkins that 'the report be received and file~,
an~ the rsccmnendation be adopta~.
A report was submAtted f~ the City Manager, recowe~ndin6 the issuance
of a building permit for the erection of on addition to the buildings of Oneida
Ltd. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Hawkins that the erport
be received aml file&, and the rec_e~.~ndation be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, rec~mnending the issuance
of a building permit for the erection of an a~ldition at 400 Queen Street. It
was ordered on the motion of Ai~. McKinley arKl Hawkins that the report be received
'and filed, and the rec~.m~ndation be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, reconnnending the issuance
of a permit for the roving of a garage from 2117 Buchanan Avenue to7.1992 Robinson
Street. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Parm and MacDonald that the report
be received and filed, and the recom~.~n~ntion be adopted.
The Cc.m. tttee gave consideration to the tenders for excavation and back-
f~ling of sewer trenches, which had been submitted to the C&ty Council. It was
ordered on the motion of tld. McKinley and Donald that the tenders be laid on the
table until the next meeting, and a tab;,l~tion of the same be supplied to the
Co.=nqttoe.
The Cow.~ttoe a~lJourned on the motion of Aid. Hawkins and McKinley.
I~AD AND ADOPTED, 9 April, 19~8.
Clerk
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second
reading - Carried.
Third reading - Aid. Hawkins and Donald - Carried.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Hawkins.
EEAD AND ADOP'n,~, 9 April, 1948.
45i.
OOUNOTT. MEETING
Council C~nm~er,
BO March, 19~8.
The Council re-assembled at the close of the re~-,1A,- council and fin-
ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts
approved by the C~-~ttee. All members of the Council, with the exception of
His Worship Mayor Houck an~ Aid. White, were l~resent. A]A. Miller was enacting
mayor d~ring the meeting. -
The following By-Is was passe&:
No. ~199 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes.,
It wan ordered on the motion of AId. McKinley and Donal~ that Ald.
Miller be given the prtvtle6e of Introducing t41e ~y-lew en~ the by-law he mad
the first time - Cattle&.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McEinle and Parm that Hale 36
SIX','.:.:NTH METING
Council Chamber,
5 April, 19~8.
Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 9th
April, 1948, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All
members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the
minutes of the previous meetings, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald
and McKinley.
CONGRATJLATIONS
}{is Worship Mayor itouck extended the good wishes of the members of
Council to Alderman and Mrs. Miller upon the celebration of their twenty-eighth
wedding anniversary, which was celebrated on 31st March.
On behalf of the members of Council AId. Hawkins expressed pleasure at
having His Worship Mayor Houck again at the meeting after his illness. His Wor-
ship thanked the Council and voiced his appreciation of the assistance and sol-
icitations on the part of the Aldermen during his absence.
DEPUTATIO~
In connection with C~-.~.-.~nication No. 153 and on the marion of AId. Mil-
ler and Hawkins, Mr. H.SOhellenberg was permitted to address Council. Mr. Schel-
lenberg advised Couacil that he wished to obtain the deed to the p~perty which is
located on Queen Street, and which he had tentatively purchased, in order that he
might arrange a mortgage to proceed with the building project.
~mm Con~unication No. 193
In connection with C~=n~Anication No. 123 and on the motion of Aid. Haw-
kins and Parre, Mr. Bennett, Manager of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
addressed Council. Mr. Bennett spoke of the proposals submitted by him for the
establishment of various c~,~ttees, and members of the Cotmcil asked for. inform-
ation in this connection.
~,.'.: Comnunication NQ.123
Tenders had been submitted for the purchase of debentures, the removal
of the street car rails, and general e~uipment an~ supplies. On the motion of
Ald. McKinley and Hawkins it was ordered that the tenders be opened, initialled
by His Worship Mayor Rouck, read ar~l referred to the City Manager for~tabula. t~ion
an~ presentation at the next meeting.
~aid over from previous meetings:
No. 6~ - H.~.Acrss an~._ConpanZ - re standby substation and equipment.
No. 126 - ~J_A:_Mc__~Ar~in__C.h.. - re water reservoir. 0A~D~A~ on the motion of Ald. Haw-
kins and Parm that the ccmmmications he received and laid on the table; and His
Worship Ma~or Houck be asked to appoint a committee of 0sunoil to meet with the
City Engineer and representatives fx~m H.G.Aorss an~ Ompa~y to 6o further into
the matter and report.
The Committee appointed by His Worship was Aid. Miller, White and Donald.
No. 323 - Greater Niagara Chamber of Conmmrce _ re committees and briefs. ORD-
Eta on th~t'i0~' ~ ~ld'. Donald and Pard ~hat the comunication be received and
referred to the Tourist Co,~,!ttee and Mr. Bennett for a further reDoft.
SEE _Re~_ No. 91
No. 13~ - Canadian Weekly Newspa~r~_ Association
No. 151 - ~ ke&~l~ ~eeW~pape~ ~&~o~i~k0n - re conventi
ment. ORDERED on the motion ~f Akd'[~)~o~l~'~[nd ~arm that the on and entertain-
con~nunications be
received and referred to the Tourist Committee and Mr. Bennett for a further rep-
ort.
SEE Report No.. 9~
No. 153 - H.F.LoA~ K.C. - re excavation by Mr. Schellenberg. ORDERED on the
motion Of ~d'. Whi{~' ~'McKinley that the communication be recieved and referred
to the Property Comittee and City Manager for constultation with Mr. Schellenberg
and a report at the next meeting.
The followin~ Conmmnications were presented:
No. 156 - Secrst~ry to Governor-General _ appreciation of gift of food. ORDERED
on the moti~' "o~' ~ld.' Dona~ ~- Miil~ that the comnnlnication be received and
filed, and the commendation of Council be extended to Alderman MacDonald for his
work in this cormaction.
No. 157 - CitZ of Fort William - resolution re driving tests. ORDEFar0 on the mot-
ion of AidU'Do~la'~Kr~' N~k~h~s that the communication be received sad filed.
No. 158 - Parks and Recreation Association of Canada - re conference. ORDERED on
the motion'o~ ~1~'.' b~al~ ~[r~{ ~rm that the ~onn~nk~'ation be received and filed.
No. 199 - NiMara Peninsula Ssaatorium - invitation to annual meeting. ORDERED
on the mot~6~ ~"A~7 ~a~x~"~n~U~ld that the communication be received and
filed, the invitation be accepted and as many as possible of the Council attend
the meeting.
No. 160 - P.E.Aleo - requesting removal of no parking signs. 0RDEI~D on the mot-
ion of Ald~ ~"[[ee '~nd McKinley that the comunicatlon be received and referred to
the Traffic Committee for a report.
No. 161 - Secre_.t.s_r_~~ to Honourable Minister of Labour . re appointment with Mr.
Sacoral. 0~*l~' ~n~ ~h~' ~'t~H' ~ AId. Donald ~ ~Kinley that the communication
be received and hid on the table and the Honltrable Mr. Mitchell be advised that
Council wish him to make the requested appointment, as he agreed to do last year.
No. 162 - W.S.Stevens _ re application for licence. ORDERED on the motion of Ald.
Hawkins an[Mi~ that the co~unication be received and filed, and a victual-
ling liceme be granted for 17~ River Road, subject to the approval of the San-
ltary Inspector. (Ald. Donald and MacDonald voted contrary to this motion.)
EEP0t~S
Laid over from Previous meetings:
No. ~3 - Sit/ .~M~.~ . re standby substation and equipment. 0RDE/~m on the ~t-
l~ of ~[~ ~lns ~d Pare ~at ~e mpo~ be received ~d l~d on the table
for a f~er mpo~ f~ ~e C~!t~e appointed byEis Worship.
No. 91 - ~st C~t~e - m ~iefs ~d c0n~ntio
~d. D~}~m ~t ~e n. 0~E~ on the rotion of
~o~ing Reports wex~ Presented:
To. 96 - Chief of Police
To. 97 - ~'h~.'~r~b~PPL~i~e - re application for licence. OEDEM~u~ on the motion of
Ald. Eawkins and Miller that the .re, ports be received and filed.
No. 98 - C_itj_Mana~er - recommendring sidewalk on east side of Lowell Avenue.
No. 99 - C__i~t~X__~l~An~_a~e~r - reco~-nding sidewalk on west side of Lowell Avenue.
To. 100 - C~i_tE_.~Ma~e~.r_ - reco~,-~nding sewer on Lowell Avenue.
He. 101 - C.i~y..~.M~_e.r_ - reccmmmnding curb and gutter, west side Lowell Avenue.
He. 102 - C_iit~v_~Man~a~.er. - recn~m~nding curb and gutter, east side Lowell Avenue.
To. 103 - Cit~ _MMer - rece-!,,~nding macadam road on Lowell Avenue.
No. 10~ - O__i_ty_ _M~__n~E - presenting s,..m~y of above reports. Ol~D~m~ on the mot-
ion of Ald. Donald and Hawkins that the reports be received and filed, and the
recommendations be adopted.
No. 10~ - City Manager - re agreement with ~lro-Electric Power Co~m~Ission of
Ontario. 0!qDEA~m) on the motion of Ald. Donald and Hawkins that the report be
received and filed, and the recomendations be adopted. (Ald. Miller vote~ con-
trary to this motion. )
SEE Resolution No. ]3
No. 106 - City Manager - re agreement with Canadian National Hallways. OENEEED
on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and McKinley that the report be received and filed,
and the reco~ae~a~tions be adopted. (AId. Miller and Donald voted contrary to
this motion. )
~; Resolution No. 74'
No. 107 - .C.lt~ .Ja~e~r' - re ~-~-loads on city streets. 0IK~3ED on the motion of
Ald. MacDonald atEl Parm tb.t the report be received and filed. (Ald. Donald and
White voted contrary to this motion. )
No. 108 - City Clerk - re Bill for .r~nam.nte to The Municipal Act. 0ED~u on
the motion of ~ld. Donald ..a MacDonald that the report be received and filed and
the Clerk's action be approved.
No. 109 - C~ty._.C~l~_r__k - rec~ndlng issuance of licences. 01~ on the rotIon
of Ald. MacDonald and Hawkins that the report be received and filed, ~d the
recommendations ha adopted.
No. llO - Dairy Inspector - report for month of March. 0A~m~ on the motion of
Ald. White and Hawkins that the report be received and filed, subject to the us-
ual publicity.
.iqESOLUTIOI~
The following Has_oluttons were passed:
No. 72 - HAWKA~ - MacDONALD - RESOT.v~ that the congratulations of this Council
be ~tended to Miss Marlens Smith upon her winning the Canadian Junior Women'e
Figure Skating Ch-mp. iOnship; and the Seal of the 0orporation be hereto affixed.
Carried unanimously
No. 73 - DONALD - II~ - ESSOLVED that Nis Worship Mayor W.v..Ecuck and the
City Clerk be and are hereby authorized to execute an a~ree~_~at dated"the fif-
teenth day of ~an~ary, 1948, between the My&re-Electric Power Ccmm~iselon of Oat-
arto ..a T~e Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, respecting the o~aning of
street allowances across the right-of-way of the C~-m~ esion at HU~A Street and
Homewood Avenue; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
C.a.rri. ed -Ald. Miller voting contrary
No. 7~ - K~._-.~ - I~0LI~ED that His Worship Mayor W.L.Houck and the
City Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement with the Canadian National Hailway
Company, ~a ~e 28~ ~y of J~, 1948, givi~ the Co~omti~ of ~e City
of Nia~ F~la peaseion ~ lns~ .minMin ~a ~e a ~n-inch cast ~
wa~r rain, caroled by me~s of brackets on ~e ~ilway,s bri$ o~r Victoria
A~n~; and ~e Seal of ~e Co~omtion ~ haste ~fixed.
C~ie~ - ~d. ~er an~ D~a voti~ contr~
No. T3 - .D.ONALD - HAWKINS - RFBOLVED that the next regular meeting of the City
Council be scheduled to"take place a t ~.00 p.m. on Monday, 12th Anril; and the
Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. '
~C~arr~ie~d -Ald. MacDonald and Miller voting contrary
No. 76 - DONAI2) - PAI~ - RESOLVED that the City Manager be requested to submit a
report to' b~Um~iY ~ ~ohe next meeting upon the operation of the traffic lights at
the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Valleyway; and the Seal of the Corporat-
ion be hereto affixed.
Carried unanLmouslv
BY-LAWS
No. ~200 - To raise by way of loan the sm of Fifteen Thousand Dollsre ($1~,000.)
being further funds required to complete the erection of the branch
library building provided for in By-law N~nber 3979 in the City of Nia-
gara Falls and to provide for the issue of debentures of the said City
there'for.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parm that Ald. Miller
be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first
time - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Rule
36 (~) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald that the by-
law be laid on the table and referred to the Ontario Municipal Board for ap-
proval o
No. 4201 - To raise by way of loan the sum of Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($18,000.)
for the purpose of acquiring property for the extension of F~irview
Cemetery which extension has been approved by the Department of Health,
and to provide for the issue of debentures of the City of Niagara Falls
the refer.
It was ordered on the motion of AId. McKinley and Hawkins that Ald.
Miller be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read
the first t~rm~ . Carried unan~mausly.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parm that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second
reading - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Hawkins that the by-law
be laid on the table ancl referred to the Ontario Mm~lcipal Board for approval.
iJAD AiD ADOp.'.:.., 12 A~r11,
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FINANCE MEETING
Council Chamber,
9 April, 19~8.
The Finance Co~nittee met on Monday, 9th April, 19~8, for the purpose
of appr~ving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly
certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present.
Sundry accounts amounting to $33,698.80 were approved by the C~.-,a~ttee.
The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were or-
dered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of
Ald. Hawkins and McKinley, with the exception of the account No. 629 which was to
be withheld for investigation.
The Committee gave consideration to the tenders for the sale of
$930,000.00 City of Niagara Falls debentures and on the motion of Ald. Donald
and Miller, any representatives of bond houses were permitted to speak. Mr.
john Thomson of the Imperial Bank of Canada end a representative from Wa~rison
and Company spoke to the C,-~-~ttee. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald.
Donald and McKinley that the tender of F.H.Deacon and Company of $927,~62.OO
or $99.94 and interest be accepted.
Reports were submitted from the City Engineer with reference to the
stumnary of tenders for sewer trenches and racv~ndations regarding the same.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald an& Parm that the reports be received
and laid on the table until the next meeting, and copies of the recomhendations
be made available to the members of the Cv~dttee.
The colmparisen of tax collections as at 31st March, 19~8, was pres-
ented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Hawkins t~et the state-
ment he received and filed.
The etat_~.~nt of relief for the month of March was presented. It. was
ordered on the motion of Ald. Wh~ and MacDonald that the statement be received
and filed.
A communication was presented from the Niagara Falls General Hospital
regarding an outstanding account for Mrs. 8arab Healey, 16~2 Temperance Avenue.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and White that the comm~ication
be received and filed, and the account of $179.~O he paid.
An offer was presented from ~ohn Ho~v~th of $79.00 for Lot 20, Plan
16, Elgin Street. Upon the rec~:endation of the Property Committee and on the
motion of Ald. White and MacDonald it was ordered that the offer be received and
laid on the table for one week, and Mr. Horvath be asked to submit a plan of the
proposed erection.
An offer was presented from G.Cellina of $100.00 for Lot 69, Plan 6,
Ferguson Street. Upon the recmmm~ndation Of the Property Com.~ttee and on the
motion of Ald~ MacDo~-~a -_,',_~ White it was oMered that the offer be ~ecetved and
accepted, subject to the condition that a d~alling of at least $9,000.00 value
is erected on the premises within six months.
A telegram was presented from Mr. E.Pattui with regard to I~ts 32,
and ~, Maim Street. vt was ordered°on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley
that the telegram be laid on the table until consideration is given to two offers
for two of these lots. After the consideration regarding Lots 33 and B~, it was
ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Parm that the telegram be rec6ived and
filed, and Mr. Pattui be notified that the lots have been aol~.
An offer was presented f~ W.H.Sills of $200.00 for I~t 3~, Plan 21,
Main Street. Upon the rec.--.~ndation of the Property Ccnmittee and on the mot-
ion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins it was ordered that the o~fer be received and
j
accepted, subject to the provision that a dwelling of at least ~6,000.00 value
is erected on the permises within six months.
An offer was presented from R.S.Hudson of ~200.00 for lot 33, Plen 21,
Main Street. Upon the recon~sndation of the Prouerty Committee and on the mot-
ion of Ald. MacDonald and McKlnley~ was ordered' that the offer be received and
accepted, subject to the provision that a dwelling of at least ~6,00Q.00 value
is erected on the premises within six months.
An offer of $1~0.00 was presented from Alex Gill for the westerly Dart
of Lots 4 and 9, Robinson Street. Unon the recommendation of the Pronerty Com-
mlttee and on the motion of Aid. Macdonald and Parm ~t was ordered that the offer
be received and accepted, subject to the condition that if one home is built on
the two lots, it be of a minimum value of $8,000.00 and erected within six months'
time.
A comueication was Presented from the Canadian National Railway, and
a report from the City Manager regarding a lease of the Bridge Street athletic
grounds. Upon the reconn~endation of the Property Committee and on the motion of
AId. MacDonald and Hawkins it was ordered that the communication and report be
received and filed, and the necessary lease be entered into.
Upon the recommendation of the Property Committee and on the motion of
Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald, it was ordered that decoratlng be authorized at 1073
McRae Street, at an estimated cost of $12~.00.
The report of the Property Committee upon the above mattere was nres-
ented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald that the rep-
ort be received and filed.
A report was submitted from the City Manager, reconmendin~ that s
building permit be issued for a building on Lot 3, Main Street. It was ordered
on the motion of Ald. White and MacDonald that the report be received and filed,
and the recommendation be adopted, subject to the condition that either the ent-
ire building is stuccoed or that shale block is used.
A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending that a
building permit be issued for a garage at 1792 Peer Street. It was ordered on
the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Parm that the report be received and filed, and
the recommendation be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending that a
building permit be issued for the erection of a building at 1731 Stanley Avenue.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and MacDonald that the report be rec-
eived end filed, and the rec~mnendation be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending that a
building permit be issued for the erection of an addition to the Royal Bank
building. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins that the
report be received and filed, end the recommendation be adopted.
A report was presented from the Oity Manager, recommending that a
building permit be issued for the erection of a garage at 1391 Robinson Street.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Hawkins that the report be
received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted.
A repor~was presented from the Equipment Commmittee, recommending the
.Purchase of a side-mounted mower for the Ford ~ractor at a price of $300.00. It
was ordered on themotienof Ald. McKinley andMacDonald that thereport be rec-
eived and filed, and the reco~ndation be adopted.
~e Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. White and Hawkims.
HEAD A~D ADOlmI~DA_12 April, 1948.
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COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chamber,
5 April, 19~8.
The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin-
ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts ap-
proved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present.
BY- LAW
The following By-law was passed_:
No. ~202 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and MacDonald that AId. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first t~,~ - Carried unanimously.
It was orders& on the motion of Ald. }{awktns and White that Rule B6 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second
reading - Carried unanimously.
Third reading -Ald. Hawkins and Parm - Carried Unanimously.
RESOLUTION
The followine~ Resolution was passed:
No. 77 - DONALD - WHA'A'.: - RESOLVED that the Assessor be instructed to submit a
confidential ~port to the Council regarding the properties and assessments of the
Canadian National Railways in this City; and the Seal of the Corporation be here-
to affixed.
Carried
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley.
EEAD AND ADOA~A~, 12 April, 1948.
Mayor
Council Chamber,
~ April, 19~8.
'The Coaferance C~;.;,.~ttee of the City Council met at the close of the
regular council and finance meetings on Monday, ~th April, 19~8. All members of
the Committee were pmsent.
, t
After consideration of the matters presented to them, the Committee adjourned on
the motion of Ald. Donald and White.
READ AND ADOpJ/KD, 12 April, 19~8.
Chairman
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Council Chamber,
12 April, 1948.
REGULAR MEETING
Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 9.00 D.m- on Monday, 12th
April, 19~8, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All
members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the
minutes of the previous meeting, adopted-these on the motion of Ald. Miller and
MacDonald.
· CONMUNICATIONS
No. 64 - H_._G..A~c.r~~_a.n~d .Cy_mJ~._a_rkY - re standby substation and equipment. 0RDEMED on
the motion of Ald. Donald and Itawkins that the commnnication be received and
filed. SEE Communication No. 126
No. 86 - South End Business and Professional Men's Association - re opening of
Sylvia Pl~e"-"'b~)'E~ on the motion of Ald. Donald and ~awkins that the cenmun-
ication be received and laid on the table.
ME Repo___~_ ~N9_.' 44
No. 126 - J.A.McAninch - re water reservoir. 0RDEI~9 on the motion of Ald. Don-
ald and IIa~i~i~' ~h~' ~he com~anication he received and filed.
_5~E~.' Rep_q~rt_~Ng._.' 43
No. 160 - P.E.Aleo - requesting removal of no parking signs. 01~)EI~ED on the mot-
ion of Ald~'l~a~D'0Hald and McKinley that the comunication be received and filed,
and the request be granted. _Sn~. Rej~ort No. 113
No. 161 - Secreta=vZ[ to Moocurable Minister of Labour - re appointment with Mr.
Secor~. 0~' B~' ~h~' ~o~n'~l~."~Y~'~'¥Am that the communication be
received and laid on the table.
SEE Communications Non. 163 & 164
The followinM~_Com~nicatione were presented:
No. 163 - Centre.l..~2_~rt.B~_~e~ _a_r~l___I~.ou~.i!!~, ~o__rl)pration
Me. 16~ - Honorable Minls~r of ~bo~ - m meeti~ wi~ Co~c~l. u~D
the ~ti~ ~"~'~"~'~*'~ ~a~'~ ~e c~icatio~ be received and laid
on the ~ble.
No. 165 - ~pJpp~.~J~p! - ~ check of cash. 0~E~ on the motion of
Mc~nley and ~cDonal~ t~t the com~icatio~ be recei~d and filed.
~o. 166 - N~ara Falls Softba~ Associati~ - m Brid~ St~t ~s. O~E~
~ the ~tion of ~. ~cD~ald ~d Do~l~ t~t ~e com~cation be mcei~d
file~, and the ~sociati~ be gi~n exclusive rl~ts to ~e ~e of the field,
~rovidi~ they will co-o~m~ with ~e Li~s 01ub in ~e operation of their an-
n,,~ c~i~l.
No. 167 - Citizens' Research Insruts of 0anad~ - invitation to annual meeting.
0RDE~ on the motion of Ald. Donald and Hawkins that the conmnmication be rec-
eived and filed, and as many of the members of Council as possible attend the
meeting.
No. 168 - Niagara Falls Music Festival AsaoOlation - appreciation of assistance.
0RDEI~I) on the motion of Ald. McDonald and Parm that the communication be rec-
eived and filed.
No. 169 - S_t~em~p_r~__Re~c.rp. at.ipn COmmission . requestin~ use of Cakes Park. ORD-
ERED on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and McKinley that the comm~bnication be rec-
eived and referred to His Worship the Mayor and the City Manager for a report.
No. 170 - N!ag~r_s, F~a_l.l~, ~o~sp~wiye$ ,. Aspp,_c,.is~t%On _ requesting protest to Govern-
ment re inter~iew. ORDEMED on the motion of Ald. 1~lte and MacDonald that the
c~m~nication be received and filed and a telegram be forwarded, urgin~ that the
delegation be received by the Government. ~
No. 171 - Niagara, St. Catharines and Toronto Railway - re Ontario Avenue bus ser-
vice. 0RD~' ~n' ~he' ~o¥iO~' 0~ ~1~'.' b6na~' 'a~a ~' that the co~ication be
~ceived and filed, and ~p~sen~ti~s of the Company be ssbd to meet with the
Co~cil's ~p~sentatives at the end of the trial ~eriod.
No. 17~ - Boll Telephone CoEa~7 Of Canada - ~questing pe~ission to ~p].ace
pole. 0~EE' ~ ~he' ~'ti0~ ~f ~.' ~awk'ins and ~cDonald that ~e com~Icat-
ion be ~ceived and fibd, and perulesion be granted.
Laid over from ~l.~X~.p_u,s' _mp_e_t_~i.ngp:
No. ~B - ~.it_F, Ma, pp~_r - re standby substation and equipment. OEDEHEU on the mot-
ion Of Ald. Donald and Hawkins that the report be received and filed.
S_E~._ Re~0pr_t, No,._ .1~1
No. ~ - ~,!tF._.sp_l!c~._tgr . re extension of sylvia Place. ORDERED on the motion of
Ald. Donald and Hawkins that the report be received and laid on the table.
The followin. g Rep. o_.r~t_s_ ~w~e~rp+~p_r~p_ep~tp~d:
No. 111 - _C%_ty_~Ep~.i~np~e_r' . re auxiliary equipment at Filtration Plant. ORDERED on
the motion of Ald. Donald and Hawkins that the report be received and filed, the
recommendations be adopted, and the City Manager obtain information as to costs,
etc.
No. 112 - CJ~tF._.Sgl~ip%_t_o_r . re extension of Sylvia Place. ORDEmiv on the motion
of Ald. Donald and ]~awkins that the report be received and laid on the table,
and Miss Biggar be approached to ascertain whether she is prepared to sell the
necessary land to the Corporation.
No. 113 - Traffic Co~,.ittee - recommending removal of signs. ORD~ on the mot-
ion of Aldi"M~b~' ~a'~cKinley that the report be received and filed, and the
no parking signs On Ferry Street, in the area in question, be removed, with the
exception of those in front of the Township Hall.
No. 11~ - Ci~ Clerk - re conference held 5th April. 0RDm~v on the motion of
Ald. MacDo~iR~[']~cKinley that the report be received and filed. (Ald. Donald
and Miller voted contrary to this motion. )
No. 119 - 0i_t~. Clerk - recoemending issuance of licenses. 0ED~mD on the motion
of Ald. Ha~k~' '~"Parm that the report be received and filed, and the recomnend-
ationS be adopted.
No. 116 - Ci~_Tr~asurer - re convention. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDon-
ald and McKtnle~~ ~'~ ~e report be reseived and filed, and the City Treasurer be
authorized to attend the convention.
No. 117 - C~it_y M.~a~aM.er . re possible racing activities at Poplar Park. ORDERED
on the mot~o~ 'o'f"~d~'ktller and MacDonald that the report be received and laid
on the table.
No. 118 - C_i~Z~En~in~ep_r - re traffic lights at Victoria Avenue and Valleyway.
0ND~u on the motion of Ald. Miller and Hawkins that the report be received and
filed, and 'the recommendations be adopted. (Ald. Donald voted contrary to this
motion.)
No. 119 - Traffic Co~m~ittee - recommending purchase of parking meters. OEDgEED
On the mot~b~"~i~.'~a~bb~ald and Hawkins that the report be received and filed,
and the recon~sndation be adopted.
RESOLUTIONS
No. 78 - HAWKINS - M~XER - I~80LVED that the action of His Worship Mayor Houck,
in appoin~n~'~l~e~man'W~C.MacDonald enacting mayor on 13th and 14th April, dur-
ing the absence of His Worship, be appreved; and the Seal of the Corporation be
hereto affixed.
No. 79 - PA~4 - MacDONALD - i~ESOLVED that the Board of Police Commissioners be
asked to issue instructions to the police officers to check the speed at which
taxi drivers are operating in the City; that any violators of the speed limits be
brought to Court; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried unanimously
By-LAWS
The following By-laws were passed:
No..4203.- To authorize the application tO The Ontario Municipal Board for the
validation of certain debentures.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins andDonald that Ald. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first time - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the moti6n of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - 0arried unanimously. ·
Third reading -Ald. Hawkins and Donald - Carried unanimously.
~o. 4~0~, - TO authorize the issuance of a deed in ,place of a tat deed.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins that Aid.
Miller be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read
the first time - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Donald that Rule ~36
(2) of the Standing Rules of 0ousctl be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried unanimously.
Third reading - Aid. Parm and Hawkins - Carried unanimously.
No. 4205 - To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone~ompany of Canada to
replace one pole on Main StreW. .~
Xt was ordered on the motion of Ald. Rhite and Parm that Ald. Hawkins
be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first
time - Carried u~animously.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald.. Hawkins and Donald that Rl~e 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given ~e
second readi~ - Carried unanimously.
Third reading -Ald. Parm and McKinley - Carried unanimously.
No. 4206 - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and McKinley that Ald. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first time - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Donald that Rule ~6
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given th~
second reading - Carried unanimously.
Third reading -Ald. Donald and Hawkins - Carried unanimously.
No. 4207 - To authorize the execution of an ~greement for Sale and Deed.
It was ordered on the motion of ~ld. Donald end Hawkins that ~ld. ~il-
lar be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first t~ - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Donald that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried unanimously.
Third reading -Ald. Hawkins andMacDonald . Carried unanimously.
No. 4208 - To authorize the execution of an ~Ereement for Sale and Deed.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins that Ald. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first time - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Donald that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried unanimously.
Third reading - Aid. Donald and Hawkins - Carried unanimously.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and Hawkins.
READ AND ADOP',E,, 19 April, 1948.
Mayor
FINANCE MEETING
Council Chamber,
12 April, 1948.
The Finance Co~ulttee met on Monday, 12th April, 19~8, for the purpose
of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly
certified and placed before them. ~ll members of the Coh~ittee were present.
Sundry accounts s~unting to $7,076.95 were approved by the Co,,,,mittee.
The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord-
ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of
/Lld. Donald and White.
Reports of the City Manager, setting out a s~mm~ry of the tenders rec-
eived for excavation and backfilling of sewer trenches, and the recommendations
in connection with the same, as laid over from the previous meeting, were again
considered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Pars that the rep-
ort be received and filed, and the recomnsndatione be accepted for the awarding
Of the contract for the work in the Morse~Misener subdivision to William Lorsnzo
Contracting Company; and that no tender be accepted for the Morrison Street
sewer, the work to be carried on by the City forces.
A sunstory of tenders submitted for the removal of the street car rails
was presented, together with reconm~ndations from the City Engineer. A comuun-
ication from F.Fiors, increasing his price for the scrap rail, was also presented.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and MacDonald that the tender of Ker-
rio Welding Works for Part III of Scheme II which includes the excavation of the
trench in the pavement adjacent to the rail, and the burning through the web of
the rail, at a total cost of $90,168.16, be accepted. (Aid. Donald and Pars
voted contrary to this motion. ) It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Pars and
MacDonald that the su~,~ry, report and co~a~nication be received and filed, and
the City Manager be asked to call for new tenders for the purchase of the sal-
vaged rail material.
Summaries of tenders for the supply of motor vehicles were presented.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and White that the tender of Front-
ier Motor Sales of $1,798.00 for a Pontiac two-door coach for the Board of Health
be accepted. (Aid. Pars and Hawkins voted contrary to this motion.) It was or-
dered on the motion of Aid. White and MacDonald that the tender of C.F.Bouok and
Son be accepted for the supply of one KB9 international truck chassis, cab and .
body for the Parks Department, at a price of $3,30S.B9. It wee ordered on the
motion of Aid. Donald and Hakins that the tenders of Frontier Motor Sales be ac-
cepted for the supply of a G.M.C. Loadmaster truck chassis, cab and body, Model
96-63 for the Streets Department at a price of $2,719.00; and for the supply of
a G.M.C. Loadmaster, Model 96-63 for the Garbage Department at a cost of $2,250.
In connection with this iatter item, it was agreed that the City Manager should
endearour to have the chassis and body modified to permit the installation of
the garbage bod~V in the most convenient manner. It was ordered also that the
communication from C.F.Bouck and Son, withdrawing twp tenders, be received and
filed.
The emmasty of tenders for-supplies and materials was presented. Com-
munications were also presented from Canadian Coal C~m~an.v and Cana~ian.Bltumuls
Con~any Limited, in connection with 'their tenders. It was ordered on the motion
of Aid. Denaid and Parm that the co~munications be received and filed, and the
City Manager be lnetx,acted to call for new tenders for the s~ply of coal. The
following action was taken with regard to the general suppltesa
C~n~ STONE FOR C0NCi~E~E Oi~EI~ED on the motion of Ald. White and MacDon-
C~SHED STONE FOR AgPHALT FLINT aid that the tenders of Queenston Q~_,~tes Lim-
O~s~ STONE FOR ROAD8 tted be accepted.
WAq~.R WAS..:+~ CONCRETE SAND
CONCI~ETE SAND
GRAVEL FOR CONCRETE
O~)ER~O on the motion of Aid. White and McK]ntey
that the tenders of Calagulro Brothers be
cepted.
LBdESTONE DUST FOR PAVING PLANT
PAVING ASPHALT
FUEL OIL
SUPPLy AND APPLICATION OF MEDilE4
LIQUID ASPHALT
SUPPLy AND APPLICATION OF STONE
CHIP
ORDEMSD on the motion of Aid. Donald and White
that the tender of Norty American Cyanamid Lim-
ited be accepted.
ORDEreD on the motion of ~ld. White and McKinley
that the tenders of Imperial Oil Limited be ac-
cepted.
ORD~D on the motion of AId. White and Donald
that the tenders of Rldgmount Quahies be ac-
cepted.
SUPPLy OF MEDilM LIQUID ASPHALT
OR EQUIVALEWPS
GASOLINE
AUTOMOBIIE Ti~F~S AND
LIQUID CHLOR~NE
FI~S HOSE
FIRE DEPARTMENT CLOTH]ZD
0RDEF~D on the motion of AId. White and Donald
that these supplies be purchased on the open mar-
ket.
O~)EF~jD on the motion of ~ld. White and McKinley
that the tenders of Booth Service Station be ac-
ceptod.
ORDF~m~ on the motion of Ald. Donald and Pans
that these supplies be purchased from the four
tenderare.
OEDEI%~u on the motion of Aid. Donald and White
that this material be Purchased from Canaadian
Industries Limited.
ORDERED on the motion of/LId. Donald and White
that fire hose be Purchased from the Bu-Lateral
Hose Company.
Ol~Fa~ on the motion of Ald. Donald and Pars
that the tenders be laid on the table until the
weight of the material, tendered on by Lorne
Hamilton, has been ascertained. OIamm~ on the
motion of Aid. Donald and White that the tender
of James (~,?!ion for the supply of firemen,s caps
and overcoats and shirts be accepted.
An offer was Presented fi~m Joseph Becevel of $79.00 for part of Lots
62 and 6S, Plan ~2, Ferguson Street. Upon the reccmmendation of the Property
Committee and on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and McKinley it was ordered that
the offer be received. and filed, and accepted, subject to the condition that a
dwelling of at least $9,000.00 value is erected on the premises within six months.
The report of the Property Committe~, on the above matter, was presen-
ted. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. MacDo~d and McKinley that the report
be received and filed.
A report was presented f~m the City Manage¥, recom~ndiag the issuance
of a permit for the erection of an addition at 1~80 Fe~-A-~ Street. It was ord-
ered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Pars that the rel~rt be received and
filed, and the recommendation he adopted.
A report was Presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance
of a permit for the erection of a garage at 19~8 Allen Avenue. It wa~ ordered on
the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Pars that the report be received and filed, and
the rscmmnendatlon be adopte~.
A rs!~ort was presente~ f~-~ the City Manager, recommending the issuance
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of a permit for alterations at 929 Queen Street. It was ordered on the motion of
Ald. Part and McKinley that the report be received and filed, and the recommend-
atlon be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, roco~mmnding the issuance
of a permit for the erection of a garage at 2Bll Orchard Avenue. It was ordered
on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and White that the report be received and filed,
and the recommendation be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, advising of an applicat-
ion for a permit for an addition to the Salvation Army Citadel on Morrison Street,
and recomnendlng that the Property C~mmdttee view the premises. It was ordered
on the motion of Ald. Donald and Parm that the report be received and lald on the
table an~[ the reco~nendation be adopted.
The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. White and Donald.
l~EAD A~D ADOPT~D, 19 April, 1948.
COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chamber,
12 April, 1948.
The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular coancil and fin-
ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts
approved by the CE,~4ttee. All members of the Council were present.
The following By-law was passed:
BY-I~W
No. 4209 - To C~mt Monies ~r General Purposes. ~
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and McKinley that Ald. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of introduein~ the by-law amt the by-law be read the
first t~m~ - Carried una,~nusly.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parm that Rule ]6 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the b~-laW~be given the second
reading - Carried una~nousl~.
Third rending -Ald. White and Part - Carried unanimously.
The Couaetl adjourned o~ the motion of Ald. Donald and Nawkius.
i~AD AND ADOP 19 April, 1948. '
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MEETING
Council Chamber,
19 April, 19~8.
EULAR ~EETING
Ptu-susnt to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 n.m. on Monday, ]Oth
April, 1948, for the Dulmoee of considering ~eneral business and finance. All
members of the Council w~re present. The Council, havin~ r~ceived an8 read the
minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Palm end
Hawkins.
On behalf of the City Council, His Worshin Mayor Mouck extended the
good wishes of the citizens of Niagara Falls to ~ldermsn ~rthur Frost of the City
of Toronto, who was oresent at the meeting. Ald. Frost thanked His Worship and
made a few remarks tS the Council.
SEE Resolution No. 80
DEPUTATIONS
On the motion of AId. Donald and Hawkins, residents of the ares near
Delaware and Dawlish ~venues were Permitted to speak. Messrs. Little, St. end
Little, Jr., and Smith spoke to Council about th~ dangerous conditions crested
by the busses travelling, on these streets at high rates of sneed, and recomnended
that the conditions be investigated with a view to making on~ of the streets a
through street.
SEE Resolution No..82
TENDERS
New tenders had been called for the supply of coal end for the sale of
the salvaged street car rails. It was ordered on the motion of kid. Donald and
Miller that the tenders submitted be opened, initialled by His Worship Mayor
Houck, read and t~bulated.
SE Council meeting
CO~JNICATIONS
Laid over fi~m previous meetings:
No. 86 - Sout__h~nd Business and Professional Men's Association . re Sylvia Place.
ORDEE on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that ~h~[o~munication be rec-
elved and hid on the table and the Association be furnished with a copy of Miss
Biggar,s letter.
SEE Reports Nos. ~ and 112
an___d Co_~j~_unicatlon No. 17~'
No. 123 - Greater Niagara 0hamher of C~nmerce . re briefs and committees.
No. 134 - Canadian Weekl~ NewSpaRers A~o~ion
No. 151 - C-a~adianWee~l_~_~e~[a~e'~&0~i~To~ , re convention in City.
Eb on th~]~l~'~f~yd. ~I~ ~' ~D~yd that the communications 0RD-
etved and filed. be rec-
SEE Reports N~os. ~A and 120
The f_______O~l~__~E Communications were ~reJ e~n.~e~d.:
Y e com~untoationbe received and laid on the table, and.
the Property C~ttee in~ervlew the interested Parties regarding the Possibility
of opening Sylvia Place through to Peer Street.
SEE, Renor__te.
No. 174 - ~.d.m~-_E~e~c.t. Z1p. g.o~.~p.s~o~n. 9f_ .NJaga__r.s. Es_l.l.s - statement 6f 1947 oper-
ation. 0RDEA~v on the motion of ~_ld. Donald and Parm that the communication be
received and laid on the table.
No. 179 - Veteran Taxi - requesting installation Of telephone boxes. 0RDEMED on
the motion of kld. Hawkins and Donald that the communication be roesired and
filed, and permission be granted.
No. 176 - C.lt~9~ ~P~fP~ ' resolution re oleomargarine. 0RD~JEm~ on the motfon
of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the communication be received end filed, and
the resolution be endorsed, the local members to be advised of such setion.
No. 177 - ~.M. pp~p~rn~p - suggestions re bus stops. ORD~F~D on the motion of Aid.
M~ller end MacDonald that the communication be received and filed, md Mr. 0sobrne
be advised that it is the intention to make certain Lmprovements, similar to those
suggested by him.
REPORTS
No. ~4 - CltX S9.~ig!tgX
No. 112 - C.i~y.~l.ip~.t9~ - re extension of 8~].via Place. 0RD~F~jU on the motion
of Ald. Donald and McKinlez that the reports be received and laid on the table.
No. 91 - Tourist Cu,mdtte~ - re committees and oonventlon. 0RDE~V on the mot-
ion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and filed.
S~E~__.R__e~9_r_t__N9_.' 12~.0
.Th.e_?p_l~n~g__~R~e~orts were vresented:
No. 120 - CJ_tX _qle~r.k - re meeting of Gre~ter Niagara Travel and. Publicity Com-
mittee. 0RDEMED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and-MacDonald that the report
be received and filed, and spproved.
No. 121 - Board of Police Co~i~dssloners - re operation of taxis. ORFf~RMV on the
motion of ~l~'."M~b~{a~"~l~'~a~]~i~l~' ~bhat the ~Dort be ~ceive~ and filed.
No. !22 - Assessor - report for 19~7. 0RDE~ on the motion of Aid. Donald and
Hawkins that the reportbe received a~d laid on the table. '
No. 123 - CJ~y.~p~ - recommending issuance of licenses. 0ROERED on the motion
of ~ld. MacDonald and Nawkins that the report be received and filed, and the
reconnendations be adopted.'
No. 12~ - _T~_~a~._fi~c_pp~m~n__l.t,~t~,p_ . recommending changes in bus stops. 0RD~D on the
motion of Aid. Donald and Parm that the report be received and filed,and the
recommendations be adopted.
No. 129 - 9~tF_M~anage~ - re construction of Morrison Street sewer. 0RDE~D dn
the motion of Ald. Donald and Hawkins that the report be received and filed, the
reoon~,endations be adopted, and the necessary by-law be presented.
No. 126 - City Mana~ - re street car rail x~uoval. 01~DE~v on the motion of
Ald. White and McKinley that the mport be recei~d and filed, and the recommend-
ations be adopted and the necess~by-law be p~pared.. (~a. Donald ~d Pam
vote~ contn~ to this motion.) -,.
No. 127 - CJ~X. 9~r~ - re meeting of Co~mdttee re housing. O~m~v on the mot-
ion of Ald. Miller and Nawkins that the report be received and filed, and the
action be'appreved.
The followin~ Resolutions were nassed:
o o'b ~ nd to his Council the best wishes fro~ the COtt~ci] Of the
City of Niagara Fells; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto ~ffixed.
~arried unanimously
No. 81 - McKINLEy _ H.~4KINS - RESOLVF~) that His Worship Mayor Houck end tb~ C~ty
Clerk be [~t~b~'i~'t~' ~ter into $ contract with Kerrio,s Weldin~ Works, dated
the twentieth day of Anril, A.D. 19~8, for the excavation of a trench ~n tb~ ~ve-
merits adjacent to the ~treet car rails and for the burnin~ through the web of the
rail on certain streets in the municipality and such othe~ work ~s is outllne8 in
the said contract; and the Seal of the Co~poretion be hereta affixed.
CPrrfe~ -Ald. Donald and Pam votin~ contrary
No. 87 - DONALD - PAlM - RESOLVED that
and re~ort ~D0n ~he' ~raffic conditions the Traffic Con~Jttee be asked to study
' ~ in the area where a bus service is now in
operation, west of Main Street and south of Lundy's Lane~ and the Seal of the
Co~poration be hereto affixed.
C_arried 3~n~ni~o~s].y
No. 83 - McKINLEy -MacDONALD _ RESOLVED that His ~!orship Mayor Houck be asked to
appoint a'c~mm~' ~ O0uncil to decide upon the pictures to be nlaced in the
Council Chamber; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixe~.
Carried unanimously
His Worship appointed Ald. MacDonald and McKinley and the Cit~ Clerk as this com-
mittee. ~
No. 84 - HAWKINS _ McKINLEy _ i~ESOLVED that His ~Yorshlp Msyor Houck be asked to
appoint .............
~ representatives ~' the City Co]~cil at the hearing of the Ontario M~nic-
ipal Board inToronto on 23rd A~ril, in connection with the debenture issue for
the Niagara Falls Public Library Board; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto
affixed.
Carried unanimousiX
His Worship appointed Ald. Miller and Donald and the City Clerk as this committee.
No. 8~ - ]~HiTE - MoKIN-iA~y _ RESOLI;~ that a meeting be arrange between the Traf-
fic Commi~t~'~n~'~' Board of Education to discuss the matter of the school zone
signs and to aks for the co-operation of the Board in this regard; and the Seal
of the Corporation be herato affixed.
~rrie__d. -Ald. MacDonald voting contrary.
Prior to the above motion, it was moved by Ald. Donald and Ma6Donald
that one section of the City be used aea traia! section end the signs wa~ning of
school zones be removed; and certain signs on Victoria Avenue be removed, and
similar signs suspended above th~ street between the Bates poles be given a
trail~ but this motion was defeated.
At this point His Norshin Mayor Eouck left the meeting, and Ald. Miller
was enacting mayor during the remainder of the meeting.
No. 86 - DONALD . McKINLEy - RESOLVED that the
ceed with~mprove~ht'~'6'othe Glenview Playing City Manager be instructed to pro-
GrOund, the funds for which are
included in the current budget; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
9.a~rie~d
No. 88 - DONALD - PARM - RESOL~ that the traffic lights at the intersection of
Victoria lv~nue andValley~ay be re-installed on brackets, extending two feet
frc~ the poles,.for a trial period~ and if the experiment is successful, similar
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setion he taken with ~sgsrd to the lights at the intersection of Ferry Street and
Stanley Avenue; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
No. 89 - McKINLEy - H~KINS - RESOLVED that the City Manager be instructed to take
up with the' ~'~i'Tf'~]h~'ion the unsatisfactory condition of the grounds of the
Niagara Falls Collegiate Vocational Institute, in an effort to have the same im-
proved; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
No. 90 - PAI~4 - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that the Traffic Committee be ~ed to study
and report upon the advisability of install~ng traffic lights at the Main Street
and Queen Street Fire Halls; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
BY-L~
_Thp fo_l_lpy, in_g~ Hy. tl_aw _wAs. p_r. es_e_n_t_e_d_:
No. 4210 - To authorize the constn~ction of sewers, sidewalks, ct~bs and gutters
and macadam roads on certain streets in the City of Niagara Falls as
local improvements under the provisions of The Local Improvement Act.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. ~rnite and Hawkins that Ald. Miller
be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first
time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Hawkins and McKinley that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Hawkins that the by-
law be laid on the table and referred to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Hawkins 'and McKinley.
HAD .~ND ADOPTED, 26 April, !9~8.
Mayor
FINANCE MEETING
.... ~ Oottncil Chamber,
19 April, 19~8.
The Finance Committoe mat on Monday, 19th April, 19~8, for the purpose
of approvtng and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly
certified and placed before them. All members of the Co~ittee, with the ex-
ception of-'~{is Worship Mayor Houck, were present.
Sun&~y accounts amounting to $127,647.93 were approved-by the Committee.
The accounts s~nmitted, bein~ hassad or otherwise dealt with, were ol~t-
ered placed in the money by-law for Pr~s~ntation to the Council on the motion of
Ald. Hawkins and McKinley.
The stuensry of tenders for the sun~ly of firemen,s ~mifo~s, ~s
ion of Ald. McKinley and Parm~hat un~'forms b~' Durchase
over from the nrevious meetir~ was s~ain c~nsidered. It was ordered on the mot-
~rice d 'fre~ ,I~mes Culliou at s
~ of $73.90, the material contained therein to be No. 24~6.
The report of the City Manager, regarding the renuest for s buildin~
pel~it from the Salvation arn~y, which w~s leffd over from t~e Drev~ous ~e~t]n~,
was considered. Uoon the recommendation of the Property Committee and. on the
motion of Ald. White and MacDonald it was ordered that the reDoft be r~e~ve8 end
filed, and the applicants be advised that a permit will be issued for an exten-
slon to the building, the same not to extend further than eight feet, two inches
in front of the existing structure.
A coFmunication was presented from John ~{. Flett in connection w~th Lot
31, Main Street. Unon the recommendation of the Pronatty Committee and on the
motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parm it was ordered that ~he ~ommunfcet~on be received
and laid on the table until the next meetfn~ to hermit the Property Committee to
inspect the location. ~
A communication was n~esented from W.T.McCaullum, on behel~ of L~on~rd
Wi~ley, in connection with EliZabeth Place. Unon the recommendation of the Proh-
etty Committee and on the motion of Ald. McE~n~ey and Parm it was ordered that
the con~unication be received and laid on the table until the next roestint ot Det-
roit the Property Committee to view the location. ---
A communication was Presented from the Falls Construction Co. Ltd. in
connection with the purchase of lots on Morse Avenue.
the Property Committee and on the motion,of Ald. White Upon the recommendation of
and MacDonald it was ord-
ered that the communication be received and laid on the table until the next meet-
ing to permit the Property Committee to view the location.
The report of the Property Committee on the above nmtters was Dresented.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and MacDonald thatthe report ~e rec-
eived and filed.
A report was Presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance
of a permit for alterations to tourist cabins at 9~5 Clifton Hill. It was
ered on the motion of Ald. Psrm and MacDonald that the report be received and
filed, and the recommendation be adopted.
A report wee Presented from the City Manager, recom~ending the issuance
of a Permit for the erection of e ~arege at 1356 Menzie Street. It was ordered
on the motion of Ald. McI(inley and MacDonald that the report be received and
filed, and the rscoamendation be adopted.
A report was Presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance
of a Permit for the erection of a garage at lll9 Kitchener Street. It was
ered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and. MacDonald that the tenoft be received and
filed, and the recommendation be adopted. -
A report was Presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance
of a permit for an erection of a ~arage at 1997 Buchanan Avenue. It was ordered
on the motion of Ald. Mac])onald and Hawkins that the report be received and filed,
and the reconwnendation be adopted.
A report was Presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance
of a permit for the erection of a garage at 2009 Buchanan Ayenue. It was ordered
on the motion of Ald. Fawkins and Parm that the report be received and filed, and
the reco~nendation be adopted.
The City Manager made a verbal report upon the submission of sketches
for the erection of a two-storey building on Queen Street in the location of the
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former Crane block. It was agreed that proper pans and an application for a
building permit should be submitted before the same is considered by the Corn-
mittee. .~
The ~ommittee adjourned on the motion of AId. White and Donald.
READ AND ADOP'~, 26 April, 1948.
/
COUNCIL MEET]]qG
Council Chamber,
19April, 1948.
The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin-
ance meetings for the putDose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts
approved by the Committee, and for the consideration of~her matters. All mem-
bars .of the Council, with the exception of His Worship Mayor Houck, ware present.
Ald. Miller was enacting mayor during the meeting.
investlags and report upon the condition crested by the standln~ of the ].o~al
busses on McRae Street at the corner of Hey~md Avenue} and the Seal of the Cor-
Potation be hereto affixed.
9~yr%e~
The Council adJotu-ned on the motion of Aid, ~'~fte and McKinley.
READ AND ~DOPTED, 26 April, 1948.
BY-LAW
The following By-law was passe~:
No. 4211 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes.
Yt was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parm that Aid. Miller
be given the privilege of introducing the, by-law and the by-law be read the first
time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and McKinley that Rule B6
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - 0arPied.
Third reading - AId. White and MacDonald - Carried.
RESOLUTIONS
The following Resolutions were passed:
No. 91 - DONALD - PA~ - RESOLVED that the tenders, as submitted at the Council
meeting, for the supply of coal and for the sale of the salvaged street car
rails, be laid on the table until the next meeting, that information be obtained
from the Steel Controller as to the m. ximumprice for scrap metal which the Cor-
poration may accept; and the Seal of the 0orporation be hemto affixed.
Cabtried
No. 92 - ~cI(INLEY - DONALD - ~OLI~ED that the Traffic Committe,be requested to
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COURT OF REVISION
Council Chamber,
22 April, 1948.
The Court of Revision on the assessment roll for business was held at ]l. OOa.m. on
Thursday, 22nd April, lo~8. ~ose present were Sheriff V.L.Davidson end W.A.Frsser
and William Delaney, Menfears. The followin~ action was taken unon the resnective
appeals: '~ - -
Boll Matter
No. A_~l~p_.t ~_y__rgp~r_~X ~p~pA~ip~
129 H.Brooks
602 Erie ~venue _Assessment too high
289 Direct Winters Transport
580 Victoria Avenue Tenninated tenancy
464 Fleming., Percy,
632 Eastwood Crescent Appeal withdrawn
~45 Guaranty Trust Company Requesting division
424 Queen Street of school support
404 McBay, Lil]lan
856 Victoria Avenue Out of business
4~1 Naborniak, William Claims not
103B Willmott Street assessable
73 Roszel, George
' 480 Bridge Street Out of business
454 Smith, J.H.
601 Bender Hill Too high
38 Taylor, William,
1~3 May Avenue Appeal withdrawn
673 Veteran Gril~e,
An~elo Cameli
1493~ Ferry Street
Terminated tenancy
ppp.i.s.ipp p.f~p~r~ Reducti
Pllowed. Reduced
$390.00 ~50.
Two-thirds reduction
allowed 26~.
Granted. Divided
fifty per cent.
.~llowed. Reduced
100.00
lOG0
Dismissed
~llowed. Reduced
by ~75.00 75.
Granted. Reduced
by $140.00 140.
REBATE OF TA~ES
1951
Crane and Stevens, Buildirk~ destroyed by
301-9 Queen Street fire, January 26, 1948
Redmuction in 1948 business assessments
Remission of 19~8 property taxes
Division of School support
Allowed. Reduced
by $75.00 75.
Allowed. Reduced
by ~4,990.00
4,590.
Certified correct,
$ 1,00~.00
4,590.00
1
Clerk · .
Chairman
Ni~R~TMENTTI MEETING
REGULAR MEETI~,~
~olmc~l Chamber,
26 r~Pr! 1, ] 9l~2 ·
Ptursusnt to adjournment, the Council met st 7. RO ~.m. on M~ay, 26tb
April, 1948, for the Duroose of considerin~ ~eneral business an~ finance. .~!]
members of the Council were nresent. The Council, hsvin~ receive~ ~n8 r~q~ the
minutes of the Previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MscDonnld
and McKinley. ~
DEPUTATION
In connection with Communication No. 188 and on the motion of
Kinley and Hawkins, a representative of the Greater Nffa~ara Swim3min~ Club was her-
mitted tO address Co~mcil. Miss Prhit~, the Secretary-treasurer ~.dv~sed Co~mc~]
of the plans of the Club, if they were perrafftted to use the swimmi~.~ pool for the
1948 season. ·
~-EE~'~°m~unication No. 1R8
COMMUNIC.amkO ___
The fo]lowin~ Communications ~:ere Presented:
No. 172 _ Honourab],e }{l~]RphPev M~tc]le]l _ acknowledgin,~ resolution re o]eom~r~$~_
received and filed. motion of Ald Miller and McKinley that the communication be
No. 179 - ~'~lland County Mun~ci~al Association _ re convention O~R~F
motion of Ald. Donald and ~]~t~ ~ ~mu 'a · _ ,R$TD on the
ni etio~ h
and as many members of the City officials as Possible attend the meeting.
~ ' ~ , e received a~8 filed,
No. 180 - Ra.~.!.o, S~ation c,wVC _ re broadcssts from Oakes Park. ORDEM~:D on the ~ot-
ion Of Ald. Parm a~'~k~ that the corm~unicatIon be received and filed, and
the Permission be granted.
No. 181 - Coca-Cols Ltd. _ re sco~e boar4 et O~ e
of Ald. ' ................ ~ Park. 0RDEREu on the motion
table fo~cE~nley and Donald that the commu~icat be received and ]a~d on t~e
ode week, that a Committee of Council be a~DoiDted ~nd the Niagsra Fslls
Evening Review be asked to express their feelings In~the mattsr.
His Worsh!D Mayor Houck sDnointed Ald. Miller and McKinley and the City Manager
as this committee. " ~
~o .]8~, ~.r~l.~.~.p~ re taxes on 1502Lewis Avenue. ORD~;~jD on
~ld M~ller and Donel~ that the com~m!cation be received snd lald the motion of
. on the table
until the next meeting, and referred to the Property C~s~tttee for a report.
on '
elved and filed, and the C~ty Of N~agara Falls Participate in the charges.
· ' that the co~unication~%e ~ec-
No. 184 - Central Mort__gs_F~and ~ousin~ Coreoration _ re multiple family %mfts.
ORDER,~ on'~' ~o~n of Yi~iy~--a~d*~.n~n~-_that the comm~mication be rec-
eived and filed, and the Joint meeting with the To~mshin Council and a represent.
ative from the Corporation be arranged. (Ald. Donald v~ted contrary to this mot-
ion.)
~a~r~_S~ ~S~s~lDe~s_and Tq~onto Railway . re
be received and laid on the table ~mtll a further report is received; and the
orion oF Ald. McKinley and NaPkins t communlcstion
Press and radio be asked to give Publicity to ~his service.
475 ',, i
No. 186 - w~a~are F~l]s l~uhlic Library - aoDreclstion of su~o~t. ORDERED on the
motion of ~ld. Hawkins and Psm that the co~unicatlon be received and riled.
No. 127 - ~i~.v__pr' ~!~ ~le,. ~ir!~ - ~eso!ution re amusement tax. 0~DERED on thP
motlo~ of Ald. M~]].er end MacDonald that the communication be rec~Ived ~nd filed,
sad the City be advised that this Council already has passed a resohtion in this
regard.
N~. 188 - ~rF~t~.X ~!ia?,s~! S3.(i~Fi_~]3~ - requesffn~ use of pool . ORDEEP on the
motion of Aid. McKinley and Hawkins t~at the communication be received and filed,
and. penn_lesion be ~ranted es requested.
No. 189 - P.C.q~qomas - tenderin~ resignation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald.
~hite and P~ that the eon~nunicatlon be received and f~ led, the resignation be
acce~te8 with regret ~ndMr. ~oms be c~ended for his long and faithful se~Ice
~ith the Coloration.
No. 190 - ~ep~_r?~,n.t.p~.,~]~ppJp~D~.pey~ppmep~ - re proposed subdivision. OR-
DERED on the motion of AId, DoDald and MacDonald that the con~unicat~on be rec-
eived and ],aid on the table, and approval be withheld until the same has been
given by the To~mship of Stamford.
SEE Renort No.
REPORYB
_Th_e. ,fpll~ctLi_n~_ _R_epp. r.t.s 3~,e.r~,%2_r~p~n_tS.d:
NO. 128 - ~itX ~apa~ - re proposed m~div!sion. ORDERED on the motion of
Donald and MacDonald that the report be received and, filed, an~ the recommend-
atloa be adopted.'
No. lP9 - C_J~F_~y~ - reckIntending issuance of liceaces. ORDEF~D on the motion
of Pdd. MacDonald and Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and the rec-
onmen~ation be adopted.
No. 130 - ~i~y.~sp~ - recommending water resin on Sixth Avenue. 0RDEI~ED on the
motion Of Ald. White and Hawkins that the report be received end filed, the rec-
ommendations be adopted~ and the permission requested be granted.
No. 1B1 - City Clerk - re beering of The Ontario Municipal Board.. ORDERED on the
motion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins that the report be received and filed.
No. 132 - Er~[f%p. ~.o~mi~e~ - making recommendations. 0RDEF~ on the motion 'of
Aid. MacDonald and Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and the recom-
mendations be adopted.
No. 133 - Re~lip? ~mJ~is_~trj~p~ - recommending hiring of clerk. 0RDERE9 on the
motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received. and filed, and
the recommendation be adopted.
NESOL~TION ~
The foliowinE Resolution was
No. 93 - MII,IER - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that an invitation be extended to the Can-
adian Federation of Mayors and Municlpalitiee to hold their 1949 convention in
the City of Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporatipn-be'hereto affixed.
Carried unanimouslI
In conuection with the 1948 convention of the Association, His Worship
Mayor Houck appointed ~ld. Donald as his representative.
The followingResolution was defeated:
No. 94,- DONAI~ - MCKINLEY - RE~0L'LEo that the bus stop for the local busses at
the corset of McRao :]treat and He,~a~oo8 .Avenue be moved so ope ],u;-: wj !1 ston nt
He3~¢ood Avenue and the other bus will ale1 ca ~,k~ op~osite sffde o~ the street:
a~ the Seal of the Co~'poration be he~eto affixed. '-
Lest
BY -L.'J..!S
~me fo!].owin;q__~y:lm~s were
No. 4717 - To author~ze the execution of an ~'eement .for gale and Deed.
It was ordered on the motif on oY :'~d. H~wk~ns and Pnrm th,t AI~. Mil]:e~
be ~iven the Privilege of Jntr~ucinr~ the by-law, and the by-law be ?,c,,~ f.b~ first
t~le - Carried lmanimoualy.
It was o!~].ered on the motion of .~3,d. M. eKJn],ey ,~,8 Donald tt,~t Rule
(e) of the StandJn~ Rules of Cotnc~! he sus,ended and the by-law be <'~v~ the
one. readin~ . Csm-~ed
~frd reading -Ald. ttaw~!ns and MacDonal~ - C~rrfed unanimously.
I'_~ot ~ - To authorize the execution of an ~reement for Sn!e and Deed.
It was ordered on the motion of ~!d. McK!~ley and H:"~.?<ins that Alc].
Miller be ~iv~n the Driv~!e~e of introduci~ the by-law and the b~--~v be reed
the first time - C~'ried un~nimous~ v~
It was oMere8 on the motion of Ald. Hawkfins an~ Pare that Rule ]~ (~)
of the 2tangintRudes of Counc~! be suspended and the by-law be [~iven the second
reading - Ca=~ied ~anlmously.
~fird reading - ~ald. Hawkins and SacDonald _ Carried unanimously.
~e followin~ By-laws wer~ ~ad the first and s~cond times:
~[o. ~14 - To raise by way of ].can the sm of 7 760 1 for
'. ~, .3- the ~u~ose of ex-
cavati~ a trench for b~fn~ the street car rail. s, b~i~ of~ the
top of ~e rails, rep].acin~ ~he asphalt s~face end treatimp- a portion
of the ~ad s~u~face in the ~City of~Niagara Falls~ and to p~vi~e for
the issue of debentures therefor.
It ~.ms ordered on the motion of ~ld. Hawkins and McKinley that Ald.
Miller be given the prlvile~e of fnt~duci~ the by-law and the by-lm.~ be ~ad
the first time - Carried ~n~ously.
It was o~ered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that ~le
(2) oF the Standleg ~es of Council be suspended and the by-law be ~iven the
second readi~ _ C~ied ~nimo~ly.
It was o~ered on the motion of ~d. McEinley and ~cDonald that the
by-law be l~id on the ~ble and referred to ~e ~tario N~icipsl Board for ap-
proval.
No~.~.2~ . To raise by way of loan the sm of ~1~,~95.98 for the P~ose of con-
stmctfng a ~lief sewer on Morrison St~et from Valle~s~ to Fourth
A~ue in the City of Niagara Falls and to provide for the issue
debent~es therefor.
It was o~ered on the motion of ild. Hawkins and Donald that A18. Mil-
ler be given the Privilege of lntr~ucin~ the by-law and the by-law be read the
first time - Cabfed ~anim~ly.
It was orde~d on the motion of Ald. ~ite and Eaw~ns that ~le 36
of the Standing ~es of Comcil be suspended and the by-law be given ~e second
~adi~ - Ca~ied ~an~ously.
478
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and McKinley that the by-
law be laid~ on the table and referred. to The Ontario Municipal BoaIx1 for ap-
proval. -~
MISCELLANE~OUS
%J.d. Miller asked what action was being taken in connection with enter-
tainment for the Canadian Weekly Newspapers ~ssociation, when in convention in
this City, and Ald. Hawkins, Chairman of the Tourist Committee, advised that the
various man,ffacturers were being consulted in the matter.
The Council adJoun~ed on the motion of Ald. Pann and Hawkins.
RE~D AND ADOPteD, 3 May, 1948.
Mayor
FINANCE MEETING
Council Chamber,
S6 April, 1948.
The Finance Conunittee met on Monday, 26th April, 1948, for the nutpose
of approving and also of passir~g the various accounts which had been properly
certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present.
Sundry accounts amounting to' $56,6~8.82 were approved by the Committee.
The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord-
ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of
Ald. McKinley and Hawkins.
A commtmication from W.T.McCall~n, with regard to the purchase of a
portion Of Elizabeth Place. as laid over f~om the nr~vious meeting,, was ageln
considered. tinon the recon~nendation of the Proper~y Cu.~dttee and on the motion
of Ald. MacDonald and Parm it was ordered that the co~,~,mnication be received and
filed, and Mr. McOallum be advised this property is not for sale at the pMsent
time.
A communication from the Falls Construction Co. Ltd., with regard to
the purchase of twenty lots on Morse Avenue, as laid over from the previous
meeting, was again considered. Upon the reco~mnendation of the ProDarty Committee
and on the motion of AId. MacDonald and Parm it was ordered that t~e c~,scanicat-
ion be received and filed, and the Cenpsny be advised that the Corporation is
prepared to enter into an agreement under the same terms as the two previous ag-
reements.
The report of the Property Con~ittee, in connection with the above
Matters was presented. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Mao~ona]d and
that the report be received and filed.
~ ~o~nunicatioD from John ~. Flett, with re~ard to I.ot ~l Main Street,
as ].aid over from t},~ previous meeting,, ~.rqs ~aID '
~tion of the P~oerty ~ommittee add on the motion of ~1~. M~cDo~al~ ~nd P~l~,n
~F~s ordered that tile co,'~unic~t~oD he received
lsed the City are arenared to sell .... and Filed, and M~', ~]~ti b~ ~d
v. - the northerly fourteen ~eet of *o~ '~ ~
t'~to
of Lot ]2 be divided between the nutchasers of Lot 2B and Rh2
-~ communication w~ Pl~ented from L.S.Avery, renuestiD~ a refund Of his
deposit on Lot 616, Plan 7~6, 2tsmFor~ 2treat. Uoom th~ r~comm~ndst~o,~ o~ l.~,~
Property Co~ittee ~nd on the motion of 51d. Hawkins sad P~n it ws~ o~
that the co~icetion be received. and filed, and the refund be ~mde, less say
taxes outstandin~ to data. '
~ offer of $100.00 was Dryseated. from Ear].e McOu~d~ for Lots ]go
370, Ufokson ~venue. Unon the recommendation oF the P~onerty Comittee and on
the motion of Ald. MacDonald ~nd ]~ite it was ordered that the offer h~
sad laid on the table for one week to ne~it the Committee to view the
~ ~eport of the ~ne~ty Co~mffttee on the ~bove matters was ares-
anted. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald end~it~ that th~ ranoft
be received and filed.
A s~ary of tenders for the P~chase of salvaged ~t~et car rails sad
coal was Presented~ C~unications were also Presented fr~ I. Waman end Sons,
with drawing their tenders, and f~m the Ad~inffstr~tor of Iron ~nd 2teal,
in~ of the ceili~ nrice on steel scram. It was o~ere8 on the motion oF AId.
McKinley and MacDonald that F.Fiore be ax~aMed the material at the ceilin~ Drive
on the g~d. In connection with the coal tenders, it was o~de~d. on the mot-
ion of ~d. McKinley and Hawkins that tenders mder Item 1 be awa~ed to F~d
Eastland st s total cost of ~2,211.65; and I~me 2 and 3 be swayed ~ the
adian~sl C~pa~v st a ~tal cost of
~e Revenue and E~endit~ Statement as of 2].st M~rcb w~s nr~ented.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the statement be
mcelved and laid on the table.
A ~nort was aresanted f~m the City Manager' mco~endin~ the issuance
of a De~it fo~ the ere~tion of s ~ara~e st 6
the motion of ~ Si~h ~v~nu~ It was ordered on
~d. ~nite sad Hawkins
that the mnort be ~ceived and filed, and
the reco~en~tion be adopted.
A repo~ was Pmsented from the City Manager, reco~endin~ the iesu~nce
of s Pe~t fop the erection of a gauge at ll~ Kitchener Street. 'It was o~i
ered on the motion of ~ld. MacDonald and Hawkins that the
filed, and the reco~endation be adopted. report be received and
~ ~port was Pmsented from the City Manager, reco~endiD~ the fss~nce
of s ne~lt fop the erection of s sl~ at 67 River Road. It was ordered on the
motio~ of ~d. Pam sad Hawkins ~at"the report be received and filed, and the
~c~en~tion be adopted.
A ~nort was P~esented from the C~ty Manager, ~co~endl~ the iss~nce
of a pemit fo~ the erection of a gsmge st 337 Mo~ison Street. It wee oMered
~ the motion of ~d. ~cD~ald ~d Hawkins that the report be received and
filed, and the rec~ndation be adopted.
A mport was Presented fr~ the City Manager, ~co~endi~ the issuance
of a Pe~t for a gara~st 6~7 Sixth A~nue. It was oMered on the motion of
~d. Hawkins and Pa~ that the report be recei~d and filed, and the ~c~end-
ation be ad~ted. ~ '
A mpo~was Presented fmm the Oity~nager, mco~endlng the isstmnce
h!
! ITM
:-.
480
of e ~e~mlt for the construction of an sddltfon st 661 Queen Street. It was
ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Pam that the report be received and
filed, and the reco~nendation be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance
of s permit for the erection of a alan st ,q67 Cli~ton Hill. It wee ordered on
the motion of Ald. Parm end Donald t~at the re~ort be received and filed, and
the recommendation be adopted. '
A re~ort was presented from the City Maneget, recommendi~ the issuance
of a pez~lt for the erection of a butldin~ on Lot 2, Queen Street. It was ord-
ered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald end ~srm that the report be re6eived and
filed, and the recommendation be adopted.
A report was ~resent ed from the City Manager, recommendin~ the issuance
of a ~erm~t for the erection of an addition to the C~ure]~ of Jesus Christ on St.
I~wrence ~venue. It was ordered on the ~otlon of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that
the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted.
A tenoft was nresented frem the City Manager, regaz~fn, An eDDlicetion
for ~ ~ermdt for the erection of s buildinC on Perk Street fo~ t~e Joh~ Meats
Co~l Comp~T~. ~t was ordered. on the motion of .ala. Palm and McKinley that the
report be received and filed, and the pe~it be ~ssued.
It wm~ or~.ered o~ the motion of ~ld. ~rhite end McKqnley that the
S~l.ic~tor be iDstn~cted to edvlse ~a'. Schellenberff, that be m,mt commence build-
lug On LOts 1~ and 1,~, Queen Street before 15th May. 30~8, in acco~ance with his
agreement for sale~ failfn~ that~ the agreement will b~ cancelled.
The CoF~nlttee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Hawkins and Pa~n.
READ.AND ADOPTF~D, 3 Mey, 1948.
/
Council Chamber,
26 April, 1948.
The Co~Im,tttee re-assembled st the close of the regtg~r council and f-~n-
ance meetings for the purpose of nsssing the by-law which covered the accounts
aDDroved by the ~,ommittee, and fo~ the consideration of other matters.- All mem-
bers of the Council ware present.
BY-LAW
The folloF, i.ng ~B~-law was paeeed:
No. 421~6 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes.
It was ordered on the ~otion of n]d.. H~wk~s ~d P~r~ that 1t18. ~,,~11~?,
be ~iven the Privilege of int~ducing the by-law and the bv-lm.; b~ read t}~c f~rst
time - Carried ~animously. ~
It was ordered on tb~ mot]on of :~ld. McKinley mud F-wkq~s t}.~t Ru!P 36
(?) of the Standin~ Rule,~ of Counci.1 be suspended and the by-l~w be ~!ven the
second reading - Carried uDsnimously.
Th. lz~t readin~ _Ald. Pal~n and White - Carried unanimously.
~OLUTZOR~
~Thp. ~_Ol~O.w. ip~ Re.e01~t!ons were Passed:
No. 95 - McKINLEy _ M~cD0~LD _ ~g0L~ that the City Elsetraction ~nd
Donald, C~di~n' ~' ~he' ~ffic Committee, ~ he i~ ~ble, an~ fff un~]~ so?~e
other member of Council be authorized to attend a convention in Hol~e].l, New
York on 28th April; and the Seal of the Co~oration be hereto affixed.
C~Eried ~m~n~mou21~
mittee wi%h re~a~ to oictl~es to be nlaced in the Council Chamber end t}u'onr~h-
out the City Eall, be ~dopted; and the Seal of the Corporation Be hereto ~ffixeO.
CELrXip~ - Xd. Miller voti~ contrary
~e Cmmcit a~Jomed on the motion of Xd. McKinley and
READ ~I~D ADOPTED, 3 May, 1948.
Clerk
Mayor
-48i; "'
Council C~er,
Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, Brd
May, 19~8, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All mem-
bers of the Council, with the exception of His Worship Mayor ltouck and Ald. White
were present. On the motion of ~ld. Parm and Miller, Ald. Hawkins was enacting
mayor during the meeting. The Council, having received and read the minutes of
the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Miller.
COb~gJNICATIOI~
Laid over fromprevlous meetings:
No. 181 - Coca-Cola Ltd. - re score board at 0akes Park. ORRERED on the motion
of Ald. Donald and Parmthat the comaunication be received and referred to the
Conference Cnm~ttee.
No. 182 - Hermes Club - re taxes on 1902 Lewis Avenue. 0RDEA~T~ On the motion of
Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the c~u~onlcation be received and filed, and the
Club be advised Council has no authority to grant anexemption fromtaxes.
SEE Report No. 134
No. 190 - D~epartment of Planning and Develol~ment - re Township subdivision. OR-
EEF~ on the motion of AM. MacDonald and Parm that the comunication be received
and filed, and the revised plan of the subdivision be approved.
SEE Report No. 135
The following Connnunications were presented:
No. 191 - _Radio Station O~v__u - re co=~nunity radio week. Oi~EA~ID on the motion of
Ald. Parm and MacDonald that the c.',.,~-,,-.~oation he received and filed, the request
be granted and the procl~.stion be-issued.
No. 192 - N.F.C.V.I. Rugby Club - requesting use of Oakes Park. 0EDEA~/u on the
motion of Ald. Miller and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed,
the request be ~A~nted, and the use of the Park be slyproved, providing the dates
are available.
No. 19S - Silver Cross Mothere - requesting assistance re flags. 0A~.:A~D on the
motion of Ald. Miller and Donald that the communication he received and referred
to the City Manager for a report at the next meeting.
No. 194 - Assessor - requesting permission to attend convention. 0EOE~ED on the
marion of Ald. MacDonald andMiller that the cc~A~micationbe received and filed,
and pexlntssion be granted. ,
No. 19~ - Niagara Rangers Chapter, T.0.D.E. - requesting permission to erect ref-
reshment stand: OEDEEgD on the motion of Ald. Miller and MacDonald that the com-
moation be received and referred to the Traffic C~..~.~l tree for a report.
No. 196 - County Clerk - re isolation hospital in County. Ol~ju on the motion
of Ald. MacDonald and Miller that the comunication he received and file&, and a
copy be sent to the Local Board of Health.
No. 197 - Odd Fellows and Rehpkahs - requesting ~ermtssion for tag day. 01~
on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Parm +~hat the com.unication be received and
filed, an~ ~ermission be granted.
No. 198 - Dr. R. ~ma~en - re diag~ostto c11nto 1~ City. 0~3ED on the motion
of Ald. Miller and MacDonald that the conmunlcatlon be received and filed.
1F~PORTS
The following Reports we_r_e__presented:
No. 134 - P~roper_tT~ Committee - re request for exemption. ORDERED on the motion
of Ald. Mc~'n~Y'~'~l'~Ya~)~id that the report be recet~xl and filed, and the rec-
ommendation be adopted.
No. 139 - Ct~yMang~E_er _ re revised plan of subdivision. ORDEHED on the motion
of Ald. Ma~onal~Parmthatthe report be received and filed, and the recom-
mendation be adopted.
No. 136 - CitLClerk - recomn~nding issuance of licenses. ORDERED on the motion
of Ald. Ma~b0n~l~[~[and Donald that the report
ommendatlons be adopted. be received and filed, and the rec-
No. 137 -Ald. F.J.Miller - re hearing of Ontario Municipal Board. ORDERED on
the motion' U ~A1Y.. F6'o~ and MacDOnald that the report be received and filed,
and that copies be forwarded to the Councils of Fort Erie, Windsor, Sarnia and
Cornwall, as well as the SuPerintendents of the Canadian National Railways and the
Wabash Railways, asking that they enter a protest to the Board at the next meet-
ing.
No. 138 - Traffic ConmnLttee _ recon~nendlng establishment of through streets. 0R-
DEEED on t[x~m'~Yo~'~Yld'Z'MacDonald and McKinley that the repor~ be received
and filed, and the recommendations be adopted.
RESOLUTION
The following Resolution was passed:
No. 97 - McEIlqLEy - PAtti -WNEt~AS our local newspaper, The Niagara Falls Even-
Ing Review on April ~0'~acquired a dallycireulation average of 10,019; and
W~n~S a newspaper plays such an important part in the history of the
area covered by its circulation, not only in the dissemination of current news
but in providing an advertising outlet for the general benefit of purchasers and
sellers, guiding education of the public by informative editorial matter;
~E IT qw~m~FORE I~SOLVED that 'the City Council of the Corporation of
*:Niagara Falls extend congratulations to the ProPrletorandmanagemant of The
Niagara Falls Evening Review on havingreached this imPortant milestone in their
career; that we wish them well for their continued success; and the Seal of the
Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
The following By-laws we_re passed:
N~o. 4175 . To authorize the construction of sidewalks, sewers, curbs and gutters
and macadam reads on certain streets in the City of Niagara Falls as
local improvements under the Provisions of The Local Improvement Act.
Third reading -Ald. Pann and MacDonald - Carried.
N_o. 4200 - To raise by way of loan the sm of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($1~,000.)
being further funds required to complete the erection of the branch
libtax7 building provided for in By-law Ntmber 3979, in the City of
· tagara Falls and to provide for the issue of debentures of the said
City therefor. ..
Third ~ading -Ald. Donald and MacDonald - Carried.
4201 - TO raise by way of loan the s~n of Eighteen Thousand DoLlars ($18,000.)
' for the purpose of ecru/ring property for the extension of Fair~ew Cem-
etery which extension has been approved by the Department of Health and
to provide for the issue of debentures of the City of Niagara Falls
therefor.
Third reading -Ai&. McKinley and Parm - Carried.
No. 42.1_X - To repeal By-law Number 4133 and to amend By-law Number 3790, which is
a by-law to regulate traffic in the City of Niagara Falls.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Miller and McKinley that Ald. Don-
nld be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Parm that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second
reading - Carried.
Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Parm - Carried.
No.____4218. - To amend By-law Nmber 3790, being a by-law for the regulation of Traf-
fic.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Psrm that Ald. Don-
aid be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Miller and MacDonald that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried.
Third reading -Ald. Parm and MiLler - Carried.
No__: 4219 - To amend By-law Namber 3791, being a by-law designating Through High-
ways.
It was ordered on the motiSn of Aid. McKinley and Miller that Aid. Don-
ald be given the preyliege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Rule
36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried.
Third reading -Ald. Donald and Miller - Carried.
.No. 4~20 - To authorize the execution of an A~reement for Sale and Deed.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that ~ld. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of intro~uci~ the by-I~aw and the by-law be read the
first time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Parm and MacDonald that Rule B6
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried.
Third Reading - Aid. MacDonald and McKinley - Carried. ' '
The foLlowing By-law was read a first and second times:
No. 4.2e.1. - To close and sell a portion of 0nta~ Avenue.
It was ordered on the motion of Ale. Ydller and Pare that Ai~. Mex~n-
lay be given the privilege of intOusing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first time - 0artled.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Parm and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second
reading - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Parm and MacDonald that the by-law
be laid on the table to permit the necessary Publication.
Enacting Mayor Hawkins announced the appointment by His Worship of ~ld.
Parm as the representative of Council at the convention of the Ontario Federation
of Mayor s and Reeves which will take place in Windsor on June 2nd to ~th,
clusive.
The Council ad~buraed on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald.
I~AD AND ADOP~'v,,, 3 May, 1948.
Enacting M~yor
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F~ANCE MEETING
Council Chamber,
3 May, 1948.
The Finance Co,..~ttee met on Monday, 3rd May, 19~8, for the purpose of
approving and also of passing the various acesrots which had been properly cert-
ified and placed before them. All members of the Co,~!ttee, with the exception
of His Worship Mayor Houck and Ald. White, were present.
Sundry accounts amounting to $131,646.73 were appreved by the Co~.~ttee.
The accounts submitted, being passed or othervise dealt with, were ord-
ered placed in the money by-law for Presentation to the Council on the motion of
Aid. McEinley and Hawkins.
An offer from Earle McQuade, which had been laid over from the
ious meeting, of $100.00 for Lots 169 and 170, Hick,on Avenue, was again prev-
consid-
ered. Upon the rec~mnendation of the Property C~a~/ttee and on the motion of Ald.
MacDonald and Hawkins it was ordered that the offer be received and filed, and
not accepted as the property is not for sale at the present time, the same being
held for playground purposes.
An offer was Presented f~m J.E.W.Lyon of $235.00 for Lot 616, Stamford
Street. Upon the recommendation of the Property Co~-~ttee and on the motion of
Ald. Parm and MacDonald it was ordered that the offer be received and accepted,
subSect to the provision that a dwellins of at least $6,~000.00 value is erected
on the premises within six months.
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An offer was presented frc~ A.M.Didemus of $400.00 for Lot 1, Plan
S,_,.mer Street. Upon the reccm~memiation of the Property Committee and on the
motion of Ald. MacDonald and Psrm it was ordered that the offer be received and
accepted, subject to the provision that a dwelling of at least $6,~00.00 is er-
ected on the premises within six months.
A comunication was presented from J.Martino, requesting a refund of
the purchase price of Lot 899, Lombard Avenue. Upon the rec~mm~ndatlon of the
Property Committee and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Hawkins it was ord-
ered that the communication be received and filed, and the refund be made, less
any outstanding taxes on the p~operty to date.
A communication was presented fm C. MoRse, requesting a refund of the
purchase price of Part Lot 3, Jepson Street, and also the permit fees. Upon the
reco~mendation of the Property Co~mlttee and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and
Hawkins it was ordered that the communication be received and filed, end the
refunds be made, less any outstanding texes on the property to date.
487
The Con~ttee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parre.
I~EAD AND ADOFA~D, 3 May, 1948.
The report of the Property Committee on the above matters, was pres-
ented. It was ordered on the motion of ~ld. MacDonald and Eawkins that the rep-
ort be received end filed.
An offer was presented from A.E.Lee of $79.00 for the easterly fifteen
feet of Lot 16, Plan 16. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKin-
ley that the com..,nicatio~ be received and referred to the Property Committee for
a report.
A co~unication was presented from Mt-Co Meter (Canada) L~m~ted reg-
arding_two-hour parking meters. The report of the Traffic Co,,-~ttee in this con-
nection was also considered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and
Hawkins ~.h-t the co~mmicatlon and report be received and filed, and the Compan~
be given authority to proceed with the msn~ufaoture of the meters as ordered.
A report was presented from the City Manager, regarding the cost of
blinker signals for inst-l latlon at the Main Street end Queen Street fireballs.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Hawkins that the report be rec-
eived and filed, and the City Manager be given authority to make the installat-
ions.
A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending the issu-
ance of a permit for the erection of the branch library building on Main Street.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Parm and MacDonald +.brat the report be rec-
eive~ and filed, and the reconm~ndation be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, rec~endin~; the issu-
ance of a permit for a building at 618 Erie A~n~. It was or~md on the mot-
i~ ~ ~d. ~cD~d ~d Pm ~at ~e ~po~ be ~ceive& ~ filed, ~ ~e
recognition be
A report was presented from the City Manager, recomaendlng the issu-
ance of a permit for the erection of a building at 1659 Slater Avenue. It was
ordered on the motlo~ of Ald. MacDcaald and M~.wtnley that the report be rec-
eived and filed, and the recoauaendation be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, reco~aendtng the Issu-
ance of a permit for alterations at 656 Erie Avenue. It was ordered on the
motion of Ai&. Parm and MacDonald that *the report be received an~ file~, and the
recommendation be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager with regard to an applic-
ation for a permit to construct an apa~ent over a ~amge at the comer of
North Street aml Temperance'Avenue. It was ordered on the motion of Ai~. Dsn-
ald and McKinley that the report he received an~ lat~ on the table: the recom-
roerelation be adopted, and the Property C~mdttee be asked to view the location
COUNCIL MEETI~E
Council Chamber,
3 M~.7, 19~8.
~he Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin-
ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts
approved by the Co~.ittee, and for the consideration of other matters. ~ll mem-
bers of the Council, with the exception of His Worship Mayor Eouck and Ald. White
were Present. ild. Hawkins was enacting mayor during the meeting.
BY-LAW
The following By-law was passed:
No. 422~2 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Ald.
Miller be given the Privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read
the first time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Parm that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be read the second
time - Carrle~.
Third reading -Ald. Parm and Donald - Carried.
RESOLUTION
The following Resolution was Passed:
No. 98 - MTr.T.~R _ MacDONALD _ I~SOLVED that the Council of the City of Niagara
Falls regret the absence of His Worship Mayor Houck from the regular meetlng of
3rd May, caused by his attendance at the funeral of his nephew, Lieutenant William
Eouck, who was killed in action in ~ermany in Sel~tember, 1944; and the Seal of the
Corporation he hereto affixed.
AI~. MacDonald advised that residents on St. Lawrence Avenue between
Singes S~reet and Armoury Street were exPeriencing difficulty during heavy rain
storms when the sewers back up into their cellars; and asked if the City ~n
sewer could be flushed. The City Manager advise& that this matter would receive
his attention. I. ,.~.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley.
EEAD AND ADOPTED, 10 ~L~y, 1948.
Enacting Mayor
CONFERENCE
Council Cbm~ber,
S May, 1948.
The Conference C.,,,.,.~ttee of the Ct%y Connctl assembled at the close of
the regular co~mcil* and finance rosetinge, for the purpose of ~onsiderin~ various
matters placed before them. All members of the Coww~ttee, with the exception of
Eis Worship Nayor Houck and AI.&. White, were present. AIA. Hawkins was chairman
of the meeting.
After discussion upon the matters presentted, the Cu~m~tttee adjourned on the met-
ion of Ald. Parm and Donald.
HAD A~D An0P~ED, 10, .-May, 1948.
Clerk -
Council Chamber,
10 May, 1948.
Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, lOth
day of May, 1948, for the purpose of considering general business and finance.
All members of the Council, wi~h the exception of Ald. White, were present. The
Coualcil, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted
these on the motion of Ald. Donald and Parre.
CO/~NI~ATIOr~
.Laid over frem ~revious meeting:
l~o. 193 - Silver Cress Mothers - requesting usslst~ze re flags. O~EE on the
~ti~ of ~d. M~ey ~d ~cDo~d ~at ~the c~ication be received and laid
on ~e table ~til additloml i~omtion Is received.
~ R~por~~
No. 195 - Ni~a ~eJ~ C~r, 1.0.D.E. - mquesti~ Pe~ssion ~ erect ref-
~s~nt s~d. 0~ on the mti~ ~ ~d. ~cDom~ and P~ that the cm-
~cati~ be received ~d laid on the ~ble mtil f~er advice is received.
~ort ~o. 140
~e fo~i~ C~icatlo~ were pres.en~:
No. 199 - C~di~ Federation of ~rs ~d M~icipalities - ~ invi~tlon for
1~9 c~ntion. 0~E ~ the~ti~f ~d. ~w~lns a~d ~cD~ald ~st the
cmmtcation be recei~d ~d filed, ~d the mt~r be left In the h~ds of ~d.
Do~.
No. 200 - Township of St-m~ord - re meeting re housing development. ORDERED on
the metion'~f Ald.~Do'nald and'Nawkins that the communication be received and laid
on the table until the mee~ng is held.
l~o. 201 - City of St. ~omas - re in-bond truncklng. O~DERED on the motion of
Ald. Eawkins and MacDonal~'~hat the communication be received and filed, and Ald.
Miller be appointed to represent the Council at the hearing.
~o. 202 - Canadian National Railways - re rsprssentation at he&ring. Oi~)ERED on
the marion of Ald. MacDonald a~ Perm that the co~mmication be received and
filed.
No. 203 - Betrues Club - requesting pern,~sslon for carnival. 01~)E~m~ on the mot-
ion of Ald. Eawkins and ~cD~d ~at ~e c~oati~ be mceiv~ and filed,
~d ~e Peaseion be ~d.
No. 2~ - Lions Club - mq~sti~ Pe~ssion for c~ival. 0~ ~ the mot-
ion of ~d. Hc~ey ~ ~w~ns ~t ~e c~catl~ be ~cet~ ~d filed,
~d ~e pe~ssl~ be ~.
No. 2~ - Ni~m, St. Oa~nes~ ~d ~mnto ~ilwa~ - m ~t~io A~nue bus
se~ice. ~E ~ the ~tion of ~d. ~wkina ~d Mc~ey t~t ~e cm~ic-
ati~ be ~cei~d ~d filed, ~ the T~fic O~ttee be m~ues~d ~ Intemi~
~e ~fici~s of ~e o~ in ~is mg~.
No. 2~ - Ni~a Fa~s Ev~i~ . appreciation of c~at~tio~. 0~-
AId. Miller arrive~ at the meetin6.
No. 207 - Niagara Falls District Trades and Labour Council. - req~eeting clause
in future contracts. 0HDt~D on the motion of AI~. Donald ac~ MacDonald that
the eommunisation be received and filed. ~
No. 208 - Ni~a Falls Softball Association - invitation to opening game. 0R-
DEE on the motion of Ald. Parm and Hawkins that the cc~m~unication be received
and filed, the invitation be accepted, and as many of the members of Council as
possible attend the g~. His Worship the Mayor advised +.b~t he would be unable
to be present end asked Ald. Donald to be his representative.
No. 209 - Charles Warder - requesting leave of absence. OI~)EEED on the motion
of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald that the communication be received end filed, and
the request be granted. S~E Report No. 141
The following Reports were presented:
No. 1B9 - City Manager - re flags. OIl)EASeD on the motion of Ald. McKinley and
MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the reco~.~ndation be ad-
opted.
No. 140 - Traffic Committee - re refreshament stand. 0HD~D on the motion of
~ld. MacDonald a~l P~rm that the report be received and filed, end the reen~mend-
ation be adopted.
No. 141 - City Manager - reco,dmanding leave of absence. OI~)ERED on the motion
of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald that the report ~e received and filed, an~ the rec-
e~ndation be adopted.
No. 142 - City Clerk - re conference held 3rd May. OEDEF~D on the motion of Ai&.
MacDonald' an& ~arm that the rel~rt be received and filed.
~o. 14S - City Clerk - re hearing of Ontario Municipal Board. OI~ERED on the
motion of Ald. McKinley and ~alu that the report be received and filed.
No. 144 - City Clerk - reckriding issuance of licesees. Ol~D~a~ on the motion
of Ald. MacDonald and Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and the
recozanendattons be adopted.
No. 1~ - Dairy Inspector - report for roeruth of April. OI~EA~ on the motion of
Aid. McKinley and Parm that the re~ort be received and filed.
1Io. 1~6 - City Manager - re sewers for Stanley Avenue and Alexander Crescent.
Oi~3Ei~ED on the motion of Aid. Donald an~ Parm that the report be received and
filed, and the rec~ndations be adopted.
11o. 147 - City Manager - re re~est of Canadian Cellucotton Products Co.
Ot~)EEED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Hakins that the report be received and
referred to the ~raffic Co~.~ttee for a ~eport.
The following ~etttlons were
11o. 2 - Marion Deacon and 5~ others - re noise of train bells. 0RDEEED on the
motion of Ald. Parm an~ Donald that the petition be received and file&, and a
oompleint be forwarded to the Railway whose ~nit8 are creating the disturbance.
11o. 3 - A.Soloman an~ 27 others - re shunting of railway cars. OA~EA~ On the
motion of Ai~. Miller ,,.t~ Hawkins ~at the petltt~ ~e mcet~d ~ fi~, ~d a
c~t he fo~e~ ~ ~e ~w~ whose ~1~ ~e omatt~ ~ ~St~b~ce.
RESOLUTIOEB
The following Resolutions were passed;
No. 99 - .MltT~R - McKINLEy - RESOLVED that the City Manager instruct a unit of
the streets department to remove two loads of rubbish from the rear of a dwelling
on Victoria Avenue; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried -Ald. Donald voting contrary.
No. 100 - PAI~i - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that operators of businesses in this City
be permitted to provide special shoes for use in their places of recreation, pro-
viding a disinfectant is used in the s~me, such permission to continue until a
repox~c is presented by the Medical Officer of Health; that the Medical Officer be
requested to make a full report to Council on the matter; and the Seal of the
Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
11o. 101 - PAl~ - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the City
Council be scheduled to take place at 5.00 p.m. on Monday, 17th May; and the Seal
of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
No. 102 - E~3~KINS . PAI~ - BESOLVED that the action of His Worship Mayor Houck,
in appointing Alde~o~nley as enacting mayor on l~th and 13th May, during
the absence of His Worship, be approved; and the Seal of ~e Corporation be here-
to affixed.
Carried
BY-LAWS
The followin~By-laws were passed:
~o. 4210 - To authorize the construction of sewers, sidewalks, curbs and gutters
and macadanroads on certain streets in the City of Niagara Falls as
local ~mprevements under the provisions of The Local Improvement Act.
Third reading - Aid. Parmend Hawkins - Carried.
No__.42~ . To authorize the execution of a deed.
Zt was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Aid. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Newkiss and Parm that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second
reading - Carrie~.
Third readin{] - Aid. Donald and MacDonald - Carried.
.N.o. 422~__~ - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed.
Xt was ordered on the motion of Aid. Hawk-Ins and McKinley that Ald.
Miller be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read
the first t~m~ . Carried.
It was ordered on the marion of Ald. Donald and Hawkins that Hule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be ~iven the second
readln~ - Carried.
Third reading - Ai~. Parmend Hawkins . Cai~A-led.
~ - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale an~ Deed.
It was ordered on t he motion of Al~. MoEinleyandMacDonald that Ald.
Miller be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first time - 0arried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Parm and Donald that Rule B6 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Comxcil be suspended and the by-law be given the second
reading - Carried.
Third reading -Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald - Carried.
No. 422~6 - To authorize the execution of a deed.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wawkins and pars that Ald. Miller
be given the privilege of introducing the by-law an& the by-law be read the first
time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McEinley an& MacDonald that l~ule
36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried.
Third reading -Ald. Hawkins and Parm - Carried.
No. ~227 - To authorize the execution of a Deed.
It was ordered on the motifs of Ald. Donald and ~awkine that Ald. ~il-
ler be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first time - Carried-
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins au& Parm that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended an& the by-law be given the second
reading - Carried.
Third reading - Aid. MacDonald and McElnley - Carried.
No. ~28 - To authorize the execution of an agreemeat for sale an~ dee&.
~ It was ordered on the motion of Ai~. Hawkins and Parm that Al&. Miller
be glean the privilege of intro&using the by-law and the by-law be read the first
time o Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parm that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the secon~l
reading - Carried.
Third reading -Ald. Parm and McKinley - Carried.
~ - To authorize the execution of an a~ement for sale and deed.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Mckinley and Hawkins that Ald.
Miller be given the privilege of iutro&n6ing the by-law an~ the by-law be read
the first time - Carried.
It was ordered on th~ motio~ of Aid. HawEns and Parm that Rule 36
of the Stamiin~ Rules of Council be s~s~an&ed and the by-law be gives .the sencad
reading - Carried.
Third reading -Ald. MoEinley an& MacDonald - Carried.
His Worship Mayor Eo~k advised Council that this is Horticulture Week
and urged that all citizens support the Niagara Falls Earticultural Society in
their ~ive f~r memberskips.
T~e C~uneil adjourns ~a the motion of AI~. Donal~ and Parre.
FINANCE MEETING
Council Chamber,
10 May, 1948.
The Finance Committee met on Monday, 10th May, 1948, for the purlme of
approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cert-
ified and placed before them. All members of the Committee, with the exception
of Ald. 1~nite, were present.
Sundry accounts amounting to $~2,002.07 were approved by the Committee.
The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord-
ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of
Ald. Hawkins and McKinley.
On the motion of ~_ld. Hawkins and MacDonald, the congratulations of the
Council were extended to His Worship Mayor Houck on the celebration of his birth-
day.
The report of the City Manager, regarding an application for a build-
ing permit for the erection of an apartment above a garage at North Street and
Temperance Avenue, as lald over from the previous meeting, was again considered.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and Donald, upon the recommend-
ation of the Property Co~mittee, that the report be received and filed and the
permit be granted.
The offer of A.E.Lee of $75.00 for part of Lot 16, Plan 16, as laid
over from the previous meeting, was again considered. Upon the recomendation of
the Property Committee and on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and Hawkins it was
ordered that the offer be received and laid on the table for one week and the
City Manager be asked t0 present a report thereon.
A communication was presented from Mrs. F.A. Ross, requesting the ref-
and of the purchase price of part of Lots 26~ 27, Plan 17, Drummond Road. Upon
the recommendation of the Property Committee and on the metion of Ald. Donald and
Hawkins it was ordered that the com~unication be received and filed, and the ref-
und be granted, less any taxes outstanding to date.
Offers of $1~0.00 and $2~0.00, respectively, were received from Mrs. C.
Mares and Walter Leskiw for part of Lots 26, 27, Drummond Road. Upan the recom-
mendation of the Property Committee and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Don-
ald it was ordered that the offers be received and laid on the table for one week
and Mrs. Maves be advised that the purchase price of this lot is $2~0.00.
Offers were received from David T. James and Garnet ~. Watson of $200.00
for part of Block S, Jepson Street. Upon the recommendation of the Property Com-
mittee and on the. motion of Ald. MacDo'nsld and Parm it was ordered that the offers
be received and filed; that of Garnet R. Watson be accepted, and Mr. james be
vised this lot has been sold, but that the lot immediately to the west is atoll-
able.
A report was presented from the City Manager, with regard to the exten-
sion of Hul~n Street, together with an offer of Mr. Earl Gay for the purchase of
a portion of this area, for the sum of $1~0.00. b~on the recommendation of the
Property Committee and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Hawkins it was ordered
that the report be received and filed, the recomendations be adopted, and
Gay's offer be accepted, Mr. Gay to have the choice of the two lots.
A~ offer was presented f~ Earold L. Arnold of $~0.00 for Lot 2, Plan
16, Buttmy Street. Upon the recom, endation of the Property Committee and on the
motion of Ald. Donald and Parm it was ordered that the offer be received and
tabled and Mr. Arnold be advised that his proposition will be considered if it is
understood that it will be his responsibility to arrar~e a means of access to the
property at his own expense.
49L
The report of the Property Committee, on the above matters, was pres-
ented. It was ordered o~ the motion of Ald. Donald and Parm that the report be
received and filed.
The su~mmry of tax collections, as at 30th April, was presented. It
was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald aml Parm that the statement be received
and filed.
The statement of relief i~or the month of April was presented. It was
ordered on the motion of Ald. Parm and MacDonald that the statement ha received
and filed.
A report was presented from the City Mauager, recommending the issuance
of a building permit for the rection of a garageat the comer of North Street and
Stanley Avenue. It was ordered on the motion of Ai&. Parm and MacDonald that the
report be-received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, reco~mending the issuance
of a permit for interior alterations and the erection of a sign at 1886 Main
Street. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. HawEins and MacDonald the the rep-
9rt be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, recosmending the issuance
of a building permit for the erection of an addition at 57B Queen Street. It was
ordered on the motion of A1A. Eawklns and MacDonald that the report ha received
and filed, and the recommendation be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance
of a permit for the erection of a garage at 1627 Main Street. It was ordered on
the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received and filed,
and the recoww~endation be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance
of a permit for the construction of an areaway adjacent tO the storage unite of
the C~n~dian Shreded Wheat Co. Llxl. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald
and McKinley that the report be received am~ filed, and the reoommendatio~ be ad-
opted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, reo~nddng that the
Property Cn~"~ttee inspect the property at the Niagara Phu~bing Supply Company,
Ferry Street and Buchanan Avenue, for which application has bean made for the er-
ection of two additions. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Don-
ald that the report be received ami laid on the table, aml referred to the Frop-
erry C~""m~ttee for a report.
A report wan presented from the City Manager, recozamending the issuance
of a permit for the erection of an addition at 1069 Bri~e Street. It was ord-
ered on the motion of Ald. MacDonalA ami Parm that the report ~e received and
filed, and ~the reo~mlatio~ be adopted.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Nawkins ~a~d Donald.
~AD AND ADOE, 17 May, 1948.
COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chamber,
10 May, 1948.
The Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance
meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts ap-
proved by the Committee. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald.
White, were present.
BY-LAW
~e following By-law was passed:
~ - To GrantMonles for General Purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinleyand Hawkins that Ald.
Miller be given the privilege of introducing the b~-law and the by-law be read
the first time - Csrried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Psrm that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second
reading - Carried.
Third reading -Ald. McKinley and Donald.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Miller.
i~EAD AND ADOPTED, 17, May, 1948.
Clerk
496
TWENT~aOOND MBET~
Council C~.~er,
17 May, 1948.
REGULAR MEETING
Pursx,-~t to adjournment, the Council met at ~.00 p.m. on Monday, 17th
May, 1948, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All mem-
bers of the 0ouncil, with the exception of Ald. 14hits, were present, The Council
having received and raad the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on
the motion of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald.
CO~I~JNICATIOL"S
Laid over from previous meetings:
No. 190 - Department of Planning and Develotnnent - re proposed suklivision.
~)EMSu on the motion of Ald. MiLler and McKinley that the c~cation be rec-
eive& and filed, ~ the revised plan be approved.
SEg Report No. 148
The following Conmunications were presented:
No. 210 - Niagara Falls Musicians' Association - re opening softball game.
EEED on the motion of Ald. Don__~ld and MacDonald that the cozmaunication be rec-
eived anA filad, it be ancemined from whom the ra~uest was receivei for a per~
formsnee at this function; an~ the Band be advise& that in the fu~ure, any req-
uests or authorizations for appearances at civic funcations should be received
from the Council.
No. 211 - Chil&ren's Aid Society - invitation to annual meeting. 01~ on the
motion of Ald. Parm and McKinley that the communication be received an~ filed,
the invitation be accepted, an& as .vm,~ members of the Courtoil as possible attend
the meeting.
No. 212 - Belief ~a~4~istretor - ra~uesting l~rmisston to attend convention.
OA~U,:A~aU on the motion of Ald. Eawkins and MacDonald that the c~au~ication be
eived an~ filed, and the permission be gra_n. ted.
No. 213 - City of Sarnia - re protest agednat in-bond trucking. Ol~)~u~b on the
motion of Ald.-Pard and Hawkins that the o~cation be received and filed.
No. 21~ - De~Mu~ment of Highways - re sidewalk on Clifton Hill~ OEDF. aED on the
motion 'of Ald. Miller and M~2rinley that the c~oation be received an~ laid on
the table and the Nia6ara Parks C.....~elon be advised that the Corporation will
construct a si~ew,!~ on the pr~ion of Clifton Hill from the Mowat Gate to the
small gate, pravi&ing the C.=~..~ssion will undertake to castfeet a similar side-
walk from River ~ to the Mowat Gate. (Ala. Donald an~ Parm vote~ contrary to
this motion.) Prior to the above motion, it wan mo1~Kl by AI~. Donald and Parm
that the cammmisatbn be resolved an~ filed, ~t this motion was defeated.
No. 21~ - Fire Marshal - re firemen's school. 01~ on the motion of AI~. Mil-
ler and Markins that the o~A..;;~m~oation be receive& add filed, and attendance ef
the members of the Fire Department be authorized.
_SEE ae~ort No. 1~0
No. 216 - Greater Niagara Planning Area C~-,,~ttee - rec,~tions re formation
of boax~l. 01~ on the motion of A14. Donal~ an~ MacDonald that the
ation be received an~ laid on the table lmtil -the next neetinS.
EEPOI~IB
Laid over from previous meetings:
No. 147 - City Manager - re request of Canadian Cellucotton Products Co. Ltd.
O~DERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Hawkins that the report be received
and filed, the request be not granted and it be suggested that parking be elim-
inated on the west side of Victoria Avenue in front of the Company's building.
~E Report No .1__~2
The following Reports were presented:
No. 148 - City Manager - re revised plan of subdivision. ORD~i~D on the motion
of Ald. Miller and McKinley that the report be received and filed, and the rec-
ammendation be adopted.
No. 1~9 - Traffic Co~,.~ttee - m~ing recommendations. 01~)EA~D on the motion of
Ald. McKinley and Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and the recom-
mendations be adopted.
No. 150 - Fire Chief - re firemen's school. Oi~)EI~ED on the motion of Aid. Mil-
ler and Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and the reconnnemiatlons
be adopted.
No. 1~1 - Medical Officer of Health - re Rainbow Lanes bowling alleys. 0RDE~
on the motion of Ald. Miller and Hawkins that the report be received and lald on
the table until the next meeting.
No. 152 - City Clerk - re he~ring of Ontario Municipal Board. 01~)ERED on the
motion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins that the report be received and filed.
No. 1~3 - City Clerk - re issuance of licences. Oi~)ERED on the motion of Ald.
MacDonald and Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and the recommend-
atione be adopted.
PETITION~
The following Petitions were presented:
No. 4 - A.Deiduea and ~ ot~.er~e - re sidewalk on Stanley Avenue. ORDEREu on the
motion of Ald. Donald and Parm tb~t the petition be received and laid on the table
for consideration during the tour of inspection.
No. ~ - E.H.Winn and 3 others - re sidewalk on Queen Street. OEDEA~m on the mot-
ion of Aid. MiLler and MacDonald that the petition be racelvea and filed, and
the City t4~-Ser be instructed to take the necessary action.
~E~0LL~IONS
The followin~ Resolutions were passed:
No. 103 - MacDONALD - McKINE~Y - I~ESOL~ED that the next regular meeting of the
City Council be scheduled to take place at 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 2~th May; and
the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
_Carried
No. 10~ - HAWK//~ - MacDONALD - EES0LVED that the Traffic Committee be asked to
met with the Chief of Police and the Conoral Manager and Chief of Police of the
Niagara Parks 'Cc.~-,~ssion to discuss traffic conditions in the vicinity of Queen
Victoria Park; and the Sea! of the Coz~2orution be hereto affixed.
C__a~rried
No. 10~ - McKINLEY - ~kis~ - I~80L~ED that the D~ninion Government be asked to
authorize I~he ia.suance of a: l~s~aOe stamp. to. ca,..~morate l the o~pletion of one
hundred years of friendly relations between ~he United States of America and the
Domini,qnLof C~nada; ar~l the Seal of the Corporation ~e hereto affixed.
~ Carried
No. 106 - MacDONAED - McI~ - RESOLVED that the Traffic C~-.-.L~ttee be requested
to stud~ and report u~on the traffic conditions on Clifton Avenue between Queen
Street an~ IIuron Street, at certain hours of the d~4v; and the Seal of the Corpor~
ation be hereto affixed. Carried
~.ld. Donald asked that the City Monster advise Council as to the addit-
ional cost whiff would be entailed if the road surfaces on the main streets were
re-surfaced for the entire width of areas where the street car rails are being
removed. The City Manager m~de 8 verbal report u~on this matter.
~ld. ~awkins asked that the con&ition of the ron& surface on Park
Street be Inspected durlng the tour of inspection.
The Council a&Journed on the motion of Ai~. Hawkins and McKinley.
EEAD AND AD01~ED, 29 May, 1~8.
Council Ch-m~er,
The Ft~ce C:...~.tttee mat on Monday, 17th May, 19~8, for the purpose of
approving an~ also of passing the various accounts which ha~l been prc~erl~ cert-
flied and placed before them. All ~ml~rs of the C~'.-~4ttee, with the excel?tton
Of AId., White, were presmxt.
accounts ~mxtin~ to $33,8~O.69 were aleroved by the C.'--.-~ttee.
~he accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord-
ered placed in the mone~ by-law for ~resontstion to the Co~eil,. o~. tAe.mo~lon of
~he report of the City Manager, re~ax~ing the'application for a l~ermit
frc~ Nia~ Plt~!~ 8u~pl~ C~=A~, as ~ o~r f~ ~e p~o~ ~eti~, was
The report of the Property Co.~ttee, on the above an~ another matter,
was presented. It was ordered on the motion of ~ld. Donsl~ and McKinley that the
City Manager take uD with the owners of the adJoinin~ properties the matter of
the lane to be close~ up. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley an~ Mac-
Donald that the report be received and filed.
The offer of Mrs. A.E.Lee of $7~.00 for part of Lot 16, E18in Street,
as laid over from the previous meeting, was again considered. A report was also
proeente~ from the City Manager with regar~l to this and adjacent properties. It
was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the report be rec-
eived and filed, and Itrs. Lee be advised that the lot has been sold.
The offers of Walter Leskiw and Mrs. C.Maves for part of Lots 26, 27,
Dr~nmond Road, as laid over from the previous meeting, were again considered. A
co~nnunicatlon was also presented frc~ Mrs. Moves, advisiag that the revise~ price
of $2~O.00 is satisfactory to her. Upon the reco~-,.~n~ation of the Property Com-
mittee an~ on the motion of ~1~. MacDonald an~ Parm it was ordered that the
offers an~ c~.-,-_nication be received and filed, and the offer of Mrs. Moves be
accepted, subject to the condition that a dwellinS of at least $6,000.00 value
is erected on the premises within six monl. hs.
An offer was presented from Provincial Engineering Ltd. of $7~.00 for
part of Lots 62, 6~, Ferguson Street. Upon the recomend~tion of the Property
Committee and on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald it was ordered that
the offer be received and laid on the table, and further information be obtained
as to what is contemplated at this location. '
A comunication was presented fz~m H.F.Logan, K.C., with rogar~ to the
purchase of Lot 32, Plan 27, Cedar Street by Vernon Dunn. Upon the recomend-
ation of the Property Co,,n~ttae and on the motion of Ald. McKinley an~ MacDonald
it was ordered that the con~nication be received and referred to the City Sol-
loiter for a report.
An offer of $290.00 was presented from W.T.Wade for part of Lot 22.,
Plan 693, Main Street. Upon the reccannendation of the Property C~ttae an& on
the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley it was ordered that the offer be rec-
eived and accepted, subject to the provision that a dwelling of at least $7,000.
value is erected on the premises within six months, also subject to the taking
of action to obtain vacancy of the house at the rear of the property and the
removal of the dwe~ ~ng when it is vacated; and further that the tenant of the
house be advised that the Corporation is selling the property.
The report of the Property Committee, upon the above matters, was pres-
ented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald end McKinley that the reD-
oft be received and filed.
A report was presented fma the City Manager, recommending the modific-
atlon of a body for Truck Number 10. It was ordered on the metion of Ald. McKin-
ley and Ilawkins that the report be received and filed, and the rec~ndation be
adopted.
A report was ~resented from the City Manager, regarding an application
· for a permit to alter a frame garage at ~071 Centre Street, to provide for liv-
ing acco, m~dation. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MaCDonald and Hawkins
that the report be received and filed, and the reco~b.~mlation be adopted.
A report was presented f~-~ the City Ma~er, rec~nzendlng the issuance
of a permit for a garage at 1186 Eitehener Street. Zt was ordered on the motion
of Ald. Pax~ an~ Hawkins that the report be received and filed, an~ the recomnend-
orion be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance
of a permit for the erection of a store and two apart~mnts on Lots 77 and 78, Fer-
gus0n Street. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McEiuley that
thereport be received and filed, and the recomaendatlon be adopted.
-!
A report was presented from the City 14ansWer, recomzne~ding the issuance
of a permit for an addition to a garage at 662 Bridge Street. It was exilered on
the motion of Ald. Parm and McKinley that'the report be received and~ filed, and
the reconmendation be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, recomxaending the issuance
of a permit for the erection of a sign at the Queen Elizabeth Tourist Camp. It
was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins an& McKinley that the report be rec-
eived and filed, 'and the recommendation be adopted. (Ald. Donald and the Chair-
m~ of Finance were opposed to this motion.)
A report was presented from the City Manager, reconnnenddng the issuance
of a permit for an addition to a garage at 2315 Pinegrove Avenue. It was ord-
ere~ on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Hawkins that the report be received and
filed, aml the recom~endatio~ be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager regarding an application
for a permit to repair a blac~m~th's shop at 1824 Temperance Avenue. It was
ordered on the motion of Ald. Donal~ and Parm that the report be received and
laid on the table, and the rec.~!~-~d-tion be adopted.
It was ordered on the motion of ~ld. MacDonald and Donald +-~t auth-
ority be issued to invest the sm of $15,000.00, which is the proceeds from the
sale of debentures for the erection of a comfort station, in Dominio~ of Canada
bonds in a s~m~lar ~ner as the investment of the proceeds from the sale of
debentures of the Board of Education building pregra~ms.
~e C...,!...~ttee edJourned on the. motion of A1A. Hawkins and DonalA.
Clerk
COUNCIL hm~-,I~G
' Council Chamber,
17 Ma~, 1~8.
· hO Council re-assemble& at the close of the regular cornoil aml fin-
ance moetin6s for the ~urpose of passing the by-law which 8overe~ the accounts
approved by the C~ms.4ttee, aml for the consideration of other mttors.~'All mem-
bers of the Council, with the. exception of Akl. White, ~were~resent.
The following Beaclutions wore
No. 107 - Mm~mlA"Z - NAW~[~ - I~S0LVED that the s~mlmth~ of this Co,meil and the
ot$1Zens of Niagara Falls be .extsmle&.,to the f_4,y of the late Ex-Al~exlaau Jos-
eph R. Locke; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
No. 108 - MacDONALD - HAWKIEB - RESOLVED that the annual tour of inspection be
schedule to take place on Wednesday, 26th May; and the Seal of the Corporation be
hereto affixed.
Carried
BY-LAW
~e following By-law was passed:
.No. ~2~1 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins that ~ld.
Miller be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read
the first t~r~ - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parm that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second
reading - Carried.
~ird reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. MiLler and Parre.
READ A~D ADOP,~:,,, 25 ~ay, 1948.
Clerk
, COPSE
Council Chamber,
17 May, 19~8.
The Conference Ca~-!ttee assembled at the Close of the regular council
and finance meetings for the purpose of col~sidering the various matters presented
to them. All members of the Cc~.~;lttee, with the exception of Ald. White, were
present,
After discussion upon the matters before them, the Cnmm~ tree adjourned on the
motion of AI~. Hawkins and Parre. '
501 .
m
Council. Chamber,
2~ May, 1948.
Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 25th
May, 1948, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All mem-
bers of the Council were present. The Cormoil, havlng received and read the min-
utos of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Parm and Haw-
DEPUTATION
In connection with C~,.~nnication No. 221, and on the motion of Aid.
Hawkins and McKinley, Mr. touis J. Scott, Mm~-~er of the Band of the Canadian
Corps, was permitted to address Council. Mr. Scott advised Council of the sit-
uation with regard to the use of the band, the regulations of the Union with
which it is affiliated and the services available to the Council.
S.:~. Communication No. 221
Laid over from previous meetings:
No. 216 - Greater Niagara Planning Area Co~.~ttoe - re formation of Board. 0RD-
EASY on the metion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the communication be received
and laid on the table until the next meeting, and the members of Council submit
at that time the names of persons who would be suitable as representatives on the
Board. In this connection AId. White suggests& the ~_~m~s of Messrs. A.D.Frank
and C.A.Finalay.
The following Cvua~mlcations were presented:
No. 217 - Honnurable Htm~hrey Mitchell - re tss;;~ce of crn. m~n, nrative stamps.
ORDERED on the motion of Akl. Donal~ amX MacDonala that the communication be rec-
eived and filed.
No. 218 - New York: Central S~stom - re two petitions received. 0RE~I~D on the
motion of Ald. Hawkins am1 Paxre'that ,the c~cation be received and filed.
No. 219 - Mrs. A. Brown - re condition of sA~oining property. 0E)ERED on the
metion of Ald. Donald ~nd Parm tha~ the communication be received and filed.
No. 220 - Niagara Falls Softball Association - re lighted field and g~mA. 0ED-
Ett~D on the motion of Ai&. 'Parm ana Hawkins that the c~..~.;.,nicatlon be received
and fileS.
No. 221 - Canadian Corps Ban~ - re services at ball 8~w~s. 0A~U~USU on the motion
of A1A. Donald and McKinley that the c.-.-~micatlon be racetvea and filed, +.~-t
Mr. Scott be thanked for his explanation; and he be ndvisea that Council will
make a decision in the near future as to the policy to be
No. 222 - Canadian Legion Branch ~1 - re memorial eexwice and I~raae.
on the mot'ion of AIA. Hawkins an~ MacDonald that the c~-..-,.m~Cation be receives
ar~ fileS, the invitation be acceptca ana as many Of ~bhe. members of Council as
Ipossible attana the ceremm~.
No. 223 - World Trade Week - reqnestin~ official p~oc~.~tton. 01~te~ on the
motion of Aid. MeEimle~ and Parm that the c~tcatton be .recetyea an~ ftle~,
a uS the p,l~,q~,m.~tton ,be: t. esnea. ,~:
No. 22~ - Magistrate E.R.Tucker - appeal for funds. ORDERED on the motion of
McKinley and Donald that the communication be received and lald on the table and
referred to the Chalrman of Finance and Clty MariaSet for a report at the next
meeting.
No. 225 - Ralph Salfi - requesting ~m~ndment of tourist csmp by-law. 0RDEE on
the motion of ~ld. Donald and MacDonald that the communication be received and
laid on the table, and referred to the Property Committee for a report.
tF~0RTS
Laid over from the previous meeting:
No. l~l - Medical Officer of Eealth - re Rainbow Lanes bowling alleys. 0RDE~
on the motion of Ald. Parm and l~cDonald that the report be received and filed,
and no action be taken.
The followir~ Reports were presented:
No. 1~4 - City Clerk - re conference held 17th Msy. 0ROEb on the motion of ~ld.
Miller and McKinley that the report be received and filed, and adopted. (Ald.
Parre, Donald and Hawkins voted contrary to this motion. ) Prior to the above mot-
ion it was moved by Ald. Donald and Hawkins that the report be received and ref-
erred to the Property Comm~ ttee for a report at the next meeting, but this motion
was defeated.
No. 155 - City Clerk - recommending issusnce of llcences. 0RDE~o on the motion
of Ald. MacDonald and Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and the
raconnnendatlons be adopted.
i~SOLUTION
The following Resolution was adopted:
No. 109 - HAWKII~ - McKINLEy - RESOLVED that the congratulations of this Council
and the citlzens of Niagara Falls he extended to Mr. and Mrs. M.C.Goodelr upon
the celebration of their sixtieth wedding smmiversary; and the Seal of the Cor-
poratlon be hereto affixed.
Carried unanimously
.BY-LAWS
The following By-laws were passed:
..N.o. 4252 - To authorize the execution of an agreement for sale and deed.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and McKinley that Ald.
Miller be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read
the first time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Donald that Rule
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried.
Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Miller - Carried.
~ -, To establish a highway in continuation of a proposed extension of
Huron Street through the lands of the ~mlro-Electrio Power Conmission
of Ontario to Hc~ewood Avenue.
It was orderea on the motion of Aid. Mc~tnle~ and Hawkins that Aid.
Miller ~e given the privilege of introd~4n~ the b~-law and the b~-law. he read the
first tl~e -~ Carried. ·
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be.,su~_pemled anti the by-law be gl,.ven the
second reading - Carried unanimously. ~..-
Third ,reading -Ald. Do-a~d and Hawkins - Carried unanimously.
The following By-.law was res~l the first and second times:
No. 4294 - To close and sell a portion of Huron Street.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins that Ald.
Miller be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be mad
the first t~ - Carried lmRn~v~nttSl~Ve
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parm that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be susDended and the by-law be given ,the sec-
ond reading - Cartie& unanimously.
Ald. MacDonald spoke about the condition of parking on Clifton ,Avenue,
which had been referred to the Traffic C.'~,~ttee.
Ald. HaoDonald spoke about the matter of parking meters throughout
the City and was of the opinion that meters should be installs& at the south
of the City, or el~ated entirely.
end
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Parm and McKinley.
lEAD AND AD01x/ED, 31 May, 1948.
Mayor
Council
2~ Hay~ 19~8. '
The Finance Co.w.ttee met on Tuesday. 2}th May. 19~8. for the purpose
of alrprovin6 and also of passing the vm:'lous aooouhts which had been properly._ 2.
· oertifte& and placed before then. 'All members of the ,'C..-~,~tJ~esere;present.
8unda7 ancmmts,smountin~ to $~80,~10.76 'were approve~ by the C~.~;~4ttee.
- The accounts submitted. being passe~ or otherwise dealt with. were ore
t~ ' ~laeed in the money by-law ~cr presentation,to the Council. on the. motion
. , Ala. Pare spake about the matter of the ~ety on Queen Stree~ ~ur-
· 7. -./"' :v/a. ~ -,? ,'i ~ff · ~ . . - ,k. ~!j~-. -,:,.:: , · , , ./:j,- ,.
The offer of Provincial Engineering Ltd. of $75.00 for part of Lots 62,
6~, Ferguson Street, as hid over from the previous meeting, was again considered.
A repor~ was also presented from the City Manager in this connection and with
regard to the lane adjacent to this Property. It was ordered on the motion of
Ald. Rawkin. and McKinley that Mr. Besm~r, President of the company be permitted
to address the Committee. Mr. Besm~r enlarged upon the report and advised that
Committee of the 0ompany,s desires with regard to this lot. It was ordered on
the motion of Ald. Parm and McKinley that the comunication and report be rec-
eived and filed, the offer be accepted and the recomm~ndatioas be adopted.
A conmunlcation from E.F.Logan, K.C., regarding a deed to Vernon e.
Dunn, as laid over from the previous meeting, was again considered. A report
was also Presented from the City Solicitor upon this matter. It was ordered on
the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Donald that the cc"m,_mication and report be rec-
eived and f.iled, the reco,,,~ndatton be adopted, and the deed be issued.
A report of the City Manager, as leid over from the previous meeting,
with regard to an application for a building permit for alterations at 1824 Tem-
perance Avenue, was presented. The City Manager made a verbal report to the
Committee that the application had been amended to provide for the demolition of
the present building and the erection of a new unit. It was ordered on the mot-
ion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins that the report be received and filed, the ver-
bal recommendation be adopted, and the permit issued.
A ccezmunicatlon was presented from Mrs. A.E.Lee regarding the proposed
building on Lot 14, Elgin Street. It was ordered on the motion of ~ld. Parm and
Donald that the communication be received and filed.
A communication was presented from H.L.Arnold regarding the purchase
of Lot 2, Plan 16, Buttrey Street. It was ordered on the mation of Ald. Donald
and McKinley that the com~mication be received and filed, and the lot be sold
subject to the condition t~t a dwelling of at least $4,500.00 valns be erected
on the premises within six months; and the purchaser be advised that sewer and
water sexyices ar~ available.
A communication was presented from G.J.Brown with regard to part of
Lot 3, Jepson Street. It was ordered on the metion of Ald. McKinley and MacDon-
ald ,that the ccmmunlcation be recelved and filed, and MAr. Brown be given the
privilege of purchasing the lot.
A report was presented fl~m the City Manager, recdm~ndtng the issuance
of a permit for erections at the Niagara Falls Collegiate Vocational Institute.
It was ordered on the marion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be
received and filed, and the reco~>~_-_~ndation be adopted.
A report was Presented from the Ctty M~n~er, recommending the issuance
of a permit for an addition and garage at ~97 Eastwood Crescent. It was ordered
on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and l~awkins that the report be received and filed,
and the recomnendation be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance
of a permit for a garage at ll01 ~oberts Street. It was ordered on the mation of
aid. Hawkins and Palln that the report be receive~ and filed, and the reccmnend-
ation be adopted.
, A report was Presented from the City Manager, recolmaendtng the issuance
, of a permit for a siSn at 654 Ontario Avenue. It was orderedon the motion of
Ald. MacDonald a~d Donald that the report be received and filed, and the reecm-
· mandatton be adopted.
me~. MacDo..la an~ lhwkins that the relmrt be It was ordered on the metion of
received and filed. and the recom-
, ndatton be adoptad.
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506
of a permit for a sign at 19~2 Main Street. It was ordered on the motion of
McKinley an~ MacDonald that the report ,bedreceive& aml filed, an& the recom-~nd-
ation be a~opted.
It was or~ere~ on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the
City Men.Set aml Chairman of Finance report ~o the C~,,~ttee upon the matter of
insurance for hanging signs; such repor~ to be presented in t~o weeks' time.
It was ordered on the marion of His Worship Mayor Houok aria Ald. Parm
that the matter of the Cu~Aittee's apDroval of aDplications for building permits
be laid over until the next meeting.
It was or~ere{l on the motion of ~is Worship Mayor Eouck an& Ald. Don-
sld that the tour~of Inapectiom be postponed u~til a time suitable to ~11 members
of the Counqil.
The City Clerk advised the C~ttee that a l~tition would be Dres-
ssteal at the next meeting from the operators of retail gasoline staticms. It was
ordered on the motion of Eis WorehiD Mayor Houck ~ Ald. McKinley that the
ltion be ~resented at the next meeting of Council.
The Chairman of the Traffic Cu~.~ttee, Ai~. Donald, slvised of the
receipt of a letter fr~a the Niagara, St. Catharines and Toronto Railway, reg-
ar&ing the Ontario Avenue ~us service. It was ordered on the motion of His Wor-
ship Mayor Houck an~ AI~. Mclinley that the ~ommmisation be presented at the
next meetink of Council.
The C~,,-..ittee a~Journed on the motion.of AI&. McKinley ar~ Eawkine.
IF~AD A~D ADOp,.,:u, ,31 May, 19~8.
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Council
25 Ma , ,1 8.
The Council aasem~lea at the close of the re~tlar co~mctl a~& ftuance
'meetings for the purpose of lmssi~ the by-law which covered. the accounts
]proved b~;the,C._o~nlttee.. 'All members of the :Council were pmsont.;:.: ~" "~:-*
· h. :B5 , .'l'o G_-'au, WOna.es Cox. Omxex'el Ym'poees. "
ler be given the privilege of introducing the by-law an~ the by-law be read the
first tfm~ - Carrie~ urlan~mnusl~.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins that Rule 36
(2) of the Standin~Rules of Council be suspended and the by-hw be given the sec-
ond readin~ - Carried unanimously.
Third reading -Ald. Parmand Hawkins - Carried unanimously.
~e Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins.
EEAD A~D ADOPm~Tn, 31 May, 19~8.
Clerk
Mayor
COE~E~CE
Council Chamber,
2~ May, 19~8.
~he Conference Co~m.~ttee assembled at the close of the regular council
and flnsmce maettn~s for the purpose of consldertn~ the various matters presented
to them. All members of the Committee were present.
rl~,e CosmLittae, after discussion u~on the matters before them, adjourned on the
motion of Ald. Hawkins ~ MacDonald.
i{AD A~D ADOF/~D, 31 May, 19~8.
50,8
Council May,
purs;,m'nt to adJouxmment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 31st
May, 1948, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All mem-
bers of the Council, with the exception of His Worship Mayor Nouck, were present.
On the motion of Akl. Donald an~ Hawkins, Ald. White was enacting mayor during
the meeting. q~e Council, having received ami read the minutes of the previous
meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Pars sad Hawkins.
DEPUTATIOXI5
In connection with C,---,~m~catiun No. 225 aml on the motion of Ald. Don-
ald and Miller, Mr. Salfi was heard. Mr. Salfi explained to Council his wishes
in connection with property recentl~ purchased by h~m o~ Ontario Avenue.
SE~ Communication No. 225
In connection with Cmmmmicatton No. 231 and on the motion of Ald.
McKinley and MacDonald, Mr. E.C.MacOrea of the Cataract Ice Company sad Messrs.
Smith and Grant of the Michigan Central Railway Company were permitted to address
Council. Mr. Smith asked that Council defer action in this connection to permit
hie company to submit a brief upon the subject. Mr. McCrea asked that he be sup-
plied with a copy of such brief before next ~riday, to enable h~m to present his
views at the next meeting of Council. Mr. Grant spoke about the increased need
for te-m track facilities for his Company at the location in question.
· SEE Oo~aunication No. 231
As requested in C~catton No. 233 sad on the motio~ of A1A. Miller
end Hawkins, Dr. C.K.Whitelock, Mcdicnl Officer of Health, was permitted to ad-
dress the Council. Dr. Whiteluck spoke abo~t the inadequate ace ...... ~dation for
the staff of the Local Board of Health aml asked that the .m~ 1 office o~ the
+.hill floor of the City Hall be f~ILished sad m~le available to the staff. Ee
also asked that the car which would be use& by the Assistant Public Health Nurse
be p~t in a satisfactory cornlitton.
U~E Resolution No. ILl
C~IOATIO~S
Laid over from previmm meetings:
No 216 - ~reater Niagara planning Area C..~.~;~ttee - re formation of Boar~. 01~)-
1~,~ on the motion of Akl. Donald and MacDonald that the cornrumination be rec-
eived asd laid on the t~ble until the next .meeting.
No. 22~ - Magistrate E.R.Tuoker - appeal for fuml~~· OED~D o~ the m~ti~a of
"Ald. Don~l~ an& Hawkins that the o.---~cation ~e received aml file& aml Ma~-
present time~ but +-h~t the s~eetion be ~e that if con~i
lLication e~oul~ ~e~ile& for cmmi~eratiOn w~en the 19~9 ~u~t is hei~
No. 225 - Halph Ralfi - m~uesting amendment to ~ourist asm~ by-law. OMu~a~lD on
,the motion of AI~. Miller sa~ Ma~D~d that the c~cation be receive~
file~, a~ the ~m.~__am-~t be m~e; proVidl~ Mr. ,qalfi ~ertakes tO sonstrust a
sewer at Mis o~u expense ar~l' that the ~ of cabins ~e satisfacto~ to
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The following Communications were presented:
No. 226 - Noncurable Post.~aeter General - re request for connnemor~tive stamp.
O~ERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Pars that the conmunication be received
and filed, and the request be again made for the issuance of a s~T. (Ald.
Donald, McKinley and MacDonald voted against this motion.) Prior to the above
motion it was moved by Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the communication be rec-
eived and filed, but this motion was defeated.
No. 227 - Township of St-m~ord - ~e Joint meeting re housing. 0EDEAe on the
motion of Ald. Miller and Hawkins that the c~cation be received and filed,
and the meeting held on 9th June.
No. 228 - Niagara, St. Catharlnes and Toronto Railway - re Ontario Avenue bus
service. 0RDE~ on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and McKinley that the communicat-
ion be received and filed.
No. 229 - Retail Marchants' Association of Canada - submitting petition.
No. 230 - Hunt Motors L~ted - suggesting c~ange re petition. ORDERED on the
motion of Ald. McKinley and ~arm that the communications be received and laid on
the table until the next meeting end the matter be referred to the City Solicitor
for a report. '
SEE Petitions No. 6 and 7~
No. 2B1 - Kin~smill~_Mill_s2 Price and FleminE - re closing of part of Ontario
Avenue. 0~DEA~ bn ~h~ ~ of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the communication
be received and laid on the table until the next meeting, the Railw~ be permitted
to submit a brief in this connectlm, that Mr. McCrae be furnished with a copy of
the same prior to the meetingl and the Council inspect the property prior to the
next meeting.
No. 232 - Church of Jesus Christ - requesting permission to hold street meetings.
ORDEA~u on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the comunication be
received sad filed, and permission to hold street meetings on the evenings req-
uested be granted, subject to the provisions of the by-law dovering the same.
(AId. Miller voted contrary to this metion.)
No. 2BB - Local Board of Health - re appointment and requirements. OEDE~mu on
the motion of Ald. McKinley and Miller that the communication be received and
filed, am1 the Medical Officer of Health be heard.
SEE Resolution. No. 11~11
REPORTS
T~e following Reports were presented: '
No. 156 - Chairman of Finance and City Manager - re request for assistance. 0R-
DEA~u on the motion of AId. Do~ald and Hawkins that the report be received and
filed, and the recnm.~ndation be adopted.
No. 157 - Property Co~lttee - reco--.~ndlng ~m~ndment to by-law. 0NDE~ED on the
motion of Ald. Miller and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and
the reoo~,-,,~ndatlon be adopted. (Ald. Pars voted contrary to this mottun.)
~o. 158 - City Clerk - re conference held 25th May. 01~EItED on the motion of Ald.
· MacDonald an~ Mc]~inley that the report be received add filed.
No. 1~9 - City Clerk - reco--.~nding issuance of licences. 01tDEr~u on ~h~ motion
* of Akl. Hawkins and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the
recommmn~ations be adopted. =
~o. 160 - City Manager - re building by H.Schellenberg. 0RD~I~R on the motion
of AI~. Miller amT MacDonald +.~t the re~ort be. received aml filed, and the aug-
~.ate& ~rose~li~ be taken. · * *:* :
:~o. 161 - City Manager
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ion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that :the report be received and laid on the
tabl~ until t~e next meeting. ~
No. 162 - Traffic Co-..~ttee - m.klng certain reconmendations. 0E)ESE~ on the
motion of Ald. MacDonald ~ Miller ~that the report be received an~ filed, and
the reco_~.andations be adopted.
PETITIONS
~he following Petitions were presented:
No. 6 - Nanson's Battery Service an& 31 others - re closing hours for gasoline
volElots.
No. 7 - George ALlen and 17 others - rs~uesting no action re above. 0~m~D on
the motion of Ald. McKinley and Palm that the petitions be received end laid on
the table tmtil the next meeting, and referred to the. City Solicitor for a reD-
oft.
HESOLUTIOI~
The following Resolutions were passed:
No. ll0 - McE]I~Y - M~.T~.R - I~SOLVED that the next regular meeting of Council
be scheduled to take place at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 8th June; and the Seal of the
Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried - AId. Parm and Donald voting contrary.
No. m~m - Hawkins - PA~ - tF~SOL~ED that the City Manager be instructed to take
the necessary steps to prepare the small office on the thir~l ~or of the City
~_,mm for use by the staff of the Loose Boax~ of Health, if possiblee at once;
that the. qar to be used by the assistant public health nurse be serviced as nee-
essary; and the SeaS of the Corporation be hemto affixed.
Carried
The following By-laws were passed:
No. 4214 - To raise by ws~ of ban the stm of $79,760.31 for the purpose. of ex-
cavating a trench for burning the street car rails, burning off the
top of the rails, replacing the asphalt surface and treating a portion
of the read surface in the City of Niagara Falls, aml to provide for
the issue of d~entures therafor.: · " !'
~ rea~tng - AId. McKinley and Hawkins - Carried.
No. 4219 - To raise by way of loan the arm of $14,49}.98 for the purpose of con-
structing a relief sewer on MorriSon Street fz~- VaLl~ay to Fourth
Avenue in the City of Niagara Falls, and to proTide ,f, or the issue of
debentures therefor. .
No, 42~6 - To maeua By-law Number 379Q, ~etug a by-law for the regula..t!qu_o_f:. ;j. ,'
traffic, . "~ .~../. -* :' ~'~'
It was orders& on the motion of Ald. Mawkind an~ Miller that Ald. Don-
" '~al~ be given the prAyliege ;of introducing the bplaw ant the ~-law be rea~ the
'fL~t time - CaA-.-lea.
:~' It was on~ere~ on the motion .of Ala. McKinley and Materials that Rule
.I ']~6 (2) of the 8tan~i~ Rules/of Scumell be aSus~ ezMl the ,~y-law '~be~'given- the
Third reading -Ald, Donald and Hawkins - Carried.
~ - To authorize the execution of en ~rr~ement for Sale and Deed.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald, Hawkins and McKinley that Aid.
Miller be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read
the first time - Carried,
It was ordered on the motion of Ald, Hawkins and McKinley that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law beglven the sec-
ond rending - Carried,
Third reading - ~ld. MacDonald and Donald - Carried.
.No, 4238 - To authorize the execution of an ~greement for Sale and Dee&.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley end Hawkins that Ald.
Miller be given the privilege of introducing the by-law end the by-law be read
the first t~.~ - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of kld, Hawkins and MacDonald that Rule
36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried,
Thlr~ reading -Ald, MacDonald and Hawkins - Carried,
The following By-law was 'read the first end second times:
~o, 425~ - To close and sell a portion of a lane running from Buttrey Street to
Ferguson Street,
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Miller that Ald. Don-
sod be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first t~.~ - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of kld, Miller and MacDonsed that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law. be given the
seeon& reading - Carried,
It was ordered on the motion of Ald, Donald and Hawkins that the By-
law be laid on the table to pe~w~t the necessary advertisement of the same,
AId. Parm expressed the commendation of the City Council t~ the City
Manager for the efficient and satisfactory m-truer in which the work of removing
the street car rails is being carried on, end for the excellent condition in
which the streets are lef~ at the end of each ~workAng day.
The Council ndJourned on the motion of AId, Dona]~l and .Hawkins,.-- ·
Council Chamber,
31 ~ay, 1~48.
~he Finance Co~..~ttee mat on Monday, 31 May, 19~8, for the purpose of
approving end also of linesing the various accounts which had been properly cert-
flied end placed before them. All members of the Com. lttee, with the exception
of His Worship Mayor Houck, were present.
Sundry accounts amounting to $3~,007.93 were approved by the Cn~m~ttee.
The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord-
ered placed in the money by.law for presentation to the Council, on the mation of
~ld. IIaw,.k~ and McKinley.
The matter of 'obtaining the approval of the co.~ttee upon a~plicat-
ions for buil~ng permits, was again presentsd. It was ordered on the mation of
Ald. McKinley and White that the matter be considered at the next roasting.
A cum~maication was presented from W.H.Cartwright, re~ussting a refund-
of the purchase price of Lot 14, Plan 16. It was ordered on the motion of Ald.
MacDonald end Parm +.~.t the cumuaication be received ~ filed, the refund be
made less any taxes outstanding a~ainst the property at the present time, end the
'Property Cmmm~ttse take up the matter of this and Lots .1~ and 16 and report there-
A report was presented from the City Manager, reco~nendlng the issuance
of a permit for a garage at 231 Acheson Avenue. It was ordered on the marion of
Ald. MacDonald and White that the report be received aml filed, and the reccm-.
manclarion be adopted.
A report was presented from the City Manager, roconmending the issuance
of a permit for a ~n~ge at 169 Elmorth Circle. It was ordered on the motion of
Ald. IJhite aml Hawkins that thereport he receive& an~ filed, an~ the recommend-
ation he adopted.
A repor~ was presented from the City Manager, rscc~mending the ~ssuance
of a permit for a garage at 2069 Main Street. It was ordered on the motion of
Ald. Parm end MacDonald that ~the report-he receive& and filed, and the rec~'-.j-.,,md-
ation be adepte~[.
A report was presented from the City Manager, recow~-ndtng the issuance
of a .permit for a building at 327 Ferguson Street. It was ordered en the marion
:of Ald. MacDonald an~ Hawkins that- the report be received end ftle~, and the
reo.'.;.-,.~ndation he adopted.
A report was presented f~;,. the City Manager, recommending the issuance
of a permit for an ad~lition at 727 Fer~uson Street. It was ordered on the mot-
ion of AI~. White and MacDonald ~t the report be~ received and file&, and the
reconmendatton be-ndopte~. - ' - '
A report was presented from the City Manager, advising of en applic-
ation for a permit to convert a warehouse into cabins at 671 River I~ad. It was
ordered on the motion of Ai~. McKinley and 1~nits +-~t the report be received and
file~, an~ a permit be grante~. (Ald. Parm and Donald/voted cOn _.~,~hie
motion? ) :-
Council Chsmber,
31 Mmy, 1948.
The Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance
mastS-as for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts ap-
proved by the Committee, and for the consideration of other matters. All. members
of the Council, with the exception of His Worship Mayor Houck, were present. AId.
White was enacting mayor during the meeting.
DEPUTATION
On the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley, Mr. Sexsmith, repress nt-
ing the Retail Merchants, Association of Canada, was permitted to address the
Council. Mr. Sexsmith spoke upon the-petition which had been presented to Council
asking for the passing of a by-law to regulate the hours of sale of gasoline. It
was agreed by Council that the remarks would be given consideration when the whole
matter is before them at the next maeting.
i~SOLUTION
The following Resolution was passed:
No. 112 - MTr.V~R _ EA~ - EESOLvEu that the City Solicitor be asked to be pre-
sent at the next maeting of Council when consideration is given to the communic-
ation frm Klagmmill, Mills, Price and Fleming and the by-law for the closing of
a portion of Ontario Avenue; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
.BY-LAW
The following By-law was passed:
.No. 42~0 - To Grant Monies for Ceneral Purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Ald.
Miller be given the privilege of tntroducin~ the by-law and the by-law be read
the first t~'- Carrind.
It was ordered on the mation of Ald. N~klns and Parm that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second
reading - Carried.
Third reading -Ald. Mc~ey and Nawkins - Carried.
~e Council adjourned on the motion of Aid.,. MacDon,,,~d and McKinley.
~ A~D ADOp,,.:,,, 8 June, 1948.
C0NFEBENCE
Council Chamber,
B1 May, 1 48.
The Conference Cc, m~ttee assembled at the close of the regular council
and finance meetings for the purpose of considering the various matters presented
to them. All members of the Cnmm~ttee, With the exception of His Worship Mayor
Houck, were present. AI&. White was chairman during the meeting.
The Co~mlttee, after discussion upon the matters before them, adjourned on the
motion of ~ld. Miller and McKinley.
READ AND ADOPTED, 8 June,~ 1948.
T~ENTY-Fl~E MEETING
REGULAR MEETIE
Council Chamber,
8 June, 1948.
Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 8th
June, 1948, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All
members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Donald and White, were present.
The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, ad-
opted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Parre.
DEPUTATI01~
In connection with Communications Nos. 229 and 230 and PetitiOns Nos.
6 and 7, and on the metion of Ald. MacDonald and Miller, various speckera were
permitted to address Council. Messrs. Sexsmith and Fletcher of the Retail Mer-
chants' Association of Canada advised Council of the wish of the petitioners to
have a by-law passed regulating the hours of sale of gasoline in the City. Mr.
H.F.Logan, K.C., representing Booth,s Service Station, spoke in protest against
any such by-law and Mr. S.Nanson spoke in fayour. Mr. W.J.Mc~urney, the City
Solicitor, enlarged upon the report submitted in this connection.
SEE Con~nunications Nos_. ~229 and 2SO_
In connection with Communication No.231 and on the motion of Ald. Haw-
kins and MacDonald, Mr. Kingsmill was permitted to address Council. Mr. Kings-
mill advised Council that his firm, representing the New York Central Railway and
Mr. NacCrse of the Catmot Ice Company had reached an amicable decision with
regard to the land which will be available upon the closing of a portion of 0nt-
ario Avenue. Mr. MacCrae spoke also and was in agreement with the suggestions
made for the purchase of the property available.
S,:,: Communications ~os, ~3_~1~, 234 and
On the motion of Ald. Parm and McKinley, Mr. W.J.Meagher of the Ship-
by-Rail Association was permitted to address Council. Mr. Meagher thanked Coun-
cil for their efforts in having the Ontario Municipal Board refuse an application
from a United States shipping cobany to obtain permission to transport goods in
bond through Ontario. Mr. Meagher especially appreciated the efforts of Ald.
Miller before the hearings of the Board and Ald. Parm at the convention of the
Ontario Mayors, and Reeves, Association in Windsor.
In connection with Communication No. 24B and on the motion of ~ld. Haw-
kins and McKinley, Mr. Gordon Grice was permitted to speak to Council. Mr. Grlce
enl~ed upon his request for permission to use the football field at 0akes Park
on Sunday afternoons for the purpose of flying model aermplanes, such activities
to be. corglucted by a local club now in the process of organization.
~ Comnuni~cation NO. 24t
Yn connection with Conem~ication No. 244 and on the motion of Ald. Haw-
kins and Mc~ey, 'l~r. Robert Wright addressed Council. Mr. Wright advised of
his difficulty in obtaiming living acco.~dation and asked Council to consider
renting the lower'portion of the Isolation Eospital building to him.
~aid over from previous meetings:
No. 216 - Greater Niagara Planniag Area Ccm~nittee - re formation of Board.
E~D on the motion of Ala, MeXtaley sn~ FdLler that.~tho
ani .hid on the table ~ntil the. next meeting,
SEE ~ommunic~ation. No. 244.
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No. 229 -Retail Merchants' Association of Canada - s~bmitting petition.
No. 230 - Hunt Motors I.~m~ted - suggestLng change in petition. 01~EEED on the
motion of Ald. Miller and Hawkins +.hnt the commmAioations be received and laid on
the table until the next meeting. (Ald. Parm an& MacDonald voted contrary to
this motion. ) Prior to this motion, a motion was made by Ald. MacDonald and Parm
that the co~unications be received and filed, and no action be taken, but this
was defeated.
SEE Report No, 163
No. 231 - Kingsmill, Mills, Price and Flemdng - re By-law Number 4221. 01~ERED
on the motion of Ald. McKinley av~l MacDonald that the conmunieation be received
and filed.
SEE Communications Nos. 234 and 23~
The following Communications were presented:
No. 234 - New York Central System
No. 235 - Martin and Calvert - re closing of portion of Ontario Avenue. 0EOEA~D
on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the c~A~unicatiorsbe received
~ filed.
S~2~ By-law No. 4221
No. 236 - XYnited Emergency Fund for Britain '- requesting tag day. OldEAgle on the
motion of ~ld. Hawkins and Parm that the communication be received and filed, and
permission be granted.
No. 237 - House of Hand Limited - re Falls Avenue and Clifton HiE. 0ED~D on
the motion of Ald.. McKinley and MacDonald that the conmmnication be received and
referred to the Traffic Co~,m~ttee for a report.
No. 238 - Niagara Founds7 C~pany - re sewer castings. 0A~":~ on the motion of
Ald. Hawkins and Parm that the c.-.u-~m4eation be received and referred to the City
Manager an~ Chairman of Finance for consideration.
No. 239 - Mrs. Sylvia Toth - requssti~ licerice for potato chip truck.
on the motion of Ald. MiLler aml MacDonald that the comanunioation be received and
filed, aml Mrs. Toth be .advised that no further liesnoes will he issued for this
type of vehicle.
No. 240 - Boar~ of Transport Cn~m~esionsrs for Canada - 01~ER re Clifton Hill
crossing signals. 01~)EA~ on the motion of Ald. Parm and MacDonald that the ccm-
· mmieatlon be received an~ filed.
No. 241 - Eexlnee Club - requesting use of Elizabeth Place. 0A~m~ on the motion
of Ald. Parm and MacDonald that the conm. m~oatian be received and filed, permis-
sion be ~anted and the fence be erected as requested.
No. 242 - Niagara FaLls District Trades and LaYout Council - re new mstho~ on
local busses. O~a~a~ on the'motion of Ald. McI~mley and Hawkins that the com-
munication be reegtved and referred to the ~TraJ~c Co.~ttae to take up with the
No. 24B - Cordon Grice - requesting use of football field at 0ekes Park. OA~DEI~
on the motion of Ald. MiLler and Parm that the c-.--.~nioatt~n be received and
filed,-and the request be ~ranted.
No. 244 - Mrs. l~ohert Wright - re~usstir~ aceo..,~lation at Isolation Hospital.
0I~m~m~ on the motion of Ald. Parm and McKinley that the c~zmnmication be rec-
eived and referred to the Prol~ertF C~tttee for cOnsideration at once, with ~cwer
to act.
No. 245 - Win. Springerr - requestin~ permission to operate auto exohar~e. OA~RED
on the ration of Ai~. MaoDonel& and Parm that the ,communication be ,-reoetve& and,
~eferre& to ,the l~ope~,O~ttee for a ~re~ort.
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No. 161 - City Manager - re insurance on overhanging signs. ORDERED on the mot-
ion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that +~he report be received and filed, the
reco~.-aendations be adopted, and the survey be made. (Ald. Miller and Parm voted
contrary to this motion. ) An amendment was made by Ald. Miller and Parm that the
report be received and referred to the City Solicitor for a report at the next
meeting, but this amendment was defeated.
The following Reports were Presented:
No. 16~ - City Solicitor - re early closing of gasoline stations. ORDERED on the
motion of ~ld. Miller and Hawkins that the report be received and laid on the
table until the next meeting.
SEE Petitions No. 6 and _~
No. 164 - City Clerk - re conference held Blst May. 0RDEP~u on the motion of Ald.
McKinley and Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and adopted.
No. 165 - City Clerk - recomnending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion
of ~ld. Hawkins and Miller that the report be received and filed, and the recom-
mendatious, with the exception of that for a pedlar,s llcence to Harry Mlnden, be
adopted.
Ald. Palm made a verbal report upon his attendance at the convention of
the Ontario Mayors, and Reeves, Association in ~'~indsor, and gave council a brief
outline of the action taken there.
PETITIONS
Laid over from a Previous meeting:
No. 6 - Nanson,s Battery Service and 31 others hours for gasolim vendors.
No. 7 - George Allen and 17 others - requesting'nYaction re above. ORDERED on
the motion of Ald. Miller and Hawkins that the petitions be received and laid on
the table until the next meeting.
REBOLUTI01~S
The foLlowing Resolutions were Passed:
No. llS - HAWIGNS - McKINLEy . RESOLVED that the congratulations of this Council
be extended to Mr. and Mrs. E.R.Strange upon the celebration of their fiftieth
wedding anniversary; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
No. 114 - ]L~flNS - MacDONALD - ~ESOLVED that a message be forwarded to the fam-
ily of the late Mrs. Martin Henderson, expressing the sympathy of the City Coun-
cil and citizens of Niagara Falls upon the death of this highly-esteemed resid-
ent of the c~ty; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
The following By-law was Presented:
No. 4221 . To close an~ sell a portion of Ontario Avenue.
· t was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Perm that the by-
law be received and laid on the table until acceptance 'has been received from the
two luterested ~arttea as to the ~urchase of the land,'axailable.
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The follow ,L~g By-laws were passed:
No. ~241 - To amend By-law Number 3~ ~eing a by=law respecting the issue of
liceaces in the City of Niagara Fa~ls.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Parm that Ald. Haw-
kins be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald that Rule
36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried.
Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and McKinley - Carried.
No. 4242 - To amend By-law Number 3962, being a by-law for licensing, regulating
and governing tourist camps and trailer camps, for designating areas
of land to be used as tourist camps or trailer camps, and for prohib-
iting the use of other land for such purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Psrm that Ald. MiLler
be given the provile ge of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the _
first time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Parm and MacDonald that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried.
Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and X~cKinle~ - Carried.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Mc~truley and Hawkins.
HAD AND ADOPTED, 14 June, 1948. '
- F~E ~EETI~
Council
The Finance Coattee mt on Tuesday, 8t~ ~une~ 19~, for the purpose
", of approv~n8 and also of passing the various accotmts which ha~ been prol~rly
certified aml ~laced before them. All members of the Cm~ttee~ with the excep-
Ltiem Of ,Ald. Donal~ aml. White, were, ~resemt. *
: V~. I~undx7 ac0ounte amo, untin~ to $30,773.26 wereI almProred by the C.=~ttee.
· . I! · 1 ~I The accounts lau~mittea~ ~e~.n~ linseed, or otherwise aea!t with, were 0.rd-
ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of
Ald. Hawkins and Parre.
The City Clerk advised that the Property Committee had agreed that the
portion of Ontario to be closed, having a frontage of eighty feet, should be div-
ided into ~olmrts and offered to the Cataract Ice Company and the New York Cen-
tral Hailroad Company; and farther that the portion of Lot l, i~nediately east of
this property be made avialable to the Railway at a price of ~150.00. ~t was or-
dered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the raconmendation be ad-
opted and the interested parties advised accordingly.
The matter of the Committee,s approval on bui~d~ng permit applications,
as laid over from the previous meeting, was again considered. It was ordered on
the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the practice of presenting such
applications to the Committee be discontinued, the former procedure of such per-
mite being issued by the CityManager be again instituted, and only those applic-
ationawhichare doubtful be referred to the Co~aittee.
A comunication was presented from the Lundy,s Lane United Church raq=
uesting a price on Lot 93, Plan ~3, Missnet Street. Upon the recommendation of
the Property Committee and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Hawkins it was ord-
ered that the communication be received and tabled and the Church be advised that
a price of $~00.00 will be accepted, subject to the condition that a dwelling of
at least $6,500.00 value is erected on the premises within six months; and that
they also be advised that water and sewer sexwiees are expected to be installed
by the end of August.
An offer was presented fromMrs. Louise Chalice for Lots ~8 and 59,
Plan 6, Acheson Avenue at a price of $100.00. Upon the recommendation of the
Property Ccmmlttee and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley it was ord-
ered that the offer be received and tabled, and Mrs. Chalice be advised that
Council are prepared to consider an offer to Purchase, subject to the condition
that a dwelling be erected on the lots in accordance with the established practice.
The report of the Property Committee, on the above matters, was pres-
ented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald andMcKinley that the rep-
oft be received and filed.
The comparison of tax collections as at 3lst Maywas Presented. It was
ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parmthat the statement be received and
filed, and given the usual publicity.
The statement of relief for the month of May was presented. It was or-
dered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parmthat the statement be received and
filed, and given the usual publicity.
A report was presented from the CityManager, recommending the issuance
of a permit for a garage at1485 Ferry Street. It was ordered on the motion of
Ald. Hawkins and Petit hat the report be received and filed, and the recommend-
~tion be a~opted.
A report was presented frcm the Clty Manager advising of an applic-
ation for a permit at the northwest comer of River Road and Ferguson ~reet for
an advertising signs. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKin-
le~ that the report be. received and referred to the Property C~,~,-~ tree for In-
spection.
A report waspresented from the City Manager regarding an application
for a peluit to erect cabins at 1370 Ferry Street. It was ordered on the motion
of Ald. Parm aml McFdnley that the report be received and laid on the table, and
referred to the Property C~ttee for a report.
~ae Committee adjourned.on the motion of Ald. HaWkins and McEinle~.
~AD AND ADOPr.:,, 1~ June, 1~8.
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COUNCF. MEETING.
Council Chamber,
8 June, 1948.
~he Council assembled at the close of the regular council sad finance
Sings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved
by the Com.~ttee, and for the consideration of other matters. All members of the
Comely, with the exception Of Ald. Dona~l sad Waits, were present.
RESOLUTION
The following Resolution was passed:
No. 119 - MCKINLEY - PAt14 - I~SOLVED that a by-law he drawn, in accordance with
the provisions of The Municipal Act, for the control of stray pigeons in the
City; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
BY-LAW
The following By-law was passed:
No. 4249 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins sad Parm that Ald. Miller
be given the privilege of introducing the by-law aml the by.law be read the first
time - Carried.
It was ordered on the marion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Councll be suspended and the by-law be ~iven the
second reaAing - Cax~A~led.
Third reading - A1A. Parm an~ MacDonald - Carried.
The Council a~lJomed On the marion of Ald.. Parm and ~awkins.
Mayor
~'WENTY-SIXTE MF2ETING
REGULAR MEETING
Com~cil Chamber,
14 June, 1948.
members Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met ~ · .don nday, l~th
n finance. All
of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the
minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of kld. MacDonald
andMcKinley.
CONGRATT/LATIONB
The congratulations of Council were extended to Miss W.M.Stokes, pross
reporter, upon the celebration of her birthday.
SEE Resolution
The congratulations and best wishes of Conncll were also extended to
Ald. Miller upon the occasion of his birthday.
D__EPUTATI0~
In connection with Communication No. 229, Mr. D.j. Fletcher of the Ret-
ailmerchants, Association of Canada was permitted to address Council. }dr. Flet-
cher discussed with Council the matter of petitions submitted with reference to
the closing hours for gasoline outlets in the City. Messrs. Booth, Sr., and
Bgoth, Jr., of Booths, Service Station also spoke upon this matter.
SEE Cormnunications Nos~
Laid over from Previous meetings:
l~o. 216 - Greater Niagara Planning Area Co~,~dttee - re formation of board. ORE-
ERED on the motion of Ald. White and Hawkins that the report be received and
filed, the recommendations be adopted, and the representatives of Council be Ald.
Mc~finley sad Messrs. C.A.Findlay, A.D.Frank and C-D.Hanniwell.
No. 229 - Retail Merchants, Association of Canada - submit~ng petition.
No. 230 - Hunt Motors L~m~ted - suggesting change in petition. 0~)Eb~u On the
motion of Ald, Parm and ~awkins that the oonmmnications be received and filed.
No. 238 - Niagara Foundry Company - re prices of castings. 0RDEBED on the motion
of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald that the cmmmmicatiOn be received and filed, and
catch basin.cas%ir~s for the year 1948 be purchased from the firm.
No. 24~ -
cD WiLliam 8pringett . re auto exchange. 0~)EM~D on the motion of Ald.
Ma onald and Hawkins that the oommanication be received and filed, sad permis-
sion to operate the business be granted.
SEE Repor__t No. 168
.~he following CoxA~unicationa were Presented: '"
No. 246 - greater Niagara 0hambet of 0~mmeree . re Falls Avenue and Clifton Hill
intersectiOn. Oi~EBED on the too%ion o~ Ala. Donald and Parm that the comaunic-
ation be received and laid _on the .~ le .raM1 the 'ne~$-,meeti
~%T;~M~nager for a report.~-~" j" ~. :~! .... ~ , .... ng, ani referred to the
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No. 247 - Canadian Tire Corporation - requesting permission to use Scud speaker.
OA~DmA~a~ an 'the motion of ~d~l. Parm an& ~acDonald that the co~unlcation be rec-
eived and filed, and permission be ~Eranted for the broadcasting of-the 12.30 p.m.
newscast each day.
No. '248 - Canadian Legion, St. Thomas - re excurision to City. OHD~:A~I~ on the
rantion of ~l&. White and Parm that the ccmnunication be received and filed, that
any necessary permission be granted; that the Branch be th~lced for advising
Council of their visit, and publicity be given to the same.
No. 249 - Mr. and Mrs. E.R.Stran~e - appreciation of congratulations. OEDNA~ on
the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Hawkins that the conmunication be received and
filed.
No. 250 ~ County Clerk - re meting re publicity for county. ONDB~ on the mot-
ion of Ald. Miller and McKinley that the c~icatiom be received an& laid on
the table 'and referred to AM. Hawkins to arrange the meeting.
No. 251 - Max Gold - re damage to building due to excavation. 0HOERED on the
motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the c~mm~nication be received and ref-
erred to the City Solicitor, and if any action is necessary, the e~m~ be taken
No. 292 - W. Redfern - protesting erection of sign. ORDEic~ on the motion of Ald.
Donald and Hawkins thet the comacitation be received an& refex=x~d to the fin-
anne co,,~-,~ttee for consideration.
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No. 2~B - Township ef Stsmt'ord - policy concerning ~m~ulance, etc.' oA~D~ on
the motion of ~ld. Miller an& MacDonald that the cc~munication be received and
filed, and His Worship Mayor Houck be ast~ed to appoint a member of Council to
attend the propose~ meeting together with the Chief of Police. In this connect-
ion, His Worship appointe~ Aid. Parm as the representative of Council.
No. 254 - Canadian National Railways - enclosing lease of Bridge Street Grounds.
01~ on the motion of Ald. Donal~ and Hawkins that the connmmication be reo-
eive~[ and filed, and the lease be signed.
Sm~ Resolution No. 117
I~PORTS
.Laid over from previous meeting:
No. 163 - City Solicitor - re early closing of gasoline stations. ~ on the
motion of Ai&. Parm ami Hawkins ~-_t the report he received and filed.
!m Ee~ort No. 166
~e following Re~orts were presented:
No. 166 - City Solicitor - re early closing of 6assline stations. 01~EHED on the
motion of Ald. Palm and Hawhies that +,h~ re~ort be receiva~ and filed.
! $.:.: Petitions No. 6 an~ 7
No. 167 - City Haua~er - re prices of castings. OI~ on the motsin of Aid.
l~awktns and MacDonald that ;the,~report,be receive~ and filed, an~ the
atious be adopted. ;: .'~_L -*=-~- --
,,;,*I~o. 168 - Property C~ttee - reo:,~;,,,,~*~llug permission-for business. OIEM.RED on
the motion of Ai~. MacDonaM a~ Hawkins that.the .rel~rt .be ,received 'an~ filed~
and the reccmnendation be adopted.
;-No. 169 - City Clerk ~ re ~olut-]moetin6 re housin~ 4evel.opm-nt. OA~ on the
~motton of, All. Donald ,an4-Hawline that' ~r~eport.,~e-'~eceivea ~ ~errea..~o 'the
No. 170 - Dairy Inspector - for month of May. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Haw-
kins and Parm that the report be received and filed, aM given the usual public-
ity.
No. 171 - Clt~ Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. 0RDEt~ED on the motion
of Ald. Hawkins and Donald that the report be received and filed, and the recom-
mendations be adopted.
No. 172 - City Auditor - re treasury accounts for 1947. ORDERED on the motion
of Ald. MacDonald and'McKinley that the report be received and laid on the table,
and p~inted in the usual m~nner.
PETITIONS
Laid over from previous meetings:
No. 6 - Nanson's Battery Service and 31 oth~s - re hours for gasoline vendors.
No. 7 - ~o~ Allen and 17 others - requesting no action re above. ORDERED on
the motion of Ald. Pard and Hawkins that the petitions be received and filed,
that the petitions be requested to submit new petitions and the same be checked by
the City Solicitor.
The following Petition was presented:
No. 8 - C.C.England and 31 others - protesting erection of tourist cabins. 0R-
DEE on the motion of ~ld. Parm and Donald that the petition be received and
filed, and By-law Nmber 4242 be rescinded. (Ald. McKinley voted contrary to this
motion. )
HESOLUTIONS
The following Resolutions were passed:
No. 116 - Rawkins - MTtV.~R . RESOLVED that the best wishes of this Council be ex-
tended to Miss W.M.Stokes, Press Reporter on the celebration of her birthday; and
the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carrl~,d unanimously
No. 117 - DONALD - EAW~ - I~SOL~ED that His Worship Mayor W.L.Houck and the
City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into and sign a lease with the Canadian
National Railway COmpany, providing for the Corporation,s use of certain lands of
the Company fronting on Bridge StreW, for recreational purposes~ and the Seal of
the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried una, a*'lv,,ous.17
No. 118 - DONA~D - MCKINLEY - EESOLVED that during the months of July, August and
September of 1948 the regular meetings of Council and the Finance Oommlttee be
scheduled to take place at 5.00.p.m. on each Monday; and the Seal of the Corpor-
ation be herato .af, flxed. *~
Carried unan~mnuslF
-~e following By-laws were passed:
No. 4221 - To close and sell a ~ortion of Ontario Avenue.
Thir~l reading - Abi. Rawkins and Mc/dnley - Carried xmanlmously.
~o. ~2~4 -Respecting nuisance cased by strayed pigeons.
Yt was ordered on the motion of Ai~. l~awkins and Donald that Aid. McKln-
le~ be given the privilege of intrqd~ucing ~the by-.l~. and the by-law be read the
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It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be~Suspended and the by-law ~0 given the
second reading -Carried uns~nusly.
Third.reading -AI&. MacDon-l~ and Parm - Carried 'unanimously.'
No. 424~ - To authorize the execution of an agreement for sale and deed.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Donald that Ald. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law bc read the
first .time - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of ~ld. Hawkins and McKinley that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be.suspended and the by-law be given the
second re~ading - Carried una~nusly.
Third read .ipg -Ald. MacDonald and Parm - Carried unanimously.
Ald. McKinley spoke of the smoke nuisance created at the Niagara Falls
General Hospital, and His Worship Mayor Eouck advised that a stoker had been in-
stalled which would eliminate this condition.
AId. MacDonald spoke about the widening of Jepson Street, and was ad-
vised by the City Manager that the work had been delayed due to the pressure of
ether projects, and that parking had been eliminated on one side of the street
to improve the present condition.
AId. MacDonald spoke of a oatash basin on Second Avenue which is not
functioning satisfactorily.
Ald. Miller felt signs should be erected in an effort to el~m~nato
spee~ng on River Road at the north l~m~t of the City.
Ald. Miller asked that five loads of dirt be removed from the north
side of-B~tdge Street, Just east of the athletic grounds.
Ald. Miller asked when work would be comasneed on the southerly sect-
ion of NcGrail Avenue and was advise&I by the City Manager that this would be
started during the coming week.
Aid. Miller asked that wee~s be cut on Fifth and Sixth Avenues.
Ald. McKinley felt that every effort should be made to use the closed
refuse units for the collection of garbage on Sunday~s, and if the so_.~ are not
available, ~hat the open trucks should be covered.
Ald. Hawkins felt action should be take~ to check the speeding of '
motor vehicles on Morrison Street between Stanley and Fourth Avenue.
~ae Cquncil ad$ourned on the motion of ~Ald. Donald and Hawkins.
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FINANGE METIE
Co~mci]. Chamber,
!1~ June, 1948.
The Finance Committee met on Monday, l~th Juno, 1948, for the purpose of
appreving and also of passing the various accounts which had boon properly cert-
ified and placed bofore them. All members of the committee were present.
Bundry accounts amounting to $24,%7.49 were approved by the Conm~ttee.
The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, we~ ord-
ered placed in the money by-law for Presentation to the Council, on the motion of
Ald. Donald and Hawkins.
The communication from W.Redfern, as referred from the Council meeting,
was Presented. At the same time the report of the City ~L~nager, as laid over from
the previous meeting, with reference to the application of W.MacLesn for a permit
to erect a sign, was considered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald
and Parre, upon the recomm~ndatlon of the Property Committee, that the communic-
ation end report be received and filed and the permit be not granted, as it is
not the policy of Council to permit such erections away fm~m the premises adver-
tised.
The report of the City Manager, as laid over from the previous meeting,
with regard to an application for a permit to erect cabins at 1~70 Ferry Street,
was again considered. Upon the recomm~ndation of the Property Committee, the
matter was considered by the Co~dttee. It was ordered on the motion of Ald.
White and MacDonald that the reportbe received and filed, and permission be not
granted.
-A communication was presented from E.Marcolin regarding the purchase
of Lot 15 and part of Lot 16, Terrace Avenue. Upon the recomendation of the
Property C~ttee and on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Parm it was ordered
that the com~nication be received and filed, and Mr. Marcolin be advised that
inasmuch as he has not complied with the terms of the agreement, the agreement is
now cancelled.
An offer was presented from Mrs. L. Chalice of $50.00 for Lot ~9, Ach-
eson Avenue. Upon the rec~ndation of the Property Committee and on the motion
of Aid. MacDonald and Hawkins it was ordered that the offer be received and ac-
cepted, subject to the condition that a dwelling of at least $4,000.00 value is
erected on the Premises within sL~ months.
An offer was presented from Joseph Lemelln of $50.00 for Lot 46, Ach-
eson Avenue. Upon the recc~m~ndation of the Property Co~..!ttee and on the motion
of Aid. Hawkins and Parm it was ordered that the offer be received and accepted,
subject to the condition that a dwelling of at least $5,000.00 value is erected
on the premises within six months.
The report of the Property Co~mn~ttee, upon the above matters, was prres-
ented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Itawkius and Parm that the report be
received and filed.
The City Manager made a verbal report as to the use of a spreader in
connection with the re-surfacing of a portion of Victoria Avenue. Mr. 0rr ad-
Vised that a spreader could be rented from the Brednan Construction Company at a
rate* of $7~.00 per da~, which included, the use of the machine and the operator;
and estimated that the work contemplated would take approximately thirty days.
It was orclered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the City Manager
be authorized to rent the spreader as outlined.
-~:? C~;','!"ttee addsmined on the motion:of Aid. Donald,an~
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Council Chamber,
14 ~une, 1948.
The Council assembled at the close of the regular cotmcil and finance
meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts ap-
proved by the C~m,~ttee. All members of the Council were present.
The following By-law was passed:
No. 4246 -I.!To Grant Monies for General Purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and White that Ald. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-l~ be read the
first t~-- - Carried una,~mnmly.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Parm and Fawkins that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second
reading - Carried unanimously.
~hird reading -Ald. Hawkins and Parm - Carried unanimously.
The Council a&Journed on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley.
HEAD AND ADOpqtm, 21 ~une, 1948.
· CONFEE~OE
Council C~-m~er,
14 ;une, 1948.
~e Conference C.'..~..~ttee assembled at the close of the regular council
an~ finance meetings for the purpose of considering matters place& before them.
All members of the C~---~ttee were present.
A~ter giving c~nsideratiun to the matters presented, ~he~Omm.~ttee adjourned on
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~WENTY-SEVEN~ MEETING
Council Chamber,
21 June, 1948.
Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 21st
June, 1948, for the purpose of considering general b~siness and finance.
members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Donald, were present. On the
motion of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald, Ald. White was enacting mayor until the ar-
rival of His Worship. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the
previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of ~ld. Hawkins and MacDonald.
DEP~0~
On the motion of Ald. McKinley and Miller, and in connection with Pet-
itlon No. 9, Mr. H.F.Logan, K.C., was permitted to address Couucil. Mr. Logan
advised Council of the conditions in connection with the application of Mr.
Ralph Salfl for permission to erect cabins on Lots 146, 1947 and part of Lot 148,
O~tario Avenue, and the favourable consideration of the same by the petitioners.
SEE Petition No.__~9
COI~UNICATIONB
Laid over from Previous meetings:
~o. 237 - House of Rand L~m~ted
No. 246 - Greater Niagara Cham~er of Conm~ree _ re Falls Avenue and Clifton Hill
intersection. 0RDE~m~ on the motion of Ald. Miller and McKinley that the con~nus-
ications be received and laid on the table, until the next meeting, when the Cha~r-
men of the Traffic Committee is expected to be present.
SE ~R~eport No. 17~3
No. 251 - Max Gold - re damage to building. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Parm
end MacDon~"~'~a~' the communication be received and filed, the request be gran-
ted and the necessary repairs be made to the building.
SEE Report No. l~
.The following Communications were presented:
No. 25~ - Fort Erie Canadian Legion - re Veterans, Peace Encanpm~nt. Oi~DEi~D on
the motiOn of Ald. Hawkins and Parm that the communication be received and filed,
and several local bands be advised of the programme.
No. 256 - Miss E.M.Geodsir - aPPreciation of con~atulatious. 0RDEE on the
motion of Ald. Psrm and Hawkins that the communication be received and filed.
No. 257 '- ~ande A. Findlay - appreciation of appointment. 0RDE~o on the motion
of ~ld. Parm and Hawkins that the communication be received and filed.
No. 2~8 - Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce - requesting approval of erection
~of signs. ORDEP~ an the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the commun-
ication be received and filed, that permission for the erections be granted and
the 0hambet be advised that Council does not have authority to grant permission
for the erection of a sign on the bridge oressing Newnan Hill.
No. 2~9 - Central Mortgage and Housing CorPoration - re meeting with Ald. Donald
and Miller. 0E)Et~ on the motion of Ald. Psrm and McEinley that the co~ntmic-
ation be received and laid on the table until the next meeting for study and con-
'elderatlon,~when, Aid... Donald%is ~resent.
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Hie Worship Mayor Houck arrived at the mse. ting and became Chairman.
No. 260 - Township of Stamford - report on meeting re smbulance services, etc.
ORDEE on the motion of 'Ald. Parm and Hawkins that the comunication be rec-
eived and filed.
No. 261 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada - requesting permission to relocate
pole. Ol~)E~am on the notion of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald that the comnunicat-
ion be received and filed, and permission be granted.
SEE By-law No. 4248
No. 262 - George Sawyer - requesting use of land at swimming pool and operation
of concealone. 0RDEFa~D on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the
eomunicatlon be received and filed, that the City Manager be empowered to com-
plete arrangements as he sees fit, and that tenders be called for the. operation
of the concession.
~No. 263 - A.D.Frank - appreciation of appuhtmsnt. OEDEEED on the motion of Ald.
Parm and MacDonald that the comnunication be received and filed.
Ald. Miller made a verbal report upon his and Ald. Donald's interview
with officials of the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation in Ottawa with
regard to the possible constraction of multiple housing units. It was ordered
on the motion of. Ald. Parm and McEinle3T that Ald. Miller be thanked for his rap-
err.
REPOi~B
The foLlowin~ Reports were presented:
No. 173 - City Manager - re Falls Avenue and Clifton Hill intersection. 01~EA~a
on the motion of Aid. Miller and MoEinley that the report be received and laid
an the table until the next meeting ~hen the Chairman of the Traffic Co,~ttee
is expected to be present.
No. 174 - City Solicitor - re 330-332 Queen Street. 0EDEEE~ on the mation of
Ai&. Psrm and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the rscc~mend-
ations be adopted.
No. 175 - City Clerk - re conference held 14th ~une. 01~,:r~u on the motion of
Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and filed.
No. 176 - City Clerk - rec~,~i~nding issuance of licenoes. 01~)ERED on the motion
of Aid. MacDonald and Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and the rec-
'. commendations be adopted. -.
rNo. 177 - City Augliter - re Board of Education accounts. (A~DEA~m an the motion
. ( of Ald. White and MacDonald that the report he received, laid on the table and
], printed in the usual manne .. .. ' ......
~ ~o. 178 - City Manager - recemmmnding construction of water ma~in. ORDEE ~n c ~
. :: th~ motion of Ald. MacDonald and ~awkins .that the repor~be~'rsceived mxltfiled,
j~'R I<'~The following Petition was-presented:!~j~li i]~ I;~ !I;:~, ~:lI ~ ,;.I> !~.~; :.:~ .
I C! ! and Mrs. MihnlovAts ana 4 others ~coneeD, ting~to er tio ofl ur-
ist cabins. ORDEP~io on ~he motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the pet-
ition be received and'filed.
RESOLUTIONS
_The following Resolu~ions were passed:
No. 119 - HA~{INS - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that His Worship P~yor Houck and the City
Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and execute an agreement wi~ the Can-
adian National Rai~ays covering the installation of a ten-inch water neinunder
the Railway,s tracks at Victoria Avenue; and the Seal of the Corporation be here-
to affixed.
Carried
No. 120 - MIT.T~ _ MacDONALD - REEOLVED that a letter be for~mrded,to the Henour-
able Minister of Highways protesting against the new location of the directional
highway signs for Highways 20 and 3a from the Rainbow Bridge, that the Department
be requested to return such signs to the original locations which would reoute
traffic up Clifton Hill, Victoria Avenue and Lan~y,s Lane; and the Seal of the
Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
~B~Y-LANB
The following By-law was passed:
.No. 4234 - To close and sell a portion of Huron Street.
Third reading -Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald - Carried.
The following By-law was read the first time:
No. 42~y - To repeal By-law Number 42A~2, which is a by-law for licensing, regul-
ating and governing tourist camps end trailer camps, for designating
areas of land to be used as tourist camps or trailer camps, and for
prohibiting the use of other land for such purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. White and Hawkins that Aid. Parm
be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first~
time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Hawkins and MacDonald that the By-
law be laid on the table until the next metin6, and the Property Committee be
asked to investiagte the first petition in this connection and interview the per-
sons who signed the same.
The following By-law was passed:
~No. 4248 - To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Company of Canada to
replace one pole on Kitchener Street.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Hawkins that Ald.
MacDonald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law b~ read
]~he first time - Carried. '
It was or'dersd on the motion of Aid. Hawkins and Parm that Rule 36 (2)
Of the gramring Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given-the second
madin6 ,- Carfled. ' '
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"~The' followtn6 By-law was read the first and second times:
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pScting the proportion of persons signing the same for early closing
of all retail gasoline service stations, gasoline pumps and outlets in
the retail gnsollne service industry in the City of Niagara Falls.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and McKinley that Ald. Haw-
kins be given the prdvilege of introducing the by-law aria the by-law be read the
~rsttime - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Miller that Rule 36
.(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the sec-
ond reading - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Miller and Parm that the by-law be
laid on the table until the next meeting.
The following By-law was passed:
.No. 42~0 - To authorize the execution of an A~A~ement for Sale and Deed.
It was ordered an the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parm that Ald. Miller
be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read ~the first
time - Carried.
It was ordered o~ the motion of Aid. Parm and Hawkins that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suepanned and the by-law be given the eecor~l
reading - Carried.
Thlr~ reading -Ald. E~wkins and MacDonald - Carried.
The Council adjourned an the motion of Ald. White and Hawkins.
An offer was presented from A.E.Lee of 975.00 for part of Lot 16, Plan
16, Terrace Avenue. Upon the reconunendation of the Property ConmuLttee and on the
motion of Ald. MacDonald and Hawkins it was ordered that the offer be received
and laid on the table and the City Engineer be requested to Prelmre a sketch show-
ing the location of the brow of the hill.
An offer was presented of $350.00 each for Lots 26 and 27, Plan 43, Low-
ell Avenue. Upon the recommendation of the Property Committee and on the motion
of Ald. White and Hawkins it was ordered that the offer be received and laid on
the table, and the Clerk obtain from Mr. Clark further information and a revised
offer.
The report of the Property Committee~ on the above matters, was pres-
ented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Hawkins that the ~port be
received and filed.
A report was Presented from the City M~nager regarding an application
for a permit to erect a sign for Frontier Motors Limited on Queen Street. It was
ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received
and filed, and the matter be referred to the Property Committee wi~ power to act.
A report was presented from the Equipment Committee, recommedlng the
purchase of a rake for use on'the Fordson tractor, at a price of $110.00. It was
ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins that the report be received
and filed, and the recommendation be adopted.
The Oon~ittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins.
i~EAD AND ADOPTED, 28 June, 1948.
Council Chamber,
.: 21 June, 1948.
· ' The Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance
meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts ap-
proved by the Committee. All members of the Council, with the exception, of Aid.
Donald, were~ Prosent. ' ' ~ ' : ·
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I s ordered the motlon.o~Ald. White and McKinley that Ald. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law\be read the
first time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and Parm that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second
reading - Carried.
Thir~ reading -Ald. Parm and MacDonald - Carried.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and HaWkins.
READ AND A~,gPTED, 28 June, 1948.
Mayor
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T~ENTY-EIGHTH MEETING
REGULAR ~NETING
Council Charabet,
28 J~e, 1948.
Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 28th
June, 1948, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. .~ll mem-
bers of the Council, with the exception of His Worship F~yor Houck, ~.rere present.
RESOLUTION
The following Resolution was passed:
No. 121 - WHi'A~ - HAWKINS - RESOLVED that the action of His Worshin MsyorHouck~
in appointing Alderman F.J.Miller as enacting mayor during the absence of His
Worship from the City, be approved; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto
affixed.
~rried
MINUTES
The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meet-
ing, adopted these on the motion of ~ld. Hawkins and MacDonald.
DEPUTATIONB
;.' In connection with Communications Nos. 268, 269 and 270 and Petition
No. 10, and on the motion of Ald. Donald and ~cDonald, Mr. J.P.Matthews of Mar-
tin and Calvert was permitted to address the meeting. Mr. Matthews spoke in be-
half ofthe petitioners who were protesting against permission being tms~d for the
erection of cabins on Ontario Avenue. On the motion of ~ld. Hawkins and McKinley
MAr. H.F.Logan, K.C., was :permitted to address Council and he spoke on behalf of
Mr. 8alfi who was making application for permission for the ereetion. On the
motion of Ald. bonald and Parre, MAr. Otto Smiley was given permission to speak and
Mr. Smiley stated that he was one of the petitioners who Pretestedsgainst the
erection. On the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley, Mr. Olie Dsley advised
Council that he was not in fayour of permission being granted for cabins at the
location in question; and also advised Council of the condition with regard to
parking at his residence. Mr. A.H.Collett also expressed his disapproval of per-
mission being granted for the erection of cabins.
Sk~m. Cobmamications Nos. 268, 269::and 270
SEE Petition No. l0
SEE Resolution No. 122
laid over from Previous meetir~s: .
/No. 237 - House of Hand Limited
· NO. 246 - Greater Niagara 0hambet of Commerce - re Falls Avenue and Clifton Hill
:'intersection. 0~ on the motion of Ald. Donald and Parm that the communic-
.a~lons be received and filed. (Ald. White voted contrarF to this motion.) ~...!~
' ' SEE Re~ort No. 17~
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The following Communications were ~'resented:
No. 26B - CliftOn-Chapter, L0.D.E. - requesting permission for tag'day. 0RD-
ERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the communication be rec-
eived'~and ,filed, and permission be granted.
No. 264 - All Peoples' United Church - requesting permission for picnic at Swim-
ruing Pool. 0ED~A~U on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald that the commun-
' ication be received and filed, that permission be granted and seats be provided.
No. 265 - Al&. F.W.Milburn, Woodstock - re excurison to City. 0RDEEED on the
motion of Ald. Parm and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed,
and the Enacting Mayor be given the power to appoint a c~,~,,Ittee to make arrange-
ments in this connection. Enacting Nayor Miller appointed Ald. McKinley as chair-
men of thie~ Committee with power to-add members as he desires.
No. 266 - Lincoln County Federation of Agriculture - meeting re water shed req-
uirement. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Parm that the con~unication
be received, the invitation be accepted, and as many members of the Council
possible attend the meeting. , .
No. 267 - Fire Chief - requesting penmission to attend convention. 0RD~.F~D on
the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the communication be received
filed, and permission be granted. ,.
No. 268 - Barton and Halladay
No. 269 - House of Hand Limited
No. 270 - Walker Drug Co. L~ted - stating need for tourist cabins. ORDERED on
the motion of AId. Parm an~ White that the c~mmaulcations be received and filed.
SE~ Petition No. l0
Laid over from previous meett. ngs:
No. 173 - City Manager - reckriding installation of traffic light. 0RDEH~ on
the motion of AId. Donald and Parm that the report be received and filed, and the
reconmaendations be adopted. (Ald. X~nite vote& contrary to this 'marion.)
The following Reports were presented: ' '
No. 179 - City Clerk - rec~m,~nding issuance of licences. 0EDNRED on the metion
of Ald. Hawkins and lMacDonald; that the report be ·received and fi~ed, and 'the rec-
~omm~ndations be adopted.
No. 180 - City Clerk - re tourist licerice application not approved. 0RDE~ on
I~.the metion pf Ald. Parm and Hawkins that the report be received and laid on the
table, and the Sanitary Inspector be instructed to advise the applicant of the
~necessary action to obtain a liclence. -
~!No. 181 - Assessor - re attendance at convention. OEDEA~u on the motion of Ald.
~MacDonald and Hawkins that the rapexit be received and filed.
:~)~No. 182 u City Treasurer - re attendance at convention. ORD~ on the motion of
!'~AI~. -Nawkins;~and MacDonald, that. :the-raportbe received anal filed.
followtv~ Petitions were presented:. , ': ', ~: ' ' :'
10-; !0:G.England ar~ '72 others'-'pratesting erection of tourist. cabins. O~)-
~/raceived and filed.
' By-law No. ~247
NO. 11 - Joseph Ruish and 31 others - re hours of sale of Easelinc. 0RDEi~ED on
the metio~ of ~l~. Donald'~and Parm that the petition be received and laid on the
table until the next meeting., and copies be fbu+aished for the members of Countnil.
RESOLUTIOI~
The following Resolutions were passed:
No. 122 - DONALD - McKI~n_Ey - ESOLVE~ that the Traffic Connnittee be asked to in-
vestigate, during the coming week, the condition of traffic and parkin5 on Otter
Street in the vicinity of the, residence of Mr. 0. Daley; and report thereon to
the Council; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
No. 123 - MoKI~EY - MacDON~tLD - EESOLVED that the Traffic Connmittee be requested
to investigate and report upon the location of the bus stop on MaRes Stree~ in
the vicinity of He~;ood Avenue; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
No. 124 - McKI~Ei~y _ DONALD - RESOLVED that the Traffic Committee be requested to
investigate and report at the next meeting on the condition of parking at 344
Park Street; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
BY-L~S
The following B~-law was passed:
No. 4239 - To close and sell a portion of a lane tuning from Buttrey Street to · Ferguson Street.
Thin reading -Ald. McKinley and MacDonald - Carried.
The following By-laws were presented_:
No. 42.47 . To repeal By-law Number 4242, which is a by-law for licensing, regul-
· - : ,.ating and governing tourist camps and trailer camps, for designating
areas of land to be used as tourist camps or trailer camps, and for
prohibiting the use of other land for such purposes.
A marion 'was made by Ald. Parm and Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Stand-
~' tng Rules of, Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading.
.This motion was 'defeated, the vote being: For:Ald. Parm and Donald; and ~gainst:
'~ ,.Ald. MacDonald, White, McKinley and Hawkis. No further action was taken upon the
byelaw.
~No. 424~ - To provide a form of application and the evidence to be procured res-
: ., , . pecting the proportions of persons signing the same for early'closing
of all retail gasoline sexwice stations, gasoline p~u~ps and outlets in
!' , . . the retain gasoline service industry in the City of Niagara Falls.
': "j" ' It was ordered on the marion of Ald. MaoDo~nald and HawkinS that the ~y-
~'~.:l~.~!~be laid,(m'the t~,ble until the next meeting.
~e Cornnil a&Jouraed on the ,marion of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald.
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Council Chamber,
28 June, 1948.
The Finance Comm4ttee met on Monday, 28th June, 1948, for the purpose
of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly
certified and placed before them. All members of the Co~n~ttee, with the excep-
tion of His Worship Mayor Houck, were present.
Sundry accounts amounting to $59,163.60 were approved by the Committee.
The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord-
ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council, on thee motion of
Ald. McKinley and Hawkins.
An offer from A.E.Lee of $75.00 for part of Lot 16, Plan 16, as hid
over from the previous meeting, was considered. Upon the recommendation of the
Property Cu~ttee and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Hawkins it was ord-
ered that the offer be received and accepted, it being understood that Lots l~
and 1~ are to be placed off the list of lots available for sale and when Lot 14
is sold, a ten-foot Strip is '-to be reserved at the rear to give access to Lot 1~.
A report from the City Manager, as laid over from the previous meet-
ing and regarding the application of McColl Frontenanc Oil Company for a permit
to erect a hanging sign for Frontier Motors Sales on Queen Street, was again con-
sidereal. ~pon the recommendation of the Property Committee and on the motion of
~ld. Parm and MacDonald it was ordered that the report be received and filed, and
a permit be granted, providing the pole· on which the sign' is to be erected is
placed inside the sidewalk.
A conmmmication was presented from Mrs. Louise Chalice, withdrawing her
· offer for Lot ~9, Acheson Avenue. Upon the recomzendation of the Property Com-
mittee and on the motion of Ald. McKinley an& Parm it was ordered that the com-
munication be received and ftle~, and a refund of the deposit be granted.
A communication was presented from H.L.Araold, withdrawing his offer
for Lot 2, Buttrey Street. Upun the ree~..--~ndation of the Property C.,--i~ttoe
and on the motion of Ald. Parm and McEinley it was ordered that the cvmunication
be received and filed, and the refund be gilated.
An offer of $50.00 was presented from Guido Polegot for Lot ~8, ABheson
Avenue. Upon the recommendation of the Property C~'---nttee and on the motion of
,Ald. White and Parm it was ordered that the offer be received and aceSted, sub-
Ject to the condition that a dwelling of ~at least $~,000.00 value is erected an
the premises within six months.
The report of the Property C~ttee on the above matters was presented.
:It was ordered 'on the metion Of. Ald. White and Parm t~at the report he received
gand filed. ~ . ,
j' A report was presented fx~m the City Msnager with regard to an al~lic-
~, :ation for,l~eratssion to erect a ai~ at ~3 River Road. Xt was ordered on the
motion of AId. Naclkmal~ and Hawkins .that the repor~ be received and filed, the
: rec~ndation be. adopted,-.an~-a permit be ;issue~. ,
~le IC~ttee adaourned on the motion of;;Al~. l~cKinleyi'~nd Hawkins. :1,:
COUNC~Z MEETING
Council Chamber,
28 June, 1948.
The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin-
ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts
approved by the Committee. All members of the Council, with the exception of His
Worship M~yor Houck, were present. Ald. Miller was enacting mayor during the
meeting.
BY-LAW
The following By-law was passed:
~o. 42~2 - ~o Grant Monies for General Purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Hawkins that Aid.
White be given the privilege of.'introducing the by-law, and the by-law be read
the first time - Carried.
It was ordered on the motion of AId. Hawkins and McKinley that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council. be suspended and the by-law be given the
seco~ reading - Carried.
Third reading -Ald. Parmand McKinley - Carried.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Parm and Hawkins - Carried.
l~EAD AND ADOPIED, 5 July, 1948.
Clerk ·
Council Chamber,
28 June, 1948.
" T~e Conference C~ttee assambled at the close of the regular council
'and finance meetings for the purpose of giving consideration to the matter before
them. All members of the Co~,~!ttee, with the exception of His WorshipMayor
· '~Houck, were~resent. Ald. F.j. Ililler was Chairman of the meeting.
~:~After giving consideration to the matters presanted,~ the Co,.-,,Ittee adjourned on-
."',the motion of, AId. White and Parre.,
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E-N~','~ MEETING
Council C~smber,
5 July, 1948.
Pursuant to adJomt, the Council mat at 5.00 p.m. on Mendmy, ~th
July, 1948, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All
members of the Council wore present. The Council, having received and read the
minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on ~he motion of Ald. MacDonald
and White.
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DEPUTATIONS
On the motion of Aid. White and M~Kinley, Mr. George Gare, Secretary
.of the Trades and Iabour Congress and organizer for the United Chemical Workers'
Union, addressed Council. Mr. Gate appeared in connection with the dispute bet-
wean the Canadian Se~m~n's Union and two shipping companies operating in the
Great Takes, and asked Council to petition the Right Hencurable the Prime Min-
ister of Canada to c~11 the two companies together and arbitreto with the union
to negotiate a settlement; failing which the GoveA-,~aent exercise its authority
and revoke the charters of the Companies.
S~m. Reeolutian No. 125
In connection with Petition No. ll and on the motion of Ald. Donald and
Parre, Council heard representatives of the retail gasoline dealers in the City.
Messrs. S.Nansun and N.Evans laddressed Council and outlined the wishes of the
dealers in.regard to closing hours for the sale of gasoline.
bEE Petition No. 11
C0~I~UNEATIONS
Laid over from previous meetings: . .
I~ ~.No. 2~9 - Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation - re housing projects.
on the motion of Ald. Pann und NaoDouald that the~ oomunioation be received and
~ filed.; ~ ~ ' '
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~ ~The following Cozmmnications were presented: !
~ ?~j~o. 271 - Kingm~ll, Kills# Price amT Flemin~ - re Oneida right-of-way agreement.
·~'~]OED~A~m on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and. Donald that the cu~a~mlcatton be
/' received an~ filed, the request be granted and the agreement be cancelled.
i ~ '~'~!~No. 272 - Crown-Dominion Oil Company vJ~tad - re property at River Road and
>. on ths motion or 'm. Sawki and MacuonaXd that
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~ "'.?~',motton :of tt!d. ~arm and MacDOnald ~that the,c--~.-tlcation .be'reeel~eaaml filed. '-
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No. 276 - Bell Telephone Company of Cana&q - re permission to replace pole.
No. 277 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada - re Permission to place condnit. 0R-
DEE on the motio~ of ~ld. Donald and Panr~ that the co~!mnlcstion be received
and filed, and permission be granted. Prior to the above motion it was moved by
Ald. }~ite and MacDonald that the conmaanications be received an.d referred to the
Property Committee for a.report; b(r~ this motion was defeated. (Ald. ~'.q~ite and
~hoDonald voted contrax7 to the moti_on. )
SI'IE B,~-la~.z NO.
EPORTS
Laid over from previous meeting:
No. 180 - City Clerk - re application for liceace not approved. ORDERS2) on the
motion of ~ld. Hawkins and Parm that the report be received and laid on the table
until the next meeting.
The followin~ Reports were ~eent_e_d:
No. 18~ - City Clerk - re meeting held 28th June. ORDERED on the motion of Ald.
McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and filed.
No. 184 - City PLansget - re ~eting with Board of Education. ORDERED on the mot-
ion of Ald. Parm and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, the action
of the Property Committee be approved and the transfer of the properties ~ith
the Board of Education be made.
SEE Resolution No. 126
No. 185 - Traffic Comittee - making various recommendations. 0RDE~ED on the
motion of Ald. McKinley an~ MacDonald that the report be receivedand filed, and
the recommendations be adopted.
No. 186 - City Clerk - recomraending issuance of licenoes. O~]EP~V on the motion
of Ald. Hawkins and Donald that the report be received and filed, and the recom-
mendations be adopted. . .
No. 187 - City EnEineer - recommending sewer on No~mbh Street.
t[o. 188 - City Engineer - recomending sewer on Morse Avenue.
Engineer - recommending sidewalk on North Street.
189 - city
19o - city
191 - city
192 - city
193 - city
194 - c~ty
19~ - city
196 - City
197 - City
Engineer - recommending
Engineer - recomnendtng
Engineer - reconnending
Engineer - recomnending
Engineer - recommending
sidewalk on Morse Avenue.
sidewalk on Morse Avenue.
sidewalk on Summer Street.
curb and gutter on Morse AVenue.
curb and gutter on Mores Avenue.
Engineer - recomendlng curb and gutter on Sumner Street.
Engineer - recommending curb and gutter on Sumner Street.
Engineer - recommending macadam road on Morse Avenue.
LIfo. 198 - City Engineer - reco~nending macadam read on Sv~mer Street.
-~No. 199 ~ C~ty Er~1neer - recomnending water main on North Street and Morse Avenue.
':' No. 200 ~ City Engineer - sunmary of above reports. ORDERED on the motion of Ald.
~ ~ ,~awktns and McEinley that the reports be received and filed, the reco~m~ndations
~-.,~b~.e <,.ado, p .'t e.~,: .and t.he n.~gee..sary,by.laws be presented. ~; ~:
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;::No. ll- osep ,,d ethore-re h__ of sale of gassigns. ORD on
]notion of' Aid. Whl~e and MaePonald that the petitio~ be received arKl filed, . .,
seericing,be deleted as reeo--~n4ed end the by-laW,:.be,.pz,~,sented./ (Aid.
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i~SOLUTION8
The following Resolutions were passed:
No. 129 - WRi,,',: - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that a communication be directed to the
Hencurable w~aphrey Mitchell, Minister of Labour and a copy of the same be sent
to the Right Hencurable W.L.Maokenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada, drawing
attention to the fact that the bargaining rights held by the Canadian Sesmen,s
Union are not being observed by the two ste-mmhip companies on the Great Lakes,
and requesting action to have this dispute settled; and the Seal of the Corpor-
ation be hereto affixed.
Carried unan_imouslF
No. 126 - NTT.X~.R - HAW~ - RESOLVED that a letter of appreciation be forwarded
to the Board of Education for the pleasant manner in ~eh the Property Committee
were received by the Board and for the action token which will permit the trans-
fer of properties, making available land for the erection of dwellings for vet-
erans of World War II; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried unanimously
No. 127 - PA~ - ~i'A~ - ]ESOLVED that the Police Department be requested to
carry out their duties with regard to the enforcement of parking and traffic rag-,
ulations as enacted by Council; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed
Carried unanimously
No. 128 - ]~l'~s - PAI~X - RESOLVED ~that the invitation of the North American Cyun-
staid Limited to attend a picnic supper on 26th July, be accepted, that as many of
the Council as possible attend; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried unanimously
The following By-law was presented:
No.
- To provide a form of application and the evidence to be procured res-
· ~ petting the proportion of persons signing the same for early closing
of all ratoil gasoline service stations. gasoline pampa and outlets in
th~ retail gasoline service industry in the City of Niagara Falls.
It was ordered on the marion Of ~i(L. MacDonald and ~t~lte that the.by-
law be laid on the table.
The following By-laws were passed:
go. ~2~ . ~To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Company of Canada to
~ ' ,~"-~ re.lace pole on McRae Street and to place con~Luit on Victoria Avenue.
. It was ordered on the marion of AI~. McKinley an~ Miller that Ald. Don-
~.ald be given the privilege of introducing the-by-laF and t~e by-law be read the
· · ~ It was ordered an the marion of Aid. Hawkins and MacDonald that Me 36
~i!'?(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be sus~endea aria' the by-law be 6ivan thesec-
~::::~: No. ,To es~a~lts~ regulations us to.the fo~m of'application an~ the avid-
"': ' '~-'~ to be ~ro~une~L !respestiag the proportion of persons si$nin$ the
eml ae to the'classification of shops for the lmr~oses of Seerion
be given the privilege of in.troducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first
time - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Miller and MacDonald that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspnded and the by-law be given the sec-
ond reading - Carried unanimously. -
Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Hawkins - Carried unanimously.
_N.0.42~ - To authorize the execution of an AgreementOr Sale and Deeds.
It was ordered on the motion of Ztd. Hawkins and McKinley that &d.
Miller be given the Privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-la~¢ be read
the first time - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McICinley and MacDonald that Rule
36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the
second reading - Carried unanimously.
Third-reading -Ald. Parm and Hawkins - Carried unanimously.
MISCELLAP~EOUS
Ald. ~hcDonald spoke of the alleged high prices being charged by tour-
ist home operators in the City, and His l'~rship ~hyor Houck asked that the Tour-
ist Committee given consideration to this matter.
Ald. Hawkins asked that ~e Traffic Conmaittee give serious thought and
consideration, and report thereon, as to stop signs on the various streets, with
a view to making the signs more readily visible to the motering public, it berg
the opinion of the Alderman that the sig~s are not as effective as could be des-
ired in view of the number of serious accidents which have occurred recently.
Ald. MacDonald spoke about the step sign at the corner of Willmot~
Street and Fourth Avenue.
His Worship Mayor Houck mentioned the traffic light at the intersec-
tion of Victoria Avenue and Valleyway and stated that it was difficult for traf-
fic to make a left turn frOmValle~fay on to Victoria Avenue.
Ald. Pann suggested that consideration might be given to painting the
stop signs with luminous paint to make them more visible at night.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and }~ite.
, i~AD AND ADOp,~ 12, July, 1948. , ,:.
FIIqANCE MEETING
\
~. Council Chamber,
~ D July, 19~8.
~e Finance Comittee met on Money, 9th J~y, 1948, for the p~ose of
approvi~ and also of pas~i~ the ~rious accomts which had been p~perty cert-
Ified and place~ before them. ~ members of ~e Coattee we~ present.
Smd~ accosts mo~ti~ to $6,628.11 were approved by the Comittee.
~e accomts sub~tted, being passed or otherlee dealt with, were or-
de~d placed in the ~ney by-law for p~sentation to the Cgmcil, on the motion
of ~d. Hawkins and McKi~ey.
~e repo~ of the p~perty Committee, ~comendi~ prices for the sale
of a portion of the lane ~ni~ between Butt~y Street and Fer~on St~et, was
presented. It was oMered on the ~tion of ~d. ~cDo~ld and McKinley that the
~port be ~ceived and filed, ~d the recomendations be adopted.
Plan 43, Lowell Avenue. Upon the ~cmen~tion of the Prope~y C~ttee an~
on the motion of ~d. ~cD~ald and Pare it was oMe~d that the offer be rec-
eived and lai~ on the table, and ~s. ~len be advised that the price of this lot
is $900.00.
~e ~port of the ~ope~y C~ttee, on the above totter, was p~s-
be ~ceived ~d filed.
A ~po~ was p~sented fr~ ~e City ~nager with ~gaN to ~ applic-
ation for a pe~t to ~ve a sm~ b~ldi~ to Lot 272, Plan l0 at the sou~west
comer of ~-m~lton Steer ~d Sixth Avenue. It was oMe~d on the ~tlon of ~d.
~cDonald ~d McKl~ey ~t ~e ~po~ be ~ceived and filed, ~d ~e Nco~end-
ation be adop~d.
A ~port was p~sented fm ~e City ~ager, ~co~endt~ ~e iss~nce
of a pe~t for a si~ on Bender Hill. It was oMered on the ~ti~ of
~ite ~d ~cD~ald ~at ~e rep~ be reoei~d ~d f~led, ~ the rec-,.~dation
be adopted.
~d. Donald asba what was ~e. s~t~ of the totter wi~ ~g~ to the
praise of ~d f~m ~. F.N.L~slie for the extensl~ of Fai~lew C~ete~. ~e
City ~ager ad~sed t~t ~. ~slie ~ been Nq~s~d ~ p~pm~ and pNsent
- ~e deed to ~is p~e~y.: · - - ~ ~ ,
~e Cobm~4t~e a~Joned ~ ~e rotion of ~d, ~i~. and ~wkins.
COUNCZL MEETING
Council Chtmber,
D July, 1948.
The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular cotmoil and fin-
ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covez~d the accounts
approved by the Co~nn~ttee. All members of the Council were present.
BY-LAW
The following By-law was passed:
No. 42~6 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and White that :~ld. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the
first time - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Parm and Hawkins that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second
reading - Carried unanimously.
Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Parm - Carried unanimously.
The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Parmand Miller.
I~AD AND ADOP'n~, 12 July, 1948.
i
Corntoll C~m~er,
Puzsnant to a~onnment, the Council met at ~.00 pa. m Mond~T, 12th
July, 19~8, for the p~r~ose of considering genezal busluess an~ finance. All
mal~m of +J~ Cramoil raze pzese~t. r/he Camoil, hav~ reoelve~ am~ reaAt the
m~mtes of the l~evAoma meetiu~, a~ these o~ ~be ~im of A1A. ~.
~ mz' from ~mv~s meettasa:. .
~e fol3~wim~ Omemmlwdl~N~ ~e~ pzesente~:-=
No. 28~ - l(tagam Falls ;unlor Chambex- of Cremetee - re telephone poles on VIct-
oria Avenue. om~D on the ~ot'~F ~;'~Y~ an~ ~awklns that the commntc-
atton be reoeive~L an~ referre~ to the Tour of Y-qspeotton for inspection; aml a
eonmmlcatton be adAt~ssed to an offloJal of the Canrattan Pacific ltallw , re -
283 - Bathbow ProJeots Idmited - requestlu~ ~provmaent of laml mtaacent to
buil&ing. 01t)EID on the tootiff AI~. IUller aml MacDonald that the ccammic-
No. 28~ - ~..;.Fambro~ber - re ~Lutles and re~uest~ c~auge. Oi~a~tED on t~e mot-
ioa of Ai~. !(ac~o~al~ am~ Eawki~ that t~e ccamaumlcation be receive~ an~ laid o~
t~e ~able, e~ ~eferre~ to tMe Clt~ Nmm~er for a re~or~.
· o. 28~ - }(re. ;..Na~e~ - re operattan of tourist homes. O~F~D on the motion
of A1A; Do~alA am~ Ma~Xiuel~ that the comaumtoa, lo~ be received amt ftle~.
257 - Charles Xlaok - re oktp vsgon at swimnin8 1~ol. OI~RID on the z~tton
AI~. i(ac~ a~A Eawki~ that t~e oeamumicati~x be mcet~ ~ f~ ~ ~
~s~ ~e~ssi~ be ~t ~{.
over from a ~zevimm ueeti~:
180 - Ctt~ Clex~c - re tourts, licehoe application not approved. ~ on
the,lm~tton of Ald. Killel? an~ Pare that the re~ort be recetve~ e.a ftled~ and the
'lio'-o be ..d oon .-, to
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the mo cmenda~tcn; be -
11o, 2~-- C4t~ Clsx~ - x~ccsend~n~ ~ssum~e of lt~ences, 0d2m~u on the motion
of Ald. Naw~n en~ NacDc-~34 that the ml~rt be ~ece4TmX and file&s and the
:No, llO - Dairy T-,,~ector - z'el~ort fc~ ~nth or ;m~. 0E~D on the miX.on
AId.. ~xdte mat :Ea~'k"~,, that the ml~rt ~. reoeixe& m~ rLte~, en4 ~.Ten the
· xo folloeln~ l~soluttm vex, o passe~
~o. 329 - MoEI~FZ - MIL/IR - ~80L~D that the action of Ets Worship Maim W.L.
Nm~k fix &l~oSm~a6 AIde---- x.A.Pa~a as ens~tinS m~o~ on l~th ea~ 16ta JUly,
No. 130 - PAR( - a~NDIB - IBSOLY~D that MoudaT, 2na August, 19~8, be proelalued
.~a otTAO belteo~T'2n tbs Ctt~ ef !:!,aSsas F*~*# +~-t all anntoll81 butld~ masln
closed ca., that date; aria f. be Seal of- the-Coz. lxn. sJd. on be :bex, et, o aff:baA.
' Car~e4 -ean.lamxel3
No. 132 - ~ - PAIN - ~q~L~2D ~hs~ tbs alw/~eotatton of Cramell be: ex~mese~
. to N~, CiD~lnnlwell, MJ.,A-.en~ .1~, M,T,G~T of -~e.Nte~Ta Pex~s- OmSdsslon for
It was o~ere~ on the motlon of Aid, McFdnley and ?arm that L~d. Eiller
be 6iven the prlTlle~e of introducing the b~-l~w and the by-law be read the first
It was orO. ered on the motion of Aid. Hawkins and Parm that Rvj.e 36 (2)
of tho Standing ltulos of Council be suspended and the by,law be given the seconcl
~hird zeading - A3/. MaoDo,-~4 A,a Hawkins - Carried unanimous17.
. ~ne followh~ B~-law was p_resented:
~o. ~2J~ - For the eerl~ olcs=~ of retail gasoline service stations; 6asoline
Inmps add gaeollne ~blets in the xgtatl gasoline service industry.
It was ordere& on the motion of Ald. Miller and Fawkins that Ai~. ~hite
be given the privilege of ~nta~ducing the b~-law am1 the by-law be rea~ the first
time - Carrie~ unsmlmoucl~.
A motlon was then made by Ald. Hawkins am1 White ~t the nm~ of the
Ott~ Clerk be inserted In tho by-law with re~xr~ to the issuance of l~rn~ts, that
ble 36 (~) of the Standing l:~tlee of Co~ctl be suspended and ~'h_e by,.:l.~ be mad
tho secomX tires. ~hen the vote was taken, Aid. DONald, Mc[lnle~, Miller and Paxm
vote~ a~t the ss~o, A.d it wast therefore, defeated. ~(o further action was
+~x~n on ~he by-law.
AIR~ Mcl~tule~ aske~ +.~t two benobes be p!-_o~d on the ~ park at ~e
~~ of ~ S~et ~ ~r ~ f~ '~ c~oe ~ ~e
Ald. Mc~lnlo~ as3m~L ff It would be possible to place 8ravel on the road
sumsace-of River :Lane, ~~.~sc~t s~r~, w~m ~ c~tl~ is
Ald. McF~nle~ state~ that a definition should be m~Re as to motor bic-
ycles, as to whether the sano should be inclu~e~ in the class with btc/cles, or
: Jho~ assletence ~n-p~vta4~ enterrafts,mr f~ tbs ~Tlelto~ fx~a the Ct~T of. ' · "'
S~ eooc~n~e ,ao~nttnS ~o $3~,~8o~ vezs elrproTea-by the Creedtree.
~e accounts sul~tte~ beln~ lesse~ or othex~se dealt vtth~ were ox~-
~ld. Savktnsi anl MoXtnle~.
A lel~rt yea 'FA, eee~te~ i'x'~m b Cl~ C~rk vl~ ~ ~ g~ts~
~ ~ vU ~m~ ~ S~ ~h~ ~ $1~.~ for
~ is emo~ ~ ~ ~ wi~ s~ ~.
~ ~er w~ pm~ ~ ;~ ~r~ ~ $~.~ for ~t
~e~ A~. ~ ~ ~~tt~ ~ ~ ~ C~t~ ~ ~ ~ ~t-
i~ ~ ~- b ~ bb it ~ ~ ~t b ~er ~ mei~, d fi~
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~C.~er ~ $1~.~ for ~
i~ ~ ~. ~!s ~ ~ it m o~ ~t ~ ~er ~ ~el~,
~.ts e~ ~ ~.~m:~wi~ ~ ~. *~ ~
~ ~m for ~ ~~ ~ b~~ ~ ~r
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Council Chamber,
12 July, 19~8.
The Council m-assembled at the close of the regular council and finan-
ce meetings for the Inu~oee of ~asetn6 the by-law which covere~ the accoumts
pz~Te~ b~ the Committee. All merebern o~ Council were ~resent.
It was ordered on the motion of AI~. Hawkins and Parm that Rule 36 (2)
of the StanM~ Ihttes c~ Oo~ctl be eusI~ea en~ the b~-l~v be ~en t~e ~ccn~
Coxmoil aAt~ourne& on the motion of AId. Parm and Miller.
55o
' Pu~s~t .to mX~omt, the Com~Lt mt at ~.00 p~. on Hoeday, 1~'
~ular, 1~ fo~ the lm~ose o~ oons~erlx~ ~eneral busiuess eaxt fLumane. All
IMB1HK~ clothe C~d~ail ve~e iresent. ~e Cmmcil~ havin~ zeceiTed ax~ rMA the
AI~. Palm arrivo~ at the meeting.
In connection with 1~ l~m~er 21~, Mr. S. _N-~mnn addx~sse& C~il
an~ a~vtse& that the local retail _~-aoline dsalars wee )x~ to support the
)rc~ose~ b-law for .Olos~ng hours for the sale of ~asoline; an~ +~*t a m~fic-
- , " udrds :ReXxrr~ No. 21~
ccmeear m :gas_
No. 290 - ~l~.-tmsnt Of ~-~ci~al Affairs - x9 tax arrears proce&u~e. OIE~t~D on
the ~-~tion of AI~. White am1 MacDo~-~a that the communication ~e receive& au~ laid
o~ the tabis ~ntil further infox~mtion is mceive~.
No. 91 - D_ep~t of Health_ - meeting re water pollution. Oi~EI~D on the mot-
ion c~ Ald. Nawkins ax~ NacDonal~ that the cm.mm_ication be reoetve~ am1 file~,
am1 Nls Worship Na~vor llo~k ~e aske~ to appoint restorers of Council aml the Oity
Mamq~r ~o a~M~ tA.'l.s meeting. (]~J.e Warekl~ Ma~or Xou~k al~oimte& A~. Wktte
an~ M~mm~v as the xglngsentativee of C~tl at this ~ting.)
Ceatsxton - x~ Duffer/n Islanh. Ox~,, crux the ~ticmx
that the ocmmnuntoatton be recet~e~ and filed.
VLtla~ ~r Chlpl~ - x~stSqt x~sl of aidemint x~ stand-b~ water.
the aot~mx a~ A1A, D~mm an~ IMl[Inle~ that the c~l~iou be mo-
~leA, aat a My at~eemn~ be l=wlaze4.
No. 2~ - ~ Gospel Augtitorir~a - requestin~ permission to erect tent for meet-
9~gs. 010)~) 0~. ~ .motion Of Ald. MacDop_,,ma n,a Mclinley that the Crmm"mlCat-
ion be x~ceive4 and flle~, amt permission be grante~, ~rovl&ln6 the ommr of the
.~rol~x~ai~mves.of the ezeotion.
No. 299 -Ibxmes Club - ze use ef Oakes Pa~k ax~ ~men~ ~ m~. 0~
f~, ~esi~ for ~e ae K ~ fb~ ~ ;~ ~ a m~ be ~ ~ ~e
No. 202 - City Memxa~e~ - x9 layout of lots for veterans' h~s. OE~q~) on t, he
553
Of.t/· ps,r'~tc~11~tian:ln the l~s8 hgxent
rode in conne~t,,f.mx wtth tide *
to 'be he3.~. in }ltNXara Falls; Ne./.;"Zork ex 23.t..d.*dtx,l/."
No, 13 - Y~esz~*'~4 m~ 1~ otmm~e - zs oonLtt4o~ O~ 1693 Per 8~set, ~-c~
'/he follo~ BeeohM. one vote l~mmed.:
So, 13~ - ~ - ~ - ~cx~]~ t~a~ t~e ~srrlo Ceeltbe l~e
'm ~ for ~ ~ ~ p~b~ ~ ~ a b*~-~ e~oe
~ ~ ~t ~ ~ ~ f~ a ~ ~ ~m~ss ~oa~l~
.t~tt~ ~ ~~ e~ f~ ~-I~a 20, 3
No,. !&L~Q - ~o aut~:r~tze the .si~in~ of an ~l~ment with Wartime Housln~ L~mited,
It was o~Lere& o~ the motion of Ai~. Hclr~nley an& Hawkins that Ald.
Vhite 1~ Igiven the ]privile~e of lntro~ucin~ the by-law aml the by-law 1~ remX the
ft~s~ t~ms - Carrte,X
It yea ox~eI~ on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and l~arm that Rule 36 (2)
of the Stand~ Rales of Council be suspemle& am1 the ~y-law ~e given the second
· h~ mad~ -Ald. hrm an~ NaoI~nal~L - Carried
:No. ~261 - To authorize the execution of a Dee~.
It was ox.~lere41 on the motion of Ald. Donal~ an& Hawkins that AI~. Hil-
let be given the ]privilege of iut~xlucing the by-law an~ the by-law ~e tea& the
ftl~st t~m - Ca~Tie~
It was ox~ez~l on the mo~lo~ of Ald, Pare an~ Hawkins that ~e ~5 (2)
of the ~taudin~ l~dss ~f Co~oil be suspende~ and the by-law bb ~iven the secon~
AM. NaoDona~ spokeof the fa~t t~at on the local busses passengers
aw l~mitteA to stand in the vestib,,~- of the b~sses, and su~ested that oo~ei6-
em~io~ ,d~J~ 1~ ~Te~ ~o t~e ~r~lz~ of a x~l~tio~ w~4c~ wo~l~ ~mht~lt l~r-
~ eta~llNl 1~ 1~0~ of a ~ L-~wn om t~e ~aB at t~e ~ee~ of t~e d~t~er.
AM. Barn s~;este& 12at the s)ee~ of cars tmvelli~ north ~ Vtc~a
~. ~ ~ o~o~.
~tt~ ~. F~ .A~. ·
AIm 26 Ju V,
of apl~ovl~ ana,'also o~ i~ssin6 the various accounts which ha& been' pr~erly
oex~fle& an& )lace& befc~e them, All members of the Ccmait~ee
'.'sm x ao xmts mxmtxna yam-a rov bX C t e,
b aooomxts aulattto&~ bein~ ~asse~ or othowlse bait vith; veto o~-
ere~ placo~ in *the mons7 hi-lay* fo:-lmesentati~x ~o, the Comxoll; cn ~Ao motion of
Xc~Lole~ a~t hV~t~e it va~ _ . ,,
racelye& ax~ iris&,..' '
555,
ance meetings for the purpose of passlug the b~-law wt~h covere~ the accounts ap-
pFove~ b~ tho C~--4ttee. All members cf the Council were present.
:I~Y-:I,~
~ following By-law was )used.:
No. 1~,2~2 - To ~rant Nonies for Qeneral l~see.
It was ox~lere~ on the motion of AI~. White and MacDon~3~ that AI~. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of tn*troducin6 the by-l~xw mt the by-law be reacl the
firs~ time -. Cartie& unanimously.
It was ordere& on the motion of ~ld,. Hawkins and Mcl~h~y that Rule 36
(E) of the 8ta2~In~ tb~lss of Council be suepende& an~ the by-law be t~iven the sec-
c~ ma&tn~ - Cartlea mmmtmmml~.
Council adJ~ Gn tho motion ~f Ald. Miller ~__~!._ Hawkins.
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Chalaammx
Council Chamber,
~6 ~u~V, 1~8.
Purauaut to a~Jo~rnment, the Coumctl met at 5.00 ~.m. o~ Monday, 26t~
~.].T, 1~8, for fJxe !m~-pose of cousinsting general business an& finance. All mem-
l~rs of t~e Co~m~tl were present. The Council, havin~ recelve~ an~ rea~ the ~Lin-
urea of the previous meeting, a~lop~ea these on the motion of A1A. Eawkins
~at& over from a ~revious meetl~:
No. 297 - ~m)loyees' Association, IIort~ ~merican C~anamid Limits&
'No. 2~8 - North ~merican C~anami~ X4mited - re lack of transportation service.
~ om tAe motto~ of AI~. Whirs ax~ }Iaw~ins t~at t~e cammm~lcations ~e rec-
eive& am~ file&.
'a~e folto~i~ Cemmmmteatio~s were prese~tea:
' No, 300 - Cama4~an NatloDal
'No. 301 - C8~aA~j~a Ilatlomal ~allwa~__. - re responsibility for Victoria Avenge
~rAd~e, OI~D on the motion of Aid. ~ m~l ~awk. iue that the c~m~icatio~s
be receive& aa~ referre~ to t~e Ct~ Solicitor for conat~emtiom an~ a report.
No. 30~ - Clt~ of 8tmtCox~l - resolution re administration of ~usttoe costs.
'I~D on the motion of AI~. ~nite ana McKinley that the communication be receive~
an~ lai~ on the-table, an~ a x~port thereon be sulaitted.
~o. 303 - Villaas of Ch~Dawa - application for adAttio~al wat4r servioe. O~
~ ~ ~t~ of ~. ~er ~ D~ ~t ~ c~tt~ ~ ~oet~ ~
h~ ~ ~e ~b~ ~ f~r ~o~ti~ ~ ob~.
~se~ ~t. O~ ~ b ~i~ ~ ~. ~l~e ~ ~ ~t b
!f~, ~ ~ssi~ ~ ~. (b Ci~ ~ ~sg ~t it wo,~ be
~ssib~ ~ ~ ~ a .M~ ~ ~ ~ b~h~ .~ .mfem~ ~
~;~. 3~ - ~ ~ C~ ~ ~ - m ~ of poles. ~ ~ ~e
~ ~ o
.---~" ' ' ' '~ . "' ' · ~-~ ~ ·
~e 'follcNlx~ Besoluti~ns were lineeel:
~o. 138 - ~V.TX~. MacDOFA~ - I~C~W~D that the m ~ ~t~ of ~ City
'Ao foliorinG ]y-lave wore passe~:
To provide for l~rmissio~ to T~o Bell Telephone Company of Camad~ to
place poles in ~ew location on Muir Avenue an~ to re~ulM manhole at
the corAer of Victoria Avenue an~ Park Street in the Ci~y of Niagara
Falls, Onl;arJ. o.
559
It was ox~ere~ on the motlon of Ald. White and Parm that AI~. Eawkius
1~ giveIx t~e prAyliege of i~tro~ucing ~ by-law, and the by-law be rea~ the first
time - CarrAe~ ~mamimousl~.
It was oz.d.ered on the motion of AI~. Parm and Mc~uley that thzle 36 (2)
of tAe 8t4~Mli~8 l~ules of CouAoil be sus~em~e& ~ t~e by-law be given the secon~
readiu8 - Oe.xTled. ~mm~mously.
No. ~ - To authorize the execution of an A~reement with the Corporation of the
Yil.l.a~e of C~ip~awa.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Miller aml Hawkins that Ald. Mc-
r~ be given the privilege of intrcx~ucinG the by-law and the by-law be read
the first time - Ce.rrq'ed um~moue~.
It was ordered on the motion o£ Aid. Bawkins and Parm that ~ ~6 (2)
of the Standing Ibales or Cotmoll be suspenc]Led and. the bT-l~w be 61Yen the eeconcl
re~l. in6 - ¢4zTie{1. mmnimousl~7.
~ rea~ - A]~. l'azm and Hawkins - Carried unaA~mouely.
- To ameml ~-lav X~a~er ~1~, l~i~g a by-law to provide for ~e ~-
htt~ of p~ totem ~ corn s~ts in ~e City of
.pm~ for ~e ~n~n-~e, e~sion, ~tion ~ c~l
It was ordere~ on the mott~ of AI~. McKinle~ and HawFins that Ald. Don-
al~ be gAven the prAyliege of introd. uciu6 the b~-law and the b~-lav be read the
first t,4,M_-- Ce~:~.T, ed, ,,,~usly.
i,.(2) of the Stend:b~ Rnles of CouncL1. be suepende~. an~ the by-lm~ be ~lxen the
eeltoO. rea&l~ - Cax'~eX uan.ln:msly.
~Not ~ -~ To authorAze the execution of a Dee~.
,: It vas oz'dex,ed. on the motion of AI~. ~ amt imam ~t A14. Miller
~-,.~ ~ ~ P~ ~ ~~ ~e,b~-~ -~ ~ b~-~vb ~ ~ f~st
It was ox,dex, ed ~. the motion of Ald. HaMins ..a Pm~ that ~le ~ (2)
561
take this totter u~ with the Chief of Police; and referre~ to complaints receive~
about the conditio~s an Clifton and Ontario Avenues an& with regar~ to Gray Coach
line busses c~nin~ fx~a the ~eneral Xrock Hotel.
AI~. MaCDonald spoks about o~91alnts he had received frc~ garbage col-
.leotom rN~A~ citizens who do not wrap garbage api who mq? in tin caus ar~
broken crockery. ~is Worshl~ suggested the matter be referred to the Ott~ Manager
fo~ attention.
Ald. M~m ey spoke of the ,mmatisfactory condition of Stanley Avenue
an~ seks~L whether s~tion could be taken, Jolntl~ by the City an& the Township of
Stamford, for the widenin~ ~f this street. ~he City Manager advised that work had
not been performe~ on this street l~cause sewers am to be installe~, an~ the bad
oon&itlons am oause~ by the 'absence of dra~.
Council adJoux~e~ on the motion of Ald. White an~ Hawkins.
.q
Clerk
~he follgeim~ l~-law was presented:
~JlO. ... I. ~ IXmd2~ xmels on cox~m4- streets in the City of NiaSe~a
' local 4-_~.oe-'-nts ruder the l~ovisions of fho-Locd Imi~v~ At ACt.
YlNA~ ~
Council Chamber,
: 9~e Finanoe Committee rest on Monday, ~6th july, 1~8, for the purpose
.. of al~rovin8 and ~mmo of passin8 the ma~ious accounts vhioh hel bean px~perly
· ceX*t4fie~ and placed bofox~ tiere. All msmbex*s of the Cemw~ttee were pxqosont.
8unlx7 aocoamts mmo.t.~biag to $3~7~0.86 were-alxpFovea by the C~ttee.
'; u:~ I~ was ox~ex~4 on tie-m0ttmx of 111. IIoKlnle~ ~ lm ~t ~. ~r :~ · ~ ~e~ts s~, ~l~ ~ or o~wise ~t wi~, veto o~-
-"-':)~ ~m ~')~ ~ ~~'~"~~'~''~b~'~"~::~'~fi~t ~e~ p~ ~ ~ ~ b~hw,fO~ ~~. ~ ~, ~ ~e ~ of
__
'buiM. lng xgetrt~t-e. tons st thls locatlono Tt 'was oz, dex'ed on the motion of
l~awldns an~-McXlnley that the report be edop~te&, \
· ~he City Manager made a verbal report ~ an application frca ;. Mal-
zone fo~ a pex~dt to ereot a concrete block stora6e building on Stanley Avenue,
the proposal being to keep the q~lra~ of butld~ in ox~er that when roofe~,
It will ~e a cceplete ~nlt. It was reporte~ that this buildin6 will be use~ as
storage amX that cabins are being operate~ on the sides. ~he estimated cost of
the erection is $2,000.00 an~ the building wall be ten feet by sixty-six feet.
Xt was ox~ered on the motion of Ala. MaoDonal~ end Donald .that the,permit .be
· he Cmmltt~e,.adJox~ne~ on the motion of AM, MoKtnley and Donald,
Clerk
Cotmoil
26 ;uly,.lg .
The Cornoil xe-asseable~ at the close of the regular co~otl an~ fin-
ante meetings for the lmaW~e of Imssin~ the by-law which cowred the asoomts
,ap~ by the Ccasit~ee, an~ fo~ the consideration-of other rotbets. All
hem<of;the;;COm~il.wem present. ' - . :' (~-:~; ': ;'? """ ':
;~he following 3x-~aw vu l~see~: " ~ , . :' .,. ..: ;
~' ' , · '~ ....... '
, . .,' : · . ·'
No. 1~ - ~ - PA~4 - I~SOLV~D that the Tour of Inspection be scheduled to
tams place on Wednesday, 28th July, at 9.00 a.m.; and the Seal of the Corporation
be hereto affixed.
Carrie~ u~anlmous_lZ.
Ald. Donald asked what progress had been made in connection with the
purchase of ~ for the extension of Fairview Cemetery, an& was a&vlse& that the
deed~ are in the possession of the City Solicitor.
Ai~. Donald spoke of the matter of the l~ro Grant for the year 19~9 an~
14a.vor Houck suggested that it ~e taken up in~ed~ately fo3_lewlng the vacation per-
ion.
AI~. Donald asMed what progress had bean made in obtaining a quit claim
deed from Mr. Schellanberg, en~ was edvise~ that Mr. $chellanberg ha~ been con-
taote~ an~ it is expecte~ that the ~aDers will be signe& shortly.
Ala. Donal~ questione~ the assessment presently in existence on Cana~L-
lan l~atlonal Ratlwa~ :pro]~erttes and s~ggested that the Assessor ta~e the matter
under extwlsement.
After discussion, Com~cll agz~ed that as many members as fin& it pos-
sible should attend the Ontario Ymnicipal Association covantion
that reservations ahovl~ be filed ~rcmptly.
The. Council edJourned on the motion of Ald. Hawkins an& Parre.
~ ~1~ ADOY~, 3 August, 19~8.
565°
Co~oiZ C~m~er,
3 Ax ust, 19 8.
hrsuant to adaoarment# the Council met at ~.00 pa. on .Tuesday, 3rd
August, 1~8, for the purpose of considerln~ general business aml finance° All
members of the Council were present.' The Colmoil, havi~ recetve~ and re81 the
mtnu~es of +_.he previous meeti~, mtopte~ these on the motion of AI&. Dc~ld an&
In connection with C-----~tcation ]o. 3])~ anl on the motion of Aid. Mil-
ler and Parre, Mr. Geoxle 8av3mr, Pzesident of the Gleator Nie~ra 8w~w--~n~ Club,
was Immitted to address Council. Nr. Saw~r enlA'le~ ~on the rmtusst of his '
Club for Iramission to holxt e, Swl""~'~ meet at the ~;m~ctpal pool.
u~s Ccemtmtoatlon No. ~
In ,connection with Report Nmber 226 anl on the motion of AI~.
for ~ ~sos at 1~1 ~ 8~ot; ~oh ~on ~ ~t ~ a~
"/]he followi~ Cmmmi~atimm were ~resentea:
11'O, 309 - NOX/Ch ~llTiOIl C~ T.4~ - m ~iO O~ti~ at F~ A~-
for ~ ~'~ ~ ~t~ ~ et'~ ~i~ ~tim in ~e Oil.
k. ~0 - ~ ~ ~'~t~ ~ieti~ - ~ ~t ~ foT fi~ ~sol~i~.
the motion of AI&. Hawkins and MacDona3~l that the comn~lcatlon be received and
file&, .an~ the requests be ~ranted.
~[o. 31~ - ~reaterlltallam Svdw~dTL~ Club - tn~tl~ to met. 0~E ~ the mot-
i~ Of ~. ~-~a ~& ~ey ~t ~e c~catton ~ ~cei~ ~ fl~d,
~e ~tl~ ~ ~oep~ ~ as ~ as ~setb~ of ~e Cornoil at~nd ~e ~et.
(~ ~s c~ott~, ~s W~ ~or Ho~k ask~ ~. ~ey ~ ~er ~ act
u
No. 316 - Depa.-t~n.t o.~r.~Pl,anY~.n~ and De~l~j. - m p~p~e~ sub~slon In
~p. O~ ~ ~e ~ti~ of ~. ~ and D~ ~t ~e c~,~cat-
t~ ~ moet~ ~ ~& ~ ~e ~ble ~ ~e ~ Is app~ by ~e Co~ctl
of ~ ~p of
The followin~ I~orts were presented:
No. 223 - .0.i. tl. Engineer -re proposed subdivision. 01~m~m~ on ~e ~tl~ of ~d.
No. 22~ - Dairy Inspector - for month of July. ~ on the motion of Ald. ldil-
ler-a~d Pax~ that the report be mootred -~ ftle~.
No. 2~6 - Deputy City Clerk - re licerice application not al~roved. 0~ on
the motion of Ald. Miller and Do~_~a that the report be received and laid on the
tabls and the antire council meet at the location at 9.00 p.m. on Mon~,~th A~-
ust, for the pm~!~ose of '~-.l~ectin6 the l}re=lses.
No. 227 - Auditor - ~e finmtolal statements to Department. 0~ on the motion
of AI~. llawktns and DonaJl +.h.t the report be received aml file~.
Ald. White made a verbal report ~on his and ~h~ City Manager,s attend-
ance at a meetin~ ~ by the Delm_-tment of Health regax~ttng water pollution in
the l{la~ara Nive~. ~ts Worship Na~ur Ha~k thanlind the Alds~ for his report
~0~
~'.No.I~3 ~ I{dWE~2 - Ma~K~U~D - ISS0LVED that the Co~ctl accept ~he invitation
'of +Jle ~ .!mel"loea C"2aMa.td :L2d. tat to attemX a soolal function on the even~n~
· of 23:d Aae~mt; t~m~ u ran7 ramahem of the Co~ll us- possible attenl~ ana the
566 -
.,-~d ~- ~ I{{8C{,~ that the l~zovinoial Government be x~uested to
the Cox~m~ic~ be hex~to affixe~o ' ' ' ' ' Carrid manimousLT
No, ])~ - ~ ' EAk~ - ~ ~ublic utilities an& enterprises, own~ or
operate~ by Coverresent o~ ;owrntn~ lxxlles, either Airect~T or b~ ccmalastont are
not sub~eo~ ,to munioi)al taxation ea are )rAvately-ownei aria o2eratel utilitiesl
W~I~A~ such utilitios and entozXmAses lnu?o~ to sgl~l~ serrAoos at
~Ost; mdL- .
minnieJill taxation on st,_^'w utilities or onterprAses shoul~ fc~m
imee~S ruder present sethods of mm~oiSal tasation, services are ~-
~ ~ ~es ~ ~es ~ b m ale M ~9~ or ~r-
a~ u~es, c~s ~ p~esJ ~t a o~ K ~s mH~m be for-
:.,.: :- ,,,-
,~[o 1,b,.7 - Heo/)4::3~ - MTrx:Em - :I~BQ~T~) that the Truffle Ccsatt~ee be am~& ~o
;- i.~l~t 8~t'ze~ol~ TVo~ the :~ e~T ~et~tc c~m ~ ~ Atom N
, ':,,:. ,: , <:.,-'
It wae ordered on the motion of A~i. ~awEins and Miller that Rule 36 (2)
of t~e St~ l~Ales of Council be suepe~ed am~ t~e by-law be given the eocoru~
ma~ - Carrle~ unamimously.
q~4~1 reaAtT~ - Ai~. Mckinley ~ Parm - Carried
_~D. ~27~ - ~o authorize t~e execution of an Agreement for Sale am~ Deed.
Tt was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mn]r~Tuley and Donald that Ald. Mil-
ler be ~iVon the px-Avile~e of introcTuo!~ the by-law aml the by-law be read the
fLrst time - Cerried,
Tt was ox~Tere~ on the motion of Ald. EawEins amT MacDonald that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing aules of Coumcil ha sus~an~ed an& the by-law be given the
8ecomT read:LT~ - CaA-~-le~
No.: ~27~ - To authorize the execution of an A~ee~ent for Sale and Deed.
It wan Oz~TeI~T on the motion of Ai~. Do~ml~ and Eawkina that Ald. Mil-
~r ~ ~ ~ p~vi~ of ln~ ~e by-~w ~ ~e by-~w ~ m~ ~e
vt was ord~re~ on the motion of AI~. ~y am~ Donal~ that Rule 36
(2) ~ ~e 8~ be ~ Com~ ~ s~p~& ~& ~e by-~w be gl~ ~e
'l',,*h',d. X'eaOln6 - AI~. MaoDohal~ an~ Eawkins - Carried
~ae Com~otl a~:om~e& on the motion of A~T. ~-wEi~s and
~ ~ ~, 9 ~t, 1~.
I
3 arerot,
A rel~rt was p~esente~ frua the Ct~ Clerk re~ax~tnS the reaeval o~ the
]:public ~a~lltt7 an& pzol~rb~ desaGe insstance l~ltoy. H~. ~alst of
)eapftebt an~ Company yes pyesent, an~ on the motion of Aid. Hawkins amt
Mro HaisC explaine& various ~eatums ot the coverage.. It 'yes ox~ere~ on the
motion of AId. HacDonal~ and Dmal~ that the policy be reneved~ ene year
'lst A~ust~ 19~8~ an~ that the Comatires consider eml arrive at ~ decision with
xgGe~ to the coverage for the ~oltoe am1 Fie DelHmtmenta in two weeks, time.
~he Bevenue and Ex;endtt~e Statement as at 30th ~--e, 19~8, was pres-
en'~X, vt was orderat on the a~tton of AId., l[avkins and. NeElmley t~at the state-
merit be ~ecelVe~ ~ let4 ~x the table for two weeks and e fxtrther ~el~rb cxl fin-
ancee ~e e,,~ tte~ by the Clt~ ManaGer.
~h~ statement of relief fo~ the month of July was pzesente~. It was
ordexgd on the motion o~ AI~..Donald en~ Hawkins that the sta~esnt be reoelve~
an~ flle~,
Nena~er a~vise~ that a quit claim d~ had ~ mei~ ~
for ~ p~o~ ~ ~ S~t. It was ~ ~ ~ ~t-
~ ~v~a ~t ~ ~ C~4t~e ~ CI~ ~r be
~ ~st ~b~ctt~ ~ ~ )~e~i In ~ eff~ ~
Cornmoil
3 user,
569
It was ordere~ on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and McEinley that Rule 36
(a) of the S+~xnd~ Rules of Council be suspended end the by-law be given the sec-
on~ reading - Carried
-Fhird reading -Ald. Hawkins end ]?arm - Carried ,manimously.
T0~ C~ I~PECTION
~me Council ~ave consideration aml took the followin~ action u~on the
locations inspected durin~ the Tour of Inspection hem 28th Ju],T, 1948:
- 1. City 'm.'tl Satisfactory
2. Queen Street Fire ~r,,,'l"l
Satisfactory
~ubow ProJects I.~ ted,
Ontario Avenue a.a Queen
Street
CE~DERED on the motion of Ald. White and McX~nley
that a four-foot sidewalk be constructed on
eric Avenue, the s~s to be assesseS: 60 per cent
of the cost to the property owner and 40 per cent
to the Corporation; en& the balance of the area
is to be sodde&.
~. ~ueen Street 1turin6
Satiofactory
~a~k Street aml St. Clair
Avenue , Par~,s Area
0E)~k~ on the motion of AId. ~'nite --R Hawkins
that the area ~e stoned fi~- St. Clear Avenue
to the ~irst ~ole and the trunckfng cc~pan~es be
advised that they must not ~rk trucks u~on the
6. ~ark Street z~ZL eur~sce
City Yar~
01~EA~m on the motion of Ald. Donald aml ~rnite
that repairs te aade te the street frc~ ]~uckiey
Avenue to St. Clair Avenue; ard weeds be rem-
oved from the area when permission for the same
has been obtained from the Hailwa~ Cee~any.
Welland Avenue ~o St. law-
'~ Z'e~oe AT2tlI12e '
9. A~alt ~ '.:,: .
01qDEI~D that the condition tndde the doors on
Park Street be remedie~.
Park Street - Sidewalk fi~A or~u on the mtien of AI&. White ant1, Parm
that the sidewalk be raised.
· 10, Olenviev .PlearAng Field
OI~i~D on the motlen of A4t. Miller and l~htte
that the City Member be lnetructe~ to instel
~i~er toilet facilities; that the persen ~n
o~ of the plant be made responsible for
keeptn~ the sine in a eanitax~ conditiOn. 01~D-
QSA~D On the motion of Ald. White and Mc]rtnley
that the City Manager ha authorized to submit a
report v;on the cost of ~aintln~ -the asl~*~ t~
.... plaut.
Satisfaotox7
'1
570
~tt~ao~ry
~he Cou~cll ad~ournea on the motlon of AId. Don81~ ~r~ I~wklns.
i~AD A~D ADC~XD, 9 Aua~st, 19~8.
;epson Street
81ater Avenue sidewalk
the ~ be 1}x. ocee¢l~X with as expedient.
O~l~l~) on the motion of AI~. Dc~i~ ani Killer
that the sidewalk f; 8tanle~ Avenue to b
Street be procee~e~ vlth.
Satisfactory
- OI~I~D on the motion of AId. White an~ Miller
that the mad subace fx~n Morrison Street to
MoRae Street be ~oveAo
19. Stanley Avenue at
Street
~0. -Stanley Avenue ~
s~ace
Walnut S,~et FLTehall
Satisfactory
:Wict~ria Aven~e, Bender
Avenue to Clifton Avenue
C~ I:~ ~ WHOLE
Council Chamber,
3 A~lst, 19~8.
At the close of the regular 'councll ,an~ finance meetings, the Council
assembler ~s a Ccesdttee of the ~hole, for 'the ~lscusslon an~ consideration of
matto~s ~efore them. All m~mbers of the Cce~ttee were ~reeent, an~ Hie Worship
Na~r llouok was ohair~an of the meetS.
~e Committee met w.tth Messrs. F~rebrother, Durltat and Wray of the
· Water Del~taent an~ ~Ieauese~'with them the Workings of the Depar~nt.
It was ox'deretl on the motion of AId. Do--'1 d. end Mcl~ule~ ~hmt the Prop-
er~T Ccsn~ttee make a report to CouncLt upon the assessments on Canadian National
,l~.way lmopex~tes witkin the Ctt~. ·
.9-a us , 19 8.
A deputation oonsistta8 of Messtin. Soothefen, Donohue en~ Collier was
)resent. On the motion of All. limtkins ram& Dor~a; Mr. 8oothexmn was
t~ _maa_-sss Comm~ilo He ,,dV&ao& %ha~ he vas appearing as epoksewen .for people dir-
eoil/ x~sponsible for sulmpl/sireorators sport rot the City ~f lliegax'a Fm~e
was present to ask for & x~bate en~ also a x~hmtimm in the 4~.0.00 lighting foe
lsvi~l fc~ 0akms Bark. lle also advise& that a xml~sentattvs of the Foot
01ub was present, ,mmm of the opinion that the fN iS excessive. Mr, 8oothemn
~ that tbs ~tl teems wex~ wfili~ 4~ go a!on~ with ths ~j~ fee but lmtn~ml
out ~at this rote i8 the !dOhest in Ontario. L q~e~ howmr, vas qusstlcmed b~
Ald. DonalA, when oonsidemtion is gi~n to the size ~a l~pulation of other
ioi.-ml,ties in ccseax~son with NisOara F~lao AMo Miller dssire~ to knoe
~e $~0o00 figors was arrl~l st e~d Mr. 0r~, the Cit~ Nanager quo~e~ the figures
lmLt& b~'the mmm4~i,mm:4tT f~ per mira- mttl ~he en~ o~ ,T~e ~ 1)obt, ed, Out
1/~. Sootheran on behel~ c~ the deputation thanked. Counoll for the ftue
~ the~ ~ reoel~e&.
On the motion of Ald. Do~l& and Riller Mr. Smith of Smith Electric also
was l~rmitte& ~o address CouncLl in connection with a petition an& asked Council
to oo~sidsr the lmsse~e cra b~-law to provide for examining, licensing an~ reg-
ulatin6 eleotrlcal workers, master and ~ourne~nsn electricians. He advised that
a S~m4m~ petitio~ was also bein~ ~resente& to the 8+~wn'o~ Townshi~ Council this
~J Petition No. 1~
NO. ~17 - In&Jan Defenoe League. of America - appreciation. 01~m~m~ on the motion
the 01Whas t~ l~a s~ '~ of $70.00 per m~nth whether the l~wer ts ~f Ala. lhwkins ami HacDo~__-~_a that~the c~-,:,~doation be receive~ ~ file~. ;~i ,.
usea ~r n~t. Ne ~ qm~at the ' estisstea revwnus: ani. ex~t~ms fiSm~s for
:~r C~ ~ ~ ~ a ~ ~ ~ o~ ~ ~ ~. ~9 ' NI~ Dts~ct ~ Cl~ - ~stt~ ~sst~ for bo~ ~,
'slW ~ ~'~~M ~ ~ ~iw f~s for 1~ m '~s ~ 1~7 ~. ~ - ~o.~. Ci~o ~es' ~ - ~ti~ ~ picot. 0~ on
-: ~ ,.~M ~ ~.~-~/IMMm~ .~/~m m ~S. :;'-~- ~ - ~ Ci~ Cb~k - ~ lio~, ~H~tt~ not app~. ~ ~
:' .¥:':~ ~ mt~ b 9R~, b'Ol~ ~ i~i~ 1~ Is ~ ~ ~ :~ ~ ~, i ~yts~ C~o~ ~t ~, ~m~ absn~ ~ ~s
No. 22~ -~Flre 0bier - repart on attendsnee a~ oonw~ntion in Lethbri~e, Alberta.
~ on the motion of Ald. acl~tiey an~ Miller that the re~ort be xec~ived an~
lai& on the table for. ,one week fer st~ by the AlOemen.
AI~. White lef~ the meeti~.
~he fo3,~o~ing Petition was ln, esented:
No. 1~ - Smith Electric smt 16 others - rsquestin~ enaotmsnt of a by-law to lic-
enee electrAeel cont~actozs an& e~-atlon of en4 lieenstn~ of 3ouru~mn eleo-
triolane. UA~u~Sb on the raption of AI~. Miller an~ MacDora_a14 that the Detition
be receive~ amt mferre~ to the Cit7 Solicitc~ far a report.
~he follo~tn~ bsolutions were passe~:
1~0 - ~AWXAS~ - MaeD~A~D - I~BOLyf~ 'that the rottar of x~io bx~loasta ~f
genes be lalA on the table for o~sida~atic~ of Coxmoil; msl the Seal o~ the
CoxWmtxon be nemto.sffize~. " Ca~e~
passeam
It was orders& on the motion of Ald. Hawkins an& McI~inley that AI~.
Do~a be ~iven the ~rlvilege of tntroductn~ the by-law an~ the by-law be rea&
the first time - Carried.
It was ordere~ on the motion of AI~. McKinley ana Miller that Eule 36
(2) of the Standin8 Rules of Council be suspends& un~ the b~r~,law be given the
seoomt read..t~ - Carried.
~,~ ma~in~ -Ald. Dc~& an~ Hawkins - Carrte~.
~he foilswing By-law was Dinsenate_:
]o. ~279 - To authorize the construction of a sewer on Stanley Avenue from Muddy
Rgn to Morden Drive and a sewer on Stanley Avenue from Mor~en Drive
to luglie Drive.
It was ordered. on the motion of Aid. Donal~ an& Miller that AI~. Haw-
kins be given the ]~rlvile~e of tntro~uctn~ the b~-law 'and the by-law be rea~ the
first t~.~ - CarrAed.
It was ordere~ on the m~tion of AI~. Miller un& McKinley that Rule 36
(2) of the Stau4ing I~les of Council be eus~en~e~ an~ the by-law be given the
aecoml macling - CarrAed.
It wu then orders& on the motion of
the neeessaz7 chanSes ~ ~ nm~r of am~ i~l~ts ~& ~e m~ of
~er pt~, ~ mc~ ~ ~e Ct~ ~er, ~ ~de ~& .~e ~-~w be mfer-
m~ ~ ~ ~io ~oiD~ ~ f~ appm~ - C~ie~.
~he Cauncil ed,lourned. on the motion of Ald. Hawkins an& McEinley.
Delmt~ Clex~
Cosmoil Chamber,
. ":'~ ~ Finsme Ccsmittee rest on Mon~, ~h ~ust, 1~8, fo~ the put. pose
': .~g' alxAn'owiu~ an~ ,,1,,o of Imsmin~ the various aooounts vhich hs~ been proper~V
'oex~tfle~ enl l~aoat beEore rhea. All roerulers of the, Comittee, with the excel-
of $~00.00 vas ~esentax% fo~ omsi~emtimlo ~ XYpon the ~ecclmn~tion of tale
pert7 Ccsdttee en~ cn the motion of AId. Iiscl~___m~^ end Megor Bou~k it- yes oz~-
°rat t-~t the offer be not acoepte~ as p]ans ate not acceptable to the
Ccsdtte,e.
~e offer of la~.C~ for Lot 29# ?San ~3, Lowell Avenue f~r the sm
of $~00.00 was p~esented for consideration° Upon the reocssendatlcn of the
l~rt7 C~"~4ttae and on the motion c~ A1A. Ma~D~ml~ and Mckinley it was ordered
· ~at the offer be accepted, px~v~/~ sl~ci~ications meet with the al~oval of
the PEolmrty Ccedttee.
~ne request of Alex GLll an~ Sons to elect two houses in place of one
on part of Lots ~ ond ~, Robinson St=setm was pxssonted for considex~tion. Upon
the rsocsmendat~ton of the PTopert7 Ccmn~ttee stud on the motion of AId. Bawltins
sn~ Do--~ it was ~elsd that the ~equest he 8x~nts~L pEovi~ a ~wel~n~ of an
estimated cost of $6~00.00 ~S erect°c1 on each Lot.
Mr. 0rr, the City Manager, sdvise~ that an application for alterations
to a buildfi~ at ~ Roberrs Sat, ~ned by ~. Froate, h-d been reasive~. It
is the intention of the o~uer to convert a frame garage, size 12 by 18, into a
barber shop. ~he butlAtn~ will be finisbed inside an~ used as a place of busin-
ess. Mr. 0rr advise~ that them a~e no restrictions in the ~,d~d~ by-law or
rest~ent~.l restrictions ~mk~btt=n~ such a ~ in tb/s ezea. (m~u on
the motion of ,AIde ~ ~.a Bawk~ns that the permit be 8r~ntsd.
~10 (!rma4ttse egtd~:},urD~t on tho motion of Ald.. M^'lr4-..3ey ezld. Dxmeld.
~ Ale) A1K)P~D, 16 A~st, 19b~.
lar be given the privilege of intro~uclnS the ~y-law an~ the by-law be read the
filet t4m~ - Carried.
It was ordered on the nEtion of AI~. Hawkins ar~ Donald that Rule 36 (2)
of the 8tandt~ ~,1 es of Council be sueponded and the by-law be given the secoml
rea&i~ - Carried.
~he City Manager reported on the cn-~ he had received about the cor~tt-
ion of two collectors of garbage, on F~q~m Avenue, who had been drinking. It was
nocessax7 to c~]~ a police officer to tie the t~Ack u~ until the City Manager had
an oppertunlt7 to go to the scone. ~e men were incapable of carrying on their
work ~ so they were sent home. 1Veither one has ~een in difficulty before and
the Nans~er rec.~;~.~nde~ that they be given a week,s suspension without pay
given a wax~ that a recurrence of such action means the loss of employment.
~he Ctt7 Manager pointed out that the suspensesion will not affect their senior-
ity. ~ on the nEtion of AI~. MacDonald on~ Hawkins that the rec~ndation
of the City l~r be adopted - Carried, the vote being: Ai~. MacDonald, Eawkins
It was oz~lez~t on .the motion of AI~. Mcl~nley and Donal~ that the Couucll adjourn
to Conference.
EMD A~D ADOI~A~, !6 August, 1~8.
Deput~ Clerk
At the olose of the ~e&,n,r council ~n~ finance meet~s, the Co~cil I.J :.
Coxmoil C~-mber,
x6 A us , x9 8.
Porsuant to a~Jou~-..ent, the Cramoil met at 9.00 p.m. on M~, ~6~
A~t, 1~, for ~ ~ose ~ c~i~e~ ~ ~ess ~ fi~e. ~1
~e~ ~ ~ Co~cil, wi~ ~ exee~ti~ of ~s Wo~ ~r Eo~k, ~.
~ ~ ~, were pm~nt. ~. ~er vs e~Ct~ m~r ~i~ ~e ~eti~.
~e Co~eil, ha~ m~ive~ ~ ~ ~e ~uu~s ~ ~e ~m~o~ ~et~, a~-
op~ ~so ~ ~ ~ti~ ~ ~. ~v~ ~ ~.
~ ~ ~ c~a for ~e exoauti~ ~ bao~i]]4~ ~ s~er
~ su~t~a won ~a, i~M~a by ~ hot~ ~r ~a m~. '~
· .~r ~, ~t ~ ~ ~. was mcoi~ -~ a ~ti~ ws ~e by ~a.
~e ~ ~ ~. D~a, ~7 ~ ~e h~ ~r. A ~ti~ was
~ ~ ~en 0,~3-~ for ~ M~ of ~ -1~ ~a 19, ~ S~o%,
~ut ~ often worn ~moelu&.
.:::,:::::T;j;::= .-
I~ on the motion of AIA. Ilons~ aria acrdnls~ ' .'
cite& end filed~ au~ the resolution be ~ao~se~, ~ Ccelamioation 11o, ~23 '
No. 303 - 7ilhae of Chi~pawa - al~lieation for additional water service. OIe~l~D
. on the motion of A/At. llaw~t~'- an~ NaoDonald tha~. ~he ccesamieatton be recetve~l
' ~,' · m Ccsmm~oation'No,
: . --~he f011CMIM Ccsmmications wex~ l~esonted:
: mot4on of AI~. Donald an4 MoTdnls~ that the ccmmmxtoation be x~c ·
- ,'~:':: iion 05 Altt, ~4Wldzul imA Maxd)cmali that, tie o(}mxmtostlon be lscelTe~ roll flZeiLo
- :~:::::~1o. 327 ' Demtty Clty Clerk - ze attemaanne at oonwntton.~Cte~MD on the mot-
:,'.:::'~on of Ald, Mer4x~e; a~lf-olk~~d ~h~t ~he ocsmioa~i~ns-~e x~MelTa%
"~i z,~-~ Ald. ~ en~ ~N2ekl~s ~ha~ ,t~e ceSsnnteation be ~ee$iTe~ ea~ il~,, '
No. 330 - Ontario Municipal AsSociation - re proposed revise& constitution. OR-
IY~EgD on the motion oE Al~L:'D~'~'n~'Hawkins that the communication be received
am1 filed, and the members of Council take note of the same.
No. 331 - Canadian Le~on Branch~_l - requesting permission for poppy day. 01~D-
~ on the'~o'~i'c~ of ~V~a~Do~al~ ana Hawkins tha% the connunication be rec-
eived and filed, an~ permission be granted.
· No. 332 - w.J.~enney - requestiv~ permission to make removals from dump. 01~DEA~AO
on ~- motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the communication be received
an~ refem~ to the City Manager for a report.
~01T~
.~atd over frc~ the previous meetinS:
IIo. 229 - Fire Chief - re atte-~--~ce at convention. OI~EEED on the motion of Ald.
Donald and MacDonald. that the rel~rt be received and filed.
~he fOllo~ l~orts were Presented:
No. 230 - Deputy City Cle_~r..k. - re conference held 9th August. OEDEt~D on the mot-
ion of Alct. Mol~nley and Donald that the report be received and filed.
1Io. 231 - C~t~r Clerk_ - rscr,-m-udin~ issuance of licences. 0EDEI~D on the motion
of Ald. Hawkins an& MacDonald that the report be receive& and filed, and the
mcr~m-ndattons be adopted.
~he followin~ Resolutions were passed:
IIo. 153 - EA~AS~ - MaODONATjD - i~SOLVED that let~rs 0f c~t~ti~ be for-
w~ ~ ~s~r P~em ~a ~e Cen~ C~s B~a up~ ~etr wi~ ~e
pr~e for ~ ~st~sse~ ~t in ~e V~ D~ P~e in Ni~ F~, New York
d~ ~o pMt Wo ~; -~ ~e S~l of ~e Co~ontton be hem~ ~e~.
~ted
~. 1~ - ~ - ~ - ~ ~t c~cati~e ~ fo~ ~ ~e
~t ~mb~ Pr~ ~s~r of C~, ~e E~ble ~e St. ~t,
~t ~e acti~ of ~e ~ ~e~t ~ lifti~ ~e e~ ;~ ~e
~ of ~ef ~ ~e ~ S~s, bmby ca~i~ ~ise~.prlces In ~e D~n-
i~; --~ b 8e~ of ~e Co;om~i~.be Mm~ ~e~.
By-lave were ~assed: '
amtlM~lze the ezeo~lon of an agreement for sale an~ dee~.
It was oz'~ereO. on the moMon of Ald. Do--14 and NoF,..t.nle~' ~t A/A. Haw-
kins be ;i~en the 1}r*lvt!ege of ;lnt, m&uolng the, b~.3aV and the b~-law be mad, the.
It vas ox~ex~ on the motion of Ald. Ncr~-~e~ and 14acDons~l that 9ule
36 (2) of tie 8tandin6 ibtle, s 9r.co,unoil be sUspenied and the bT-lAv be 6iTen.the
reMln - AI . hvkins end NacDonali
~:~ was ordered on the motion of Ai~j ~.v an& Donald th_~t AI~,
~iavkins be given the privile~e Of infa~xluotn~ the by-law a.a the ,by-law~ be rea~
the first ~4~ . Carriei.
Zt was or~erei on the motion of AI~. Donal~ an~ ;aw~ins +.hat Rule
(2) of the B~ Rules of Cou~il be suspon~e~ an~ the by-law be given the
seeoral rea&ln~ - C~A-~Aei.
Cotmoil e~lJourne& on the m~bion of AI~. HcF4nley au~ Eawlcins,
]~AD AWD AD0t"gD, 23 August, 1~+8.
Cotmoll Chamber,
16 August,
The Financ, e Casnittee mot on Monday, 16th Au;xst, 1~8,, for the purpose
of approvin; amt also of pusinS the various a~counts which ha~ been pr~perl~V
cox~fie~ an& )laoat before rhea. All members or the Ccmnittee, with-the exce~-
~ion,or. Nis Worahi:p Ha~0r Hotink, Aid. Pans an~ Vhi~e, wem.-:pmsent. .
· ~ . 8tmix7 accounts aa~ to '$2~,0~9.~2 yore approve~ by the Cmmit~ee.
pect to the Clty,s general account was also Presented. It was ordered on the mot-
ion of Ald. Donald an~ MacDonald that the statements be received and laid on the
table.
A~ offer of $200.00 wee presented fr~n Jsmes Sorley for Lot 26, Plan
~3, Lowell Avenue. A connunication from the Helliday Company Limited, advising
of the t~pe of dwelling proposed for this lot, was also received. Upon the rec-
'm~u'ndation of the Property Co~,~ittee end on the motion of AId. McKinley and Mac-
Donal~ it was ordered that the offer and ccammutication be received and laid on
the table to pexmit the Committee to inspect houses of a sff~mtlar design which
have been erected in the Township of Sta~ord.
~he report of the Property Committee, re~r~ling the above matter aM
~h~t of 160~ ltob~on Street, was Presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald.
Hc~tnley aml Hawkins that the report be receive~ and filed, and the recomendat.
ion with regax~l to the Prepstay at 1602 Robinson Street be approveS, prov~ding
the P~opaty Conmittee agree to the seine.
A quotation was presented frc~ Provincial ~Qgineering Limits~ regard-
ing water pipe for installation on the Victoria Avenue brid~e. It was ordered
on the motion of Alzl. M~F_Inley and Hawkins that the qttotsticn be received and
lai~L on the table for one week and tenders be called locally for the supply of
A rel~rt was Presented from the City Manager regarding an application
for a iH~rmlt to erect a tourist cabin at 1629 Stanley Avenue. It was ordered on
the motion of Ald. Mc~mley and MacDonald that the report be received and refer-
re~ to the Propez%~ Ccanittee for consideration.
~e Cn.n~ttoe adjourned on the motlon of Ald~ McKinley
August, 1~8.
of Finance
Council Chamber,
16 A~t, 1~8.
b Comaoil m-assembled at the close of.the council a~ finance moot-
'lugs for the l~rpoee of pass~n~ the by-law which covered the accounts appreved by
;~he O(Imd~tee. ALl roeabets of the Cotmoil, with ~he exception of Hie Worship
'.,~ KOuck, Ald. ~arA~ an~ ,b'nito, were ~resent. Ald.-Miller was Enact
No. b,~.BJ. - To C,~n'b !~:~d.es for General Ptu. lc, oeee.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. M~inle~ and Hawkins that Ald.
Donal~ b& given the privilege of intrc~lucing the by-law and the by-law be read
the flrs$ time - Carried.
It was ol~lered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and McKinley that t~tle 36
(2) of t~a 8tandtn~ Rules of Council be surpen~ed and the by-law be given the
seoon~ reading - Carried..
~hird reading -Ald. Hawkins an& McFdnley - Cattle&.
· The Cotmoil aA;~oXu-ne& on the motion of AML. Mc3Ctnley
Council Chamber,
23 August, 1948,
Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 5.00 p.m. on Monday, 23r~
August, 19~8, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All
members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the
minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald
and Hawkins.
5ss
.DE~ATIONS
In connection with Co~mmmlcatlon No. 332 and on the motion of Aid.
Hawkins and MacDonald, MAr. W.j. Kenney was heard. Mr. Kenhey spoke upon the mat-
ter of the removal of salvaged material from the 0ity dump; and advised that he
would he prepared to pay $300.00 per annum for the privilege of removing such
material and would also pay Mr. M. Thibert at the rate of $3.00 per load for the
same. Mr. Lax also. spoke u~on this matter.
S~E Comenunication ~o. 33?.
Tenders had ~een called for the excavation and backfilling of the
sewer trenches on 8~r~ley Avenue, and for the installation of brackets for the
water main on the Victoria Avenue bridge. On the motion of Ald. MacDonald and
Hawkins, the ta~ere submitted were opened, initialled by His Worship Mayor
Eouok and read. It was then ordered on the motion of AId. Donald and Hawkins
that the tan~ers be referred to the City Manager for tabulation and a report
thereon at the next meeting.
SEE Subsequ~.n.t~Co~pi_l meeti~
hid over from a 10revlous ropetire:
No. BB2 - W.~.~enne~r - m aal~ m~ri~ fm city d~. 0~ on the mt-
t~ ~ ~d. ~ ~ Hc~e~ ~t the c~Ication be mcel~ and
~e ~ for ~e week ~ ~e C~ty ~r ~ 0~t~ of Finance ~ mq~sted
~ su~t a mc~tl~
~, 333 - ~ Of FO~ ~e - ~solut~ ~ haw~, and podS' fees. 0~
fI~9 ~ ~ ~sOl~l~ ~ e~0~e~.
-~ ~ ~ ~tl~ of ~, ~lte ~ ~cD~ ~at the c~catt~
No. 335 - ~ Falls :vmXor Ctmmber of Crmm~roe - ~e location of nsv inJur-
ieS in ma. O~ ~ ~e ~ti~ of ~. D~ ~ ~eD~ ~t ~ cm-
,~0a~l~ be ~cei~ ~ ~fe~d ~ ~e Tnd~t~al C~t~e for a ~.
·, ,.. , ;. ,:.; ,;..:...
ron inS aspmrs yore
~til ~ ~ ~eti~.
No. 2~ - City ~e~ - a~m~ phn of sub~si~. 0~ on ~e ~ti~
of ~. ~i~ ~ ~cD~ ~at ~e ~o~ ~ mcet~
~att~ be a~op~.
Wo. 23~ - ~~ - m ~ts for b~ cohere. 0~
ion of ~. ~Ber ~d ~ ~t the ~o~ ~ mcei~
· Ible.
No. 23~ - City Cle~ - mc~i~ lss,,~ce of licenoes.
o~' ~. ~ ~ ~ ~t ~ ~ be ~ei~d ~ file~ ~ the
mc~ti~ ~
ati~ ~ ~.
Eo. 2~7 - ~ ~lici~r - m D~s~ by-~w ~m~ elect~c~ c~~-
O~ ~ ~ ~ti~ of ~. ~ ~ ~Y ~at ~-~
~aid over frm the previous racering:
~No. 1~ - 8atth Electric and 16 others - requeetin~ ~overnin~ by-law. O~nm~ on
/the ~Dtto~ Of' ':AI&. Donald an~ Mc~t~ that the petition be recetve~ and laid on
the table ~xtil the next meeting. .
following Petition was presented:
:
1~ - G.L.T.Ellio and ~ ot~rs - mq~stt~ st~
A1A~, F~w4~le~, aek~ that the TA~fflo
"the ~p/aotn~.of lmprove~ traffic signs on E/North Clrole,
FINANCE MEETINC
Council Chamber,
23 August, 1948.
The Finance Committee met on Monday, 23 August, 194~, for the purpose
of approverig and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly
certified --~ placed before them. All members of the Com,~ttee wer~ present.
Sundry accounts amounting to $39,06~.0~ were approved by the Co~mittee.
~he accotmts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were
ered placed ~n the money by-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of
A~d. Hawkins- and Donald.
~xe report of the City Clerk, regarding the renewel of the public lla~
biltt~ and property damage policy and coverage for the police and fire depart-
meats, as laid over from a previous meeting, was considered. It was ordered on
the motion of AId. l~acDonald and Parm that the report be received and filed, and
a~ditio~-? coverage be not obtained at the present time, but that the matter be
referred to the t9~9 Budget Comm~ttee with the rec~ndation that coverage be
~btained at that t~ne.
A report of the CIty Manager, us laid over from the previous mootlag,
and. with reference to an application for a permit to convert a garage into a
tourist cabira at 1629 Stanley Avenue, was again considered. Upon the recommend-
ation of the Prop, rt7 C~.~,!ttee and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Parm it
was ordered +-~-t the report be received and file~, and the permit be not gAunterie
An offer of $~00.00 frc~ Jms Sorley for Lot 26, Lowell Avenue, as
· laid over fr3n tl~ p~vious meeting; and a cemmmicatlon fro~ the ~ ~iday Company
T.t,a~ed, With reference to the t~pe of building proposed, were again presented.
_Upon the reaction of the Property Cc~ittse and on the motion of Aid. Parm
and Hawkins it was ol~lered that the offer be received and Mr. ~rley be advised
that the e~,~_ will be considered but ~at the type of house, as suggested, cannot
be approved, it beir~ pointed out that other hczzs in the area are of consider-
ably ~reatsr.value; and that the c~-.~cation ~e received and file~.
~'~e report of the Property Comn~ttee, on the above matters, was pres-
'ante~. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Parm and Eawkins that the report be
receive~ and flle~.
A c~Aicaticn was presented frc~ the Arm~, Nav~ and Airforce Vete~
In C~ wl~ ~ ~ ~ e~e of ~ Robl~ Street. It was o~em~ ~ ~e
~tl~ Of ~. ~ ~ ~ t~t mpms~ti~s of ~e org~zati~ ~
' ~. ~. ~os. D. ~ ~ssed ~e C~t~e ~d ad~se~ ~at his o~z-
att~ was ~ ~ ob~n ~e pm~y, ~ ~ ~at c~sl~tt~ be gt~n
~ ~tr ~r ~ ~e s~ is su~t~. It ~s o~emd ~ the motl~ of ~.
~ ~ P~ ~t ~e c~icati~ be ~eiv~ aM filed, ~ ~e or~zat-
i~ ~ ~~ ~ su~t ~ offer for ~ p~y.
A c~cati~ was ~s~d ~ ~e C~adi~ We~ Oo~c~, m~-
i~ a ~t ~d ~r~ip. Zt w~ o~md ~ ~e moti~ ~ ~. D~ld a~
S AIAt. F~F. tnley dto~la,.ved to the C~w~ttse an sAverrising folder tse~
~ ~t ~e p~e~ of ~e en~se be c~mt,,~&'~ ~a for ~e
of Finance
· 585
C~o~IL ~
Cotmoil Cham~er,
23 August, 19~8.
lhe Cognctl ze-aesembl~l at the close of the coanctl and finance
~s for ~ p~ose of ~sst~ ~e by-~ w~ch co~ ~ acco~
by ~ C~e, ~ for ~e co~i~e~ti~ ~ o~er ~t~. ~ ~be~ of ~e
Co~c~ were ~msent.
;
~e followln~ By-law was passes:
1~... ~2.8~ - To Grant Monies for Canetel l~oses.
It was o~dere& on the motion of Ald. MoEinley an~ DonaM that AI&. Mil-
ler he ~iven the privilege of ~ntro~ucing the by-law an[ th~ by-law ~e rea~ the
first t-~ - Carried unanimousl~.*
It was ordere~ on the motion of AI&. Hawkins an~ Pars that Rule 34 (2)
of the St~ndtn~ ltulee of Comil b~ .suspends& ant the by-law be ~ven the eecon~
zeadl~ - Csrth& gusntmogsl~.
~ madin~ - AI&. MacDom~ amt Hawkins - Cartie& ,m..~w~usl~.
Em0LUTI~
'flue folloWnit liesolutions were passe_l:
DONALD - Ba~EII3 - I~S0L~ED that the City Manager he re~ueate~ to ~
No. 1~6 - ~.T~R - MoEI!~EY - EgSOT-~ED that ~:~ street,
~ smet ~ ~Weu ~eps~ ~t a~ K~k D~ ~ p~l ~ Vai-
nly.. =:
~. ~ $1~.~, pl~ ~, f~ bmc~ for
.... :~,~&~,~,. -;~:~ ~ ~ ,~ ~?~(z,".~ ','.~:,--? ,
:,~: · ,... -.
.' · ' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~o ~s, ~, k~ ~ C~ for
ease,
c~mE oF ~E ~0L~
Council Ottotuber,
23 August, 19~8.
At the close of the regular council aria finance m~etlngs, a meeting of
the ConmLlttee of the Whole was held. All members o~ the Committee were Present
sn& l~s Worship Mayor ~ouck was chairman of the meeting.
~e ~uestion of assessment on various Preper~tes in the Cl%y was
cussed and the Assessor a~lvised what is proDcecil in the case of the Canadian Nat-
ional Railways, also that adjustment ha~ already been ma~e with regard to the
easement of Pro!0ertiee of the Coca Cola Company of Canada. Following liscuselon,
it was a~reed that the assessor should Proceed so the delivery of the assessment
notices would not be delayed. The City Clerk was also inetrucSed to prepare a
report for the next meeting of Council on the assessments of the major ln~ustrdes
in the City.
~e C~mlittee adjourned on the marion of Aid. Parm an¢ Miller.
~ AED ADOF~mn, 30 AUgUSt, 19~8.
Council Chamber,
-30 A~st, 1~8.
Pursuant to ad~our~ent, the Council met at ~.00 p.m. on Monday, 30th
August, 1948, for the purpose of const~erlr~ ~eneral ~ustness an~ finance. All
members of the Cramoil were present. ~he Co~xctl, having rsceived ar~ read the
minutes of the previous meeting, a~op~ these on the motion of'
DEI~Y2ATIOI~
On the motion of A1A. ~awkins an& MacDonald, MAr. A.J.Pelett of the
~elett Studio of this City, was l~rmitte& to a~dress Council. Mr. Pelett advised
the ~ of the activities of out-of-~wn photographers in Niagara Falls, ~
nske& that the licerice of the Mayfair Frederic Studio of St. Catharines be rev-
oke&; an& that no further licenoes be issu~l to.photographers unless they are
xesidents of the City. ~I~ Resolution No. 1~8.
~ !] Ten~ers had been c~1~l for offers for the p~rchase of 160~ Rebinson
'~' Street, am1 on ~e ~ti~ ~ ~. ~te ~ ~ey those su~t~ worn opted,
~ ~t~11~ by ~s Wom~p ~r ~k ~ m~- It was ~ o~e~ ~ ~e ~t-
~:i i~ ~ ~- ~ ~ P~ ~t ~e ~ ~-~b~ ~ a m~ ~m~ sub-
;~: ~t~ at ~e n~ ~t~. ~ Petiti~ No. 16
~v~ ~id o~r f~ ~m~ ~t~::
, ~ ~ ~ ~ ~s ~. 2~2-2~8
an~ Mr Wads be advise& the 3m~a is not for sale an~ that the Corporation
ooma~.'~ ~ the 1oav~ of the'E--', at an estimatat nost of $300.00, -an the
'~is whe,rebl ~he ~ert~ owner will nss~ae. Sixty per ~ont of the cost.
f~he followin~ C~smnioatlons were Imeeon~:
:; ~;.~I ,,
]' :I[:!lo. 337 - Office of Prime Minister - a~knowled~in~ resolution ~e beef
·; ·; : :; :: 'No. 338 - New Yox~ Central S~s~em - permission f~ wo~
mott~a of Ald. White and Parm that the communication be received and filed.
No. B~O - A.C.Ma.rti__n.
No. B41 - _G~.~E._F_~aF~re__.L~ - requesting certificates of permanency. OEDEEED on the
motion of Ald. Donald and X~acDonal& that the communication be received and filed
and the requests be ~nte&.
No. 3~2 - R.F.~ooth Construction Limited - requesting rental of buildln8 site.
No. ~B - h.~.Booth Construction I4mi_ted _ re sewer and water laterals for new
hoses. OI~EI~D on the motion of Ald. ~ite and Hawkins that the co~nunicationa
be received, the site mentioned be leased and the matter of the installation of
laterals be left in abeyance until further information is received from Central
Mortgage and. Housin~ Corporation.
.[
NO. S~d~ - McBuraey, McBurney a.___~ Durdan - requesting quit claim deed to part of
I~t 20, Mai~ Street. O~)EI~ED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Miller that the
co~m~mication be rsceiv~d and referred to the Property Committee to ascertain
whether +~xes have been received on this parcel of land.
REPOR~B
Iai& over frc~ previous meetlnge:
No. 2~2 - City Manager - re operation of drop. OED~;A~ on the motion of Aid.
Hawkins and MacDonald that the report be received and filed.
s~_'.~eport ~o. s38
No. 237 -'City Solicitor - re 'l~roposed by-law governing electrical contractors.
~ on the motion of AId. DonaM an~ MacDonal~l that the report be received
and laid on the table.
S~E Petition No. 14
~he following Reports were presented:
238 - Chairman of Finance and City Msna~er - recommendations re dump c~er-
atton. OA~, on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and ~cD~ ~at the report be
mcei~ ~ file~, ~d ~e mooreentries be adopted.
No. 239 - City Manager_ - re request of Wade'e Motor Sales. O~.;r~ on the motion
of Aid. Donald an~ MacDonald t~at the report be received and filed, and the rec-
ommendation be a~opte&.
.No. 2~0 - City Clerk - rsoce~ending issuance of licences. OI~EEED on the motion
of Ald. Hawkins ~a ~cD~ ~t ~e rep~t ~ received an~ filed, and ~e mc-
1~o. 2~1 - Traffic Co,,-,.~ttee - reooF~nding change in signs on Epworth Circle.
OI~E~D on the motion of AId. Hawkins and MacDo~-~ that the report be receive&
an~ file&, ~m! the rscc~nnen~la~lon be adopted.
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~ .. FETITI0i~
: laX& over f~ca a ~reviou. meetfi~:
·: Noo 1~ - 8-ith Eleotrlc en& 16 others - requesting 6~verrdz~ b[-lavo 0~uS~iD on
the motion of ,Ald,%.Dqn,.al& and NacDonald that the petition be receive& ena lei& on
f~e fable,
_~he following Petition was presented;
'NO..16 - Gellll~xoS'elld ~0 othere - re sale of 160~ Rebinson Street, 01~DEI~D on
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RgBOI,UTIOI~
The foliowin8 Beeolutlous were passed: "
No. 1~8,- ~ ' NeeDONALD - I~80LVID ~ha~ the licenee issued to the M~yfair
Frederic Studio of St. Cathartues be revoked; and ~he ~eal of ~he Corporation be
hereto afftxe~l. Carried ~ms~meusly
No. 161 - lt~-~~R - PAR4 - I~80LVED that ~e ~xt m~ ~ett~ of ~e City Co~-
oil ~ sc~ ~ ~ ~ at ~.~ P~. ~ ~e~, 7~ Se~r; a~ ~e
Se~ of ~e Co~omtt~ ~ he~to ~f~e~. C~ie~ ~ly
No. 162 - PAI~ - MacDONAlD - I~80L~ED that a. letter be for~amled to the North ~m-
erican Cyanamid Limited expressing the ayp~ectatton of this Co~actl for their
hospitality ex~ende~ to the officials of the Corporation on 23~t August; an& the
Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixe~. Carried unanimously
No. 163 - MacDC~AtD - M'-w'eu~EY ~ EgSaL~ED that ~e Cm~ D~ 0tl C~ ~
mq~8~ ~ ~ ~ti~ ~ ~m~ ~e ~ttt~ of ~e~ ~t ~t at the cor-
ner of ~ S~t ~& ~r ~ ~ ~e ~ of ~e Co~omtl~ ~ haste ~-
f~. C~e&
tats-Vocational Institute; an~ the 'Seal of the Corporation be hemto affixe~.
'Carried tme~4''''~sly
No. 16~ - prmI~y - NAW~IB5 - E~C~ that the congratulations of ~te C~tl.
~ e~ ~ ~ ~n Xm~e~ of B~pava for t~ hernia ~sp~ ~
~m in meo~ a 1~ ~ ~ f~ ~; ~ ~e ~ Of ~e C~t-
:t~ be here~ ~f~. C~te~
'fm ~ a fe~ crow ~er ~ ~ S.S.Nom~c; ~t ~~ be ~ to
~e C~e ~em ~ C--~msi~ u~ ~t coulaemti~ ~ ~ ~ ~e issu-
~ of ~ Came~e ~.m ~ ~. ~s; ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Co~m~i~ be here-
~ M e~ ~ '~e Gma~ Ni~ ~ Club for ~ ~ti~ of s~h ~
proprlating lan& adjacent to Sylvia Place; and the Seal of the Corporation be
hereto affixed.
Ca,r~.,led lmanimotm!y'
~e followingBy-laws were.~Aspp.d.:
NO. 4285 - To AmAndBy-law Ember 3790, being a by-law for the regulation of traf-
fic.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Hawkins and Parm that Ald. Donald
be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-~aw be read the first
time - Carried unanimously.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Hawkins and McKinley that Rule 36
(2) of the Standing l~ules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the sec-
ond reading - Carried unanimously.
Third reading -Ald. Hawkins and McKinley - Carried unanimously.
No_~. 4286 - To authorize the City of Niagara Falls to take,over, assume and estab-
lish as a public highway part of Annoury Street.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and Hawkins that Ald. Mc-
Kinley be given the privilege of intreducing the by-law and the by-law be read
the first ttm~ - Carried unax~mnusly.
It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Parm and Hawkins that Rule 36 (2)
of the Standing Rules of Council 'be suspended and the by-law be given the second
reading - Carried unamLmously.
Third reading -Ald. Psrm end Hawkins - Carried unanimously.
.No. 4287 - To authorize the City of Niagara Falls to take over, ass~ne and est-
ablish as a public Lane Crawford Place.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Hawkins that Aid. Mil-
ler be given the privilege of introducing the by-law ,and the by-law be read the
first t~m~ - Carried uns~!w~usly.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and MacDonald that Rule
36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be sUspended and the by-law be given'the
second reading - Carried tmav~renuely.
~hlrd reading -Ald. MacDonald and 'Hawkins - Carried unanimously.
Ald. MacDonald was of the opinion that the local police d~armont
should enforce the regulations contained in ~e Highway Traffic Act which
uires that all bicycles be equipped with front lights and rear reflectors.
AId. White aske~ that the Boar~ of Police Cn~ssioners be approached
by His Worship Mayor Honsk and requested to give consideration to req,~ing the
]~llce officers on point duty throughout the City to wear white helmets and gloves.
AI~[. Hawkins also suggested that the C,-~,dssion should give consideration to an
haditional issue of shirbs for thereon_ who are on point duty during the
m0nths.~ '
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AId. 14a1~b~ey asked that the City Manager check and see that l~uttrey
Sl~Set is' swept by the sweeper at regular ~ntarvals.
Ai~. Mnw4-1sy asked ~h_-_t the City Clerk take u~ with the Local ~ of ..
Eealth~e t ~I.o~ .~s whic~ · ~st~in6 certain sections. of .the City,,
request that the ~oard issue instructions to the ]?ublio as to the most satisfaot-
or~r manne~r\in which to combat these pests,
Akl, ]?arm aske~ that the Traffic ~..,..~ttee give consideration to the
advisability of ]?rohtbtting ]?arki~ on one side of F-1I~ Avenue frcm Newman Hill
to John ~treet; also that ~arking should be ]?rohibited on Fourth Avenue in the
vicinity of Brid~e Street; and that the words "Sto]? Street" should be painted on
the lmvement on Victoria Avenue at the intersserious of Maple Street and Queen
Street.
· McKinle expressed his a]?]?rec iation for the excellent work being
- Aid. Y thanked the C~'"m~ttee for their ac-
&one by the Traffic Committee, and especiallY
tion with regard to the signs on Elmorth Circle. ·
~he Couacll s~ourae& on the motion of Ai&. Hawkins and McKinley.
i~AD AND ADOPTED, 7 September, 1948.
Clerk
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mittee and on the n~tion of Ald. MacDonald and Parm it was ordered that the com-
'munications he received and laid on the table until the next meeting, and the en-
tire committee inspect the premises at 4.BO p.m. on 7th September.
The rel~rt of the P. roperty Committee, upon the above matters, was pres-
ented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Parm that the report
be received and filed.
A communication was presented from the Niagara Falls C~neral Hospital,
requesting that the Corporation absorb the cost of installing a water line to the
hospital building for the installation of a sprinkler system. It was ol~iered on
the motion of Ald. ~iacDonald and ParmI that the corm~unication be received and
filed, and the Corporation absorb the cost. (Ald. White, McKinley and Donald
voted against this motion. ) ~
The Corm~ittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Hawkins and McKinley.
EEAD AND ADOPTED, 7 September, 1948.
Clerk
of Finance
Council C~m~er,
30 August, 1948.
· he Finance Committee met on Monday, 30 August, 1948, for the ~urpose
of a]?]?rovin~ and also Of passing the various accmmts which had bean properly
certlfte&-.an~ ]?lace~ before them, All members of the Ccew~ttee were ]?resent,
Sun&IT accounts amounting to $1~,16~.01 were approved by 'the Cnmmtttoe·
The accounts submitte~, l~tng ~assed or otherdisc dealt with, were ord-
ered place&; in the money by-law for ]?resantation to the Council, on the motion of
Al&.~M~Einley and Hawkins.
· ' · A ~-~ Of the Tandem sulmitte~' for th~ excawating an& backfilling
Lof the sewer txgnoh on Stanley Avenue was .presontea. It was ox~ez~t on the mot-
~on Of Aid. White' an& NcF~nley that the smmaxT be receive& and filed, and the
,' :~as to the ~aoant ~ on Valle~a~ at the corner of the
, smla~ton of the property C~ttee an~ on the mo and MaoKin-
· ::~ ;,le~ it was ordered that t~ oo:..unication be received and laid on the table until.
· >~' !'the next meeting to panmit' the l~opaty Cmmittee to 8ire the matter- further con-
Council Chamber,
30 August, 1948.
The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin-
ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts
a]?proved by the Co~,,_~.ttee. All members of the Council were present.
BY-LAW
~e following By-law was passe~:
No. 4___~2_~ - ,'I'o Orant Monies for General Purposes.
It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McEtnley and Parm that Ald. Nil-
:le.r be given the privilege of Introducing the by-law 'and .the by-law be .read the-
, Carried unan ,, uely.
"" It was ordered on the motion of Ald. ~awktns and Conald that Rule 36 (2)
:*of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended-and the by-law be given the second
~lrd reading -Ald. MoEtnley an& Parm - Carried una-~usly.
~.~olmOtl att,~oumed on the motion of AId. lv[oKinle}, and Donald.