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Minutes1940FIRST MEETING INAUGURAL MEETING Council Chamber, January 2, 1940. In accordance with the provisions of The Municipal Act, the Council met at 11.00 o'elock with all members, excepting Alderman Grimster, present. The Statutory Declarations of 0ffieers and qualifications were filed with the Clerk, when the Oaths of Office had been taken by Magistrate J.B.Hopkins. It was ordered on the motion of AId. White and Scott that a vote of thanks be tendered to Magistrate Hopkihs by His Worship Mayor Inglis. Carrie~ Aft'er this, the Council for 1940 was duly organized and open for the transaction of general business. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Reverend Mr. Percival Mayes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and White that a vote of thanks be tendered to the Reverend Mr. Mayes. Carried His Worship Mayor Inglis delivered his Inaugural Address. On the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen the Mayor's Inaugural Address was ordered spread on the Minutes. Carried MAYOR'S INAUGURALADDRESS "Members of the Board of Aldermen: "At this, your inaugural meeting for 1940, may I offer congratulations to those whom the electors have antrusted with the administration of affairs of this city, and, at the same time, you will with me, I am sure, regret the retire- ment of h-mayor Hanniwell, Ex-alderman Twidale and Ex-alderman MeAninch. Their work has been outstanding and of great value to the City's advancement, and int- erest. Alderman Grimstar, who through illness remains away, I hope will have a speedy recover, and be able to return to the Board at an early 'date. "The Council will have some i~portamt matters with which to deal dur- ing the year. As you are aware, the agreement for the purchase of power from the HYdra-Electric Power Commission of 6ntario expired during the past month. In consummating any new agreement, I suggest thematter of taxation should be taken tn~o consideration and concurrent agreements be negotiated 'if possible. "The matter of taxation on the new Rainbow Bridge, bridgehead end ex- Propflared properties should be reduced to a written agreement at as early a date as possible, and the agreement with Stamford Township for water supply mast also be given early consideration. X suggest that the members of the Board familiar- ize themselves with the large amount of date already available on the various is- sues in order that we maSh ave intelligent discussion as these matters arise. " "Ma~l also sW~est that capital exPenditures be made only oomaensur- ate.with necessax7 and warranted Progress, to not only enable us to keep our fis- 265 cal affairs 'on a sound basis, but also to enable us to lower the tax rate prog- ressively as an inducement to re-inxestment in city prope.rty and renewed devel- opment.of.home ownership. A' low tax rate is the greatest'encouragement to ind- ustry and will eventually give the greatest relief to unemployment and through co-operation with the various board s and the Chamber of Conmacros, a concentr- ated effort should be made along these lines. "You are rapidly approaching a period when a larger portion of the expenditures in the budget will come within the control of council,,and'as our debentures are paid off and our expenditures on capital account.decrease, we should be careful to not increase our operating expenditures beyond useful lim- its while, at the same time, maintain all services as efficiently as possible and without excessive depreciation of capital assets. "We are passing through difficult times and we may be called upon to mac sacrifices. What sacrifices we are to make and how we are to make them, is in the future. 'I thinkwe can all agree that the biggest prg. blem we will have to face will be the economic re.adjustment that will follow the conclusion of this war. We must be ready t6 absorb into usefull employment the men who will be demobilized from our fighting forces and from our wartime industries. The time to start preparing for that re-adJuslment is npw, and co-operation should be given to any lead the governments might give, but we should insl st that, from experiences in the past, too great a load will not be put upon municipal govern- ment, particularly in the matters of unemployment relief. Every source of em- ployment should be encouraged to prepare a post-war plan, particularly the dev- elotmaent of our natural resources and the use of our raw materials. This, gentle- men, is within the sphere of you~ administration. 'One of the alarming features in municipal administration today is the increased cost of social services. This council might well advocate and sponsor legislation that would at least place the costs of hospitalization un- der provincial or federal control by employing some such system as at present used in B~tain. "A matter of particular concern to our civic employees, is one regard- ing pensions and insurance. We may well imitate private industry in this res- pect. I believe that e plan could be worked out. for civic employees of all mun- icipalities which would give security to these men and women after years of faith-- ful service. This plan could be inaugurated by co-operation with other munic- ipalities and the provincial government, and with a considerable saving to the tax-payer, l':hope this will merit your'.e0nsid~ration. 'There' has been considerable criticism of.the method employed in the lighting of our streets, and I suggest that in the interests of protection of life and property, a thorough investigation into costs and method be made teas- certain what improvement's could, and should be~ade.. ,'In conclusion, ~ trust that during the coming year, we will stand firm, having faith in our empire and our cantry, and by United andeavour, help brlng peace and prosperity back to our land. That w~ will all.work together in un- ison and harmony for the advancement and progress of our city and thereby retain the eonfieenoe and respect of our citizens. Our thanks are due to the many or- ganizations in this City as well as to the appointed bodies, who do so much to establish a comsuunity spirit and cultivate civic pride, at the same time, assur- ing them that their endeavou~s have contributed to the happiness, contentment and welfare of the citizens at large. I particularly mention ~ha wlefare work Just completed 'by Ex-mayor:HAnnt~ell and his committee._.' "I want to take thisopportunity of thanking our citizens, the press and.civic employees for their local support and m~ wash for all is a Happy and Prosperous Hew Year. . "! ' G R IN~LI2," ' ~j)OPTION OF MINUTES The minutes of the previous meeting, having been received and read, were adopted on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott. 0ERTIFIOATE The 0ity 0lark certified as to the result of the Poll held on December' 4, 1939; and on the motion of Ald. G.Donald andA.F.Donald the communication was received and filed. RESOLLPTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. I - WHITE - ~II~W - RESOLVED tha~ Alderman Grant Donald be and is hereby ap- painted as Chairman of the Finance Committee of the City Council for the City of Nlagar~ Falls for the year 1940; and. the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. ~ - G. DONALD- WILKINSON - RESOLVED that Dr. J.H. Davidson, Mr. W.J.Manuel and Mrs. Janet R.Kelly, be and are hereby appointed as members of the BOard of Health of the City of Niagara Falls for the year 1940; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ' ~arried No. B - WILKINSON _ SCOTT - RESOLVED that Mr. G.J. Emery and D~. T-E.Watson be and are hereby appointed as members of the To~m Planning Commission for the City of Niagara Falls for the years 1940, 194& and 194B; and the Seal of.the Corporation be h~reto affixed. ' Carried No. 4 - A.F. DONALD- WILKINSON - RELVED that Mr. Claude A.Findlay be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Public Library Board for the years 1940, 1941 and 194~; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 5 - WILKINSON - AIJ~EN --RESOLVED that Messrs. R.C.Young and John Lamb be and are hereby appointed as members of the Noosing Commission of the City of Niagara Falls for ~he years 1940 and 194~ and the Seal of the. Corporation be hereto af- fixed. . ~arried No. 6 - G. DONALD- A.F. DONALD -RESOLVED that Maygr G.R. Inglis and Mr. W.S.Orr and Mr. C.E. Stock be and are hereby.appointed as members.of the Board of Review of the City of Niagara Falls for the year 1940; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CJrried No, 7 - WHITE- ~tt~m~. RESOLV~2~ that Alderman A. F.Dousld be and is hereby ap- Pointed as a member of'the Chamber of 0emmaroe of the City of Niagara Falls for the year 1940,,as the representative of ~he-City Council; and the Seal of the 0or- poretion be hereto affixed. Carried No. 8 - ~XTE - WILKINSON - RESOLVED that Alderman ~eorge Allen be and is hereby appointed as the representative of the City Council on the Children'sAid Society of the City of Niagara Falls for the year 1940; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed, Carried e e d ~. O~e L, ass, a m~ber of ~he loo~ ~hers' ~l~uees a~ 01d ~e Pensions ~a~, be tempted as.at ~ 1, 1940; a~ theSe~ of the CO~ora~ion be hecate affixed. Carried 267 ' No. 10 - SC0~ - A.F.DONALD - RESOLVED that Mrs. C.W. Twidale be and is hereby nominated as the m. presentative of. the City Council Upon the Mothers' Allow- ?ances..and 01d Age Pensions Local Board in Niagara Falls fo.F the. ~ear~1940; and the Seal of. the Corporation_be he~eto affixed. ., Carried No. 11 - WHITE - ~r.v.~ - RESOLVED that Mrs. W.E.Mayhew be and is hereby nomin- ated as the representative of, the City Council upon the Mothers' Allowances and Old Age Pensions I~cal Board in Niagara Falls for the year 1940; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 12 - A.F. DONALD- 8CGTT - RESOLVED that Mr. George ~. Emery be and is Mreby appointed Weed Inspector for the City of Niagara Falls for the year 1940; and the Seal of the Corporation be heret. o affixed. ,C.a, rried No. 13 - WHITE- WIrxT~SON -RESOLVED that Alderman ~rant Donald be and is hereby appointed as the representative of the City Council on the Committee on Gaol re- pairs for the year 1940; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 14 - WILKINSON - A.F. SONALD - RESOLVED that Dr. Harris Logan be and is hereby appointed Medical Officer of Healt~ for the City of Niagara Falls fo~ the year 1940; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. qarried MISOE/ANEOUS At this point it was moved by Alderman White and G. Donald that Mr. A.B. Damude, M.P., The Honourable Mr. W.L.Houck, M.L.A., and Messrs. O.N.Clendening, H.P. Stephens, C.F.Swayze, C.W. Anderson and C.D.Hanniwell, Ex-Mayors of the City of Niagara Falls who were present at the meeting, be requested to address the Council. All the above members spoke briefly, congratulating the Council upon. their election and offering their as-operation at all t~mes. It was ordered on the motion of AId. A.F. Donald and G. Donald that a vote of thanks be extended to the gentlemen for their presence and for their good wishes. The Council adjourned on the motion ofAld. G. Donatd and Scott, until 2.00 p.m. READ AND ADOPTE,D, Ianuary 8, 1940. Clerk. ADY0URNED MEETING Council Chamber, January 2, 1940. The Council re-assembled at 2.00 p.m. for the p~rpose of continuing ~dth the general business which had been placed before them. All members of the Coun- cil, with the exception of Ald~ Grimstar, were present., COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from previous meeting: ~ No. 353 ~1939 File) - Niagara Parks Commission -'enclosing amended proposed agree- ment re maintenance of River Road. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Wi]kin- son that the communication be received, laid on the table until the next meeting and the City Clerk be instructed to arrange a further meeting with the Commission for the discussion of the matter; and further, if no reply is received from the Commission within the week, that a communication be forwarded to the Department in Toronto. SEE also Repg.r.t No. 1 No. S54 (1939 Filel - Board of Education - suggesting co~nittee meeting to discuss new Assembly Hall and Gymnasium building. 0Pd)ERED on the motion of AId. G.Donald and Scott that the communication be received and filed, thst the whole Council act as the Committee to meet the Board; and that a committee meeting be held on Mon- day evening, ~anuary 8, 1940. The following Communications were received: No. 1 - His Worship Mayor Inglis - appointing his repres~ntative on the Court of Revision. ORDERED on ~e motion or Ald. G. Donald and Wilkinson that the communic- ation be received and filed. . No. 2 - Department of Health - re complaint about outlet of Muddy Run Sewer. 0RD- ERED on the motion of AId, White and G. Donald that the communication be received and laid on the table until the next meeting. SEE also Repor.~tNo. 2 No. 3 - prime Minister of Canada - acknowledging resolution endorsed by Council. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and A.F. Donald that the communication be rec- eived and filed. No. 4 - Operators, Filtration Plant - requesting consideration re 1940 salaries. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and A.F.Donald that the communication be rec- eived and referred for consideration when the 1940 Budget is under discussion. REPORTS The following Reports were Presented: No. 1 - City Solicitor . re Proposed agreenent with Niagara Parks Commission. 0RD- ERED on the motion of Ald. White and Wilkinson that the report be received and laid on the table until the next meeting. No. 2 . 0ity Engineer - recommending improvement atIMuddy Run Sewer. the motion of Ald, White and G. Donald that the report be received and C~DERED on laid on the table, the Engineer toI~ubmit an additional report upon the matter at the nex~ meeting. No. 3 - 0ity Clerk - re Co~nnittee,s interview with Inspector 0.F,Airay re guards. · DERED on the motion of AId, White and O. Donald that the report be received and laid on the table until the next .me~ing, and an effort be made to obtain addit- ionel information,upon the .mat~e.,r.Z~,~~ .~hek;lntep. Ve~erans ,. Association. '2~ . n ,, ':, ' .' ." . 269. .I 27,0 .ii RESOLUTIONS ,The fqllowing Resolutions were passsd| No. ~18 - AT.L~ - WILKINSON - ~L~D'that the presentation of ~dem~ in cobaction with the proposed Election Moralerim Pi~ of ~he Provincial ~v- e~en~, be not ente~ained; and_the Se~lof~he Oo~ration ~ he~$o a~ixed. Carried (~d. ~ite ~t~ng contra~ No. 16 - ~SON - [~ - ~SOL~ that a coattee composed of His Worship ~or Inglis, the City Clerk, the City Trea~rer, and one representative of the Civic ~ployees' ~sociation of Ni~ara Falls, be appointed to go into the miter of pensions for ci~ employees; that the Comittee con~lt with Mr. Start K. Watt of St.0atha~nes for advice upon this matter, ~d re~rt back to the Co~cil as to their progress; ~d the Se~ of the Co~ration be hereto affixed. Carried No. 17 - WHITE - A.F. DONALD- RESOLVED that a committee comprised of His Worship Mayor Inglis, Alderman White and A.F.Donald, and the City Engineer consult with the officials of the North American Cyanamid Company with reference to the matter of the dust nuisance created by their plant; that the Committee report back to the Council as to their findings; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto af- fixed. Carried No. 18 - SCOTT - WHITE - I~SOLVED that the regular meetings of the City Council and Finance Committee be scheduled to take place each Monday evening, con~nensing at 7.30 p.m. in the year 1940; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 19 - A~T.T,k]~ - WII/{INSON - RESOLVED that the City Engineer be instructed to re- port to the Council upon the possibility of improving the passage to the third floor offices at the City Hall; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. C.a.r. ried No, 20 - ~T.v.~mX - G. DONAI~ - RESOLVED that the City Engineer present a full -report to the Oity Council as to the possibility, advisability and estimated cost of im- proving the traffic conditions on Welland Avenue and St. Clair Avenue between Queen Street and Huron Street; and the Seal of the Corporation be hemto affixed. Carried No, 91 . A.F. DONALD- lav.x~.N - IF~SOLVED. that the felicitations of the City Council be forwarded to Alderman Grinstar, with the Members' wishes for his speedy recov- ery and return to the Council Board; and the Seal of the Corporation ha hereto affixed. 0~rried BY-lAW The. following By-law was passed: · No, P-.~89 - AId. A.F.Donald - To appoint Members of the 0curt of Revision for the Olt~ Of Niagara Falls, Ontario, for the year 1940, . 1st reading - AId. Scott and G. Donald, ~nd reading - AId, White and A,F. Donald, It was ordered on the motion Of AId, A,F, DC~naid and Wilkinson that Mr. William Delanny be appointed as the representative .of the City Oounoi~ and'that his name be inserted in the By-law, . 3rd reading Aid, G. DOnald and White, . -... The Council. adJoumed*:on' the ,mo$ion!of..'Ald, Soot~ andcA.F,Donald.~ ~. ,j.-*'~ .~,~, .'. ; ! !.= READ AND ADOPTED, Ianuary 8, 1940, Clerk Mayor FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, January ~, 1940, The Finance Committee met on TUesday, January 2, 1940, 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 Committee, with the excep- tion of AId. Grimster, were present. Sundry accounts, amounting to $9,795.75, 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 Aid, Scott and His Worship Mayor Inglis. The report of the City Clerk as to the business tax owing by the Con- sumers, Co-operative Store, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Scott and Wilkinson that the report be received and adopted. The report of the City Treasurer, enclosing a statement of the Debenture Debt of the City at the present time, ~s presented. It was ordered on the mot- ion of AId. Scott and A.F.Donald that the statement be received and filed. The report of the City Treasurer, as to the tax collections in the year 19~9, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of AId. A.F. Donald and Allen that the statement be received and filed. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Scott and A.F.Donald. READ AND ADOPI~D, Fanuary 8, 1940, Ohatrman of Flnanoe 271 COUNCIL Council Chamber, January 2, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance meeting, for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Grimstar, were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed: .No. 2860 ~ Ald. Grant Donald - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. 1st reading - AId. Allen and A.F.Donald. 2nd reading- AId. Scott and White. 3rd reading - Aid. A.F. Donald and G. Donald. The 'Council a~Journed on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and G. Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, January 8, 1940. Clerk " Mayor SECOND MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, January 8, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council with the exception of Ald. Grimstar, were present. The Council, hatng l~ceived and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of~J.d. Scott and G. Donald. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from~previous meeting: No..2 - Department of Health - re complaiat about outlet of Muddy Run Sewer. OR- DIERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the communication be filed and that the recommendations be noted. SEE also Report No. 2 No. 353 - (1939 Fllel - Niagara Parks Commission . enclosing amended proposed agreement re maintenance of-River Road. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Allen that the communication be filed. SEE also Cqmmunicatipn..No.5 The following Conn~unications were received: No. 5 - Niagara Parks Commission - re River Road agreement and sanding of side- walk. 0RDEE on the motion of AId. G. Donald and Allen that the con~unication be received and laid on the table and the suggested conditions he carried out until a meeting has been held with the Consulscion, and an agreement signed. SEE also Re2ort No. 1 No. 6 - Mr. A.B.D~mude, M.P. - acknowledging resolution endorsed by Council. 'OR- DEE on the motion of Ald. Allen and G. Donald that the communication be received and filed. No. 7 - Dr. T.E. Watson~ tendering resignation from Town Planning Commission. OR- E on the motion of Aid. Scott and Allen that the communication be received, the resignation be accepted, and Dr. Watson be thanked for his services. No. 8 - Mr. C.A. Findlay - appreciation of appointment to Public Library Board. 0R~ED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Denald and Scott that the communication be rec- eived and filed. No. 9 - Niagara Falls Mill Supply - re installation o~ sewer ~rButtrey Avenue building. 0RDEREE on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the communication be received and filed. No. 10 - Ontario Munici~al Association - re membership in Association. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the communication be received and the membership be continued for 1940. No. 11 - Niagara Frontier Humaue S~ciety - presenting aanual report and requesting grant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Allen that the communication be received and the request for a grant be referred for consideration when the 1940 Budget is prepared. NO. 12 - CAnadian National InstillAte for the Blind - requesting grant for 1940. eived a~d the request be referred f~r consideration when the 1940 Budget is prep- ~nitF to appear ~bfore Council. '~'.on:the 'motionof AId. Scott and A.F.Don- or 1940. and 273. ,-! 274 a~d that the sonununication be received, the request for a graUt be, referredfor consideration when the 1940 Budget is prepa~red; and that~the Association be ' · heard'when the Budget meeting is held. No. 14 - Hydra-Electric Commission of Niagara Falls - re salaries for Commis- sioners. 0R.DIE on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the communic- ation be received and the salaries be appreved. REPORTS Laid over from previous meeting: No. 2 - City Engineer - re ventilation of Muddy Run sewer. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and White that the report be adopted and the work be commenced as soon as possible. SEE also Report No. 4 No. 1 - City Solicitor - re proposed agreement with Niagara Parks Commission. ORDERED on the motion of AId. G. Donald and Allen that the report be received and filed. The following Reports were received: No. 4 - City Engineer - re ventilation of Muddy Run sewer. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson andWhite that the report *be received and appreved. No. 5 - City Clerk - re Hockey Special, Yenuay 13, 1940. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Scott that the report be received, the invitation be accepted, and as many of the Council as possible attend the game. No. 6 - Dairy Inspector - report for month of December. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and White that the report be received and filed. No. 7 - BOard of Police Commissioners - presenting report of Chief Constable for 1939. 0~ on the motion of AId. White and G.Donald that the report be mc- sived and filed. RESOI/JTION The following Resolution was passed: ., No. 22 - SCOTT - ~T.TXI~ , PaESOLV~ that Merle F. er be and is hereby appointed as 1 i e xe \ ~.a.rried MXS~US ',. Ald..White brought to the attention of the Council the matter of the dumping of snow on PoplarPark. After discussion it was agreed that under ordin- ary conditions, snow should be dumped on the lower section of the g~ounds and should an .emergency occur, that the snow be dumped where most conyen!ant. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald..,Scott and A.F.DOneld. ....... -'; ' " i~EAD AND AD0x~,u~u, Xa~uary 15, 1940. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, January 8, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, January 8, 1940, 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 Committee, with the excep- tion of AId. Grimster, were present. Sundry accounts, amounting to $7,005.56, were appzuved 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 Aid. Scott and His Worship Mayor Inglis. The report on the relief figures for the month of December, 1939, was presented. It ~s ordered on the motion of Aid. Scott and A.F.Donald that the report be received and filed. The offer from J.O.Biamonte, to purchase Part Lot 11, Plan 653, Main Street, for the sum of $119.34; and the report of ~he City Clerk upon the matter, were presented. It was ordered on the motion of ]ltd. White and Scott that Mr. Biamonte be permitted to ~ddress the Committee. Mr. Biamonte advised the Commit- tee of his reasons for,wishing to purchase the lot, and stated that he v~ agree- able to the City's reservation of a fortyAfoot strip across the lot, to be used for the continuation of Sylvia Place. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and His Worship Mayor Inglis that the offer be received and 'acdepted; subject to the provisions as set forth in the City Clerk'~ report. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and White. READ AND ADOPTED, January 15, 1940. Clerk Chairman of Finance COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, January 8, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance meeting, for the Purpose of passing the money Byelaw which ooyered the accounts approved by the Oomm~_tteet and for the purpose of holding a' joint meeting with the members of the of Education. A~ members of~.the~Counoil, !With the exception of ,Ald. Grim- 277 BY-LAW ~The following By-law was passed: No..2861 -Ald. Grant DOnald - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. · 1st reading -Ald. Allen and A.F. DOnald. Znd reading - AId. Scott and G. Donald. 3rd reading - AId. A.F.Donald and White. _RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed: THIRD E~ETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, January 15, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Grimster, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F. DOnald. No. 23 - WILKINSON - .aTJ~N - RESOLVED that His Worship Mayor Inglis and the City Clerk be a committee to take up with Mr. A.B.Damude, M.P., the matter of obtain- ing some portion of the money being expended by the Federal Government for war contracts, to s~imulate business in the City of Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried COMMUNICATIONS The following Communications were received: No. 15 - M.F.Ker, Township Engineer - acknowledging appointment to. ToE Planning Commission. 0RDEED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that the commun- ication be received and filed. JOINTMEETING A Joint meeting was held by the City Council with members of the BOard of Education, for the discussion and consideration of the request from the Board with reference to an new Gymnasium and Assembly Hall building for the Collegiate- Vocational Institute. All members of the Council with the exception of AId. Grim- ster, together with Messrs. Fingland, Musgrove, Reid, Young, Campbell, Dr. Potter of the Board, Mr. W.H.Kribs, Secretary of the Board and Mr. N.W.Mann, Architect, were present. Rev. Mr. Wm. Fingland, Chairman of the Board, and Mr. W.M.Musgrove, Chairman of the Building Committee, presented the Board's request to the Council and plans for the proposed building were exhibited and explained by the Architect. It was estimated that $125,000.00 would be required for the erection of the pro- posed building, the division of the cost being: Main Building, $92,648.00; Heat- ihg, $20,000.00; Bleachers, $3,940.00; and Showers, partition, etc., $2,300.00. Mr..Musgrove stated that it Was expected that one-eighth of the deben- ture payments wourd be made by the Department of Education, each year, as they fell due. All members of the Council spoke in connection with the request of the Board of Education and it was suggested by Mayor Inglis that the mat~ be left in abeyance until such time as the Council had definite knowledge concerning the at- titude of the Provincial Government in connection with the municipal subsidy and the proportiol~ of relief costs to be borne by the Corporation. It was mutually agreed upon by the members of the City Council and the members of the delegation from the school board that the request of theeBoard would be given further con- sideration in about six Weeks' or two months' time. The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Allen and Scott. READ ANDADOPTED, ~annnry 15, 1940. No. 16 - Department of Public Welfare - re appointments to 01d Age Pensions and. Mothers, Allowances Local Board. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and G.Don- ald that the commur~cation be received and filed. SEE also Resolutions~Nos. 24~5~6 No. 17 - Niagara Parks commission - re sanding of River Road. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. Allen and G. Donald that the communication be received and filed. No. 18 - Young Women's Christian Association - requesting grant for 1940. ORD- ERED on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and White that the communication be received and referred for consideration when the 1940 Budget is discussed. No. 19 - Niagara Falls Kiltie Band - requesting grant for 1940. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that the communication be received and ref~ erred to consideration when the 1940 Budget is discussed. No. 20 -' The Salvation Army - requesting grant for 1940. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and Wilkinson that the communication be received and referred for consideration when the 1940 Budget is discussed. No. 21 - Kiwanis Club - requesting grant for 1940. 0RDEED on the motion of Ald. White and ~.Donald that the communication be received and referred for consider- ation when 'the 1940 Budget is discussed.+. No. 22 - Board o~ Police Commissioners - presenting Budget for 1940. (RDERED on the motion of~dd. Allen and A.F. Donald that the communication be received and the Budget be referred for Consideration when the 1940 City Budget is discussed. .~REPORTS Laid over from~revious meeting: Me. 3 - City Clerk - re interview re Veterans, Canal Guard. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Aid. G. DOnald and Scott that the report be again laid on the table until the next meeting. The following Re_ports were received: "~/"M~Z No. 8 - City Clerk - re invitation to attend Kiwanis luncheon. 0RD~RED on the motion of AId. G. Donald and Scott that the repor~ be received, the invitation be .'~, ~ No, 9 - City 01erk - x~ interview ~th Officials of No~th ~eriean Oy~id Oom- ~ . ~, 0~E on the motion of~L~d. A,F,Donald and ~ite .tMt ~he mpo~ be Clerk ~ [ ~eeived and filed, ' No. 10 - City Clerk - re notice to tenants to vacate City-owned property. 0RD- ERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Wilkinson that the report be received and filed,, and the 01erk be empowered to take the necessary ~ction in this regard. No. 11 - Fire Chief Shapton - annual report for 1939. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and A.F.Donald that the report be received andflied, and the recom- · mendations be referred for consideration when the 1940 Budget is discussed. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 24 - SCOTT - G. DONALD - RESOLVED that Resolutions No. 10 and 11, as passed by the City Council on January 2, 1940, be and the same are hereby rescinded; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. ~5 - WILKINSON - G. DONALD - RESOLVED that Mr. James M. Cowan be and is hereby appointed as one representative of the City Council upon the 01d Age Pensions and Mothers' Allowances Local Board of the City of Niagara Falls for the year 1940; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 26 - A.F. DONALD - SCOTT - RESOLVED that Mrs. C.W. Twidale be and is hereby ap- pointed as one representative of the City Council upon the Old Age Pensions and Mothers' Allowances Local Board of the City of Niagara Falls for the year 1940; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. p~r~led No. 27 - WHITE - G. DONALD - RESOLVED that the various Boards and organizations, requesting grants from the City Council, appear before the Council on some suit- able evening prior to the Budget Meeting, to set forth their requirements and needs; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 28 - WHITE - WIIXINSCN - RESOLVED that communications be directed to The Right Hencurable W.L.Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada; The Hencurable Norman McLarty, Minister of Labour; The Honoureble M.F.Hepburn, Premier of Ontario; The Hencurable N.0.Hipel, MiniSter of Labour; Mr. A.B. Damude, M.P., The Honour- able W.L.Houok, M.L.A., and to all cities in the Province of Ontario, asking their support and co-operation for the advancement of any legislation further Unemploy- ment Insurance in the 0ominion of Canada; and the Seal of the 0orporation be here- to affixed. Carried No. 29 - ~1~2~ - G. DONALD - RESOLVED that the 0ity Clerk be instructed to take up with the officials of the Michigan Central Railway Company, through their l~al- agent, the matter of improvement to the present station or the erection of a new station; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried BY-LAW The following By-law wa~passed: NO. 2862 ~ Ald. G. Donald- ~o provide for the conveyance of land to ~oseph Bia- monte, 1st reading -Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald. 2nd reading -Ald. White and Scott. 5rd reading -Ald. Scott and G. Donald. and action is to be taken thereon by the City Clerk: Aid. Scott,stated that several requests had been received for the erec- tion of a skating rink on the Pere Marquette Railway property north of Eastwood Crescent. Ald..White advised the Council of reported accidents which had occurred on a certain school rink in the City and asked that consideration be given to supervision of these rinks. Aid. Allen mentioned the condition of the roof at the City Hall and asked that a report be made as to the cost of repairing the same. Ald. Grant Donald advised the Council that the Provincial Inspector would be in Welland on Friday to inspect the repairs and improvements to the Wel- land Coungy Jail and buildings, and suggested that as many of the Council as pos- sible be present at that time. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Scott and Allen. READ AND ADOPTED, Yanuary 22, 1940. Clerk FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, January 15, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, January 15, 1940, for the purpose of approvingand also of'passing the various accounts which had been properly cer- tified and placed before them. All members of the Committee, with the exception of Ald. Grimster, were present. Sundry accounts, amounting ,to $19,~.70.52, were approved by the Committee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt vAth, were ord- ered placed in the money By-law for presentation to the Octnell, on the 'motion of Aid. A.F. Bonald and Scott. A communication and prola~al fx~m Dale and Company, Limited, re special insurance for the Filtration Plant, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of AId. White and Wilkinson that the proposal be received and the 01erk be inst- ructed to forward copies of the same_ to the Aldermen; and further that Mr. C.D. Hanniwell be requested to attend! ~ths !nex~ 'meeting of the Council to give his op- inion on the matter, ; ' · 279 The report of the City Clerk, as to the property sold to Manford Ralph, was.presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and Wilkinson that the report be received and the recommendation for the continuance of the 'Agreement v~th the Assignee, be approved. . The communication from James Milne, requesting an option on Parts of Lots 2 and 3 on Queen Street; and.the report of the City Clerk thereon, were presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Wilkinson that the communication be received, the report be adopted, and the option as requested be granted. The report of the City Clerk, as to the offer to purchase Lot 50, El- lis Street, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the report be received and adopted, and the property be offered at $500.00 with the provision that the building must be erected thereon. The report of the City Clerk, re an offer from J.Rovert, to trade cer- tain properties, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the report be received and the Clerk be instructed to submit a further report at the next meeting. An offer was received from Henry Morgan for the purchase of Lot 66, St. Lawrence Avenue for the sum of $150.00. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. A. F.Donald and Scott that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the usual conditions and to the approval of the Assesmerit Commissioner and City Treasurer. a The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Allan. READ ANDADOPTED, January 22, 1940. Clerk Chairman of Finance COUNCIL MEETING Council Ghamber, · anuary 15, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance Meeting, for the purpose 6f passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council, with the exceD~io~ of Ald. Grimster, were present. ~" " The following By-law was 'passed: ' , No: 2e6~ . AId. Q. DO~a!d. To-Gran~ Monies for .~enelal_~urposes.,: ,.~ ls$ ~sading~- AId. Scott and Allen. 2nd reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and G.Donald, 3rd reading - Aid. P~ite and Scott. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Allen and G. Donald. READ ANDADOPTED, January~ 22, 1940. Clerk Mayor CONFEIqENCE Council Chamber, January 15, 1940. A conference was held by the City Council with officials of the Stam- ford Public Utilities Commission, for the discussion of the extension of the contract for the supply of water to the Township of Stamford on and after May l, 1940. All members of the Council, with the exception of AId. Grimster; and Mes- srs. Powell, Booth, and MoLeod, representing the Commission, were pre~ent. After a genral discussionit was agreed that the meeting should adj- ourn, the Tmmship representatives to meet the Counci i again on Monday, January 29, 1940, at 9.00 p.m. for a further discussion upon the matter. READ AND ADOPTED, January P2, 1940. Clerk FOORTH MEETING C~uncil Chamber, Jauuary 22, 1940. REGUI~ MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council, vrlth the exception of AId. Grimster and Allen, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. White and A.F. Donald. C0~UNICATIONS The following Communications. were received: No. 23 - Niagara Falls Horticultural Society - application for grant and enclos- ing statement. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and G. Donald that the communication be received and referred to consideration when the 1940 Budget is prepared. No. 24 - Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce - application for grant and enclosing report. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Soctt and White that the communication be received and referred for consideration when the 1940 Budget is prepared. No. 25 - Niagara Falls Music Festival Association - enclosing progrsmme and req- uesting grant. CRDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that the com- munication be received and referred for consideration when' the 1940 BUdget is prepared. No. 26 - The Moncton Transcript - re Jubilee advertising. ORDERED on the motion of AId. V~ite and Wilkinson that the communication be received and filed. No..27 - Private Secretary to Prime Mini ster of Canada - acknowledging resolut- ion re unemployment insurance. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and A.F.Don- ald that the communication be received and filed. No. 28 - Mr. A.B. Damude, M.P. - acknowledging resolution re unemployment incur- ance. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and Scott that the communication be received and filed. No. 29 - Secr6tary to Prime Minister of Ontario - acknowledging resolution re unemployment insurance. 0RDEE on the motion of AId. Scott and A.F.Donald that' the communication be received and filed. No. 30 - Minister of Labour - acknowledging resolution re unemployment insurance. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and G.Donald that the communication be rec- eived and filed. No. 31' ~"Mrs.~.P.Twidale - appreciation of ~re-appointment to local board. ORD- ERED on the motion of Aid. G. Donald and Scott that the communication be received and filed. No. 32 - Niagara Falls Civic Employees' Association - invitation to kttend an- nual banquet. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and Scott that the com- munication be received, the invitation be accepted and as maw of the Councilas possible attend. ~' No. 35 - Rotary Club - tnvi~ation to attena hockey special. ORDERED on the mot- ion of AId. G. Donald and A.F. Donald ~ha~ the communication be received, the in- vitation be accepted.and as many of the Council as possible attend the-~function. BEPORTS The followln~ Reports were reeei.ved: . No. 12 - City Clerk - re conference held on JanUary 15th. OP~ERED on the motion of Ald. G. Do[ald and White that the report be received and filed. No. 13 - City Clerk - re meeting with Mr. A.B.D~nude re war contracts. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and G.Donald that the report be received and laid on the table until advice is received from Mr. Damude. No. 14 - City Clerk - re meeting with Welland officials re repairs to Gaol and County buildings. ORDh~RED on the motion of Alit. A.F.Donald and G. Donald that the report be received and the City Clerk be instructed to communicate with the Provincial Secretary to ascertain what will be the total cost of the work upon the county buildings, and the reason for the large increases over the original estimates. No. 15 - City Engineer - re condition of roof of City Hall. ORDERED on the mot- ion of AId. ~'~ite and G.Donald that the report be received and filed. No. 16 - City Clerk - re invitation to attend Civic Church service. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and A.F.Donald that the report be received, the invitat- ion be accepted, and as many as possible attend the service. No. 17 - City Clerk - extracts from Legislation re municipal elections. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. V~ite and Scott that the report be received and filed. No. 18 - City Clerk - re super~i sion of City-operated skating rinks. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. R'~ite and G,Donald that the report be received and approved. No. 19 - City Engineer - re possibility of establishing rink on Pere-Marquette property. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and Wilkinson that the report be received and adopted. No. 20 - Old Age Pensions and Mothers, Allowances Local Board - report for year 1939. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and A.F.~)onald that the report be received and filed. The following By-laws were passed: No. 286___j4- Ald. G. Donald- To authorize the execution of art Agreement for Sale and Deed. lot reading - AId. White and Scott. 2nd reading - AId. A.F.Donald and ~ite. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and G. Donald. ~. 2865 -Ald. G. Donald- To grant an Option to D.A.Hubbell. lot reading - AId. White and Scott. 2nd reading -Ald. G. Donald and Scott. 3rd reading - AId. White and G. Donald. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. White and A.F. Donald. READF-ANDADOpTED, January ~9, 1940. Clerk . '**"""" Mayo r FINANCE MEETING COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, Yanuary 22, 1940. The Finance ConmLittee met on Monday, Janua~22, 1940, for the purpose of approval end also of pas~ing the various accounts which had been properly cer- tified and placed before them. All members of the Committee, wi~h the exception of AId. Grimster and Allen, were present. Council Chamber, January 22, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance meeting, for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Orimstor and Allen,,were present. Sundry accounts were approved by the Committee, amounting to $4,443.97. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt vd th, were ord- ered placed in the money By-law for presentation tothe Council, on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and ~ite. The proposal from Dale and Company, with reference to special insurance on the Filtration Plant, which had been laid over fro~ the previous meeting,was presented. A report from the City Clerk upon this matter was also submitted. On the motion of Ald. Inglis and Wilkinson, }it. H.A. Black, representative of the Dale and Company, was permitted to address the Co~.ittee. Mr. Black outlined the type of coverage which was being offered and explained the special features of the policy. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. ~lte and Scott that the report be received and filed, and the policy as submitted by Dale and Com-. pany, be accepted. This policy is for $543,252.00 or eighty per cent. of the val- ue, with an annual premium of $1,102.81 and insures the property of the Corpor- ation against malicious damage, vandalism, acts of foreign agents, etc. It ~ss agreed that the matter of the guards should be left in abeyance for the present. The communication from Moses Thihert, requesting regular wages for his work on the City Dump, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and A.F.Donald that Mr. Thibert be permitted to address the Council. Mr. Thibert then outlined the work which he was doing and his difficulty in obtaining suffic- ient material to earn a li~ing. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the communication be received and laid on the table, and the City Clerk be requested to submit a report upon the matter at the next meeting of the Council. The report of the City Clerk,,recommending that the suggestion of Mr. J.Robert to trade properties, be net accepted, was presented. It ~ms ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis a~d Ald. Scott that the report be received and adopted. The .report of the City Clerk, re. request for an adjustment of a water meter account, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the report be received and adopted. The report of the City Treasurer, presenting a draft Revenue and Expen- diture Statement for 1939, was presented. It was ordered on the.motion of Ald. White and Scott that the statement be received and filed. The Committee adjourned on the motion of AId. Scott and White. ~-L~W The following By-law vms passed: No. 2866 - AId. G. Donald- To Grant Monies for General Purposes. 1st reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and White, 2nd reading -Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald. 3rd reading -Ald. White and Scott.' The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. RF~D AND ADOPTED, January 29, 1940. Clerk CONFERENCE Council Chamber, January 22, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Fin- ~ance meetings, for the purpose of holding a conference. All members of the Com- mittee, with the exception of Ald. Allen and Grimster, were present. After discussion upon the matters presented, the C~mmittee adjourned on ~he motion of A~d. White and Wilkinson. READ AND ADOPTED, January 29, 1940. READ AND ADOPTEB, January 29, 1940. .OlePk .... k '" -Ohai man. of '.Fl nanc e Olerk, ~ .... Ohai man FIFTH MEETING REGULAR M]~'~T1]q'G Council Chamber, January 29, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Grimstar and .allen, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Scott and G. Donald. L COI,~,gINICATIONS ' The relieving Communications were received: No. 34 - Hencurable W.L.Houck, M.L.A. - acknowledging resolution re unemployemnt insurance. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. V~ite and Scott that the communication be received and filed. No. 35 - Board of Control, Toronto - acknowledging resolution re unemployment in- surance. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donaldand V~ite that th8 comnunlc- ation be received and filed. No. 36 - City Clerk, Sault Ste. Lhrie - acknowledging resolution re unemployment insurance. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald that the communic- ation be received and filed. No. 37 - City Clerk, Chatham - acknowledging resolution re unemployment insurance. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~'~ite and A.F.Donald that the com~aunication be rec- eived and filed. No. 38 - Niagara Falls Fire Department - invitation to annual dance. 01OERED on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and G. Donald that the communication be received, the invitation be accepted and as many of the Council as possible attend. No. 39 - Canadian National Institute for the Blind - requesting permission to hold tag day. 0RDEE on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and White that the commun- ication be received and,the permission be granted. No. 40 - Cataract 3 Link Club - requesting grant for Boys' Brass Band. CRDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the communication be received and the request be referred for consideration when the 1940 Budg~ is discussed. No. 41 - Boy Scouts' Association - requesting grant, ~DERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and White that the co~unication be received and the request be referred for consideration when the 1940 Budget is under discussion. No. 42 - Deputy Provincial Secretary - re alterations and repairs to Welland Coun- ty Gaol. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Whitedand G. Donald that the co~nunication be received and filed. No. 43 - Niagara Falls Teachers' Council - invitation to Educational Week Banquet. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the communication be rec- eived, the invitation be accepted, and as many of the Council as pOSSible attend the function. The following Reports were received: No. 21 -City Clerk - re eomferenoe held on Ya~uary ~d. ORDERED on the, motion of ,Ald..Whi~e ,and Wilkinson ,that )~he;~rel~.~ ~be ~reeqived .and filed.. ~ · -.'~u: ~ DERED on the motion of Aid. V~ite and Wilkinson that the roeerr,be received and laid on the table until the next regular meeting; and the City Clerk co:~r. unicate vdth the Welland Securities to ascertain if they desire to have the building rem- oved at this time. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions~vere passed: No. 30 - ~'~ITE - ~gLKINSON . RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to Fo~vard a message of sympathy to Y he family of the late ~rs. Margaret Donald McCarthy, and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 31 - SCOTT - A.F.DONALD . RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to for- ward a message of sympathy ~rem the City Council to the fsm~ily of Mr. Charles War- der upon the death of his sister, Miss Albertha Warder; and the Seal of the Corpor- ation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 32 - G.DONALD - SCOTT - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to fenyard a letter of sympathy from the City Council to the family of the late Ex-Mayor Dr. W. Levell Draper of the City of Niagara Falls, New York; and the Seal of the Cor- poration be hereto affixed. Carried No. 33 - WILKINSON _ SCOTT . RESOLVED that a special meeting of the City Council be scheduled to take place at 2.00 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 1940, for prel- iminary consideration of the 1940 Budget; and the Seal of the Corporation be here- to affixed. Carried No. 34 - G, DONALD_ SCOTT - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the Council be scheduled to take place at 7.00 p.m. on Monday, February 5, 1940, and that the various Boards and organizations, requesting grants, be heard commencing at 8.30 p.m. on the same evening; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried The Council adJourned Qn the motion of Ald. Scott and Wilkinson. READ AND ADOPTED, February 5, 1940. 287 FIFTH MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, January 29, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Grimster and Allen, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Scott and G. Donald. C01,R~INICATIONS ' The following Communications were received: No. 54 - Honourable W.L.Houck, M.L.A. - acknowledging resolution re unemployemnt insurance. 0RDERBD on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that t.he communication be received and filed. No. 35 - Board of Control, Toronto - acknowledging resolution re unemployment in- surance. 0RgERED on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and White that th~ connnanic- ation be received and filed. No. 36 - City Clerk, Sault Ste. Marie - acknowledging resolution re unemployment insurance. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Scott and A.F.Donald that the comnmnic- ation be received and filed. No. 3V - City Clerk, Chatham- acknowledging resolution re unemplo~.ent insurance. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and A.F.Donald that the co~aunication be rec- eived and filed. No. 38 - Niagara Falls Fire Department - invitation to annual dance. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and G.Donald that the communication be received, the invitation be accepted and as many of the Council as possible attend. No. 39 - Canadian National Institute for the ~lind - requesting permission to hold tag day. ORDEE on the motion of AId. G. Donald and White that the commun- ication be received and,the permission be granted. No. 40 - Cataract 3 Link Club - requesting grant for Boys' Brass Band. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the communication be received and the request be referred for consideration when the 1940 Budg~ is discussed. No. 41 - Boy Scouts' Association - requesting grant. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. A.F. Donald and White that the communication be received and the request be referred for consideration when the 1940 Budget is under discussion. No. 42 - Deputy Provincial Secretary - re alterations and repairs to Welland Coun- ty Gaol. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Whit~ and G. Donald that the communication be received and filed. No. 43 - Niagara Falls Teachers' Council - invitation to Educational Week Banquet. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the con~aunication be rec- eived, the invitation be accepted, and as many of the,Council as possible attend the function. REPORTS The following Repor~ were received: No. 21 - City Clerk - re confersnee held on =emuary ~nd. ORDERED on thee motion of .Aid..White .and Wilkinson,thatI the rel~ox~ be received ,and fLIed. · .: '. !: ' No, ~ -'City. Olerk- re remO~.al,of~'i:}.~i!ding fmm' er Station property, ORD- DERED on the motion of Ald. V~ite and Wilkinson that the reoort,be received and laid on the table until the next regular meeting; and the C~ty Clerk co~zunicate with the Welland Securities to ascertain if they desire to have the building rem- oved at this time. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: NO. 30 - WHITE - WILKINSON _ RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to fon',,acd a message of sympathy to the family of the late Mrs. Margaret Donald McCarthy, and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 31 - SCOTT - A.F.DONALD _ RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to for- ward a message of sympathy £rem the City Council to the fmnily of Mr. Charles War- der upon the death of his sister, MissAlbertha V~rder; and the Seal of the Corpor- ation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 32 - O.DONALD - SCOTT - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to l'on~a~d a letter of sympathy from the City Council to the fs~nily of the late Ex-Mayor Dr. W. Levsll Draper of the City of Niagara Falls, New York; and the Seal of the Cor- poration be hereto affixed. Carried No. ~3 - WILKINSON . SCOTT - RESOLVED that a special meeting of the City Council be scheduled to take place at 2.00 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 1940, for prel- iminary consideration of the 1940 Budget; and the Seal of the Corporation be here- to affixed. ~arEi.ed No. 34 - G. DONALD- SCOTT - RESOLIrED that the next regular meeting of the Council be scheduled to take place at 7.00 p.m. on Monday, February 5, 1940, and that the various Boards and organizations, requesting grants, be heard commencing at 8.30 p.m. on the same evening; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carrie~d The Council adJourne~ on the motion of Ald. Scott and Wilkinson. RF~ AND ADOPTED, February 5, 1940. Clerk Mayor , r FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, January 29, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, January 29, 1940, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cer- tified and placed before them. All members of the Committee, with the exception. of Ald. Grimster and Allen, were present. Sundry accounts were approved by the Committee, amounting to $18,110.80. 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. ~aite and His Worship Mayor Inglis. The report of the City Clerk, re employment of guards at the Filtration Plant, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. White and Scott that the report be received and adopted. The letter of Mr. Moses Thibert, which had been referred from the prev- ious meeting, and the report of the City Clerk as to operations on the City dtunp, were presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and AoF.Donald that the communication be filed, the report be received and the recommendation be adopted. Quotations were presented by Mrssrs. R.J. Lowrey and R.C.Young, for the renewal of the Fleet Insurance Policy for the year 1940. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and Wilkinson that the quotations be received and filed, and the present policy be renewed with Mr. R.C.Young at a premium of $1,622.67. The renewal of the Contingent Liability Policy, covering employees' private cars used on city business, was considered. After discussion it was ord- ered on the motion of Ald. White and Wilkinson that the present policy be renewed with R:C.Young, at a premium of $59.98. The report of.the City Clerk, re check made on fire insurance policies on City buildings, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. ?~ite and A.F. Donald that thereport and Insurance 'schedule be laid on the table for one week. The report on the cost of operation of tracks and' cars for the year 1939 was presented. It vas ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald that the report be.received and laid on the table for one week. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scot t and A.F.Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, February 5, 1940. Olerk Chairman of Finance COUNCIL ~ETING Cothns il Ch~nbsr, Janual~ 29, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance meeting, for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the aceomits appeared by the CoEittee. ~1 membe~ of the Council, with the exception of ~d. Greater ~d Allen, were present. The follo~,dn~ By-law vras passed: No. 2867 - Aid. G. Donald- To Grant Monies for General Purposes. 1st reading . Aid. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald. 2nd reading -Ald. Scott and Whi~e. 3rd reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald ann G.Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, February 5, 1940. Olel~ COI~I~RENCE I Council Chamber, January 29, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Counci 1 and Finance meetings, for the parpose of holding a joint conference with representatives from the Township of Stamford. All members of the Comxcll, with the exception of Ald. Grimster and Allen, and Messrs. BOoth, Powell and McLeod, were present. The members present discussed the matter of the supply of water to the Township of Stamford by the City of Niagara Falls, md the price to be paid for the same. The Conference then adjourned. 2'89 READ AND ADOPTED, February 5, 1940. 290- SIXTH AgEETING SPECIAL MEETING Council Ch~unber, February 5, 1940. The City Council met at 2.O0'o'clock on Saturday, February 3, i940, to consider the tentative budget as presented by the Chairman of Finance, Alde~mn G.Donald, for the year 1940. All members of the Council, with the exception of Aldermen Grimster and Allen were present. The Superintendent of Parks and Cemetery mot with the committee to discuss the allocation of staff in his department. Mr. P.C.Thomas was invited to meet the Co~nittee. The members of the Council and Mr. Thomas discussed his work as Bailiff and~e clioVance for the use .of his car on City buisiness. The salary schedule as included in the Budget was thoroughly dealt with and that portion of the Budget, dealing with the general administration e~pense, was tentatively apprOved. The Council then adjourned. READ AND AD01{ED, February 5, 1940. Clerk Mayo r SEVEN~I~I ~i'GEETING Council Chamber, February O, 1940. SONF]-:i{].jf~ C E The City COuncil assembled at 6.30 p.m. for the DUPDOFQ Of holding] a conference. All members of the Council, with the exception of Aldermen Orimster and Allen, were present. Certain matters in connection with the prelimfi~ary Budget for the year 1940 were considered and discussed. The Council then adjoun~ed. READ AND ADOPTEI), February 12, 1940. Clerk REGULAR MEETING 'Council Chamber, February 5, 1940. Pur,m/ant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.00 p.,~. to consider Gener- al Business and Finance. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Grimster and Allen, were present, The Council, having received and read the min- utes Of the previous meetings, adopted these on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. CO~i{UNICATIONS The following Communications were received: No. 44 - City Clerk, London - acknowledging resolution re unenpbyment insurance. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and A.F. Donald that the communication be rec- eived and filed. No. 45 - _Hencurable Minister of Labour - acknowledging resolutiou re unemployment insurance. OrDEP~]) on the motion of Ald, G.Donald and Scott that the commun- ication be received and filed; and the City Clerk be instructed to ascertain what are the objections to such legislation, as mentioned by the Minister. No. 46 - County Clerk,_ Welland - enclosing report of Suburban Road Commission. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and White that the communication be rec- eived-.and filed; and the Clerk advise the Commission that their request for a gran~' will be qonSidered when the '1940 Budget is under discussion. 291 " At this point, His Worship Mayor Inglis left the meeting and Ald. J.G. White was asked to take his place. No. 4V - Cataract Lodge 1.0.0.F. - requesting parking restrictions in front of Hall. ORDERED on the motion of Ald..Wilkinson and G.Donald that the communication be received and referred to the Board of Police Co~nissioners with the request that they have enforced the parking restrictions on Main Street. No. 48 - Ontario GOod Roads Association - re membership in A::sociation. ORDErRED on the motion of Ald. ~.F.Donald and Wilkinson that the co~snunication be received and filed. No. 49 - Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities - re membership in or- ganization. (ROERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and G. Donald that the co~nunic- ation be received and filed. At this point His Worship Mayor Inglis was again in the Chair. No..50 - Canadian Legio.~ War Services Iuc. - requesting endcreation of 'The Can- adian Legion War Services'. 0RDERF, D on the motion of Ald. White and Wilkinson that the conmmunication be received, the work of the Society be endorsed, and as much support as possible be given to the Society by this Council. No. 51 - Canadian Manufacturers' Association -~esenting resolution protesting against Corporation Tax. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. IScott and White that the communication be received and laid on the table until the next meeting; and copies of the same be forwarded to each member of the Council. No..SB - Niagara Parks Commission - enclosing draft agreement re fire protection. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and V~ite that the communication be rec- eived and laid on the table until the meeting with the Commission has been held; and that the City Solicitor be requested to prepare a draft agreement for consid- eration of ~e Commission. SEE also Report No. 23 No. 53 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada - requesting permission to replace one pole. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the communication -be received and the request be granted. SEE also By-law No. 2869 No. 26 - Local Board of Health - annual report for year 1939. OR]ERtD on motion of Ald. Scott and White that the report be received s~d 'laid on the table. No. 27 - Assessment Commissioner . report for year 19,~9. 0RDERE~) on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F. DonaiF that the report be received and filed. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions ,were passed: No. 35 - '/~.{ITE - A.F _rON.~H~D _ RESOLVED that the appointment of Alder~n U.L.:Til- kinson, as Enacting ~.~ayor durin{~ the absence of His Worship Mayor In~<lil~ · t Ontario Municipal Electric Convention on February 6th and ?th, be approved; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried NO. 36 - V~.tlTE - I'JILKIN30N - RESOLVY~XD that the City Cle~ be authorized to com- muni :'ate with the Police Dep~rtmen~ asking them to caution persons drivinF, nuto- mobiles in wet and stormy ',vesther to drive with care and to refrain from splash- ing Pedestrians walking on the streets; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. READ AND AEOpTk~, February 1~, 1940. Clerk Mayor Laid over from previous meeting: No. 22 - City Clerk - re removal of building,f~om Booster Station property. 0RO- ERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and G. Donald that the report be filed and the Clerk be instructed to call for tenders for the removal of the bui~ding, such tenders to be submitted on February 26th. The~ following Re_ports were received: No. 23 - City Solicitor - re draft agreement of Niagara Parks Commission re fire protection. 0RD]~RED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the report be received and filed. No. 24 - City Clerk - re conference held on Yanuary 29, 1940. ~RDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. G. Donald and A.F. Donald that the report be reeeived and filed.- No. 25 - City Solicitor ~ re loud speak~s on vehicles. ORDERED on the motion of · .Aid** White and Scott that. ~he communication be received and filed. ' ~. . ~ % ~.f ', ,~,~...u, ,,,,:.~ ~ , :::q ~-, i~.~:; .....;; .....~ ,a' 'Aid. Wilkinson voted-contrarY FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, February 5, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, February 5, 1940, for the num~ose of approving sad also of passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee, with the excep- tion of Ald. Grimster and Allwen, were present. Sundry accounts were approved by the CoFm~lttee, amounting to $12,021.15. The accounts submitted~ being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money By-law for presentation to the Oouncit, on the motion of AId..Scott a~d His Worship Mayor ~nglis. ' ~.~ ! . The report on truck operations for the year 1~39, as presented at the The report of the City Clerk, re recommended revisions of certain fire insurance on City buildings, as presented at the last ~neeting, ~m~ received. It was ,ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and V~ite that tile report be received and laid on'the 'table for consideration ~t the Tour of Inspection. The communication from Yanes Milne, re the option requested by D.A.Hub- bell, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scot~ that theecommunication be received and.filed, and no action be taken thereon. Prior to the above motion, it was ~,~oved by Ald. A.F.Donala and His Wor- ship Mayor Inglis that the co~mnunication be received and referred to the City Sol- icitor for his opinion. This motion was aefeated. The'co~mnication fx~m Herbert Haynes, requesting an exchange of vacant lots, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. ~ite and Scott that the com~unication be received and filed, and Mr. Haynes be advised that the Coun- cil has not the authority to take the action as suggested. The comparison of tax collections for tile month of Yanua~ was presen- ted. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and A.F.Donald that the state- ment be received and filed. The statement of Insurance in Force at January 31, 1940, ~'~as presented. It was or'~ered on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F. Donald that the statement be received and laid on the table. The co~mmunication from A. Prest, offering to purchase 1803 ~ain Street for One Thousand Dollars,.with taxes payable from July l, 19~0, ~ms,presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that the conununication be received and laid on the table until the next meeting. The Co~nittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott and White. RK~.D AND ADOI::TED, February 12, 1940. 01erk Chairman of Finance COUNCIL MEETING Council Chember, February 5, 1940, The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance meeting, for the purpose of passing the money By-law which ~ovsred the accounts approved by the Conunittee. All members of the CounCil, wl~hthe exception o~ AId. Grimetel and :illlen, were !~reSen~.. : The following By-laws were passed: _By-L~WS No, 2868 - Aid. G. Donald- To Grant Monies for General Purposes. 1st reading -Ald. ~%"nite an~ A.~.Donaid. 2rid reaaing - Ald.'Scott and White. 3rd reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and G,Donald. No~. 2~69 -Ald. G, Donald- To provide for the consent of the Com~ ration to '~he . Bell Telephone Company of Canada to replace one pole on the west side of Buchanan Avenue near Robinson Street. 1st reading -Ald. Wilkinson and Scott. 2nd reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and '?~ite. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald..G.Donald and Scott. R'~aj) ~iND ADOPTED, February 12, 1940; Clerk Mayor cmv m cE Council Chamber, February 5, 1940. The Council reassembled at the close of the general Council end Finance meetings for the purpose of holding a conference to discuss the various features of the BUdget with the Boards and or~anizations who had r'~quested assistance for the year 1940. All members of. the Council, with the exception of Ale.- Grims~er- and Allen, were present. The following Boards and organizations were received: At 8.15 p.m. the Board of Education with Rev. Mr. ~. Fingland, Chairman, Messrs. A.Lorne Reid, W.M.Musgrove and Dr. E.T.Kellam, Members, and the Secretary, Mr. W.H.~ribs. D~. J.L. Mahoney Joined the delegation at a later time. At 9.00 p.m. the Public Library BOard, with Messrs. A. Steuart-Jones, Chainnan, Miss M.E. Smith, Messrs. F. Parmer and M.O'tIean~, Members, and Miss R.E. Wallace, Seer?tary. At 9.1~ p.m. the Children's Aid Society with Miss M.E.Smith. Chairman, Mr. Theodore Smith, Treasurer, Messrs,. Cecil Glares and John Logan, Members, and -~, E.~.MaJurF, Superintendent. 296 297 At 9.35 p.m. the City F~nployees with Messrs. Farebrother, McBride, ~E. Strnage, PeG.Thomas, C.Hicks, J,G.Grant,.C.Martin, W.(~rahsm, T.Kennie and D. Calagui ra. At 9.45 p.m. the Chamber of Commerce, with Messrs. Fox, Bevan, and A. Smith, Members, and Mr. F,C.Ward, Secretary. At 9.55 p.m. the Niagara Falls Horticultural Society with Messrs. War- ren, ,Strange and Tindale, and Mrs. Gilchreest and Mrs. Hunt. At 10.00 p.m. the Niagara Falls Music Festival Association with Mrs. J. V/ebb, Messrs. E.S.Cole, D, Justice, Wm. McCarthy, Mrs. George Grant and three othern. At 10.08 p.m. the Young Women's Christian Association with Mrs. A.J.Hol- man, Mrs. Frank H.Leslie and Miss Elsie Sharpe, Secretary. At 10.15 p,m. the Young Men's Christian Association, with Messrs. Mc Bride, Fingland, Leslie, Thomson, E.B.Bro~n, Harold Evans, D.A.Welsh, B.F.Wil- liams, R.J. Albrant, Secretary, and two others. At t0.~8 p.m. the Niagara Falls Kiltie Band with Messrs. A.E.Nev~nan and Arthur Furney. At 10.35 p.m, the Cataract Link Club, on behalf of the Boys' Brass Band, with Messrs, Betas, Dewsbury and Smith, and two other gentlemen. At 10.40 p.m. the Salvation Amy with Brigadier J,Richardson of Hamil- ton. At 10.45 p.m. the Niagara Falls Humane Society with Messrs. J.R.Coatts, Reverend William Fingland and S.E.Thomson, and Mrs. J.R. Coatts. At 10.55 p.m. the Niagara Falls Boy Scouts' Association with Messrs. Win. Fingland, E.J. McGirr, D.A.Oameron, W. Bruce Leslie, F.M.Oainrs, W,H.Kribs and D. Bracken. It was agreed that a further Budget meeting should be held by the City Council on Friday, February 9th at 7.00 p.m. The Council adjourned on the me.rich of Ald, Wilkinson and A.F.Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, Februaz~ 1S, 1940. Olerk EIGHTH :.I~3]TING Counci 1 Chamber, February 9, 1~40. SPECIAL ;,i:"ETING The City Council met at 7.00 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 1940, to con- sider 'the tentative Budget as presented by the Chairretort of Finance, .\ll~erman Grant Donald. All members of the Council, with the exception of Aldermen Grim- ster, Allen and Wilkinson, were present. Consideration was given to the items which had aot been covered at the previous Budget meeting. The Council then adjourned. READ AND ADOPTED, February 12, 1940. Clerk a · iI 298 2.99- ¸5' ! , NlkrE~{ METING Council Chamber, February 12, 1940. Pursuant 5o adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gener- al Business and Finance. All members of the Council, ~th the exception of Ald. Grimster and Allen, were present. The Council, having received and read the min- utes of the previous regular and special meetings, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Scott and G. Donald. RK~0LUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No, 57 - G, DONALD - Vfi{I~E - RFSOLVF3) that the fellerring message of condolence be for,~arded to Her Excellency, Ledy ~veedsmuir, Government House, 0tta~,ra: "His Worship Mayor G.R. Ingtis, members of the City Council, and the cit- izens of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls join in extending to Your Excellency and members of your f~aily their heartfelt sorrow and deepest sympathy in the untimely death of your distinguished husband, LOrd ~,~eedsmuir, our beloved Governor-General. - "We recall with happiest memories Your Excellencies' visit to our City on h!ay 14, 1936, and feel in his passing that this comJmlnity, in common with the whole Dominion of Canada, has sustained a very personal loss." 'and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affi-xed. Carried No. 38 - V~ITE - G. DONkLD - RESOLTED that the invitation to attend the Memorial Service in mourning the death of LOrd ~,medsmuir, Governor-General of Canad% to be held on Wednesday, February 14, 1940, be accepted by the City Counci l, and as many of the Council as possible attend the s~ae; and the S~al of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried The following By-law was passed: No. 2879.- Ald. G. Donald- To authorize the execution of a Deed. 1st reading - AId. White and A.F,Donald. 2nd reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. 3rd reading -Ald. Wilkinson and V~ite. FIN/~'~CE }.R~ETING Council Chamber, Februa~-y 12, 1~40. The Finance Com~nittoe met on ,Monday, Febnial~ 12, l~J,lO, For tbc purpose of apprc~ng and also of passing the v:=rious accounts wifich had been properly cert- ified and placed before then!. All membezs el' the Conradtree, wi ~h the exception of Aid. Grimster and Allen, were preseat. Sundry accounts were approved by the Conunit ~ee, amounting to .~3,302.57. The accounts suomitted, being passed or othen'..'ise dca±o v/1d~, wcru i)fd- ered placed in the money By-law for presentation to the Council, on tile motioa of Ald. Scott and A,F. Donald. The offer from Mrs. A.Prest, for the purchase of the property at 1803 Main Street, which had been referred from the previous meetlaX, was considered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the conununication be received and the offer be not accepted. The report of the City Clerk, re the building de.sired by the Cataract Ice Company, was presented. It was ordered on the :notion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the report be received and the Co!~d~any be advised that the Corporation is prepared to :~ell the building for the san of Two Hundred Dollars. The report of the City Clerk, re reque=ted repairs at 330 :huecn Street, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.:Donal~i that the report be received and the Clerk be authorized to negotiate with the tone and as to the cost of the repairs and report back to the Cotuncil at the next meet- ing. The City Clerk was requested to present to the Conmmittee, at the next meeting, ~ report as to the cost of repairs to the compressor, in use by the Cor- poration over a period of the past two years. The report of the City Clerk, as to char~es for water services in var- ious municipalities, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Wilkin- son and V~ite that the report be raceived and the matter be referred to a Com- mittee of Ald. G.Donald, Chainsan of Finance, His Worship r~tayor Inglis and the City Clerk, to present a further repor~ and recommendation as to the p~cedure to be adopted. The COmmittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. READ ANDADOPTED, February 19, 1~40. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. White and G. Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, February 19, 1940. Clerk Chairman of Finance .300 COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, February 12, 1940. The Counci 1 re-assembled at the close of the Finance Meeting, for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council, vdth the exception of Ald. Grimstar and Allen, were present. BY-L:kW The follo'~dng By-law was passed: No. 2871 - Aid. G. Donald- To Grant Monies for General Parposes. 1st reading - Aid. White and A.F.Donald. 2nd reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. 3rd reading -Ald. V~ite and G. Donald. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. White and A.F.Donald. RF~D AND ADOPTED, Februal7 19, Clerk 19~0. Mayor CONFERENCE Council Chamber, February 12,1940. The Council reassembled at the close of the general CoUncil and Finance meetings for the purpose of holding a conference for the consideration of the various matters presented before them. Al~ members of the Cormnittee, vdth the ex- ception of Ald. Grimstar and Allen, were present. After consideration of the matters placed before them, the Committee adjourned. READ AND ADOPtED, February 19, 1940. 01erk · · /i Ohai rman TE!JfiI L%ETINC REGUI.\~ I,[:; rING Febl~la ry '!bI , l>iO. Grimstar, were oresent. The Council, havir4~ received and r<.ad tn> ':i~n~bcs of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AI<~. Scott an~ Limits. On the ~otj o:l oC Al~3. ,fi~its an:L :Scot b, i,-'r. J. l~i!~monte was oarraiL te:l to aedrens the Council. i. ir. Bideate asked that the Council ,'iv~ e,nt:id.-r:~ticn his m~uest th t he be p~rmittad to arect two hou~'.~s at the r '~r off' hi.: on lan,9 recently purchased by him, Cot '.:hich the City woulj. bc rc :~ ifo~ st~ct sidewal]~s and sewer f~;n Sylvia Fla,~c. Lit. ,3iL:"onD:: ~t. ~ b .t f.'.-, ':l , meantime, he wished be use the land i'or parkiaS ::'paces and as?~ed for ~ho ro;.:ovul of the fence at the end of Sylvia Place. S%E hesclution Xo. COi. Z..Ui'll l'jfiuXj Laid over from previous lacering: No. 51- Con!vJian Manufacturers' Associution- resolution broteatinC Corporation tax. GRDE]{h]D on the motion of Aid. ]afire cad S.aott that the cor~munic::tion be rec- eived and the resolution be endorsed; an~ notific..tion oC ~uch action be dad to the Provincial Goversment and the Chamber of Coy~erce. The follo:,~ing Conm~unic,,~,tions were received: No. 54 - lioncurable Minister of Labour - re obstacles in connection ;'/i t]l unemploy- ment insurance. 0R_'.)kEED on the mo't'io~[ of AId. Wilkinson and G. Donald that the communication be received and filed. No. 55 - City Clerk, St. Tho~ms - ackno;vledRing resolution re unemployment insur- inate. OI{UER!i',D on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donatd and Scott that the coxmnunication be received and filed. No. 56 - C_ity Clerk, 0sha,~m - acknowledging reDlution re uneraployment insurance. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Allen and White that the co~nnunication be received and filed. No. 57 - City Clerk, Welland - acknowledging resolution re unemployment incurshoe. 0RDkWRED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Scott that the cor~lxunication be rec- eived and filed. No. 58 - City Clerk, Kitchener - acknowledging resolution re unemployment insur- ance. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F. Donald that the co~nunication be received and filed. No..59 - City Clerk, Sudbur~ - acknowledging resolution re unemployment insurance. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and G.Donald that the communication be received and filed. No. 60- Department of tlighways - notification re assumption of highways. ORD- ERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and G. Donald that the communication be rec- eived and laid on the t~ble until after the meeting with the Government ofi'icials and the same be included in the file to be submitted at such meeting. No. 61 - Minister of Highways - acknowledging telegrsda of protest. (RDERED on the motion of Ald. White and A.F. Donald that the communication be received and laid on the table until after the meeting with the Department, end that the letter bec- ome a ~art of the file to be submitted upon the matter. '[ · No. 62 - Hencurable W.L.i{ouck, M.L.A. - ackmowledging telegrs~n of protest ag- ainst assumption of highways. ORDERED On the motion of llyh White and Wigin- sert that the comlnunication be received end filed, and included as part of the file to be submitted to the Department in Toronto. No. 63 - Welland County Municipal Association - re convention, February 25rd. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. C. Donald and Wilkinson that the cormmunicstion be received and the City Clerk and Treasurer and as ~many of the Council as possible be authorized to attend. No. 64 - Aldc Enan T.N. Crimeter - requesting leave of absence until end of April. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the commmfication be rec- eived and the request be granted. SEE also Resolution No. 41. No. 6~ - Alderman T.N.Grimster - rnquesti~ consideration of ins:eased food al- lowances for relie~ reeinients. ORDERED on the motion of .lld. Allen and Sco.tt that the con~unication be received and laid on the table for future consideration. R]~FORTS The follovdng Reports were received: No. ~8 - Dairy Inspector - report for month of Janesty. 0RDER~D on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Allen that the report be received and filed. No. 29 ~ City Clerk - report on conference held on February ~2, 1940. G]DERED on 'the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Scott t.hat the report be received and adopted. No. 30 - City'Clerk - report re conference with Hencurable W.L.Houck, M.L,I, ERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Wilkinson that the report be received and ad- opted, and included as a portion of the file to be presented to the Department. No. 31 - City Clerk - re list of men enlisted with Canadian AEay. O~DF~ED on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald that the report be received and adopted, that a list of the men be posted in the City Hall, and publicity be given to the same. No. 5~ - Chairman of Finance - presenting revised Budget for 1940. (RDERED on the motion of Ald..Wilkinson and ~llen that the report be received and filed. SE~ also By-law No. 2873 RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 39 - WHITE - WIIXINSON - RE~0LV]ED that the City Engineer be instracted to pre- sent a report at the r~xt meeting of the Couacil upon the request of Mr. Siamante for the extension of services from Sy~iva Place to his property, upon which he proposes to erect two houses; and the Seal 6f the Gorporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 40 - G, DONALD- WIIXINSON - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to obtain i~ll information as to the equipment available for removal of snow from sidewalks, the cost of the sane, and all other particulars, and report thereon to the City Council; and the Seal of the Corporation be heroic affixed. Carried_ No. 41 - WILKINSON - ~IJ,EN - RE.,SOL~JED that the request of Alderman T.N. Grimster for leave of absence from the City Council, due to illness, to the end of April, 1940, be granted; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried The followin6 By-laws were passed:, . ] , · 2872 v Aid. G.Donnld - To provide for givir_~, the Co].!ee~,nr of l~--<r c-'er!it for the amount returned by him to the Treaqurer in the year 19:~9. let reading- Aid. ?jilkir. non sn~ ',-.F.Donald. 2nd reading - A].d. ;;cott und ..'tiles. 3rd reading- Ald. A.iCDonah~ and V/hite. No. 2875 - Aid. G. Danalet - To proviso i'or the appropriations for the ye'=r 194U. 1st reading - :lid. Scott and 7.'fflkinFon. End renting -Ald. L'hite and A.F.Danald. 5rd reading -Ald, V'ilkinson and Allen. NC · AId. 9.Donuld - To authorize the le,.,Miur~ :!nqi collLctinr- of tT.:ec: for the y,,~ar 1940, and defining the cert:!i~, h~!;jer' oC Cha Clerk, Tr:L!asurer and Collector of the City of Niae-ara Falls, Ontario, 1st raodinq -. A1 h :t.F. ?on',l:? nnd '/iilkinson. 2nd readin~ -Ald. ,;eo~t and White. 5rd reading - AId. Wilkinson qnd ,~cobt. No, 2875 - AId. G. Oonald - To '!uLhorizc the mqnncr in :'-'_]c!~ t,::g-.z For the .'.-,, :,. ~,'."[0 sh'.ll become flue, to plovide a time for baymeat an:l penalties for non- pa~nent. * let reading - Aid. '/illkisses qnd '.;hite. and reading- 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and A.F.Don-,ld. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Scott and Uilkinson. READ Ai,D ,TOOrTED, February 26, 1940, Clerk M~o r FINkNCE ~,~ETING Council Ch~unber, Febrtmry 19,1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, Fcbruary l9, 1940, fox' the purpose 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 0fAld. Grimstar, were present. ~ Sundry accounts were,.passed by the Gommittee, mnounting to $11,818.62~ The accounts being either passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered Plac~d in the money By-law for 'presentation,to the Council, on the motion of Ald. White and A.F. Donald. ' .i li The report of iBsurance in Force on January 31, ,1940,as laid over from a previous meeting, v~s presented. It :.Ms orc]ered on thee motion of :klu. White and Scott that tile report be received and filed. The reports at; to the cost of thick operations durin~Z 1939, as proscnt~ ab a previous meeting, were presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. and Allen that the reports be received and laid on the table. The reports of the City Clerk, as to reque ted repairs to the property at ~50 Queen Street, v;erc presented. I~ was or'Jered on the :n~tioD of Ald. '.,~ilkin~ son sad Scott th!:t the reports be received. and adopted, and a further report be made upon the matter by the City Clerk. The report of the City Clerk, as to the cost of repairs Lo the compres- sor, 'luriaq 1938 !~nd '939 was areseated. It rns ordered on ~he mo~,Dn ~ , Scott and His '~:;orship ~.iayor Inglis that the report be rccevied and filed. The offer of Fre~] ,',~.iVi!son, to purchase Lot 5, Plt~.n 17, Pine Grove kvenue, for the sum of ~100.00, was presented. It ;vas ordered on the mot~on of liis Worship ~..'.syor InfClis anc~ kld. Scott th.:t the ori'er be r:ceived and accepted, subject to the uz;ual con~Jitions !lnc] to the provi.:ion th:~t ~ hou!';e of ~t letLet throe thousano dollars' value shall be erected upon tile lot within the stipulated time. The report of Direct Relief Expenditures for the month of January was prsented. It was or,jered on the motion of-Ald. White and Scott that the state- ment be received and filed. . At this point His Worship Mayor Inglis and Aid. Wilkinson left the meet- ing. The report of the relief figures for the month of January was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and A.F.Donald that the report be rec- eived and filed. The statement showinI., the estimated cost of relief for the month of Febstory, was presented. It ~,ms ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the statement be received and filed. The report of the City Clerk, reco~n~ending action re removal of snow from City sidewalks, :'~as ordered filed, unread, as this matter had been dealt with during the meeting of Council. The repor~ of the City Clerk, giving a list of persons who have failed to take out dog licenoes, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the report be received and the By-law be enforced; and the Clerk be authorized to proceed with the collection of these taxes. Ald. Allen gave notice of his intention to present a By-law to the City Council to amend the Dog By-law, reducing the fees from $4.00 and $2.00 to $2.00 and $1.00. The repor~ of the City Clerk, as to the persons on relief who have not obtained dog licenses, ~,as presented. It vms ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and White that the report be received and the same action be taken in these oases as in the ceses covered by the previous report. The report of the City Clerk, as to persons who have claimed exemptiou or who have not paid Poll Tax, was presented. It was ordered on the motion Of Ald. White and Scott that the report be received, that one insertion be made in the .newspaper gl~ing those persons uhtil the end of the week to ma~e payment; end the City Clerk be authorized to take action to have the law applied, The Committee adjourned on the '~rotion of Ald. A.F.Donald and SCott. READ ~kND ADOPTED, Februaxy 26, 1~40. C 1 erk Chairman of Finance COUNC][I, ].~.":F,,'PiI'IG Feb~'n~rO/19, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of tae Fin!race m~et~.~ "or purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the :~c-eunts app~ved ~y the Committee. All members of the Council with the execration of His '.';orship Mayor inglis, Alder men Grimster ~md Wilkinson, were present. ~der~nn Y.O.White was acting mayor for the meeting, The fellerring By-law was passed: ~o. 2876 - Aid. G. Donald- To Grant Monies for General Purposes. let reading -Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald. 2nd reading - ~Lld. A.F. D onald and G.Donald. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and Allen. The Council adjourned on the motion of' Ald. A.F.Donald and G.Donald. R~D AND AEOPTED, February 26, 1940. Clerk 306 REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, February 26, 1940. · Pursuit to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Grimster, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Scott and Wilkin- son. REPUTATION On the motion of Aid. Allen and A.F.Dcnald, Mr. I.C.Btamonte was per- mitted to address the Council,. Mr. Biamonte spoke in connection with his req- uest for the extension of Sylvia Place to permit the erection of two houses on property recently purchased by him. ~,:~. Communication No. & Report No. 33 On the motion of Aid. Scott and Allen, the tenders submitted for the removal of the Booster Station building, were opened, initialled by His Worship Mayor Inglis amd read. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. White and Wil- kinson that the highest local tender, submitted by Mr. Richard ~erow, of $150.00 be accepted for the work. COMMUNICATIONS The following Communications were presented: No. 66 - City Clerk, Port Arthur - acknowledging resolution re unemployment In- surance. 0RDER~D on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and Scott that the connnunie- ation be received and filed. No. 67 - City Clerk, Windsor - acknowledging resolution re unemployment tnsurmce. 0~ on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the communication be received and filed. No. 68 - City Clerk, Stratford - acknowledging resolution re unemployment lnanr- ante. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Scott and A.F.Donald that the communication be received and filed, No. 69 - City Clerk, Fort William- acknowledging resolution re unemployment in- surance. ORDERED on the motion of Ald.~ A.F.Donald and Scott that the communic- ation be received and filed. No. ?0 - Secx~tary to AttorneyGeneral - acknowledging resolution re corporat- ions tax. ORDEE~D on the motion of Aid. White and A.F.Doanld that the commun- Ication be recei. ved and filed. ' No. 71 - South Business Men's Association -~re opening of Sylvia Place. ORD- I~ED on the motion of Aid. G..Donald andScott that the com~.mioation be received and filed. SEE also Report No. 33 ~he fOllOwing Rel~rts~ were reeetved.: :.-j~' ~ .: ' . * No. ~3 - City Engineer - re rjquest for extension of ~lVla Place. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. G. Donald and Scott that the report be received and laid on the table until after the tour of inspection, that all members of the Council look over the situation at that time; and in the meantime that the City Clerk prepare a full report upon the matter. No. 34 - City Clerk - reconunending removal of two trees. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and Scott that the report be received and referred to the Parks Superintendent for his report. RESOLUTION The foliowinE ReJolution was passed: No. 4~ - WILKINSON - SCOTT - RESOLVED that the Parks Superintendent be instruc- ted to make a report to the Council upon the advisability of removing an old apple tree at present on McGlasham Crescent; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carrie__.____d BY- LAW The followin~ By-law was presented: No. 287__7 - Aid. G.A-Allen - A By-law regarding Dogs and amending By-law No. 1711. 1st reading - Aid. Wilkinson and A.F.Donsld. 2rid reading - Aid. A.F.Donald and White. The By-law was then considered in detail. In connection with Section (A(, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. G:Donald end Wilkinson that the time for dogs to be tied shall remain as at present. In connection with section (hi, it was ordered on the motion of Aid. Scott and' Wilkinson that no change in the lic- ense fees be made. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid..Ailen and G. Donald that the By-law be filed and not read a third time. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and A.F. Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, March 4, 1940. Clerk 3O 7 m FINANOE MEETING council 0hambar, Februa. ry 26, 1940. The Finance Conn~ittee met on Monday, February26, 1940, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cer- tified and placed before them. All members of the Committee, with the exception of Aid. Grimaster, were present. Sundry accounts were approved by the Committee, amounting to $90,709.29. It was ordered that four cheques, included in the accounts to be passed, be held for the time being, pending further investigation and information. The accounts being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money By-law for the presentation to the Council, on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and AId. Allen. The conmaunication from Mr. R.I. Moore, Supervisor, approving the Budget and other By-laws, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Wilkinson that the communication beretaired and filed. The communication from the Cataract Ice Company, with reference to the building on Park Street, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the communication be received and filed. Th~ offer of William N. McLean, to purchase Lots 12, 1~, Fer~uson 'Street, for One Hundred and Forty DOllars, and to move a dwelling from another location on Ferguson Avenue to these lots, was pressured. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the usual conditions and to the approval of the Assessment Connnissioner and City Treasurer. The report of the City Olerk,,as to hospitalization for Iohn Reynolds, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Allen and Wilkinson that the report be received and filed, and the Hospital be advised that the Corpor- ation is unable to assume responsibility. for any further hospitalization costs for this patient. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Scott and A.F.Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, March 4, 1940. Clerk 0hairman of Finance 3t)9 COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, Febmary 26, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance meeting for the pur- pose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approved by the Com- mittee. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Grimster, were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed: To... 28?8 -Ald. G. Donald- To Grant Monies for General Purposes. 1st reading -Ald. A.F. DOnald and Scott. and reading -Ald. Scott and White. 3rd reading - ~/d. A.F. Donald and G. DOnald. The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. scott and A.F. Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, March 4, 1940. Clerk CONFERENCE Council Chamber, February 26, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council hnd Finance meetings for the purpose of holding a conference to discuss the various matters which had been presented to th~n. All members of the Committee, with the excep- tion of AId. Grtmster, were present. After discussion upon the matters presented, the Conference adjourned. 'READ AND ADOPriED, March 4, 1940. 0000 Clepk O~mix'men 3,:k0 TW~,.T;FTH MEETING EULARMEETING Council Chamber, March 4, 1940. · Pursuant to adJournmeht, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to conside~ Gen- eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council, with the exception of AId. Grimster, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. White and A.F.Donald. COMMUNICATIONS The following Communications were received: No. 72 - Niagara Falls Little Theatre Guild - appreciation of grant for 1939. 0R- DERED on the motion of Ald. White and Wilkinson that the communication be received and filed. No. 73 - Young Men's Christian Association - appreciation of grant for 1940. 0R- DERED on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott that the communication be rec- eived and filed. No. 74 - Hydro-Electric Commission - enclosing annual report for 1939. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and G.Donald that the communication be received and filed, and the Commission be asked if it would be possible to m.ke a reduc- tion in the rate due to the operating s~lus. RERTS The following Repo. rt was laid over from the previous meeting: No. 34 - City Clerk - recommending removal of trees. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the report be adopted. ORDEESED on the motion of AId. also Re~ort No. 35. The following Reports were received: No. 35 - Parks Superintendent - recommending removal of trees. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the report be received and adopted. No. 36 - Dairy Inspector - report f~month of February. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the report be received and filed. No. 37 - Oity Clerk- report on conference held on FerbuaryZ6th. 'ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Scott and White that the report be received and adopted. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 43 - G. DONALD- A.F. DONAI~ - RESOLVED that the Oity Clerk be authorized to forward a message of sympathy to the family of the la~e C.R. Clark, conveying the sympathy of the City Council upon the passing ~.f~his faithful euployee; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. -! · Carried No. 44 - WHITE - G. DON~T.n - I~ESOL~) that the City Clerk be instructed to ask for an interview of the Oity Council wish the Hencurable Premier, Mr. M.F.Hepburn, at the earliest possible moment, and tha~ the Hencurable Mr. W.L.Houek, M.L.A., · be notified, aeeo~din~ly;, and the Seal of ~he Corporation be here~o affixed. No. 45 -'O. DONALD= WiLIG:N ON I SOI,VED l ha .mattar of rspairs to 'ths'pavs- ment along the Canadian National Electric Railway tracks be taken up with the City Solicitor, to ascertain whether it would be possible to charge a portion of this cost to the Company; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 46 - WILKINSON - SCOTT - RESOLVED that the matter of the imporation of anth- racite coal into the Dominion of Canada be considered at the next meeting, that Alderman Allen be asked to prepare a definite statement and resolution for for- warding to the proper authorities; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto af- fixed. Carried No. 47 - WILKINSON - ~ITE - RESOLVED that the Assessment Commissioner be instr- ucted to render Assessment Notices to the Niagara Parks Commission, and that tax bills be also fon~arded covering certain properties in the City of Niagara Falls, now owned by the Commission; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed~ Carrie! BY-LAWS The following By-laws were presented: No. 287___~9 -Ald. G. Donald- To regulate, supervise and register any instrument, mechanical device, automatic machine, pin table or other like device, operated for hire, profit or gain. let reading - Aid. White and Wilkinson. 2nd reading - Ald..G. Donald and White. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. White and A.F.Donald that the third reading of this By-law be laid on the table for two weeks. No. ~880 - Aid. G. Donald- To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. 1st reading - Aid. A.F.Donald and Allen. 2nd reading - Aid. Scott and Wilkinson. 5rd reading -Ald. Wilkinson and A.F. Donald. The Council adjourned on the motion of-Aid. A.F.Donald and G. DOnald. READ ANDADOPTED, March 11, 1940. Mayor 311 FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, March 4, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, March 4, 1940, for the purpose 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 AId. Grimster were present. Sundry accounts were approved by the Committee, amounting to $11,478.61. The accounts being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the moneyBy-law for presentatiofi to the Council, on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. A.F.Donald. The reports of the City Clerk, as laid over from previous meetings, to- gether with prices submitted for repairs to 330Queen Street, were presented. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Allen and Scott that the Chairman of Finance, Alderman Wilkinson and the City Clerk be a committee to go into the matter of rep- airs to this building, and report thereon to the Council. The report giving Imrti~ulars of the hospital account and accident to Earl Desormeaux, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Allen sad Scott that the report be received and laid on the table, and the whole matter be forwarded to the City Solicitor for his report as to the responsibility of the City in this matter. on relief, that they work for their tax. This motion was defeated. The report of the City Clerk, recommending certain exempt ions from the payment of Poll Tax, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. %Tnite and Allen that the report be received and adopted. The Clerk discussed with the Committee certain cases where exemptions from payment of Poll Tax had been requested. The Clerk was authorized to take action in these cases. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and Scott that the City Clerk be authorized to pay one month's salary, ]sss the amount of the hospital ac- count now due, to the family of the late C.R. Clark. · The City Clerk advised the Committee of his action in hiring addition- al dsrical assistance for the preparation of the 1940 tax bills. This action was approved by the Committee. The Committee.adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F. Donald. READ ANDADOPTED, March 11, 1940. was presented. Itwas ordered on the motion of Aid. White and Scott that the re- . .~AA.. port be received and the recommendation be adopted. &iZ~ ................... ' ..................... The communication from P.Miscevich, giving the amount of damage to his Chairman of Finance s~re by the sidewalk snow-plough,,was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen sad Scott that the communication be received and the account be paid. The summary of information with reference to the operation of parking meters in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and White that the statement be received and laid on the table until the nei~t meeting, and that copies of the same be forwarded to the members of the Oouncil. The relief figures for the month of February, 1940, were presented. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and Scott-that the statement be rec- eived and filed. The report of the City Clerk, re the registered property at 1Oll Centre Street, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. Scott that the report be reeeived, and the Clerk be instructed to rent the building on a monthly basis, at a minimum rental of $B5.00 per month; with the derstunding that upon the sale of the property the tensat will vacate; also that the Clerk Be permitted to negotiate for the sale of the property. The comparision of tax Collections for the month of February, was pres- ented. It w~s ordered on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the statement be received and filed. /.- ' · The verbal report Of the City Clerk, as to action taken in connection with the collection of dog end poll taxes for 1959, was presented. It ms ordered on the motion of I~s Worship Mayor Ing~is and AId. Scott that the 01erk be all- owed to temporarilywithdraw certain warmnts fmm the Oou~t, that the opinion of the City 8ol~itor be obtained as to ~',~.her the Council can allow exemptions f~om the papeat of dog taxes and write off such taxes, and a rapoft be mde thereon. Px~or to the above motion, it was moved by Ald. White and A.F. Donald that the Clerk be authorized to have those persons who have not paid theirmtax, appear b~fora him, and if he feels the action is w~rranted, that he exempt these persons; if they are able to pay that they be required to do so, and if they are COUNCIL MEETING CoUncil Chamber, March 4, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance meeting, for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approved by the Com- mittee. All meters of the Council, with the exception of AId. Grimster, were present. The. following By-law was lmsse~: N0. ___2881 - AId. G. Donald - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. let reading - AId. White and AIlea. Bnd reading - AId. A.F.Donaldand Scott. 3x~ reading - AId. Scott and Wilkinson. ~8, Oouncil adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F, Donald. 313 READ AND ADOPTED, March 11, 1940. 01erk Mayo CONFERENCE Council Chamber, March 4, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council end Finance meetings for the purpose of holding a conference to discuss the various matters which had been presented to them. All members af the Com~aittee, with the excep- tion of Ald. Grimster, were present. After discussion upon the matters presented, the Conference adjuurned. READ ANDADOPTED, March 11, 1940. Clerk THIRTEENTH MEXNG REGULAR MEETING Council Chs~nber, March 11, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, the Ootulcil met at 6.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral BUsiness and Finance. All melabers of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Grimster, were present. The Council, having received and rend the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Allen. DEPIJTATIONS In connection with Communication No. 75, and on the motion of AId. White and A.F. Donnld, a deputation from the General Workers' Association los per- mitted to address the Council. The speakers included Messrs. L.Mullen, Fred Blanchfield, Win. White and one other member of the organization. The speake.s protested against the action of the Board of Review in stating that some members of the unemployed of Niagara Falls had not sought work when the same was avai 1- able. SEE also Communication No.?5 CO~HffJlflCATIONS The foliowinE Connnunications were received: No. 75 - General Workers' Association - protesting against action of Board of Rev- iew. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Allen that the cm~mnication be rec- eived and filed. No. V6 - Chamber of Commerce - appreciation of 1940 grant. No. 77 - Canadian National Institute for Blind - appreciation of 1940 grant. No. 78- Cataract Three Link Club - appreciation of 1940 grant. No. 79 - Niagara Frontier Humane Society - appreciation of 1940 grant. No. 80 - Young Women's ChYistian Association - appreciation of 1940 grant. No. 81 - Niagara Falls Horticultural Society - ap}reciation of 1940 grant. ORD- ERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the communications be received and filed. No. 82 - W.S.MaoCrsken and 5 others - re bad condition of North Street. ORDERED on the motion 9f Ald. White and A.F. Donald that the cor~aunication be received and the City Engineer be authorized to take such action as he finds expedient. N0. 83 - Railway Association of Canada - re daylight saving time in 1940. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. A.F. Donald and Scott that the communication be received and laid on the table for two week$. REPORTS The following Reports were received: No. ~8 - City Solicitor - re repairs to street railway tracks. ORDERED on the mot- ion ofAld. Wilkinson and Scott that the report be received and filed. ~. 39 - City Clerk - report on conference held on March 4th. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Wilkinson that the report be received and adopte~. NO. 40 - City Clerk - report on conference held on March 6th. ORbeD on the mot- ion of Ald. Wilkinson and Ssott that the report be received and adopted. No. 41 - City Clerk - report on conference held on March 9th. Oi~)ERED on the mot- ion of/Cld. Allen and A.F. Donald that the report be received and adopted. N°,~'~42 - City Cl. erk - recommendations re adjustments in staff. 01fl)ERED on the motion of AId. Allen and Scott that the ~eport be received and laid on the table until the conference is held. Prior to the above motion, it was moved by Aldermen ~ite and Wilkin- son that the report be received and adopted. This motion was lost. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 48 - ATJ.k~- WILKINSON - ~ESOLVED that the matter of the importation of an- thracite coal into the Dominion of Canada be again laid on the table for two weeks in order that further information mawr be obtained; end the Seal of the Corporation b~ hereto affixed. Carried No. 49 - G. DONALD - WILKINSON - WH~ the operation of electric cars on the streets of the City of Niagara Falls results in serious traffic congestion; AND V~REREAS the type of equipment now operated is obsolete and creates unnecessarily noisy conditions; AND WHERFAS the maintenance costs of pavements adjacent to the track allowances are excessive; AND WHEREAS the'City of Niagara Falls is a border municipality and it is desi~rable to create a favourable impression on visitors to the cpmmunity; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Federal Representative of the County of Welland be requested to approach the officials of the Canadian National Elec- tric Railway Company with a view to securing the substitution of busses for t he electricslly-ope~ed cars now in use on the local lines system; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried The Council adjourned on. the motion of Aid. Allen and A.F.Donald. READ ANDADOPTED, March 18, 194~. Clerk Mayor FINANCE MEETING Council Ckmmber, March 11, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, March 11, 1940, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cert- ified and plKced before them. All members of the Committee, with the exception of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. Grimster, were present. Sundry accounts were approved by the Co~maittee amounting to $5,662.65. The accounts presented, 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. A.F.Donald and Wilkinson. The summary of information with reference to the opmtion of parking meters in Harrisburg, Pennsylviania, as laid over fxom the previous meeting, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and A.F.Donald that the in- formation be laid on the table for one week. The report of the City Solicitor, re liability for payment of hospital account for Earl Desermeaux, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and Wilkinson that the repor~ be received and adopted, sad the account be paid. The cormmlnication from the Board of Police Commissioners, recommending an adjustment in certain salaries, was presented. It was ordered on the motion sf AId. Allen and Wilkinson that the communication be received and filed. The communication from the Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs, re total relief expenditures for 1940, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott that the communication be received and filed, in view of the action taken by the Council at a previous conference meeting. The communication from the Relief Administrator, re fuel allowances for April,, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F. Donald that the communication be received and laid on the table until next meet- ing. The communication from Mrs. M. Sweeney, re purchase of a house on Huron Street, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the oommu~ication be received and referred to the Chairman of Finance and Clerk for a re~ort upon the matter. Communications were presented from M.L.Tisdale and Wn. N. Swallow, of- fering to purchase the property at 1803 Main Street for $1,000.00 and $1,100.00 respectively. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and Wilkinson that the communications be received and laid on the table and the City Clerk be instr- ucted to investigate the offers and bring in a report thereon. The communication from James Milne, re commission for sale of property, was presented.. On the motion of AId. White and A.F.Donald Mr. Milne was permit- ~ed to address the Committee. Mr. Milne explained his claim for commission for the sale of property on Queen Street. It was then ordered ca the motion of AId. Allen and Scott that the communication be received and laid on 'the table Until ~he next meeting. The communication from the Housing Commission, re an arrangement for Payment of the loan against 755 First Avenue, Was,presented. It vas ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Allan that the con~anieetion be reneived, the recom- mendation of the Housing Comnission be adopted and an agreement be made with the owners of the property. The communication from the City Solicitor, re issuance Cf dog ltoenoes, Was Presented, *X$ was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and A,F.Donald that the."o~aratfilioatton. be. received. and ~iled,' .... '.':'...,~ 317 The report of the City Clerk, 're assessment'of t~ proper~ies re sewer levies, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of'Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the report be received and adopted. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Vraite and A.F.Donald that Mr. John Logem, Chai~.an of the Housing Commission, be heard. Mr. Logan spoke in con- nection with the reduction in the salary of the Inspector of the Housing Commis- sion for the year 1940. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. W%lkinson and Allen that the Chairman of Finance bring in a report-at the next meeting as to what action may be taken in this connection. The Committee adjourned on the motion of AId. A.F. Donald and Wilkinson. READ ANDADOPI~ED, March 18, 1940. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, March 11, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Fin- ance meeting, for the purpose of holding a conference to discuss the various mat- ters which had been presented to them. All members of the Conm~ittee, ~dth the ex- ception of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. Grimster, were present. Alderman A.W.Scott was Chairman. After discussion upon the matters presented, the Conference adjouxned. READ AND ADOPTED, March 18, 1940. Clerk Chairman of Finance COUNCILMEETING Council Chamber, March 11, 1940. The Council assembled at the close of the Finance Meeting for the pur- pose of passing the roenay By-law which covered .the accounts approved by the Com- mittee. All members of the Council, with the exception of His Worship Mayor Inglis and AId.- Grimster, were presented. Alderman A.W.Seott was Enacting Mayor. The following By-law was/tossed: No. 288~ - Aid. Grant Donald - To Grant Monies for General purposes.. let reading - Aid. A.F. Donald end White. 2nd reading - Ald.'Wilkinson end White. 5rdreading - ~ld. Allen and A.F.Donald. The Counoil adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Allen. READ ANDADOi~ED, Maroh 18, 1940. 01erk Enacting l~,vor Clerk Chairman FOURTEENTH MEETINO REGULAR MFJETING' Council Chamber, March 18, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, the Counci 1 met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Grimstar, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Allen and A.F.Donald. COD~D'NICATIONS The follovdng Communications were received: No. 84 - ~.A. Dickson - requesting removal of tree. ORDERED on the notion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the conmmnieation be received and referred to the Parks Superintendent for his report. No. 85 - R.Timms Construction Limited - protesting against newspaper report re employment of labour. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the communication be received and filed; and His Worship Mayor Inglis be requested to reply to the Company that the Council hopes there will be no further controversy upon the matter, and that the spirit of the letter will be put into effect. No. 86 - Board of Police Commissioners - re parking on Main Street. 0RDi~ED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F. Donald that the communication be received and filed. No. 87 - Mrs. Eva 0hneth - requesting.removal of tree. ORDERED on the notion of Ald. A.F.Donald and G. Denald that the communication be received and the request be granted. SEE also Report No. 43. REPORT~ The following Reports were received: No. 43 - Parks Superintendent - recommending removal oftroe. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. A.F.Donald and G. Donald that the report be received and adopted. No. 44 - City Clerk - re conference held on March 11, 1940. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. G. Donald and A.F. Donald that the report be received and adopted. No..45 - City Clerk - re conference held with Niagara Parks Commission. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and G. Donald that the report be received and adopted. No. 46 - Parks Su~perintendent - recommending removal of tree. CRDEED on the mot- ion of Ald. Scott and A.F. Donald that the report be receiVed and adopted. The following By-law was 10resented for a third _reading: NO. 2879 -Ald. Grant Donald - To regulate, supervise and register any instrument, ~ *' mechanical device, automatic machine, pin table or other like de.Vice, operated for hire, profit or gain. On the motion of Ald. White and G. Donald the Council adjourned to 'the Committee of the Whole, with His Worship Me~or Inglis in the Chair, for the pu~- " pose of giving consideration to this' ~.-!aw..:!.,.'~ q S 2 "I' READ AND ADOPTED, March 25, 1940. Clerk Mayor COI~IITTEE OF THE V,~{OLE Couneil Chamber, lvIaL'ch 18, 1940. The Council re-assemhbd as a Committee of the WhoLe, for the purpose of considering By-law Number 2879, presented for a third reading. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Grimstar, were present. His Worship Mayor Inglis was Chairman. A communication from the Local Council of Women, protesting against the licensing of gambling devices, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and G. Donald that the communi cation be received and the Local Council cf Women be advised that it is not the intention of the Council to license gam~- ling devices, but the purpose is to derive some revenue from the nmchines now in operation. The By-law was then considered in detail: Clause No. 1 - ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and Scott that the clause rem- ain as is. Clause No. 2 - ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Allen and Scott that the clause rem- ain as'is. Clause-No. 3 - ORDERED on the motion of AId. Scott and Allen that the clause rem- ain as is. Clause No. 4 - ORDERED on the motion of Aid. G. Donald and White that Clause No. 4 be amended along the following lines: "The registration fee for the operation of any instrument, mechanical device, automatic machine, pin table or other like device shall be $25.00 for each year or part there- of for each machine save andexcept coin-operated rending machines cov- ered by By-law No. 2692, in which case the License fee shall be $50.00 for each year for each machine; and all coin-operated rending machines for gum, peanuts, stamps, etc. shall not be required to pay any license fee whatever. The said fee shall be paid in full when the registration card or ,ermit ~is issued;" 01ause No. 8 - ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and A.F.Donald that the Clause remain as is. Clause No. 6 - (RLe on the motion of Ald. 2,~Whtte and G. Donald that the clause ~[ · .'~: ,remain'as is., i ' · t.' ~.:'- -: . · '" -,. ClaUse ,No. ? - ORDERED on .the .motion of Ald, White and Allen .~hat .the .clause '~em-. sin ~.s is, P It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Scott that the com- mi~tee arise and report to the Council.~ READ AND ADOPTED, March 25, 1940. Clerk COUNCIL ~k'rING FINANCE ~TIRvG Council Cl~mber, March 18, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, March 18, 1940, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cert- ified sad placed before them. All members of the Committee, with the exception of Aid. Grimster, were present. - Sundry accounts were approved by the Conuaittee, amounting to $35,315.85. The accounts presented, being passed or othenvise dealt :vibh, were ord- ered placed in the money By-law for p~entation to the Council, on the -~tion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. The memorandum re parking meters in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as lard on the table from a previous meeting, was presented. It was ord~lred on the ,otion of Ald. White and Allen that the memorun,urn be laid on the table until the next meeting. The communication l'x~m Mr. James Milne, re commission on a sale of prop- erty, as laid on the table from a previous meeting, was Presented. It was ord- ered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that ~he con~sunication be received and ~iled. Council Chamber, March 18, 1940. The Council re-assembled for the purpose of considering By-laws. All members, with the exception of Ald. Grimster, were present. BY-LtBVS The following By-laws were passed: ~o.. 2879 - (as amended} -Ald. G. Donald- To regulate, supervise and register any instrument, mechanical device, automatic machine, pin table or other like device, operated for hire, profit or gain. 1st reading.- Aid. ~xite and Allen. 2nd reading - Aid. A.F.Donald and White. 3rd reading - Aid. Allen and Scott. (AId. Wilkinson asked to be recorded as vot- ing contrary to this By-l~w) ~0.. 2883 - Aid. G. Donald- To authroize the signing of a lease with Clark J. Brad- ley and William J. Woon in connection with the Easterly face of the brick wall situated on Lot No. ~0 in Block ~H' in the City of Niagara Falls. 1st reading - Aid. Scott and A.F.Donsld. 2rid reading - Aid. A.F.Donald and G. Donald. 3rd reading - Aid. Allen and G. Donald (Aid. White asked to be recorded as voting contrary to this By-laW because of the term of the le~extending for five years} The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. White and A.F.Donald.. RK~D AND ADOPTED, March 25, 1940, Olerk The comrm~nication from Mrs. M. Sweeney, re the purchase of a house, as laid on the table from the previous meeting, was presented. It ~as ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the communication be received and the verbal recommendation from the Chairman of Finance, that the offer be not aceted, be ado p ted. The communications from M.L. Tisdale and Wm. N. Svrallow, offering to pur- chase 1803 Main Street, as laid on the table from a previous meeting, were pres- ented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Wilkinson that the cox~lmn- ications be laid on the table until further infon~ation is obtained thereon. The conur~nication from the Housing Co~nission, vdth reference to the sale of properties, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Allen that the co~nunication be received and laid on the table until the next meeting, and that the Clerk be instructed to fortyard s copy of the letter, tog- ether with a list of the properties and other infon~ation, to the Council. The report of the City Clerk, re the extension of the sewer on Buttrey Avenue, to serve the Burgess Battery Company plant, was presented. It was ordered on the moti on of His Worship Mayor Inglis and AId. Wilkinson that the report be received and adopted. The report of the City Clerk, mcommending the sale of certain register- ed properties, was presented. It was ordered on the ~ntion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. Wilkinson that the Clerk notify the occupant of 1413 Hamilton Street that he has a definite time in which to make an agreement for the payment of his taxes, and failing this, further action will be taken. It was further ord- ered on the motion of Aid. White and A.F.Donald that the repor~ be received and laid on the table and the Clerk be requested to submit a further repo~ upon the Properties con~ned therein. Offers were received from Mr. Richard Jerow of $50.00 each for LOt 36 onMurray Street and Lot 43 on Sy~mnes Avenue. It was ordered on the motion of AId, Wilkinson and His Worship Mayor Inglis that the offers be received and ac- cepted, subject to the usual conditions and to the approval of the Assessment Com- ~ssioner and City Treasurer. An offer from Arthur Weeks, was presented for the purchase of Lot 8 on 0t~er Street for the sum of $150.00. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Allen ~dScot~ that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the usual conditions ~dj~o the approval of the Assessment Commissioner and City Treasurer. The City Clerk advised the Council that he had been asked to submit a Price for the sale of the Savoy Hotel lot. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. Scott that the Assessment Commissioner and City Treasurer be instructed to present a report to the Committee upon the v, alue of the property. The communication from FelixSJndeen, claiming compensation for the des- tluction of his hens, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkin- son and His Worship Mayor Inglis tha~t the communication be r~ceived and the Chair- man of Finance, City Clerk and City Solicitor be a committee to bring in a repcx~ upon the matter. The communication from the Relief Administrator, re fuel allowances for the months of April and May, was presented, It ~s ordered on the motion of AId. Scott and His Worship Mayor Inglis that the communication be received and laid on the table until the next meeting; and in the meantime that the Relief Administrator contact the District Inspector to ascertain what action the Govexu~- merit would take if full allowances were issued for these montns.. The statement of Direct Relief Expenditures for the month of February was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the statement be received and filed. The Revenue and Expenditurs Statement as at February 29, 1940, was pres- ented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Wilkinson that the statenent be received and filed. The statement shovdng the estimated relief costs for the month of March was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and White that the statement be received and filed. It ~ms ordered on the motion of Ald. Scot~ and A.F. Donald that in the future real estate men, desiring to sell City-owned property, be required to sub- mit their prices and terms in writing to the CoUncil for consideration. It vas ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. Wilk- inson that the Clerk be instructed to bring in a revised set of Standing Rules of Council, approved by the City Solicitor, for the consideration of the Council. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Wilkinson that the City Clerk contact the persons responsible for the statement that there will be asub- way under Victoria Avenue, to obtain details and any further data thereon,and submit the same to 'the Council. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. White and Scott. READ AND ADOPTED, March 25, 1940. Clerk Ohatrmam of Finance COUNd. IL MEETING Council CtmmOer, ~rch lS, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance M~:eting for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approved by the Conmaittee. All members of the Council, vdth the exception of Ald. Grimster, were present. BY-L~W The following By-law was passed: No. 2884 - Aid. G. Donald- To Grant Monies for General Pub?poses. 1st reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and Wilkinson. 2nd reading -Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald. 3rd reading -Ald. Allen and Scott. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and White. I I RF~ID AND ADOPTED, March 25, 1940. Clerk Mayor CONFERENCE Council Chamber, March 18, 1940. The Council re-assembled at th~ close of the regular Council and Finance meetings for the purpose of holding a c~nference'to discuss the various mtte~.s which had been presented to them. All members of the Committee, with the excep- tion of Ald. Grimster, were present. After discussion upon the matters presented, the COnference adjourned. READ ANDAEOPTED, March 25, 1940. Olerk ohatrmaA 3'2-5- 3.27 FIFTEENTH E~EETING REGULAR ME_~tTING Council Chamber, March 25, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, t'he Council met at V.30 p.m. to consider Genercl Business and Finance. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Grimster were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Scott. ion of Aid. A.F.Donald and Wilkinson that the report be received an-,] adopted, No. 48 - City Solicitor - re application for closinE of l~me. ORDEi{ED on the mot- ion of Ald. Allen and White that the report be received and laid on the .asia un- til the next meeting. No. 49 - Parks Superintendent - reco~mr.endin{T removal of tree. OIiYi.fi{:D on tae mot- ion of Ald. :',rilkinson and Allen that the report be received and laid on tae table for consideration during the Tour of Inspectlea. No. 50 - City Clerk - re conference held on March 18, 1940. G{D'EItED on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F. Donald that the report be received anc~ adopted. COR~.lJNICATIONS Laid over from previous meeting: No. 83 - Rail~ay Association of Canada - re dates for Daylight Saving Time. ORD- ERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and White that the communication be filed, and the dates as recommended, namely April 28th and September 29th, be adopted. SEE also Conuaunication No.S8 Prior to. the above motion it was moved by Aid. A.F.Donald and Scott that the matter be laid on the table until the next meeting. This motion was lost. It was also moved by Aid. Sco~t and A.F.Donald that the dates be set as May 25th to September 2nd. This motion was also defeated. No. 84 - R.A.Dickson - requesting removal of tree. ORDFRED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Wilkinson that the co~nuni~ation be filed and the request be gran- ted. SEE also Report No. 47 The following Communications were received: No. 88 - Chamber of Commerce - recommending dates for Daylight Saving Time. OR- DEREB on the motion of Ald. Allen and ~'~ite that the conu,unication be received and filed. No. 89 - Department of Highways - re plnposed subway at Roberrs Street and Vict- oria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the communication be received and filed, and the same be included with the file to be presented at the meeting with the Hencurable Premier. No. 90 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada - requesting permission to replace one pole. OPd)ERED on the motion of Ald. White and A.F. Donald that the communication be received, the request be granted, and the necessar~ By-law be prepared. No. 91 - Village of Chippaws - submitting resolution re restrictions on Welland River. ORDERED on the moti on of Ald. G.Donald:.~and Scott that the communication be received and the resolution be endorsed. No. 92 - Burgess Battery Company ~ requesting lane be closed and deeded to 0om- pany. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and White that the communication be received and laid on the table until the next meeting to enable the members of 0curtoil to illspest the property. · No. 93 - F_.Reher - requesting removal of tree. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the communication be received and ]aid on the table for consideration during the tour of= In~eotion. _~EE also Re_heft No. 49 · . '. , :," ..... REPORTS The following Rope=re were ~eoeiv&a: "::~.l.~O,-~:~'d:',j.,. ~n .......~..'[:.i .]:..i,] ,./!'.... , No. 47 - Parks Su~per. intendent :,.~,~,eoomm~ing remoyel of tree. ORDERED on the mot- RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 49 - .al,Y.kN - WIIX,.INS,;N - I~U3OLI~PjD that the matter of- the importation of anthr- acite coal into the Dominion or Canada be again laid on the ta01e; and the 6l:al of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 50 - ~'~tITE - WILXINSON - P~2SOLV~ED that His Worship MaC/or Inglis, the Chairman of Finance, Alderman Grant Donald, the City Clerk, Mr. H.P.Hanan, :;uperiatendent of the Employment Service of Canada, C.E.Stock, Acbninistrator of Relief and F,C. Ward, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, be a continuing committee to contact all contractors and sub-contractors engaged in v:ork in tile City to have tncm util- ize as much labour as possible resident in the City; .that the City IIall notil'y the ~hlmployment Service of Canada el'f ices whenever building permits arc L~sucd and the relief department i~maediately contact the EmploSql~ent offices so that they may be advised concerning the men on relief v/he arc suitable for emplo~n~ent on the work; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried BY-lAWS The following By-laws were passed: 2885 - Aid. G. Donald- To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. let reading - Aid. Wilkinson and Allen. 2nd reading -Ald, A.F. Donald and White. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and Allen. ~o. 2~ - Aid. G. Donald- To authorize the execution of an Agremmnt for Sale and Deed, let read_ing - AId. Wilkinson and White. Sad reading - Aid. White and A.F.Donald. 3rd reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. ~o. 2887 - Aid. G. Donald - To authorize the execution of sn Agreement for Sale and Deed, 1st reading- Ald. Scott and Allen. 2nd reading - Aid. Wilkinson and White. 3rd reading -Ald. A.F. Donald and Wilkinson. Eo,. 2888 - Aid. G. Donald- To authorize the executi on of an Agreement with the Niagara Parks Commission. let reading - Aid. A.F.Donald and Scott. ' 2nd reading -Ald. White and Allen. . 3~d ~eading - Aid, Allen and A.F.Donald. No. 2889 - Aid. G:Donald - To authorize bhe execution of an Agreement with the Niagara Pa~ks Commission, and to repeal By-law NUmber 2851. 3,2.8 ls~ reading - Aid. Scotu and White. End readiDg - Aid. V~lite and A.F. Donald. 3rd reading -Ald. A.F. Donald and White. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Allen and Scott. RFAD ~ ADOPTED, April l, 1940. Clerk Mayor FINf~NCE MEETING Council Chamber, March 25, 1940. The Finance Cor~aittee met on Monday, March 25, 1940, for the purpose 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. Grimster, were present. Sundry accounts were approved by the Committee, amounting to $47,338.24. 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. ~Taite and Scott. The communication from the Housing Conunission, as laid over from the previous meeting, and in connection with the sale of properties, was presented. A report from the City Treausrer, enclosing statements, w~s also presented. It vms ordered on the motion of. Ald. White and Scott Ithat the communication and rep- ort be received and laid on the table until the next meeting.. The communication from F. Sundeen, clstning damages for the destruction of fowl, as laid over from the previous meeting; together with the report from the City Solicitor, were presented. It ~es ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and White that the communication and report be received and-filed, and Mr. Sundeen notified accordingly. The report of the Relief Administrator, re fuel allowances for April, as laid over from the previous meeting; and th~ further report as. to the govern- mental regulations, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Wilkinson that the reports be received and filed; that half of the usual allow- anee be allotted on the first cheque in April; and the City Clerk contact the Dis,trAct Inspector and the Unemployment Relief Department in Toronto with regard to the April fuel allowances with a view t~. ha?lag.the full allowance made .for that month if the weather makes the same a' necessity. A communication from R.Davies, offerAsp; to purchase Lot 6, Sixth Ave- nue, for $75.00, was presented. It was ordered on the motj ou of His Mayor Inglis and Ald. White th:~t the communicatiou be received and the offrr be accepted, subject to the usual conditions and to the approval of the City Treas- nrer and Assessment Coiami!;sioner. The colmnunication from the City Clerk, reco.~mmending tile attc:ndance of the Watenvorks 8uperintendent at the annual convention, was presented. It ordered on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and White that the con~aunication be rec- eived and the recomraendation be adopted. The communication from ~he City Treasurer and ~ssessment Co~r~missioner, setting a price of $1500.00 on the vacant lot at the corner of ~rid~e Street and Cataract Avenue, w~s presented. It ~as ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the cormnunication be received and the price set be apDroved. T~o report of the City Clerk, recommending the sale of fifty feet of the vacant lot at the comer of Buckley Avenue and Sirocco Street for ::~200.00 was presented. It ;~as ordered on the motion of. Ald. Wilkinson and White th,at the ~'ep- err be received and approved, nnd the sale at the price mentioned be ap_o~uved, providing the same is subject to the usual conditions. The Cor~aittee adjourned on the motion of Aid. W~ite and A.F. Donald. RF~D AND ADOPTED, April 1, 1940. Clerk Chairman of Finance COUNCIL ME~ETING Council Clmraber, March 25, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance Meeting, for the purpose of passing the money"By-law which covered the accounts approved by the mAttee. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Grimetot, were present. BY-lAW .The foliowinE By;law was. passed: No~. 2890 -Ald; G. Donald- 'To Grant Monies for General Purposes. 1~$ reading - AId. A.F. Donald and White. Sad reading - Aid. Scott and A.F.Donald. 3~dlreading - Aid. Scott and White. 329 The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. V~ite and G, Donald.*I READ AND ADOPTED, April 1, 1940. Clerk Mayor SIXTEENTH MbETING REGLU~R I,Ik%TING (;ouncil Chinabet, April 1, 1940. Pursuant to adjourrment, the Council met at 7,30 p.m. to consider eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council, with the exce!~tion of Ald. Grimster were present. The Counci 1, hmvin~ received and read the mi~utei~ of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott, DEP~DATIONS On the motion of Ald. V,rnite and Wilkinson, and in connection with Com- munication No. 95, Mr. William ",Tnite was permitted to address the Council. L'!r. White outlined the matters contained in the communication and su~ff, ested celt-sin projects as unemployment relief works in this district. These arejeers were: the extension of Ontario Avenue into Newman Hill and the elimination of Simcoe .~treet railway crossing; and the extension of Ontario Avenue through to Brid~e jqtreet; the installation of a stone-cn~shing plant at the Pydro dmnp on L~ountain Road; the installation of new water mains throughout the City; the constnxction of a one- way road from Dufferin I~qands to Fort Erie; and the conathletics of a water main from Queenston to the Military Parade Grounds at Niagara-on-the-Lake. SZX also Communication No,95 CO~;I%~ICATIONS Laid over from previous meeting: No. 92 - Burgess Battery Company - requesting closing and deeding of portion of lane. ORDEP~Egon the motion of Ald. Allen and Wilkinson that the City Clerk be instructed to acquaint the Company with the contents of the City Solicitor's report in order tlmt they may take the necessary action to acquire title ~o six feet of the lane. SEE also Report No. 48 The following communications were received: No. 94 - Deputy Minister of Transport - acknowledging resolution of Chippawa re Welland River. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Allen that the commun- ication be received and laid on the table. sa'l. No. 95 - General Workers' Asso6iation - suggesting works programmes and re form- ation of Civic Co-operative Committee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Wilkinson that the communication be received and laid on the table for further study, and that a copy of the same be forwarded to the members of the Council. No. 96 - Cataract Ice Company - re removal of concrete building. 0RDER]ffD on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the communication be received and the building be removed by tender. No. 9~ - Minister of Health - re amendments to Public Hospitals Act. GRDE/gD on the motion of Ald. G. Donald' and White that the comunication be received and.laid on the table, and copies of the amendments be forwarded to the members of the Coun- cil. No. 98 -Oharles P. Orr - requesting permission to erect advertising sign. ORD- ERED on the motion of Aid. G.Donald and Scott that the communication be received and laid on the table until the Tour of Inspection; and in the meantime that the Parks Commission be communicated with in reference to the matters of parking and taxi stands in the vicinity of Queen Victoria Park, for an early decision thereon. No. 99 - Hydro-Electi~ie Oormission of Niagara Falls - re request of Council for reduction in rate. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G.Donald and Wilkinson that the eo~nunicatton be ~eoeived and laid on the table ~nttl further figures are prepared and presented. No. 100 - F.Reber - re request for removal of ~ree. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and White that the communication be received and permission for the removal of the tree ~e granted. REPORTS Laid over from previous meeting: No. 48 ~ City Solicitor - re application of Burgess Battery Company for closing of lmne. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Allen and Wilkinson .that the report be filed. BY-I~%WS The following By-laws were presented: No..2891 -Ald. A.TLScott - To provide for the consent of the Corporation to the Bell Telephone Company of Canada to replace one pole on Emery Street between Temperance Street and Banker Street. - let reading- Ald. A.F.Donald and G. Donald. 2nd reading -Ald. Allen end Scott. 3rd reading- Ald. A.F. Donald and White. No. 2892 -Ald. G. Donald- To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale sad Deed. let reading -Ald. Scott and Allen. 2nd reading -Ald. A.F. Donald. and White. 3rd reading -Ald. Scot~ and Allen. No. 2893 -Ald. W.L.'Wilkinson - To provide for the standing Rules of Council. 1st reading- Ald. Wilkinson and White, It was then ordered on the taction of Ald. G. Donald and Allen that the Council adjourned to the Conm~ittee of the Whole, in order to discuss the By-law. READ ~hND ADOPT ,~), April 8, 1940. Clerk · Mayor CO>?.[ITTlqE OF TEE CnaDn~: ] r~b'~.mber~ fkr. ril ].~ 1940. The Council re-asse'nbled as the C, n~nittee of the "."_nole ]~ or':er to dis- cuss By-law No. 2893, providin-' for the stun".iD.T rules Of the Ccuncil. The By-l~nv was considered in detail and the following action taken thereon: Rule 2 - ORDERED on the motion of Alci. bhitc 'rod V~iLcinson that =j~jn opted u~= amended. Rule 9 - 0ROEi{?D on the motion of ~d. G.Donald ~and A.F.D:~nalfi that 'this ~luuse be adopted ;~z a.nondod. Rale 19 - ORYqR'q) on tile motion of Aid. Scott and Willcinnon theft this ci.n~-, be iiule 23 - 0]~9I'RED on the matjan of Ai~. White aria A.F.Do;mi~ th.H; this clause bc adopted an Rule 56 (2) and (3) - 0R:;EiQ~D on the motion of Ald. Wilkiu.~on and '.'.site tha~ ~he~'~ clauses be adoF. tod as ~mendc,:l. Section 5 - 0RI)E~{ED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that this clause be adopted as mnended. ORDERED on the motion of lid. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the Cormnittae ~!rise and report to the Council. READ AND ADOPTED, April 8, 1~40. Clerk COUNCIL FE~ETING Council Chamber, April 1, 1940. .The Council re-assembled to give further consideration to the By-laws. All members o~ the Council, with the exception of Aid. Grimster, were present. BY-LAW ,The follo~lng By-l.a.w. was passed: No. 2895 -Ald, W.L.Wilkinson -'To 'provide for the Stalkcling Rules of the ,Council. aRd reading -Ald, Sco.%t and A,F, Donald,: 5rd reading -Ald, Wilkinson and G. Donald, 3-33 The Council adjourned on the ]lotion of Aid. Scott and Allell. READ AND A00PT~jD, April 8, 1940. Clerk ~I ayo r FIN_~hNCE .~HE~flMG Counci~ Chamber, April 1, 1940. The Finance Cojmnittee met on U, onday, April, 1940, for the purpose of ap- proving and also of passing the various accounts which h~!d been properly cert- ified and placed before them. All members of the Committee, with the exception of Ald. Grimstar, were present. Sundry accounts were approved by the Conm~ittee, amounting to $64,006.03. The accounts presented, 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. A.F. Donald and Scott. The communication from the Housing Commission and the report of the City Treasurer, with reference to the sale of properties, were presented. It was or- dered on the motion of Ald. Allen and V~ite that these matter be laid on the table for consideration at the conference. The cormnunication from Win. N. Swallow, offering to purchase the prop- erty at 1803 Main Street, as laid on the table from a previous meeting, was pres- ented. A similar letter from Mr. M.L. Tlsdale, making an offer for this property, was withdrawn. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and V~nite that the matter be again laid on the table for further consideration. The communication from the Department of Highways, re the application of the Gasoline Tax refund upon the Housing Loan outstanding, vms presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the cor~aunieation be received and laid on the table for onecreek,- The co~nunication from the Department ef Municipal Affairs, giving a breakdown of relief by months, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and A~d. A.F. Donald that the communication be received and laid on the table until a reply is received from the HencUrable Minister. ment of insurances now carried by the Corporation and a co~ml!unication from .-'.les- srs. Mortimer-B~nnpfield & Co. re certain properties, v~ere prescn',;el], It '.Tas ord- ered on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott thut the data be received and laid on the table until the next meeting, and the City Clerk present a report thereon at the next meeting. Tile renewal of the Fidelity Bond Policy, ~ith the General Accident sur-!nce Company, was considered. It was ordered on the motion of ;~1:1. vYilkinson and White that the verbal reco~rm~endation of the City Clerk for the renevml of this policy be adopted. The City Clerk was instructed to adviz~e the Council of the various lic- enses issued by the Corpoxation upon which a discount of ten per cent. for prompt payemnt, is allowed. At this point, Alderman Wilkinson left the ~eting. The comparison of tax collections for the month of .March was presented. It was ordered on the motion of .~dd. Scott and His Womship Mayor G.R.Inglis that the statement be received and fi led. The list of relief figures for the month of March, was p~sented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald that the statement be rec- eived and filed. The offer of D.A.Hubbell, for the purclmse of the lot at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Huron Street, for ~300.00 payable ~50.00 in cash and f~10.00 per month, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship lhyor In~lis and Ald. White that the communication be received and referred ~o the City Clerk to advise the prospective purchaser that the Council is unable to accept the tem~lxs s~ggested. The City Clerk advised that he had been asked to state a price for the sale of the property at 1011 Centre Street. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. A.F.Donald that the Clerk be instructed to obSain an appraisal from the City Treasurer and Assessment Commissioner, and submit the same at the next r~seting. The Council adjourned on the motion bf Aid. White and A,F.Donald. READ~a~ND ADOPTED, April 8, 1940. Clerk 0hairman of Finance The comnmnication from G.W.Glassbrook, requesting an option on the pro- perty at Clifton Avenue and Bridge Street for sixty days, for a purchase price of $1,59Q.00, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Ing- lie and Ald. Wilkinson that the communication be received, the option be not gran- ted and the cash deposit be returned. .' . The Survey of Insurance, as prepared by R.0.Young, together with a state- 336 337 COUNCIL MEETING Cotroe il Chamber, April l, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance Meeting, for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council, vdth the exception of ~Lld. Grimster and Wilkinson, were present. BY-L~W The follm~ng By-law was passed: No. 2894 -Ald. G. Donald - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. let reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and White. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and G. Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the By-law be read a second time. 3rd reading - Aid. A.F. Donald and G. Donald. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and Scott. READ AND ADOPTED, April 8, 1940. Clerk Mayo r REGI~&R Zi~ET!NG Coan .j '! Ch~j'q3er, ApriI B, 1~40, }hlrsuant to adjournment, the Council mot :'t 7,30 n.m. to con~,j !or :7on- oral Business and Finance. All me~bera of the Coun~j 1, witi~ the oxc!e~tion o~ Ald. Cribstot, v:ore present. The Council, h-~vin- -'eceived :ln:~ read th~ !l;inutes of tile previous racering, adoptud these on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.r'.bonald. Laid oFer from Drevious meeting: COL?.~-~!C..TIj2iZ No. 95 - Comer:-,1 ':7or~ers' Association - suggestion for v.orks pro~ra:m~{ ~; cad re fom~nation of Civic Co-operative Co~fittee. Oi{DEioiD by His 14orship Mayor Ira-lie that the c~a~cation be filed. ' _..~ al;:o Co:,xunie:~tion ilo.]01 No. 97 - ].linister of He'~lth - re amendments to ~b!ic I{or;~itals Act. 0]{DiCRED on the motion of Ai~. Wilkinson and Scott it,at the co~ication be received nnd not- ificn~ion be given to the Depsr~en~ of the intention to appoint a Hospital 0ffi- cot; and the ~-law be prepared fo~ presentation to the Council. The following. Comunic~tions were received: No. 101 - General Workers' Association - re v3rious m~:t,;er,,; and ,~rojecbs for rel- ief works. ORDERED by His lJorship Mayor inr{lis th,~t the communic.~tion be filed. No. 102 - Mrs..L(abel Newell - roquestin[~, additional lights on Peer Street. 0u.D- E~ED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the co~mnunication be received and referred to the City Engineer for a report. No. 103 - .~!r. A.B.Damude, M,P. - acknowledging resolution re Chipnews and Welland River. 0RDD;~ED On the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Allen that the con~nunication. be received and filed. No. 104 cars by icetion - Mr. A.B. Dmnude, M.P. - acknowledging resolution re ]~lac~ment of street buses. 0RnERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Scott tb~xt the cornmum- be received and laid on tile table. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, April 1, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regmlar Council and Finance meetings for the purpose of holding a confer nee to discuss certain matters which had been presented to them. Messrs. A.J.B.Gray, Chief Supervisor, and R.J. Moore, Supervisor of the Department of Municipal Affairs, were also present at'the meet- ing After discussion upon the matters presented, the Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. White and' A.F. Donald. .... ~ ~ Clerk READ AND ADOPTED, April 8, 1940. i ~ Ohairman No. 105 - Hen. W.L.Houck, M.L.A. - enclosing letter re Relief Bu~et for 1940. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. G. Donald and Wilkinson that the comi~nidation be received and filed. No. 106 - N.J. Byers - requesting removal of tree. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. G. Donald and A.F.Donald that the communication be received and the r nuest be gram-' ted providing the ovmer of the property will agree to replace the present tree with a more suitable tree. SEE also Report No. 4~9 No~ 107 - B.Y. McManus & 16 others - protesting against sale of property. CRDERED on the motion of Ald. White and G. Donald that the communication be received and laSd.over for consideratinn during the Conference meeting. ~SNmmS Tenders had been called for the demolition of the concrete block build- ing on Park Street, presently owned by the Cit~y of Niagara Falls. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the tenders be opened. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Scott that the highest ~ender, that ~f the Niagara Aut~ Wreckers, for Thirty Dollars, be accepted. .... The following Reports were received: REPO~S No. 49 - Parks Superintendent - reco~nending removal of tree. 0P~DERED on the mot- ion of Ald.-G.Donold and A.F.Oonald that the repor~ be received and adopted, sub- ject to the stipulation that the owner will replace the present tree with a more suitable tree. No. 50 - City Clerk - report on conference held on April lst~ ].940. 0PDF. RED on the motion of Ald. Scott and G. Donald that the report be received and adopted. No. 51 - Dairy Inspector - renort for month of Mqrch. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and'Scott that the report be received and filed. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed: No, 51 - A.F.DON.AZD - ~'~IITE - RESOLVED that the annual Tour of Inspection be scheduled to be held by the City Council on Thursday, April 18, 1940, and the Sea]. of the Corporati on be hereto affixed. Carried The Council adjoun~ed on' the motion of Aid. Scott and Wilkinson. RFAD .~D AD0~TED, April 15, 1940. Clerk Mayor FINANCE }EETING Council .Ohs~nber, April 8, 1940. The Finance Con.aittee met on Monday, April 8, 1940, 'for the purpose 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. Grimster and His Worship Mayor Inglis, were present. SundPy accounts were approved by the 0ommittee, amounting to $2V,014.48. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money By-law for presentation to the 0Gunoil, on the motion of scott A.F. nald. ': The Insurance Survey, ~as ~?eparsd' by: Mr,~ R.O.Young, and as laid ove~ 339 from the previous meetir~, was presented. :kt the s'~me timi~ a rer~ort w~!:; anted by the City Clerk, makin~ recom~nendations with reference to the various; in- sur~ces carried by the Cornor',tion. The fellerdug action rms taken: Glass - Satisfactory. Cheque i'or~ery and Alteration - Laid over. P%~m.ol] Rob- be~ - Satisfactory. Safe DePosit Box ~glary - Satisfactory. Me~;~enqer and Interior Robbe~ - Satisfactory. Safe ~r~lary - Satisfucto~. Fidelity ?and - Satisfacto~. Ormcrs' Contingent Liability - Satinfactor. Contr~ctur,1 Liab- ility - Satisfactory. Siam Liability - ORDERED that bhe City Clerk prepare data upon this matter for consi~er~tion when the Council conduc D~r the Tour of In~pe~tion. 0rmors', Landlords, and Tennat~:, Liability- 0}{'~YR~fD on the motion of k~- '. l"i]_3;~- son and Whif;e theft the matter be l~xid on ~he table, that the recomjnen~jution of the City Clerk to submit an additional report on the whole policy, v:ith inform'~tion as to the costs, be adopteq. Teams Li;.ib. lity - Satisf.~ctory. Eleavator Li~bility - Satisfactory. ~ploycrs' Liability ~d Wor~ea'm: Comnensation _ Satin:facto~y. Electrical Machinery - Satisfactory. }Boiler - Satisf.~ctory. ~uto::mobi].e (non- o~ership) - Satisfactory. Automobile _ Satisfactory, Fire in.zur'mce - Satisfac- tory. Premiums - ORDERED that coasideration be ~:ivcn to the three-yvmr policies when the various policies a:e proseated for renewal. It was ~hen or~]or ~J on the motion of Aid. :'~.F. Dos~lld and l~Yil~rinson that Lhe Council forward. their th- n~s to r,~r. R.C.Youug for his kind co-ape:ration in presenting tile survey on ~he City Insur- ance. The report of the City Clerk, reco~s,sendin~j the .~a].e of certain city- o:~med hou~es, was pr. sented. It was order d on the i~;otion of A1;. Scott mad insert that the report be received and adopted, and the Co~,v. it~:ee and the Chairman of Finance be appointed to submit prices at the next meeting. The report of the City Clerk, with reference to the offer of T. I~-na~i for the purchase of 1696 Lombard Avenue, was presented. It r..n.s ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and Allen that the report be received and laid on tl~e table until the next meeting, The statement of T:~tcr ,krrears and Col '-ections for the month of H'umh was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and ]Tilkimson th:,t the statement be received and laid on the table to pemit the members of the Council to inspect the list of arrears, The report of the Chairman aT Finnnce and the Cffty ClerK, re m,~.thod ?'or do~ c'~tchin~ and collection of do~ tax, ',',no pres~,ntcd. It was o~dered on the mot- ion of Al~t. VYhite and Wilkinson that the report be r~ calved and adopted, The co:.imunicatioas from the Department of I.k~niciFil ~kffair,~ and the Department of 14ighways, re the gasoline tax refund and Housin(~ loan, were Presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and ~l.F.:Zon~uld that the communic- ations be received and filed, and the thncks of the Cosnell be extended to the Kono~rable W.L.Houck for hi,,; assistance in this matter. The report of the City Clerk, giving particular:: of discounts allowed on the various licenses of the City, v~s presented. It :~as or ~erod on tbc :.~otion 0f Ald. Allen and Scott that the report be received and the By-laws coveri~S these discounts be presented for discussion within the next sixty days, The offer of Glenheine W.(!lassbrook, to purchase Parts of Lo~;~ 9 and ].0, Bridge Street for the sum of $1500.00 payable ~500,00 darn and .~100.00 per ,.month, ~s Presehted. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. '~Shite 'and Wilkinson that the e0]~nunication be received, the offer be accepted subject to the Provision that the Purchaser shall be responr~ible for the current taxes on the property from the date of'the.Agreement for Sale. - The offer of Morris Greenspan, to purchase Lot 798 at Lincoln and Stan- ley Avenue, for the sum of $75.00 was presented. It ~ms ordered on the motion of AId. Allenand A.F.Donald that the communicatio~ be received and the offer be ac- cepted, subject to the usual conditions and subject to the,approval of the Asses- sment Commissioner and City Treasurer. " ' The communication from the Assessment Commissioner and City Treasurer, setting a price of $1500.00 on 1011 ~entre Street, was presented. It was o~lered 0n the motion of Ald. White and Scott that-:'the communication be received and filed, ~d the price be approved, '!~':'.~" t The con~munication from the Relief Administrator, re discontinuance of the issuing of chequcs at the warious depots, was .oreseated. It v~as ordered on the motion of Aht. Scobt and A.F.Donald that the co~ml~unication bee.received and the practice be adopted. The communication from the Relief :kdhninistrabor, with reference to Yo}~n Hardy, Janitor, was pre?ented. It ~,~s crudered on the motion of ild. Allen and Scott that the co~,m~nication be received and filed. The cormnunication from A.D,Hubbcll, with reference to the purchase of Part of Lots 36, 37, Huron Street and Fourth Avenue, was presented. In this con- section and on the 'uot~on of Ald. Allen and Scott, Mr. 'Hubbell ~was permitted to address the Council. ldr. Hubbell explained his ~';ishes in cmrnection with the purc.~ase of the property and his intentions with reference to builtling thereon. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Alle.n that the communication be received and the offer be accepted, the payTnonts to be %~50.00 in cash and $10.00 per r. Dnth until the total price of ~300.00 is paid. A communication from Mr. P.C.Thomas, requesting a tyansfer from his pro-sent position, if an opening occurs, yes filed. The City Clerk brought to the attention of the Co~aittee that some in- dentific;~tion plate was necessary for pin tables in operation in the City, and recommended that plates with numbers be purchased, for placing upon the t~,bles. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and ?~ite that the reco~mendation of the City Clerk be adopted, and the necessary plates be purchased. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott sad A.F.Donald. R~tfi) AND ADOi~TED, April 15, 1940. Cle. rk Chairsman of Filmace COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, April 8, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance Meeting, for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts ~pproved by the Committee. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Grimster and His Worship Mayor Inglis, were present. Aldernm A.F.Denald w~s Enacting Mayor in the absence of His Warship Mayor Inglis. _The fellowl.rig By-law .3ms passed: .' No. 2895 - Aid. O, ]Donald - To Gn~nt Monies for General t~urpo sea. let reading - Aid. V~ite and Scott. It was then ordered on the motion of ,tld. Scott and G. Donald that Rule 3~(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the By-law be read a sec- ond time. 3rd reading - Al.i. V~ite and G. Donald. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Sco~t and White. READ AND AD0t~I'ED, April 15, 19~0. Clerk Enacting I&ayor CONFERENCE Council Chamber, April 8,.1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the ra%ular Council and Finance meetings for the purpose of holding a conference to discuss certain matters v~ich had been presented to them. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Grimster we~ present. After discussion upon the matters presented, the Council adjourned. RF~D AND ADOPTED, April 15, 1940. Ole rk. .2 .. q :. 842! EIGH'rEsNTH MEETING Council Chamber, April 15, 1940. RE~JLAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral 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. A.F. Donald and Scott. HANGING OF PORTRAYT His Worship Mayor G.R. Inglis asked the permission of Ex-Mayor Carl D. Hanniwell to place his photograph. on the wall of the Council Chamber among the photographs of the other ex-mayors of the municipality. Mr. Hamniwell thanked the Council for the invitation to be present on this occasion and expressed his appreciation of the confidence which had been placed in him during his term of office as Alderman and Mayor of Niagara Falls. DEPUTATIONS In connection with Communication No. 108, and on the motion of AId. Allen and Grimstar, Mr. William White was permitted to address the Council. Mr. White antlined the request contained in the communication for an increased food allowance, and spoke of the privations persons on relief were experiencing as a result of the incre~sed cost of living. SEE Communication No. 108 On the motion of AId. Wilkinson and Scott, and in connectionwith Pet- ition No. 1, Mr. A.D.Hubbell was heard. Mr. Hubbell spoke in connection with his offer to purchase a City-owned lot and to erect thereon a small building for the purpose of his business. Mr. Hubbell stated that he had been advised of ob- Jections to his building and asked that the matter be laid on the table until the next meeting, in order to enable him to present further information to the Council. Mr. Dunn, one of the signers of the Petition also spoke and outlined the objections to the proposed building. ~,.',: also Petition No. 1 Tenders for the general supplies and equil~nant of the Corporation for the year 1940 had been called. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that the tenders submitted be opened, read, initialled by His Worship Mayor Inglis and tabulated for consideration at the next meeting. C0~UNICATIONS The following Communications we_re received: No. 108- ~eneralWorkers, Macclarion - requesting increased food allowances. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grimstar that the com~u,n~cation be received and the matter of an adjustment in the food allowanceS~for relief rec- ients .be considered at 'the conference. .... ~' No. 109 - Niagara Frontier X~,,wmne Society - requesting permission to hold tag day, 0RDEI~ on the motion of Ald. Grimstar and A.F.Donald that the commaniea$ion be received and filed, and the paxmission b~ granted. No. 110 - Hexmes Club - requestin~'~persission'to hold annual Carnival. OI~EERED on the motion of Aid. G. Donald ~n'd '~oo~::~?ha~:~:~h~ communication filed, and Permi,ssi0n be grauted~: '!?~i?::::~!:!::;:;~i[i: .... be received and No. 111 - The Salvation Army Red Shield Campaign - requesting pemission to hold tag day. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G.Donald and Grimster that the communic- ation be received and filed, and the permission be granted. No. 112 - Children,s Aid Society - invitation to attend Annual Meeting. (RDERED on the motion of Aid. Allen and A.F. Donald that the communication be received and filed, the invitation be accepted and as many of the Council as possible attend the meeting. REPORT The following Report was presented: No. G2 - City Clerk - report on conference held on April 8, 1940. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donsld and WtlkinsSn that the report be received and adopted. ' PETITION The following Eetition was presented: No. 1 - H.A. Hunt& 39 others - Pratesting against erection of shoe-repairing shop at Fourth Avenue and Huron Street. 0RDEPj~D on'the motion of Ald. Allen and Scott that the Petition be received and laid on the table until the next meeting. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were j~assed: No. 5~ - WHITE - GRIMSTER. RESOLVED that this Council endorse the action of the Committee on Unemployment, and urge that further communications fmm this Council go forward to Mr. A.B. Damude, M.P., stressing the.views of the Council that this area needs the placement of war orders in an effort to absorb those now unemployed; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 53 - ~.DONALD - GRIMSTER . RESOLVED that this Council meet with the Committee from the County Council for the consideration of the possible amalgamation of the Children,s Aid Socieities of Welland County and Niagara Falls, that represent- a~ives frcm the local Children,s Aid Society be requested to attend such confer- ence; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 54 - WHITE - AIJ.~N - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to communicate · ith the Honourable Mr. W.L.Houck, M.L.A., to ascertain whether he is keeping in touch with the situation relative to the erection of a new bridge with a view to arranging an interview for the City Council with the Honourab~e Premier for the discussion of matters as to whether Niagara Fails will retain contxul of the River Road, whether the two hundred and fifty feet regulation will be discontinued with- in this municipality and whether the concessions of the Niagara Parks Commission, o~side the Mowat Gate, mill pay business taxes; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ' Carried BY-lAWS _The fellewi_ng By-laws were ~assed: ~o~. Ald. G. Denald - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale - and Deed. let reading . ~ld, !A.F. Donald and Grimste~. It wee t'hen ordered ~n the motion of AId. 'ScOtt,and Allen that 'Rule' 36 (2] of the' Standing tales of Council be suspended and the By-law be read a second ':Uf f' :"' '( :: )' % - ,' "'~' ' j - ~ , ' ? :,.:" ,2-: · i. 345 5rd reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and G. Donald. No. ~897 -Ald. G. Donald- To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. 1st reading -Ald. Grimster and Wilkinson. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Don~ld and Scott ttmt Rule 36 (2) be temporarily suspended and the By-law be read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and Grimster. The Council adJ!ourned on the motion of Ald. G.Donald and Scott. READ AND AIDOPTED, April ~-Z, 1940. Clerk Mayor FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, April 15,,1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, April 15, 1940, for the purpose of considering the matters which had been presented to them. All members of the Committee were present. A communication was presented from the Hamcos Basketball Club, request- ing a grant towards expenses in connection with the Dominion Championship games. In' this connection and on the motion of His Worship Mayor G.R. lnglis and Aid. Allen, Mr. A.O.~olley, ~fnnager of the Club, was permitted to address the Committee. Mr. ~olley outlined the request for assistance and spoke of the large expenseto which the Club would be put in bringing the team to this City. It was o~dered on the motion of Aid. Allen and Scott that the co~nunication be received and hid on the :table far~ consideration at the eonferanee. The Committee adjourned on the motion of'AId. A.F.Donald and Seo~t," READ AND ADOPIED, April 22, 1940. = ... .... . ; -: CONFERENCE Council Chamber, April 15, 1940. The Council re-assembled at 9.30 p.m. as a conference for the purpose of interviewing Messrs. Pewell and Booth, representatives of the Stamford Public Ut- ilities Commission, in connection with the supply of water. All members of the Council were present. After full discussion upon the matter by all persons present, the Conmaittee ad- Joureed on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Wilkinson. READ ANDADOPTED, April B2, 1940. Clerk FINANCE Council Chamber, April 15, 1940. The Finance Committee re-assembled for the purpose of appreving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed bef- ore them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts were approved by the Committee, amou~nting to $18,4~1.10. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of ' AId. A.F. Donald and Grimster. The report of the Committee, re prices set for the sale of certain City- owned proper~ieS, .Was pr~en~e~. It was ordex~ on ~he .rotion ef Aid..White .and. ~ His Worship Mayor lnglis that the report be received and laid on the table until the next meeting, and the properties be inspected during the Tour of Inspection. The report of the City Clerk, as laid over from the previous meeting and with reference to the offer to parchase 1696 I~mbard Avenue, was presented. It ~as ordered on the m~tion of AId. White and His Worship Mayor Inglis that the rspor$ be laid on the table until ~he next meeting., · The communication from the Hamcos Basketball Club, request~n8 a grant, and as presented at the previous F~-~-ce meeting, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of AId. White end Scott, that the communication be received and a g~ant of Twenty-five Dollare be lngd~f~r.'the glub. ' · ~:'~ f ~ ~: . ~i '~ "!: The eo~;~nioation from the Youn~ Menws Chriettan Association, request- "'; '~ ~i~,~.,'' '~' ~ ...... 1;': '.' !;. ? '~:~, · . ~f ' ..~. ' · 346' i~,g a grant for war and peace work, was presented. It was ordered' on the motion of Ald. White and A.F. Donald that the communication be received and filed. The report of the City Clerk, with reference to the arrears of the Water Department, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F. Dcnald that the report be received and filed. The report of the City Clerk, re relief fuel allowances for the month of April, ms presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald, Wilkinson and Scott that the repor~ be received and filed. The communication from Mrs. Rose Plus, requesting assistance with a hos- pital account, and the report of the City Clerk, were presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Wilkinson that the com~au~ication and report be received and the recommendation of the City Clerk be adopters. The offer of B.R. MoNally, of $200.00 to. purchase LOt 67, Plan 25, Val- leyway, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Grimster that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the usual conditions and to the approval of the City Treasurer and Assessment Commissioner. The Revenue and Expenditure Statement as at March 31, 1940, was pres- ented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Grimster that the statement be received. and filed. The City Clerk presented a registered letter which had been forwarded to an occupant o~ a registered property end which had been refused by them. It was o~sred on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott tha~ the 01erk take what action is necessar~ to dispossess the occupants of the property and have them removed from the same as soon as possible,. It was ordered on the motion of His WorShip Mayor Inglis and Ald. Wilk- inson that 0ekes Park Athletic Field be included on the Tour of Inspection and that' the baseball Association officials be met. at this location for the discussion of their suggestions with reference to the field. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and His Worship Mayor Inglis that passes be issued to the members of the City Council and officials to visit the Athletic Fields and Swimming Pc01. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. ~.F. Doneld and Wilkinson. READ AND ADOPteD, April 22, 1~0. Clerk 0hairman of Finance COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, April 15, 1940. The Council re-assembled at. the close of the Finance Meeting, for the purpose of passing the moneyBy-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present. BY-IAW The following By-law was passed: No. 2898 -Ald. G. Donald- To Grant Monies for General Purposes. let reading =Ald. Grimster and A.F.Donald. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of CoUncil be temporarily suspended and the By- law be reed a Second time. 3rd reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimster. The Gnunell adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott and White, READAND ADOPTED, April 22, 1940. Olerk Mayor CONFERENOE · Council Chamber, April 15, 19~O. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance meetings for the purpose of holding a conference to discuss certain matters which had been presented to them, All members of the Council were present. After discussion upon the matters presented, the Council adjourned. P~ADANDADOPTED, April 22, 1940o ~eeeeeeeee. Chainnan NIN~A'~fH MEETING TOUR OF INSPECTION Council Chamber, April 18, 1940. The City Council assembled at the close-of the Tour of Inspection on Thursday, April 18, 1940. All members of the Council were present with the eracap- tion of Ald. Grimstar and Wilkinson who did not return tO the City Hall follow- ing the Tour. The items taken up while the Council were on the Tour of Inspection were reviewed and the following action was taken: 1. City Hall The paint on the front of the building to be washed and enamel placed on the doors, new name plates to be put on the outside doors. The lettering for the front of the City Hall was left in abeyance and a report is to be pres- ented to the Council on Monday, April 2and. The decoration of the Police Offices was rec- ommended and new linoleum is to be placed in the small room at the rear. Queen Street. Fire- Hall The installation of new covering over the water pipes in the floor was appreved. The instal- lation of a sink in the lunchroom was approved. The covering of the floor of the bathroom with linoleum was not considered at the present time. The renewal of the electric wiring on the main floor was not. considered at the pxes- ant time. The installation of a new door on the fx~ 'of the ladder truck and the painting of the walls end ceiling of the main floor was left in ah~ance to be reported on later in the season. The tires and ~ubes on the Bickle ladder Truck are-to be taken'off and' inspected; The frnnt mud-guards on the Reo Ladder truck are to be ,replaced. The installation of a booster brake system on the Reo Ladder Truck was not apprg. ved. The chassis of the Bickle I~adder track is to be painted. Ellis Lane ORDERED that the road surface be repaired. Sidewalk on River Road at Toronto, St. Oatharines Transport Co. Warehouse 0REe that a report be presented by the City Clerk regarding the possibility of improving the sidewalk and also eliminating the stone chip being carriedon'to the Walk. 5, 215 Buttrey Street ORDERED that the City Clerk prosanta report on this property for the meeting on AprA1 ~.End, 6. Glenview Playing G~oUnds ORD~ that the area be cleaned up. 7, City Incinerator OItu~EDthet the proposed alterations to the door and rooffor the Garbage collecting unit be authorized pluviding a new -nit is parchased b~the 0fry, 8~ Driveway at St. Patrick's Church Tllis matter Was left over far consideration when ~he sidewalks repairs are being made, 9. 748 Huron Street 0IE~B~D 'that She sale of the property be not . .j~!al~Rx~v.~ed and a pri'ce be 'obtained on the build- .= '~j Yf~: W~h She underetanding that the same will be removed from the ~resent site. 1. British American Station, Victo~aAvenue and Valley- way Lot'at Fourth Avenue and Huron Street Sign at 1366 Bridge Street 13. 0akes Park 17, 18. Corner McRae Street and Heywood Avenue Hedge at comer of Third Avenue and Stamford Street Sidewalk Repairs at 1270 Second Avenue Request for removal of tree at 1165 Stamford Street Walnut 'Street Fire Hall 19. 1696 Lombard Avenue Cemetery on North side of Lundy,s Lane, east of Lundy's Lane Church Driveway at Drummond Hill Church Main Street Fire Hall ~. ~xtension of Sylvia Place 1739 Peer Street 349 ORDERED that the Clerk get in touch~th the owners of the station to see if the surface can- not be graded to eliminate the displacement of stone chip. This lot, valich Mr. A.D.Hubbell desires to pur- chase, ~s inspected and the matter was laid over for consideration on Monday, April 22rid. Re request of Mr. C.P.0rr, for advertising sign for sight-seeing cabs. ORDERED that the request be raftiCed. The request of the Baseball Association that the dugouts be enlarged and moved further back into the terrace was approved. The request that the snow fence be cut down so that persons in ears can see over the same vas appreved. The erecti on of a fence along Stanley Avenue was left in abeyance, a decision to be made regard- ing the same ~ahen the basehell .season has.opened. ORDERED that the curbs be cut back for a dist- ance of approximately seventy-five feet in o.r- der to provide a gradual widening of the raod instead of the abrupt corner which now exists. ORDERED that the Superintendent of Parks cut the hedge down as low as possible at th~ cor- ner. Repairs authorized by the City Council. ORDERED that the tree be removed. The request for linoleum for the small room on the main floor was refused. ORDERED that the gasoline pump and tank, not in service, be mm- oved. ORDERED that the pole home be provided with a suitable covering. The sale of. the prnperty for the sum of $500. was appreved, a report to be presented on Mon- day, April 22nd. C~DERED that the Cemetery be cleaned up and a report be presented on the possibility of sub- dividing the property which extends no~.therly from North Street. ORDERED that the driveway approach be improved. ORDEPaEDthat the request for linoleum for the floors of the bath, toilet and lunch room be refused. The tires and tubes on the Roo Ladder truck are to be inspected. The request for the installation of a booster brake system on the LaFmnee pumperwas refused. ORDERED that a x~l~rt be prosenSed on the poe- sible eos~ of opening up S~lVia Place to Peer ssx~e~. - The sale of the property was parroved and the Pri0e was set at $800,00, · .iI 3,50 The Oouncil adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott and Allen. READ AND ADOPriF~D, April P~, 1940. Clerk Mayor / / TWENTIETH MEETING SPECIAL MEETING Council Chamber, April 20, 1940. The City Council met on Saturday, April 20, 1940, at 11.00 a.m. for the purpose of considering the action of the Department of Highways in taking over certain lands in the vicinity of River Road and Newman Hill. All members of the City Council, together with the Honourable Mr. Houck, M.L.A., and Mr. F.C.McBurney, K.C., City Solicitor, were present. His Worship Mayor G.R. Inglis spoke and outlined the recent developments in connection with the taking over of land and the action of the Department of Highways. Alderman White also spoke upon the matter and reviewed the assurances given to the City Council by the Honourable Premier and the Minister of Highways in connection with the expropriation of land and the construction of a new bridge. Alderman Grunt Donald and W.L.Wilkinson also spoke upon the matter. The Honourable Mr. Houck was then asked to address the Council. Mr. Houck assured the Council of his whole-hea~ed co-operation on this and any other matters pertaining to the City of Niagara Falls, and promised to arrange a confer- ence with the Honourable Premier and the Honourable Minister of Highways at the earliest possible opportunity, either on Monday or Tuesday of next week. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were then passed: No. 55 - WHITE - G. DONALD - RESOLVED that the Honourable Mr. W.L.Houck, M.L.A., be requestedto arrange a conference for the City Council with the Honourable Prime Minister and the Honourable T.B.McQuesten, Minister of Highways, at the earliest opportunity, and not later than Wednesday, April PAth; and the Seal of the Corpor- ation be hereto affixed. Carried Aldermen Grimster, Wilkinson and G. Donald also spoke upon the matter and Mr. F.C.McBurney, City Solicitor, presented a number of facts in this connection. No. 56 - GRIMSTER - SCOT~ - F~SOLVED that His Worship M~yor Inglis be requested to present a vote of thanks from the City Council to the Honourable Mr. W.L. Houck for the interest he has shown in the past, and again to-day, on behalf of the City of Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. White and A.F. Donald. 3'5 1 READ AND ADOPTED, April 22, 1940, Clex, k """ COURT OF RE~'ISION Council Chamber, April 22, 1940. The Cour~ of Revision on the Assessment Roll for Business and Income was held at lO.O0 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 1940, at which the following action was taken upon the respective appeals. Members present - Sheriff V.L. Davidson, Messrs. Arnold Smith and William Delaney. Roll Matter Decision No. Com~plained of of Cour~ Reduction 9561 Breaugh, L. Assessment 630 Erie Avenue too high Dismissed 9589 Colopriso, Roccc, Assessment 259 Park Street too high Dismissed 9998 0ritelli Furniture Co., Assessment 1501 Ferry Street too high Dismissed 10028 Pyper, George Greenhouse has not Appeal granted, 1980 Buchanan Avenue been open since assessment can- October, 1939 colled 100.00 Business Assessments Reduced - $ 100.00 Certified correct, Clerk Sheriff ~RVENTY-FIRST MEETING CONFERENCE Council Chamber, April 22, 1940. Prior to the regular meeting of the City Council, a conference was held for the consideration of the brief which had been prepared by the City Clerk in connection with the expropriation of land by the Department of Highways and the construction of a new bridge. The brief had been prepared for the presentationby the Council to the Honourable Premier, M.F.Hepburn and the Honourable T.B.McQues- ten at the meeting in Toronto on Wednesday, April 24th. Certain changes and am- endments were authorized by the Council. The Council then adjourned. READ AND ADOPTED, April 29, 1940. Clerk REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, April 22, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.45 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous regular and special meetings, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Grimetot and Allen. DEPUTATIONS - In connection with Connnunication No. 113 and Petition No. 1, and on the motion of Ald. Allen and White, Mr. Farebrother, representin~ the Canadian Legion, was permitted to address the Courtoil. Mr. Farebrother advised the Council of the support of the local Branch of the Canadian Legion of. Mr. Hubbell,s application to purchase a lot at the cor- ner of Fourth Aveme and Huron Street, and stated that he would be willing to con- duct an independent survey of the area in am~effor~ to obtain approval for, the sale of the lot. · - ' ' ' 8F~ Communication No. l13,& 1-, . - ' Petition No.... ,1 In connection with C*omm~nieation No. 115~ and on the motion of AId. Grim- ster and A.F.Donaidt Mr. ~eorge Mowers, representing the Kiwanis. Club, was per- 35& mitted to address the Council. Mr. Mowers advised the Council of the plans of the Club to purchase outright the services of the Circus proposed to be held in the City, and advised that all monies would be handled by members of the Club, and ' the proceeds of the circus.would be used for charitable purposes. 3EE Communication No. 115 CO~aUNICATIONS The following Communications were received: No. 113 - Canadian Legion Branch No. 51 - re application of A.D.Hubbell. ORDERt~) on the motion of AId. Scott and Grimster that the communication be received and laid on the table pending a survey to be made of the persons shown on Petition No. 1, by the applicant. No. 114 - City Clerk, Kitchener - resolution protesting against authority to ex- tend hours of female labour, in factories. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and G. Donald that the communication be received and laid on the table for one week, and referred to the Committee of Employment for their report. No. 115 - Kiwanis Club - requesting permission to hold indoor circus. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that the communication be received and permission be granted. No. 116 '- Women's Hospital Auxiliary - requesting permission to hold tag day. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald sad Wilkinson that the conununication be received and the request be granted. No. 117 - Roy Factley - requesting permission to erect sightseeing sign. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and White that the communication be received and laid on the table for one week in order that the matter of taxi s~ands in the vicinity of the Queen Victoria Park may be taken up with the Premier on April 24th, No. 118 - Robert Murray - requesting permission to erect sightseeing sign. ORD- ERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Scott that the connnunication be received and laid on the table until the next meeting in order that the matter of taxi stands in the park area may be presented to the Premier on April 24th. No. 119 - Harry Wamsley - requesting permission to remove one tree. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Grimster and A.F. Donald that the communication be received and the request be granted. · SEE also Report No. 53 No.. 120 - O.H.Mclnnis - requesting permission to erect sightseeing sign. 0RDEH~D cn the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Grimster that the connunication be received and laid on the table until the next meeting, and the City Clerk present a report as to the proposed .location of this sign and. the location of the sightseeing cars. REPORTS The following Reports were received: No. 55 - Parks Superintendent - reo~mnending removal of tree. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. Gr.imster and A.F.Donald that the report be received and adopted. No, 54 - City Clerk - re conference held on Apri'l 15th. ORE~ED ~n-the motion of AId. Scott and G. Donald that the report 0e received and adopted. No. 55 - City Clerk - re lettering on front of City Hall. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. G. Donald and White that the report be received and the recomendatlon be adopted, ' No, 56 ~ City Clerk - re fire insurance oartied on City-owned pxoperties, CRDERED on the motion of AId, Allea and White that the report be received and a eonwittee of the Chairman of Finches, AId. Wilkinson and the City Clerk be appointed to · stud~. the matter and; present! recolandations at the next mesSing.: PETITIONS Laid over from previous meeting: No. 1 - H.A.Hant and 39 others - protesting against erection of building on lot at Huron Street and Fourth Avenue. (RDERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and Grim- ster that the petition be laid on the table until the next meeting. The following Petitions were presented: No. 2 - Dr. J.H. McGarry& 7 others - requesting portion of block be placed in fire area. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and G. Donald that the petition be recievedand referred for consideration at the conference. No. 3 - Y.C.Biamonte & 51 others - requesting consideration of extension of Sylvia Place. ORDERED on the motion of AId. G. Donald and Scott that the petition be rec- eived and. laid on the table until the report by the City Engineer has been sub- mitted. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. White and A.F.Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, April ~9, 1940. Clerk Meyer FINANCE L~ETING C6uncil Chamber, April 22, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, ApFil 22, 1940, for the purpose of apprevingand also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cert- ified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sandry accounts wer~ approved by the Committee, amounting to $7~,092.43. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money By-la.w for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald' and Grimetot. The matter of fuel alloysnoes for relief recipients for the month of May was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and His Worship Mayor vnglis that the matter b~ laid on the table for consideration at the next meeting. The repoz~ of .the City Clerk, with reference to the sale of four City- owned pxoperties, which had bean laid over fxom the previous meeting, ~s pres- ented. It was ordered on the'motion of AId, Scott and A.F. Eonald that the prop- erty at 17~9 Peer Street be offered for sale at $500.00. The other properties are covered by the reports and communications following. The report of the City Clerk, with reference .to the offer of A. Ignagni, to purchase 1696 Lombard Avenue, was presented., It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and SCott that the report be received and the matter be referred to the Board of Review. Prior to this motion it was moved by Aid. Allen and His Worship Mayor Ynglis that the report be adopted. This motion was defeated. The report of the City Clerk, with reference to the sale of BIG Buttrey Street,. w~s presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grim- star that the report be received and the recommendation be adopted. The' connnunication flora Cecil Davyes offering to purchase 215 Buttrey Street, was presented. It was ordered on the riot ion of AId. Grimstar and Scott that the communication be received and .laid 'on the table. The connmunication from Mr. and Mrs. Demizio, re the purchase of V48 Huron Street, was presented. It was ordered' on the motion of Aid. Grimstar and His Worship Mayor Inglis that t,he communication be received and the offer be not accepted; and the Clerk be authorized to call for tenders for the removal of the building, and the lot be cleaned by the City departments. The communication from Mrs. A.B.Ousack, offering to purchase V48 Huron Street, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Wilkinson that the representative of Mrs. Cusack be permitted tO address the Committee. The gentleman outlined to the Council what was proposed in the way of repairs and improvements to the property if the offer of Mrs. Cusack was accepted. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimstar and His Worship Mayor Inglis that the com- munication be received and filed, and the offer be not accepted. The communication fxom Sexsmith's Tire Shop, re ratreading of tires, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and His Worship Mayor Inglis that the communication be received and the matter be left in the hands of the City Engineer for his action. '- The report of the City Clerk, re a price asked for Part of Lot 11?, Plan 25, Sirecos Street, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.DOn- ald and Scott that the report be received and a price of $500.00 be given to the prospective purchaser. The statement showing the condition of properties under the Provincial and Municipal Housing Commission, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Grimstar that the statement be received and laid on the table. The sunnyarM of tenders submitted, was presented and the following action Was taken thereon: TRUCKS AND CARS 0RDEE on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the rec- commendation of the City Clerk for the purchase of the following units, be adopted: A Fargo Dump Truck from E.A. Winget at a net price of $1,143.00; an International Truck Chassis with Cab from C.F. Bouck end Company at a net price of $1,0~8.50; a Ford light delivek~Y truck from Victoria Motors at a net price of $969.00 and a Pontiac Two-door Sedan from the United Garage at a net price of $857.00. AX~TOMOBILE,TIRES 0R~I~ED on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that ti~es be purchased from the three dealers submitting tenders. CRUSHED S~0I~ FOR - 0RIE on the motion of Aid. White and A;-F.Donald that CONOIUATE the Crushed Stone for Concrete' be-purchased in the' open market · ORe STONE FOR PAVINQ PLANT ORDERED. on the motion the Crushed Stone 'for open Market. of Ald. A.F.Donald and White that Paving Plant be purchased in the u'lt was then ordered'on the motion,of AIde White and Scott that the two former:motions with ~eferenoe to Crnshed Stone for Ooncrete and Ontsh~ Stone for Paving Plant'br rescinded'and these tenders be ~e-considered. ORUSED STONE FOR CONCRETE CRUSHED STONE FOR PAVING PLANT CRUSHED STONE FOR ROADS ASPHALT SAND ORDERED on the motion of His Worship Mayor G:R.Inglis and Aid. Wilkinson that Crushed Stone for Concrete be purchased from Queenston Quarries at $1~t~ per ton. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and A.F.Donald that the Crushed Stone for Paving Plant be purchased from the Queen- ston Quarries at $1.45 per ton. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and His Worship Mayor G.R.Inglis that the Crushed Stone for Roads be purchased from Queenston Quarries at $1.45 per ton for CrUshed Stone, $1.20 for Stone Dust, $1.55 for 3/8" chip, $1.55 for e Chip and $1.55 for ~', chi~. ORDERED on the motion of His Worship Mayor G.R.Inglis and Ald. Scott that the parchase of Asphalt Sand be divided between the three lowest tenderera, namely F.W.Eastland, J. Calagea and H. Willox at 70~ per ton. Prior to the above motion it was moved by Ald. Wllkison and A.F.Donald that the tender be awarded to H.Willox, but this matio~ was def- eat ed. C0NCP~TE SAND ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Allen and Wilkinson that the Concrete sand be purchased from George Manley at V0~ per ton. GRAVEL FOR CONCRETE ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Alien that the Gravel for Concrete be purchased from F.W:Eastland at 70~ per ton. LIMESTOE DUST FOR PAVING PLANT LIQUID CHLORINE FUEL OIL PAVING ASHtALT ROAD OIL - DUST LAYER ORDERED on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and Wilkinson that the Limestone Dust be purchased fi~om the North An~rican Cy- anamid Limited at $5.85 per ton. ORDERED on the motion of kid. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the Liquid Chlorine be purchased from Canadian Industries Limited at $7.21 per 100 pounds. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Allen and White that the Fuel 0il be purchased from the .Imperial Oil Limited at 7.80~ per gallon. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White 'and A.F.Donald that the Paving Asphalt be purchased from the Imperial Oil Lim-' ited at $20.10 per ton. ASPAHLT OR EQUIVALENTS SUPPLy AND APPLY ROAD / DUST LAYER SUPPLy ~ APPLY ROAD 0I~, LIQUID ASPHALT OR E~JIV~LV~T ORDERED that this be considered with the supply and applic- ation of the dust layer. ROAD'OIL- LIQUID ..... ~ ORDERED that this be considered With the'sup~my ana appliC- ation of the Liquid Asphalt or Equivalents. ORE on the mation.ofAld. Allen and Grimstar that this tender be awarded to ~ohn Pitson at 11.5~ per gallon. ORDE~on the motion of Aid. White and A.F. Donald that this tender for the supply and application of Liquid Asph- alt or equivalent be awarded to Yohn Mrson at 12.90~f per gallon. SUPPLYAN D AppLy STONE CHIP OASOLINE ORDF_~D on the motion of AId. Orimsterand White that the tender forsupply and application of stone chip be awarded to ~ohn Pitson at $1.75 per ton. ;DI~ on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. ,.:/ : .... ~ Scott that ~he~itender orE.Wade be aceted ,at a total price · . .,. ,,of $91,50~,'!:· , .. .. ' .. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and His Worship Mayor lnglis that ~the gasoline be purohasei in the open market, f 358=, 3 59 FIRE HOSE COAL ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Grimster and His Worship · Mayor Inglis that the purchase of fire hose be left in abeyance for one week and the Fire Chief be risked to tend the 'next meeting for the purpose of making his rec- o~N~end at i ons, Prior to the above motions, the following motions were presented and defeated: On the motion of Ald. Allen and White that the fire hose be purchased from the Gutta- Per~ha Company at $1.55 per foot. On the motion of AId. A.F.Donald and Wilkinson that the fire hose be purchased from the Bi-Lateral Hose Company at $1.35-per foot. On the motion of Ald. Allen and White that the fire hose be purchased, half fxom the Bi-Lateral Hose Coralany and half from the Gutta-Percha Rubber 0cropany. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Allen and A.F.Donald that 159 tons of Buckwheat coal be purchased frc~a A.H.Galloway at a price of $8.60 perton. ORDERED on the motion of His Worship Mayor G.R. Inglis and AId. Wilkinson that 26 tons of Stove Coal be purchased from John Mears Coal Oompany at $11.65 per ton. ORDERED on the motion of His Worship Mayor G.R. Inglis and Ald. White that ~ tons of Rut 0oal be purchased from John Meats Coal Company at $11.65 per ton. 0RDEREB on the motion of AId. Grimster and His Worship Meyor G.R. Inglis that the Steam Coal for the Incinerator be purchased from the John Mesrs Coal Company at $6.45 per ton. ORI)]~ED on the motion of Ald. Allen and White that the Stoker Coal for the Filtration Plant be purchased from the Canadian Coal Company at prices of $6.65 for sumsact del- l.very and $6.90 for. winter delivery. The Committee adjourned on the rotion of AId.' A.F.Donald and Grimster. READ AND ADOPTED, April ~.9, 1940, Clerk Ohairman of Finance CUllMOIL ~TING Council Ohamber, April ~, 1940. The Couneil're-assembeled at ~he close of the Finance Mee~ing, for the purpose of' passing the money By-law which 'covered tAe accounts approved by the Committee, and .another By-law... · All members of ~he gemoil were present. BY-IAWS The following By-laws were passe_i: ~No. 2899 -Ald. Grant Donald - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. 1st reading- Ald. Grimster and A.F.Donald. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald..A.F.Donald and Grimster that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By- law be read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald. No. 2900 -Ald. Grant Donald - To authorize the execution of au Agreement for Sale and Deed. 1st reading - AId. Wilkinson and White. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donsld and Scott that Rule 36 (B) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the Bylaw read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and Grtmster. Th_e.Oouncll adjourned on the motion of/~ld. A.F.Donald end White. READ AND ADOPTED, April ~9, 19~0. cle CONPEI~NOE Council 0hambet, April ~2, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance meetinSs for the purpose of holding a conference to discuss certain matters which had been presented to them. 'All members of the Council were present. After dinsussion upon the matters presented, the Council adjourned. READ AND ADCPrlu), April 29, 1940. 360. TWENTY-SECOND MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, Al~ril 29, 1940. Prusuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral BUsiness and Finance. All members of the Council were present. The Coun- cil, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Allen and A.F.Donald. FORT ERIE OFFICIALS Visitors at the meeting were His Worship Mayor Bown and the Tovm Clerk, Wm. C.Tait of Fort Erie who were present for the purpose of observing the proced- ure of the meetings. It was ordered on the motion of AId. White and A.F. Donald that His Worship Mayor Bown be welcomed to the meeting, and asked to speak to the Council. His Worship thanked the Council for presenting an opportunity to observe the routine of the meetings and stated that he found the same most inter- eating. On the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen, Mr. Tait was asked to speak to the Council. Mr. Tait also expressed his appreciation at bei.ng present. DEPUTATIONS In connection with Communication No. 118, and on the motion of Aid. ~rimster and Scott, Mr. Robert Murray was permitted to address the Council. Mr. Murray advised the Council of his request for permission to erect a sightseeing sign at 1318 Ferry Street and stated that the cars would be parked off the- s~reet entirely. SEE Communication No. 118 In connection with Communication No. 12~-, and on the motion of Ald. White and Grimster, Mr. Bruce England was permitted to address the Council. Mr. England advised of his request for permission to erect a sightseeing sign at the corner of Lundy's lane and Drummond Road, and stated that the cars would be parked off the street. SEE Communication No.i~.B In connection with Communication No. 123, and on the motion of Ald. White and Grimstar, Mr. Jack F.Hammerton was permitted to address the Council. Mr. Hammerton advised that he desired to erect a sightseeing sign at 1542 Ferry Street, and stated ,~hat the cars operating from this location would be parked off the street. SEE Communication No. 123 In connectio~ wi~h Petition No. 7 and on the motion of Aid. White and Allen, Miss Gwen i~ughes was permitted to address the 0curtnil. Miss Hughes out- lined the reasons for the presentation of this Petition and stated that it would receive the signatures of another hundred persons who reside out of town and have only seasonal work in the City. The speaker asked that the Council consider the presentation of this petition to the Honouxable Premier,' M.F.Hepburn. Miss Adina Lewis also spoke to the petition and stated that she repres- ented those workers who have full-time employment in the vicinity of the Falls View Bridge site, and would be without work if the. businesses. in this area are removed and not replaced. SEE Petition No. 7 this had been done, it was ordered on the motion of Aid. G. Donald and Scott that the offer of Pietro D'Amhrose of $100.00 be accepted. COMM~NICATIONS Laid over from previous meetings: No. 102 - Mrs. Mabel Newell - requesting additional lights on Peer Street. 0RD- ERED on the motion of A~d'~'A.F.Donald and Grimster that the communication be rec- eived and one additional light be installed. SEE also Report~ No. 57 No. ll3 - Canadian Legion Brmlch No. 51 - re application for purclmse of lot by A.D. Huhbell. ORDERED on the motio~ ~ld. Allen and Scott that the communication be laid on the table for one week. SEE Communication Np, 121 No. ll4 - City Clerk, Kitchener - resolution re female labour in industries. 0R- SEE also Report No. 58 No. 117 - Roy Factlay - requesting permission to erect sightseeing sign. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the com~cunication be received and laid on the table. .SEE P. etitions No. 4 & 5 No. 118 - Robert Murray - requesting permission to erect sightseeiag +sign. No. 1BO - Geo. H. Moil'is - requesting permission to erect sightseeing sign. OR- DEE on the motion of AId. White and Grimster that the communications be rec- eived and perulesion be granted for the signs to be erected at the locations req- uested and in accordance with the regulations approved by the City Council. - SEE Petitions No. The ~_ollowing Communications were received: No. l~- Canadian Corps Association - re application of A.D.Hubbell to purchase ~st. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Allen and Scott that the communication be rec- eived and laid on the table for one week. No. 122 - Bruce England - requesting permission to erect sightseeing sign. ORD- ERED on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the communication be received and laid on the table for one week, and the City Clerk present a full report upon the location; and the Aldermen be asked to inspect the site. No. 123 - Jack F.Hammerton . requesting permission to. erect sightseeing sign. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and White that the communication be received a~d laid on the table for one week and the Clerk be requested-to present a report upon the application; and the Aldermen visit the site. No. 1~4 - Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities - re conference to he ~eld. ORDERED on ~he motion of AId. G. Donald and Scott that the communication be received and laid on the table until the agenda for the meeting is presented; and ~n ~he meantime that the 0lark obtain further information with regard to .the s0.ciation. Me. 125 - Cataract Ice Com~uan~ - extending invitation to formal opening of stat- ion. ORDERED on the motion of AId. A.F.Donald and White that the communication be received, the invitation be accepted, ,and the Council ~endeavour to attend in a body. 361 Tendersfor the removal of the building known as 748 HurOn Street' Were received, I~ was ordered on the motion of AId, Sects and A.F. Donald that the ten- dens be received, opened, initialled. b~ His Worship Mayor Inglis and ~ead, When ~o. 1B6 - Roy, C.S.~'ohnson, B.M.E. Chureh- re remission of taxes, ORDERED on the motion of Aid, G. Donald and Grimstar that the eommunioation be received and re~erred to the Coux, t- of Re,vision, ~o. 1~7 - Lions Club - reques~ing'pex~ission ~o h . ' on be granted. ,, received and per- 363 No. 128 - Housing Commission - re petition protesting ngainst sale of property. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Allen and Scotty, hat the communication b~ received and filed. REPORTS Laid over from previous meetings: No. 55.- City Clerk - re lettering for front of City Hall. 0~EF~ED on the motion of AId. Scott and Wilkinson that the report be received and adopted,,and the mat- ter be laid on the table for one week. No. 56 - City Clerk - presenting recommended schedule of fire insurance. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Grimster and White that the report be received and ref- erred to the Finance meeting for consideration. SEE also Report No. 59 The following Repor~ere receivpd: No. 57 - City Clerk - recommending additional light on Peer Street. ORDERED on the motion of AId. A.F.Donald and Grimster that the report be received and ad- opt ed. No. 58 - City Clerk - re resolution from Kitchener and employment of female lab- our. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott that the report be eived and filed. No. 59 - City Clerk - recommendations of Committee appointed to study fire insur- ance. ORRERED on the motion of Ald. Grimster and White that the communication be received and referred to the Finance 0ommittee for consideration. No. 60 .Oity Clerk - re petition for placing of portion of block in fire area. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Allen that the report be received and ad- opted. No. 61 - City Clerk - re conference held on April 22rid. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and A.F. Donald that the report be received and filed. No. 62 - City Clerk - re p?operty at !855 Temperance Avenue. 0RDEREI] on the mot- ion of Ald. G. Donald and White that the report be received and adopted. No. 63 - City Clerk - re conference with Hencurable Premier and Hen. W.L. Houck. OBOERED on the motion ofAld. Grimster and A.F. Donald that the report be received and adopted. No. 64 - City Clerk - re petition presented by merchants. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Grimster.and Scott that the report be received and filed. PETITIONS ' Laid over from previous meetings: No. 1 - H.A.Hu~t_& 39 others - protesting against erection of building. ORDEE on the motion of AId. Allen and Scott that the petition be received and laid on the table for one week. No. 2 - LH.McGarr~ & 7 others - re placing petition of block in fire area, ORD- ERED on the motion of Ald. White aud Allen that the petition be received and filed, aud the request be not granted. The following Petitions were received: . .'. . No. 4 - Mrs. ~.Jordan & 25 others - px~testing against sigh~seeing sig~s on Ferry Street. 0R~m~ED on the motion of Aid, White and GrAmstot that the petition be ..received~and f~ed. .= - .... ~ ? · · No. 5 - LMartino .&_ 15 othp_rs - no objection to sightseeing stand at 1316 Ferry Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Grimster that the petition be received and filed. No. 6 - C.Chapman and ll others - favouring permission for sightseeing sign at lZl4 B~idge Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Grimster that the Petition be received and filed. No. 7 - Miss G.Hughes and 98 others - re business in ~icinity of Falls View Bridge site. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and A.F. Donald that the petit- ion be received, and forwarded by the City Council to the Hencurable W.L.Houck, ~dth the request that he present the same to the Hencurable Pr mier Repburn and that he stress the need for employment by persons working in this area and ask that the removal of busimss be minimized as much as possible. No, 8 - John Logan and 57 others ~ re closing of stores at 9.00 p,m. on Saturdays. ORDERED o$ the motion of Ald. Grimster and Scott that the petition be received and laid on the. table for future consideration. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions wpre passed: No. 57 - WILKINSON - WHITE - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be authorized and in- stracted to sign the contract with the Canadian Industries Limited for the yearly supply of Liquid Chlorine in accordance with the tender submitted on April 15, 1940~ and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 58 - WILKINSON - WHITE - RESOLVED that the suggestion be made to the Henour- able W.L.Houck, for forwarding to the Hencurable Premier, that the International Railway Company property between Falls Avenue and River Road be sold to possible bidders for the development of business sites which would help to absorb those businesses which are to be expropriated due to the construction of the new bridge; and the Seal-of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 59 - GRIMSTER - WILKINSON - RESOLVED that a further communication be for- warded to the Minister of Public Welfare, asking him for a reply to our pxevious communication with reference to welfare and relief; and the Seal of the Corpor- ation be hereto affixed. C~rried BY-LAW The following By-lawwas presented: ~o. 2901 - AId. G. Donald- To provide for imposing and collecting fees for the use of the City Scales in weighing coal and coke. 1st x~ading - Ald.~ Grimster and Wilkinson. It was then ordered on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and Scott that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Goutoil be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. G.D~nald and White that the ~hixd reading be laid on the table., The dounsil adjourned on the motion of AId. A.F.Donald P~FAD AND ADOPTED, May 6, 1940. 01erk Grimster. MayOr it FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, April 29, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, April 29, 1940, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cert- ified and placed before them. All me~0ers cg the Committee, ,with the exception of His Worship Mayor Inglis, ware present. Sundry accounts were approved by the Committee, amounting to $60,829.82. 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. A.F.Donald and Grimster. The tenders submitted for the purchase of Fire Hose, as laid on the table from the previous meeting, were considered. In this connection, and on the motion of Ald. Allen and Wilkinson, Fire Chief Shapton was heard. Chief Shapton recommended that the purchase be divided equally between the Gutta Percha Rubber Company and the Bi-Lateral Fire Hose Company. It was moved by AId, White and Allen that the recommendation be adopted. This motion was lost. It was then moved by AId. A.F~Donald and Wilkinson that the hose be purchased from the Bi-Lat- oral Hose Company. This motion was also lost. It was then ordered on the mot- ion of Ald. White and Allen that the matter be laid in abeyance for me week. The offer of A.Ignagni, to purchase 1696 Lombard Avenue, together with the report of the Board of Review, was presented. An offer from Andrew Storrie to purchase this property for ~ive Hundred Dollars in cash was ale o presented. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and Scott that the communications and report be received, the offer of A. xgnagni be not accepted, and that of And- rew Storrie be accepted. A communication was presented from Mr. W.M. SWallow, with reference to the sale of the property at 1803.Main Street. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and Wilkinson ~hat the communication be received and the offer be laid on the table for future consideration. Communications were presented from Armand Tazio, offering to purchase lVS9 Peer Street for $500.00 Cash, and from Albert Laurie to purchase the p~operty for $500.00, payable $1V5.00 in cash and the balance in twenty-four months. It Was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the offers be received and that of Armand Tazio be accepted, subject to the approval of the Department of Municipal Affairs. An offer from Miss E.M. Ut~ing was presented for the purchase of Lot 123, 0rehard Avenue for $~5.00. It was ordered on the motion ofAld. White and Grim- ster that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the usual conditions and to the approval of the 0ity Treasurer and Assessment Cormissioner. The offer of Sam. Marabelld, Yr. for the purchase of Lot 6, Peer Street for $1.50.00, vas presented, It was.uordered on the motion of Aid.. Scott ard A.F. Donald that the ~Cfer be received and accepted, subject to the approval of the Dop- ax~ment of Municipal Affairre. The offer of YosephPepe, for the purchase of Part of Lot 23 and Lot ~4, Plan 20, River Road, for $255.00 Was proseated. It Was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and A.F. Donald that the offer be received and adopted, subject to the approval of the Depar~men~ of Municipal Affairs. The report of the City ClerX, recommending heavier tires for the Inter- national Chassis, was presented. It was. ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Allen that the report be received and adopted. (The Chairman, Ald, G.Doneld asked to .be recorded as vo~ing centtax7 to this ~mo~ion, ) ' , The repox~ of the 'Oi~y Ole.rk~' 'reo~mi/endingthe purchase of a RefuSe Get- ter, Bod~. ,for ,the ~nte~na$ianal Chassis, for.~.totnt 365 Mussens Limited, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the report be received and the recommendation be adopted. The statement showing the condition of occupied registered properties as at March 31, 1940, was presented. It was ordered on the mtion of Ald. Wilkin- son and Allen that the statement be received and laid on the table. The report of the City Clerk and the Committee, with reference to the Fire Insurance schedule, as referred' from the Council meeting, was presented. It wasmoved by Ald. Wilkinson aud White that the reports be received and the sched- ule as presented by the City Clerk be approved. This motion was lost. It was then ordered on the motion of AId. Allen and Scott that the schedule be considered item by item. The following action was taken: 1. City Hall - recommendation confirmed. 2. Children's Shelter - recommendation confirmed. 3. Legion Clubhouse - recommendation confirmed. 4. Dwelling - rec- ommendation confirmed. 5. Dwelling - no insurance carried. 6. Tool House, Gar- age and Storehouse - recommendation confirmed. 7. Garage and Tool House - recom- mendation confirmed. 7a. Garage and Tool House - recommendation confin~ed. 8. Weight Scales and office - recommendation confirmed. 9. Fire Hall and Hose Tower ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Grimster that the recommendation ~e con- finned. 10. Fire Hall - recommendation confirmed. Fire Hall - ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Grimster and J~hite that the recommendation be confirmed. 12, 13, 14. Bell Towers - ORDERED on the motlob of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the rec- ommendations be confirmed. 15, 16. Police Stations - ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grimster that the reconmnendation be confirmed. 17. Store- house, Garage and Workshop - ORDERED on.the motion of Ald. White and Grimster that the recommendation be confirmed. 18. Asphalt Plant - recorm~endation confirmed. 19. Garage at Asphalt Plant - recommendation confirmed. 20. Storehouse and Work- shop - recommendation confirmed. ItWas then ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkin- son and White that the Clerk's recoxmnendation for the balance of the items be app- roved. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F. Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, May 6, 1940. 01erk Chairman of Finance COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, April 29, 1940, The COUncil re-assembled at the close of the Finance Meeting, for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approved by the Conm~tttee, All members of ~he 0curtoil were present, The following By-law ms passed:' · . ,', !':~,~:~,. 366' .N.o. ~90g -/Lld. G.Donald - To G~ant Monies for General Purposes. 1st reading -Ald. A.F.Donsld and Grimster. It vas then ordered on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and Scott that Rule 36 (21 of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the Bylaw read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimstar. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. RF~ AND ADOPTEg, May 6, 1940. Clerk ls~or CONYERENOE Oouncil Chamber, April 29, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council ard Finance meetings for the purpose of holding a conference to discuss certain matters which had been presented to them. All members of the Council were present. After discussion upon the matters presented, the Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. White. and. A:F. Donald ................................. READ AND ADOPTED, May 6, 1940. 01erk LL 367. TWENTY-THIRD MEETING REGUI~R MEWrING Council Chamber, May 6, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. ALl members of the Council were p~Bsent. The Council, having received and read the mirites of the p~evious meeting, adopted these on the motion of/kid. A.F. Donald and Scott. DEPUTATIONS In connection with Communication No. 129, and on the ]notion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Grimstar, Mr. K.S.Sparling was permitted to address the Counci 1. Mr. Sparling explained his request for permission to operate his business on River Road under the present conditions until the md of the season of 1940. SPZE Co~aunication No. In connection ~d th the matter of the construction of a new bridge, and on the motion of Ald. White and Grimster, any persons present who wished to speak upon the matter were permitted to address the Council. Mr. Arthur Garzo addressed the Council and explained the desire of the merchants at this location to continue in business, even if it is necessary for them to remove their buildings somewilt. Mr. Garzo stated that he was willing to deed fifteen feet of his property to the Bridge Coram/ssion for the approaches to the bridge, but did not consider it was nec- essary for the Codalesion to expropriate the entire business ares at this locat- ion. SEE Resolution No. 60 In connection with Con~unication No. lS0, and on the motion of Aid. Grimstar and White, Willis~tWhite as speaker for the General Workers' Association, was permitted to address the COuncil. Mr. White outlined the request of the Assoc- iation that the single unemployed be not taken from the Relief rolls as at May l, 1940, in view of the cold weather and lack of employment, and asked that the Coun- cil extend the period of relief for these men. SEE Co~nanieation No. lSO CON~ffJNICATIONS ~he following Communications were received: No. 129 - K.S.Sparling - requesting authority to continue business. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the communication be received and laid on the table for one week to mable the Aldenaen to visit the location. No. 130 - General Workers' Association - protesting against ramoval of single un- employed from relief rolls. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Grimstar and Sqott that the communication be received and laid on the table for consideration at the con- f e rence. No. 131 - General Workers's Association - requesting increase in food allowance. No. 13~ - Director of Unemployment Relief - re food scale and increase in prices. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Scott that the communications be rec- eived and a further communication be forwarded to the Director of Unmmployment Rel- ief together with a copy of the statement Of food prices in Niagara Falls, show- ing the increase An this border city. Me. 1~$ - David Webb - requesting permission for re-erection of sightseeing sign. 0PaRRED on the motion of Ald. White and ~llen that the .eommunicatioh be received and permission be granted. No, 1~4.- HamooBas~etbalf Team - appreciation of co-operation and a~sJ~anee. 0RD~ on the motion of Ald.'A.F.Donald and Scott that the communication be rec- eived and filed, and a letter of congratulation be forwarded to 'the team for their ~esess in bringing the Dominion 0hampionship to ~ds City. 3'69 No. 135 - Lions Club - re use of merry-go-round and ferris wheel. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and VIsits that the communication be received, and the request be granted providing the operation of these amusements is without res- ponsibility to the Corporation. No. 136 - Children's Aid Society - enclosing statement of revenues and expend- iturss. OR~E'~D on the motion of Ald. White and Grimstar that the con~unieation be received and filed, and the thanks of the Council be forwarded to the Board for the splendid manner in which they have conducted the affiars of the Society. No. 137 - HamlEon Board of Education - invitation to Empire BOy celebration. ORD- ERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Wilkinsou that the communication be received, the invitation be accepted, and the matter be laid on the table until the next meeting to enable the Clerk to ascertain how many of the Council will be able to attend. No. 158 - Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities - re agenda and mem- bership fee. 0RDEREB on the motion of Ald. Scott and White that the communicat- ion be received, the Corporation 5e come a member of the organization, and His Worship Mayor Inglis be authorized to attend the convention. No. 139 - Housing Commission of Niagara Falls - re expiration of tetra of Provin- cial Commission. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Wilkinson that the com- munication be received and laid on the table for one week and the City Clerk and Treasurer be requested to sAbmit ~ 'statement and report upon the Commission's operation. No. 140 - Mrs. A. Powell - requesting removal of tree. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. W.L,Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the communication be received and referred to the Parks Superintendnet for his report. No. 141 - Noncurable W.L.Houck, M.L.A. - acknowledging letters ~e construction of new bridge. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Grimster that the commanic- ation be received and filed. No. 142 - City Clerk - re service of City Solicitor. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Scott that the communication be received and the Council forward to Mr. McBurney a ~etter of appreciation for the services rendered to the 0ity and to the Council over this long period of time. No. 145 - C.A.0rr - requesting permission to erect sightseeing sign. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Allen ~hat the communication be received and laid on the table until the next meeting, und the City Clerk present a report upon the application. No. 144 - Hermes Club - re change in dates for carnival. ORDEPJCD on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.~.Donald that the comratnication be received and permission be given to change the dates for the caxmival. REPORTS. The following Reports were received: No. 65 - Dairy Inspector - report for month of April. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and Grimster that the report-be received and filed. No. 66 - City Clerk - re conference held on April 29, 1940. ORDERED on the merle n ef Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the report be received and adopted. No. 6V - City Engineer - re parking conditions on Bridge Street at Victoria Ave- nue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the repor~ be rec- eived and adopted, and signs be changed to permitparking for three ears on the. 'North side of Bridge Street, as suggested. No. 68 - City Clerk - re condition of ~ueea. Street parking lot. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. G. Donald and Wilkinson that the repox~ be received end filed, end the lot be clashed, No. 69 - City Clerk - re applications for sightseeing signs to be laid over until next meeting. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Allen that the report be received and adopted. No. 70 - City Clerk - re application of Power City Dairy for concrete work. 0RD- ERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that the report be mceived and laid on the table for one week. P~or to the above motion it was moved by Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that nO action be taken. This motion was defeated. PETITION The following Petition was received: No. 9 - Mrs. I.Yordan and 17 others - protesting against sightseein~ sign~ on Ferry Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and V~lts that the petition be rec- eived and laid on the table for one week. RESOLL~PION The following Resolution was passed: No. 60 - WHITE - ALLEN - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to comnicate with the Honourable W.L.Houck, M.L.A., and notify him what action has taken place in connection with the const~ction of the new bridge, that he be asked to ascer- tain when the Honourgole M.F.Hepburn, Premier of Ontario, is coming to this City in accordance with his promise to the Council; that the Honourable Member beasked to take up with the Mini star of Labour the matter of a fair wage clause in con- tracts for the construction work, and whether local labour will be used so far as the City is able to supply it; and further, if the bridge is to have a fourteen- foot clearance over River Road, if ti would be possible for the business houses to remain in operation as at present;.and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto af- fixed. Carried At this point His Worship Mayor Inglis. left the meeting and Ald. Y.G. White was asked to take the chair; BY-LAWS The following By-laws were passed: No~. 2903 - Aid. G. Donald- To authorize the execution and delivery of a Convey- ance of lands. let reading- AId. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald. It was then ordered on the motion of AId. Allen and Scott that Rule 36 (2} of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read second time. 3rd reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimster. N_c. 2904 -Ald. G. Donald- To authorize the execution of a Deed. 1st reading -Ald. Scott and Grimster. Xt ms then' ~rdered on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott that Rule ~6 (2) Of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law ~ad a second t~me. ..... 3rd reading -Ald. Grimster and Allen. No. ~90,5. -Ald. G. Donald- To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale - and Deed. let reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimster. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and Grimster that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Grimstar and Scott. No. 2906 -Ald. G. Donald- To authorize the execution of a Conveyance of. Land. let reading -Ald. Wilkinson and Grimster. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that Rule 38 (2} of the Standing Rules o~ Council be temporarily suspended end the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and ~LDonald. No. 2907 -Ald. G. Donald- To authorize the execution of and Delivery of a Con- veyance of lend. 1st reading -Ald. Grimster and Allen. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F. Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By- la;v read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and A.F. Donald. NOTICE OF MOTION Aid. Allen gave notice of his intention to introduce a By-law at the next meeting of the Council, to make a stop street at Simcoe Street and St. Lawrence Avenue. The Alderman suggested that Simcoe Street be the stop street and that caution signs be erected at St.Lawrence Avenue. MISCELLANEOUS Ald. Allen advised the Council that Mr. A.D.Hubbell wished to withdraw his request for the purchase of the lot at the cotear of Fourth Avenue and Huron Street, end for permission to erect a small building upon the lot. Aid. A.F.Donald asked that the City Clerk check up and report upon the taxi stands pex~itted on Erie Avenue near the comer of Bridge Street, as these cars sometimes park in a manner which makes traffic dangerous When a street car is in the vicinity. The 0curtoil adjourned on the motion of AId. A.F.Donald and Grimster. READ AND ADOPTED,. Olerk · . ,k.' aaa ' , Mayor FINAK~E MEETING Council Chmnber, May 6, 1940. The Finance Co~mmittee met on Monday, May 6, 1940, for the purpose of ap- proving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Coxmaittee were present. Sundry accounts were appreved by the Connnittee, amounting to $12,034.34. The accounts submitLed, being passed or othen,dse dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimster. The consideration of tenders for the purchase of fire hose, which had been laid over from the previous meeting, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Wilkinson that three hundred feet of house be purchased from each of the following companies: Gutta Percba Rubber Company and Bi-Lateral Fire Hose Company. Prior to the above motion it was moved by Ald. A.F.l)onald and Wilkinson that the order be placed with the Bi-Latex~l Hose Company; it was moved by Ald. Allen aud His Worship Mayor Inglis that the order be placed ith the Gutta Percha Rubber Co...pany; it was moved by Ald. S.cot t and Grimstar that the order be dived between the Gutta Percha Rubber Company and the Dominion Rubber Company; and all these motions were defeated. The report of the City Clerk, with reference to the request of M. Miller to rent Lot 127, Bridge Street, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the report be received and the application be granted, subject to the supervision of the City Engineer. The report of the City Clerk, with re~erence to the sale of the lot to Mr. A.D. Frank, was presented. It ~as ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the report be received and referred to the City Solicitor for his opinion. The offer from Y.Forde, to purchase the property at 605 First ~venue, vms presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and A.F.Donsld that the com~anication be received and laid on the table for one week and the City Clerk be instructed to submit a report upon the mat ter. The offer of Jack Martin to purchase Lot 66, St. Lawrence Avenue for the s~n of $100.00, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Allen that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the usual conditions and subject to the approval of the City Treasum~ r end Assessment Commissioner. An amendment was presented by Ald. Grimster and Wilkinson that the of- fer be received and laid on the table for one week, and Mr. Martin be notified that the price of the lot is $150.00. This amendment w~s defeated. The offer of Mrs. F.W.Tutte, to purchase the property at 1803 Main Street for $1200.00, payable $200.00 in cash end payments of $30.00 per month, was presented. An offer from Robert Rae was also presented for the purchase of this property at the same price, payable $300.00 down and payments of $25.00 per month. It w~s ordered on the motion of AId. Grimster and Allen that the ,offers be rec- eived and that of Mrs. Tutte be accepted, subject to the approval of the Department of ~h~nicipal Affairs. The statement o~ arrears of taXes and collections for the month of Ap- ril, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and AId. Scott that the statement be received and filed., The report of H.T.Yamieson & Company, re the audit of the T~easury ao- counts for the year 1939, was presented. It ms ordered on the motion of AId. A.F. Donald and White that t. he report be received end laid on the tabl,e., and prin- ted in the usual, 'manner. ,. '~: !'. The Statement of relief figures for the m~nth of h~rik ,as' ~re~ented. ' ' ' was ordered on the motion of His W0=ship Mayor Inglis and Ald. Scott that the statement be received and laid on the table for consideration at the~ conference. The con~nunication from Mrs. W.F.O'Brlen, re assessment and taxes on a vacant lot purchased by her, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. W~tte and Grimster that the communication be received and referred to the City Solicitor for his report. The Committee adjourned on the moti on of Aid. White and A.F. Donald. I~_JkD ANDADO}TED, May 13, 1940, Clerk Chairman of Finance CONFERENCE Council Cimmber, May 6, 1940, The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Fin- ance meetings for the purpose of holding a conference to discuss certain ma~ers which had been presented to them. All members of the Council were present. Alter discussion upon the matters presented, the Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and White. READ ANDADOPTED, May 1~, 1940, 37'8 COUNCIL NEETING Council Chamber, May 6, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance Meeting, for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was~passed: No. 2908 - Aid. G. Donald- To Grant Monies for General Purposes. let reading -Ald. White and Grimster. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid.' A.F.Donald and Scott that Rule 36 (21 of the Standing Rules of Council betemporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading - Aid. Scott and A.F.Donald. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. A.F. Donald and White. Clerk READ AND ADOPTED, May 13, 19~0.' ' = · . · ,. ,, ~........~. ~.........,,,. .....~,o........ Mayer Clerk 0hainaan 375 T, VENTY-FOURTH MEETING · Council Chamber, M~ty 13, 1940. REGUI~R ~/tUl~EqO Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All roelabors of the Council, with the exception of AId. ~A~ite, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. A.F.Donald and Scott. DEPUTATIONS In connection with Resolution No. 61, and on the notion of Ald. Allen and Grimster, Mr. C.A.0rrwas permitted to address the Council. Mr. Orr spoke in connection with the motion of the Council which prohibits persons engaging in the sightseeing business in Niagara Falls, other than the owners of the vehicles which must be driven by them. SEE also Resolution No. 61 In connection with Petition No. 10, and on the motion of AId. Grimster and A.F.Donald, Mr. A. Besm was pervert ed to address the Council. Mr. Beam stated that he was presenting a petit ion from the residents of the vicinity of Victoria Avenue and Roberrs Street, protesting against the construction of a subway at this point. SEE also Petition No. l0 COR~JNICATIONS Laid over from previous meetings: No. 122 - Bruce England - requesting permission to erect sightseeing sign. No. 1B3 - Jack F.Hannnerton - requesting permission to erect sightseeing sign. No. 143 - C,.A.0rr - requesting perulesion to erect sightseeing sign. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the corm~unications be received and filed, end the requests be not granted. SEE also Report No. 71 No. 129 - K.S.Spar~ling - re operation of souvenir stand. (RDERED en the motion of Ald. Scott and Grimster that the communication be received a~d filed, and Mr. Sparling be permitted to operate his business with the approval of the Medical Officer of Health. SEE also Report No. 72 No. 137 - Hamilton Board of Education - invitation to Empire Day celebration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and Allen that the communication be rec- eived end filed, and the Board be advised that possibly ~our members of the City Council will be able to accept the ~nvitation. No. 139 - Housing Commission - re expiration oftermof Provincial Commission. CRDEE on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Grimetot that the communication be rec- eived end filed, and the thanks of the Council be forwarded to ~he Commission for the services they have rendered. SEE also R~pQ~t No. 73 ~he following Communications were received: No. 145 - Niagara Falls Baseball Association - invitation to opening game. ORD- ERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the communication be rec- eived and the invitation be accepted, with the thanks ef the 0ouncil, and as many as possible attend ~he game. No; 145 ,;.~anadian Legion Branch 5l ~ m o0mmi~tee to be foEned. ~RERED cea the motion Of Aid. Grimster and Scot~ 'tbat'~h~ oo~unication be received and filed, and His IWorship ~ayor Xnglis be~'~d ::~o ~apI~in~,'va'menbe~ of the Council upon this Committee. His Worship I~Rayor Inglis appointed AId. Grimstcr as the repres- entatiVe of the Council. No. 147 - Canadian Corps Association -'re Provincial Police Guard brought into City. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Grimster that the cmmaunication be received and referred to the Honou~Rble W.L.Houck, M.,~.A., for t~unsmission to the Attorney-General; and that the Council endorse the request of the Association. No. 148 - Stamford Public Utilities Conu~ission - re agreement for supply of vjater. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Scott that the co~mw~unication be rec- eived and laid on the table for consideration of the conference. No. 149 - Hencurable W.L.Houck, M.L.A. - acknowledging resolution of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Scott that the co.nuaunication be received end filed. No. 150 - Niagara, St.Cstharines and Toronto Rai 1,~ay - re removal of poles from Queen Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Orimster that the corimn- ication be received and laid on the table. No. 151 - LaFrance Fire Engine Limited - invitation to inspect new aerial ladder truck. 0RDHltED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that. the conmmnication be received and filed. No. 152 -Niagara Falls, N.Y., Cham~er of Conmerce - invitation to ground-b~ak- ing ceremony for new bridge. ORDERED on the motion of. Aid. Grimster and Wilkin~ son that the communication be received and filed. No. 153 - F.Mango - requesting sewer service to house. 0I~OERED on th6 motion of Ald. Scott and A.F.Donatd that the communication be received and Mr. Mango be ad- vised that such an installation would have to be at his own expense. SEE also Report No. 74 No. 154 - Niagara Parks Com*nission - enclosing signed copies of Agreement s. OR- DERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Scott that the communication be received end filed. No. 155 - Joseph Cupolo No. 156 - J.Rose No. 157 - Mrs. M, Jordan- protesting against additional sightseeing signs on Ferry Street. ORDERED on t~e motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that tile co~xun- ication be received and filed. REPORTS Laid over from previous meetings: Ne. 70 - City Clerk - re application of Power City Dairy for concrete work. ORD- ERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Grimster that the report,be received and filed, and penaission be given to the owner of the property to concrete a portion of the City boulevard at his own expense. The following Reports were receiv.ed: No. 71 - City Clerk - re sightseeing operations in City. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the report be received and adopted, No. 7B - City Clerk - re application of K.S.Sparling. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and GrimSter that ~he report be received and adopted. N0. 73 - City Treasurer - re Housing Commission, together with Statements, etc. 0RDEREDon the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Grimster that the report be received and adopted, With the exception of the last clause; that the City Clerk be instr- ucted to ascertain ~at legal steps must .betaken for the $exmination of the ser- vices of the Commission.. N0. 74 - 0ity Clerk - re request of F.Mango for sewer service. (RDERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F. Donald that' the report be received arrl ladopted. · ~ , No. 75 - City Clerk - re conference held on May.6, 194Q. ORDERED om the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott that the report be received a~.d adopted. No. 76 - City Clerk - re joint conference held on May 7, 1940. G{DERED on the motion of Ald. Gritaster and A.F.Donald that the report be received and adopte.d. No. 77 - City Clerk - re taxi stands on Erie Avenue and Bridge Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott that the report be received and ad- Opted. No. 78 - City Clerk - re meeting with Hencurable Premier M.F.Hepburn and Henour- able W.L.Houck, M.L.A. 0RDERh~D on the motion of Ald. G.Donald and Allen that the report be received and laid on the table for,consideration at the conference. No. 79 - Department of ~lblic Welfare - re investigation of Niagara Palls Relief Department. 0ROERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and G.Donald that the report be received and' laid on the table until the next meeting, that Mr. E.A.Horton, Dir- ector of Unemployment Relief be requested to attend that meeting; and the Relief Addministration be asked to submit his co~nents upon the report. PETITIONS Laid over frm~ previous meetings: No. 9 - Mrs. J. Jordan& l? others - protesting against sightseeing signs on Ferry Street. 0RDERk~ on the'motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the Petition be received and filed. The following Petition was recei*ed: No. lO - Mr. AiBeam and 10S others - protesting against construction of subway at Victoria Avenue and Roberrs Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and G. Donald that the petition be received and whole-heartedly supported by the City Council and the same be presented to the Hencurable Premier M.F.Hepbura and the Hencurable W.L.Houck, M.L.A., at the meeting on Wednesday, May 15th. P~ESOLbTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 61 - GRI~TER - A.F. EONALD - RESOLVED that the Police Commission be asked to enforce the Resolution of the City Council that taxi li~ns~be not issued for sightseeing purposes where the o~mers of the cars are not driving the same; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried. No. B2 - G. DONALD- ~V~EN - RESOLVED that a decision as to whether a Council meet- ing shall be held on Wednesday, May 15th, be laid over for consideration at the Conference; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto a~fixed. C~rrie~ Prior to the above motion, it was moved by Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that a council meeting be called for 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15th, for the purpose of meeting the Hono~rable Premier M.F,Hepburn. This motion ~as defeated. No. 63 - G. DONALD'- A,F.DONALD - RESOLVED that a By-law be presented which will make St. Lawrence Avenue a thrqugh street at Simcoe Street; and that caution signs be e~ecte~ on St. Lawrence Avenue at this intersection; and the Seal of the Corpor- ation be hereto affixed. The following By,laws Were passeds Carrie~_ No. ~909 ~ Ald. Grant Donald - To amend By-law No. 2124, respecting Traffic and the Use. of Streets in the City of Niagara Falls. 37'7 let reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimster. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and C.Donald that Rule 36 (2) be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Allen and Grimster. N_o? 2910 -Ald. G~nt Donald - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. let reading -Ald. Grimster and Scott. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and A.F.i)onald that Rule 38 (2) be temporarily su~ipended and the By-law rand a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and Grimster. No. 2gll -Ald. Grant Donald - TO authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. let reading -Ald. Wilkinson s~ld Allen. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. ~rimster and A.F.Donald t~mt Rule 36 (2) be temporarily suspended and the By-la~q read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and Scott. READ AND ADOPTED, May 20, 1940. Clerk Mayo FINANCE ~ETING Cottuci 1 Chamber, May 13, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, May 13, 1940, for the purpose of approving and al~o of passing the va~ous accounts which had been properly cert- ified and placed before them. All members of the Connaittee, with the exception of AId. ~White, were present. . Sundry accounts were apprg_ved'by the Oom, ittee, amounting to $6,589.55, The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ~ered placed in the money By-law fo~presentation to the CoUncil, on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Scott. The Auditors' Repor~ on the Treasury Aocount~ for the yea~ 1939, as laid on the table from the last meeting, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor G.R.Inglis and Ald. A.F.Donald that the report be received and laid on the table. The offer of Y.Forde, to purchase the property at 605 First Avenue, was presented. A report from the City Clerk upon the same matter was also presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the report and com- munication be received arfi filed, the report be adopted, and Mr. Forde be ad- vised that the property vdll not be available for sale until Novamber of 19~O. The report of the City Clerk, recommending the purchase of three fire alarm boxes, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Scott that the repor~ be received and adopted. The offer of Arthur C. Jolley, to purchase Lots 7 and 8 on Morrison Street for $400.00, was presented. In this connection, it was ordered on the mot- ion of Ald-. Grimster and A.F.Donald that Mr. Jolley be permitted to address the Council. Mr. Jolley advised that he was prepared to purchase the property and build three houses of the value of $2500 or $3000. It was then ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor ingtis and Ald. Wilkinson that the offer be received and laid on the table until the next meeting; and the City Clerk bs requested to submit a repor~ upon the offer. An offer of B.R.McNally, to purchase Lot 64 on Fifth Avenue for $75.00, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Grimster that Mr. MeNally be pelvaitted to address the Co~aittee. Mr. MeNally stated that he des- ired to erect upon the lot a small bungalow-type dwelling of four rooms, approx- imately 22 feet by 31 feet, to which he would add additional rooms after a per- iod of time. After discussion upon the matter Mr. MeNally stated he wuld be prepared to revise his offer so that he would purchase Lot 63 and would also be willing to pay $125. O0 for the lot. It was then ordered on the mation o f His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. Wilkinson that the offer be received and laid onthe table until the meeting on Wednesday, May 15th, that Mr. MeNally be asked to get in touch with the City Clerk for the discussion of this matter; and the City Clerk submit a report thereo~'. An offer from Chas. W. Harding, Jr., to purchase Lt. 236, Slater Avenue for $50.00 was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Scott that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the usual conditions and to the approval of the Assessment .Commissioner and City Treasurer. An offer from A~thur C.lolley, to purchase Lot 2, Sixth Avenue, for $75.00, was presented. It was ordered on ~ motion of His Worship Mayor F.R. Ing- lie and Ald. Scott that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the usual conditions and to the approval of the Assessment Cor~aissioner and City Treasurer. The report of the Relief Administrator, with reference to the issuance of,seeds for garden cultivation, ~ms presented. It was ordered o n the motion of His Worship Mayor G.R.Inglis and Ald. Grimster that the report be received and adopted. ' READ AND ADOPTED, Nay 30, 19~0. Cl~im~ of Finance / COUNCIL L~'~ETING Council Chainher, May 1~, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance Meet~g, for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approved sy the Committee. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. White, were present .. BY-L~W The follovdng By-law was passed: No. 2912 - AId. G. Donald- To Grant Monies for General Purposes. let reading -Ald. Grimster end A.F.Donald. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Scott that Rule 36 (2) be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimster. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott and Allen~ RFAD AND ADOPTED, May 2~, 1940. 379 The report of the City Solicitor, re the sale of the Savoy HoLel prop- erty to A.D. Frank, was presented. It ~xs ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grimster that the report be received and. adopted,,and the City withi'aw from the arrangement for the sale or the lot. The statement of Relief Expenditures, for the month offApril was pres- ented. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor G.R. Inglis and Ald. Wilkinson that the statement be received and laid on the table for consideration when the report of the Department of Public Welfare is considered. The stat~nent of Revenues and Expenditures as at April 30, 1940, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald that the s~atement 'be ~received and .~iled, ' "':~ ~: ~' ' ;~' ' · : :" :; : ' !': The Committee adjourned onI the toofishY of ~Ald,. A,F:Donald- and ?(~rlmster, 01erk Mayo r CONFERENCE Council Chambe r, May 13, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Fin- ance meetings for the purpose of holding a conference to discuss certain matt ere which had been presented to them. All members of the Council, with the excep- tion of Ald. White, Were pxesent. .After discussion upon the matters presented, the Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grimstar. READ AND ADOPTED, Clerk II~NTY-FIFTH ~Zi'-TING Slng]CIAL ~jRE~I~ING Council Ct~nnber, May 15 1940. A special meeting of the City Council was held on Wednesday, May 15, 1940. The purpose of the meeting was a conference with the Hencurable M.F.Hepbux~, premier of Ontario, the Hencurable T,B.McQu, stcn and the Honou:able W.L.t{ouck, M. L.A., to discuss features in connection ~dth the constraction of the new bridge and approaches for the same at Niagara Falls. All members of the Council were present, with the exception of Alderman J.G.White. At the su~.gestion of His Worship Mayor Ir~lis, the party inspected the site of the new bridge and the proposed subv~ay at Victoria Avenue and Roberrs Street. After the inspection, the matters as suggested by the Council, were con- sidered. No definite decision was made concerning the use of the property of the International Railway Company, formerly used as a Customs compound or of the pI~p- arty of the Canadian National Electric Railt~Ry, used as a terminal building. It was stated that these properties were included in the general scheme in the con- struction of the bridge approaches, and the use of the land would depe.:d upon the plans which were under preparation. The Hencurable T.B.McQuesten sta~ed that he did not consider it would be possible to allow the persons in business on River Road, betwean Nevanan Hill and Bender Hill, to continue duriI~ the season of 1940, as it was the intention of the Department to proceed with the construction work in this ares almost in~nediately. The matter was open for discussion between the Eng- ineers of the Highway Deportment and the City officials at tile conference to be held on Thursday, May 16th. Premier Hepburn stated that he was opposed to the Government going into the merchandising business and that merchants now in busin- ess on River Road should be given a chance to those stores which would be construc- ted on River Road under the bridge approaches. These leases should be made for a long period of time. The Hencurable T.B.McQuesten stated that the Highway Department was not interested in the control of lands adjacent to the bridge approaches or to tile King's Highv~y, and did not intend to exercise the right given to the Department under hig~vay legislation. The proposed construction of a subway at Roberts Street and Victoria Avenue was discussed and it was decided that the matter sherid be left over until a report is received from the Engineers of the Department on the proposed constr- uction. Members of the City Council were assared that an annual grant in lieu of taxes would be given to the City. ~rnen the matter was under discussion, it was agreed that taxation lost to the Corporation on the land used for the 0akes Garden Theatre, the lots in- the City purchased by the Niagara Parks COmmission, upaid debentures on streets taken over as the King's Highway and land acquired for the brid!Te site and bridge approaches would all be considered when the amount of, the gr~nt was being decided upon. Aldermen Grant Donald asked the Hencurable T.B.MeQuesten to provide space for sightseeing cabs on the river front. It vms agreed finally that this matter would be discussed by the Parks Commission at. the next regular meeting and that representatives of the City ~ouncil would be invited to be present. The Hen- ourable Mr. McQuesten agreed to call a meeting of the Parks Commission within a week or ten days. The Hencurable T.B. McQuesten, with the approval of Premier Hepburn, ag- reed that local labour would be given preference in the constraction ~f the new bridge and on the highways in the distric~. It was agreed that Premier Hepburn,. the Hencurable T.B. McQuesten and the Honourabas W.L.Houck,- would come to Niagara Falls on Wednesday, May ZSnd, in oral- discuss the construction of the subway at the interse~tioa of Victoria Avenue 382 and Roberrs Street; and the possibility of allowing merchants on River Road to operate their places of business during the year 1940. · Alderman W.L. Wilkinson thanked the Hon0uxable Premier for his appear- ance at Niagara Falls to consider the problems of the municipality. His Worship Mayor Inglis extended the thanks of the Council to the Monourable Prmier Hep- burn, the Honourable T.B. McQuesten and the Honourable W.L. Houck for their interest, RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 64 - WILKINSON - A.F. DONALD- RESOLVED that a vote of.thanks be extended to the Honoul~ble Premier M.F.Hepburn, the Hon~m'~ble T.B. McQuesten and the Henour- able W.L.Houck for attending at Niagara Falls and giving so freely of their time for tile consideration of the problems of 'the Oorpol~tion; and the Seal. .of the Qorporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 65 - WILKINSON - A.F.DONALD - RESOLVED that the notion passed at the meeting of the City Council on Monday, May 13, 1940, in connection with the invitation · received from the Cham0er of Comeroe of Niagara Falls, New Yor~, to attend the opening ceremonies cor.'snemox~ting the construction of the new bridge across the Niagara River, be rescinded; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried The vote on the above moti on was as follows: Aye -Ald. Scott, A:F. Donald, Allen, Wilkinson and His Worship. Mayor Inglis. Nay -Ald. Grimster and G. Donald. No. 66 - AI~N - SCOTT - RESOLVED that th~ invitation of the Chamber of Commerce of Niagara Falls, New York, be accepted and as many of the Council as possible at- tend; and the Seal of the Co~oratio~ be hereto affixed. Carried The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Allen and A.F.Donald. RE~D AND ADOPTED, May 20, 1940. 01erk Nayor 383 T.filqTY-S]E~TH !.LgETING REGLrLAR },~RTING Council Chamber, May 20, 1~40.. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council m~t at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- el~l Business and Finance. All members of the Council wore present. The Coun- cil, having received an~ read the minutes of the previous meetings, adopted these on the motion of Aid. Grimetot and A.F.Donald. DEFUT.I.TIONS In connection with Report No. 80, and on the motion of Aid. iklhito and A.F,Donald, Messrs. Sharpe and H.H.Holmes of the Canadian National Raih';ay Com- pany were permitted to address the Council. The spe'dk~ers advised the Council of the request of the railway company for permission to move ap~roxin~itcly thirty freight cars of centimeters' supplies and materials over the electric lins of the City from Bridge Street to the Canadian National E!ectxic Terminal on River Road. It wss stated thut the movin~j of this material would t'ske place after midnight and two or three car-loads 9sly would be moved per night. SEE Report No. 80 In cormection with Petition No. 8, and on the motion of Ald. White and Grimster, Mr. John. Logan was permitted to ad'dr,ss the Council. .~tir. Logan outlined the request contained in the Petition that all stores in the City be c._osed at 9,00 p.m. on Saturdays, with the exception 'of the month of December. SEE Petit ion No. 8 In connection with Corl~nunication No. 164, and on the motion of Aid. Allen and Scott, Mr. I.O.Trask was permitted to address the Council. Mr. Trask enlarged upon his letter and asked that the Council give consideration to the pro- claiming of Sunday, May 26th as a day of prayer and ttmt the Council attend in a body some divine service in the City on tlmt day. SEE Communication No. 163 In connection with Co~mnunication No. 166, and on the motion of Aid. G. Donald and Grimster, Mr. Y.R.Empringh~n, of the Canadian National Electric Rail- ways was permitted to address the Council. Mr. Empringham outlined to the Council the request of l~s'company for permission to operate buses between Niagara Falls and Hamilton and St. Catharines, in place of the service now provided by the inter- urban cars. SEE Communication No. 165 In connection with a proposed By-law, and- on the motion of Aid. G.Don- ald and White, Mr. Lord of the Niagara Rug Company was permitted to address the Council., Mr. Lords advised of the request of his company for permission to oper- ate a small stand on a vacant lot on River Road, north of Leader Lane, for the purpose of selling rugs which are manufactured by them in this City. SEE Rk~jolution No. 67 CONECATIONS Laid over from previous meeting: No. 140 - Mrs. A. Powell - requesting permission for removal of tree. ORDI~ED on the motion of Ald. Whit~ and G. Donald that the communication be laid on the table until the next meeting, and all members of the Council be asked to inspect the loO- ati on. SEE Repor~ No. 81 T_he following CeEmunications were received: No. 158 - Honourable W.L.Mouck, M.L.A. - acknowledging comm~mication re Canadian Corps Association. ORDERED on.the.motion of Ald. Allen and Grims~er that the com- m~nioation be .reoe,i. Vedand- filed..:, ',:j :.; · .. · . ~ : . No. 159 - Hermes Club - requesting permission for outside companies to provide mer~-go-raunds, etc. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G.Donald a}~d Scott ttn~t tile communicatiou be received and laid on the table until the next meeting; .and tile City Clerk be instrmc~ed to obtain information as to the types of amusements to be ,brought into the City and how the financing of the same will be handled. No. 160 - City Clerk, Hamilton - enclosing resolution re subversive activities. 0ROER~D on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the co~nunication be rec- eived, the resolution be endorsed and notification of such action be fonvarded to the local members of both parliaments; and the City of Hamilton be advised that action has already been taken in the City of Ni~gax~ Falls along these lines. No. 161 - LsFrance Fire Engine & Foemite Limited - re showing of aerial ladder truck. ORr~EI~DD on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and G.+Donald that the communicat- ion be received and filed. No. lOB - W.Pinder - re relief families in Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Grimstar sad G. Donald that the co~,mnication be received and burned over to the Relief Administrator for his report upon the cases mentioned; that he be asked to state whether the cases mentioned had been reported on by the Provincial Investigators; and DIr. Finder be advised tibet action is tat~en in this City in con- ' nestion with relief gardenplots. No. 163 - British-Israel World Federation - re ],1ay Seth as National Day of inter- cession. 01©Eq~ED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Wilkinson that the cor~nunicatioa be received and filed, that His Worsh]p Mayor Inglis be asked to proclaim May Seth a day of prayer in Niagara Falls; and the City Council and civic officials attend in a body 'some divine service in the City on that day. No. 164 - Housing Conunission of Niagara Falls - re repairs necessary at 1419 Maple Street. ORDEPd.]D on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the connnunication be received and referred back to the Commission and they be advised that they are still in operatiun until a By-law has been p~ssed for the abolition of the Commis- sion, An amendment to this motion was presented by Ald. Allen and G.Donald theft the con~unication be received and the necess.ary repairs be made. This amendment was defeated. No. 16o - Canedinto National Electric Railways - requesting permission to operate buses in place of street cars on inter-urban lines. 0RDER_~XD on the faction of Ald. White and Allen that the conuaunication be. received and the necessary permission be gram ed providing written approval of such action is received from the City Solicitor; and the City Solicitor be instructed to represent the City at the hear- ing to be held by the On. tario Municipal Board on May 28th. SEE Resolution No. 68 No. 166 - Stamford Public Utilities Commis.sion - requesting new agreement for sup- ply of water. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the communic- ation be received, the request be granted, the agreement as submitted by the City Clerk be approved and a By-law for the signing of the same be prepared for presen- tation at the next meeting. No. 167 - Department of Municipal Affairs - xe abolition of Housing Conu~ission. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Grimster and A.F. Donald that the communication be received and laid on the table until the next meeting;.and a copy of the commun- ication be forwarded to the members of the Council. SEE also Repor~ No. 82 , No. 168 - Canadian Legion Branch 51 - invitation to ceremonies on May-25th. ERE]) on the motion of Ald. White and Grimster that the conununication be received, the invitation be accepted and His Worship Mayor Inglis be asked to extend an ad- dress of welcome. The fol. lov~ln_8 Reports were ~eoeived: . ., · ' · No. 80 - City C,lerk - ~e request of Canadian National Electric Railways to move frieght cars over local electric lines. ORD]:~E{) on bhe motion of Al~a d~..)onald sad ~l~ite that the report be received and the Canadi~ N~Rional Electric [<aihvays be given permis~ion to move frci~ht cars over their line.; ia the City bet~ve~u the lmurs of 1,00 and 6.00 a.m., {vi ~hout prejudice to the Oity's interests in the franchise, and a written report fmom the City Solicitor to that effect be obtained. No. 81 - Parks ;5uperintendent - recordheading tree be not re:lloved. OR;)],~'~D oil the motion of Ald. i~fifite and G. Doaald that the report be received and laid on the table until the next meetil~, and the members of the Council inspect the location. No. 82 - City Solicitor - re abolition of iiousing Co~:mission. O~'~'OZ~t:ED on the not- ion of Ald. Grimstar and A.F.Dona!d that the report be received an~i laid on the table until the next meeting, and a copy of tile report be forr~arded to tile memoors of the Council. No. 83 - City Clerk - re confcrenc¢ held on l,Pay 13, 1940. ORJ)zi<j~O on the motion o~ Ald. G. Donald and Grimstar that the report be received and adopted. No. 84 - City Clerk - re confer.use :'fith Department of Highways officiuis. EPj, D on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and '3cott that the repo_v~ be received and adopt ed. No. 85 - City Clerk - re ap .lic~t!on of Burgess Battery Company for portion of lane. OR~)],~R]ED on the motion of Ald. G.i)onald and Scott that the report be received and filed; that the necessary By-law be prepared to take over the lane and declare it a public highway; and deed four fe,.=t of the same to the Company. No. 86 - City Clerk - re float in Kiwanis Club parade. OKDnj~jtD on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Wilkinson that the report be received and filed, and the Kiwanis Club be thanked for their invitation and advised that the Council do not wish to enter a float in the parade. PETITION Mid over from previous meetfi~: No..8 - John Logan and 57 others - requesting By-law to close stores at 9.00 p;m. on Saturdays. OR)ERED on the motion of ~ld. Wilkinson and Allen that the petition be received and laid on the table until the next meeting; .and the necessary law be prepared for presentation at tha.t time. RESOLUDIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 6V - ALLEN - SCOTT - RESOLV:~D that the application of the Niagara Rag Company for peunission to operate a stand for the sale of rugs on River Road, north of Leader Lane, be received and filed; and the proposed By-law to annend By-law No. 1778, respecting Residential sections and residential streets in the City of Nia- gara Falls be laid on the table; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Ca.rried No. 68 - ~IT~ - ~dLEN - WHEREAS it has been brought to the attention of Council that in co-operation with the Department of, Highways of the Province of Ontario in its highway construction program into and through the Niagara Peninsula, Canadis~ National Railway Compm~y and its subsidiary, the Niagara, St. Catharinss and Tor- onto Railway Company are proposing to make certain re-adjustments in respect to those companies' services by railway into and through the said Peninsula; AND WHEREAS with this end in view, Canadian National Transportation Lim- ited, a subsidiary of Canadian National Rail~rHy Company, is making application to ~he Ontario Municipal Board for certificates of public necessity and convenience for licenses to operate in the ~arrisge of passengers over certain of the King's Highways between the City of Hamilton and the Niagara Frontier in the Pro, v.ince of 0~tario, including a sere. ice ~o this municipality; AND WHEREAS this Council is of the opinion that the inaugtu,ation of the Px~poSed highway services for ~he carriage of passengers between this municipality ~ ~I!~ and points on the Canadian National Railway Company would be to the advantage of this municipality; t~ND P~PIEREAS it ~ill, in the opinion of this Council, be of material ben- efit to the residents of this municipality that the services plqaosed as above should be put into effect by the Canadian National Transportation Limited as soon as re,asonably may be and that such services by Canadian National Transportation Limited will affol~ this municipality a definite belief it not presently being en- joyed by it and will satisfy a need not presmtly being provided for; BE IT AND IT IS HEHEBY RESOLV~Fj) that this Council go on record as ap~ proving the application of the said Canadian National Transportation Limited for the said certificate and licenses and that this Council do fully endorse and sup- port the applications of Canadian National Transportation Limited therefor; ~ND BE IT FURTHER RESOLV~R) that the Clerk be and he is hereby author- ized and directed to foBYard to the Secretary of the Ontario ~nicipal Board a duly certified copy of this resolution; end the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 89 - GRII~TER - SCOTT - RESOLVED that a special meeting of the City Council be scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 22nd, when Hencurable M.F.HepbuI~, Premier of Ontario, will be in Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 70 - GRIMSTER - A.F. DON/LLD - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the Council be scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May EBth, at 8.00 p.m; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed, Carried ~-IAWS The following By-laws were passed: No. a913 - ~Lld. G. Donald- To authorize the execution of an Agreement for'Sale and Deed. let reading -Ald. Grimstar and A.F. Donald. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that Rule 56 (~} be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second tDne0 3rd reading -Ald. Scot~ and Allen. No. ~914 -Ald. G. Donald- To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale'and Deed. let 'reading -Ald. Scott and A.F, Donald. It was then ordered on the motion or Ald. G~imster and A.F.Donald that Rule 56 (~) be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and Grimster. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Grim~.er to re-assemble as a Co~mnittee of the Whole with His Worship Mayor inglis.in--the Ohair. READ ANDADOPTED, May 28, 1940. 387 C01fl,:IT[EE OF q_TEd Council Chumbar, }.!uy 20, 1940. The Council re-acre .bled as a Gon~nitsee of the Vjholu ibr tile 9ur! ose of giving consideration to the report of the Department of rublie :,';e]~dr? upon the operation of the local Unemployr~.cnt Relief 7)apartment. All mereben; of the City Council were present, together with Mr. E. i. Horton, Director of Une:.:ploSa~.ent Rel- ief and Mr. Y.S. Band, Chief Inspector of the Unemployment Relief Oepurtment. Full discussion was entered into by the me:~tbers of the Council and the representatives of the Dep~rtments; and Mr. Herton answered a nmnber of !luc ;tions and gave considerable infori:t-'~tion in connection with the ope i~tion of relief. It :,as t:~en ordered on the motion of Aid. G.bonuld and Allen thai; the Co,,~xdttee reco~mnend to the Council the adop Lion of the repo~'t ~n:] tm~t ~]m ,)opart- ments be complimented on tile work rudertaken in the prop:lration of tile same. : It :,zs thea or4ered on tile ~aotion of Aid. A.F.Donaid and biikinson that the Com- mittee arise an~t r~pjrt to Council. RFAD AND ADOPTED, Clerk Chai ~ mun COUNCIL ~i]~ING Council Chamber, M~y 20, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the meeting of the ~Conanittee of the Whole for the purpose of hearing the report of the Co~m~ittee. All members of the Council were present.. RESOLUTION The followingResolution Fms passed: N0. 71 - A.F.DONALD - SCOTT - RESOLIn~D that the report of the Depsa,tment. of Public Welfare upon the relief ad~ninistration in the City of Niagara Falls be received and filed; and the compliments of the City Council be extended to tile De~rtment of Public Welfare and' to the local Unemployment Relief Department for the excellent work in the preparation of the report; and the Seal of. the Corporation be hereto affixed. ' ' ' Carried The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and A.F,Donald. READ Pj~j) ADOi~i'hD, May 28, 1940. Clerk F]]q/~qCE h,~]~i.yFiNG Coancj 1 Cha~aoer, May 20, 1940. The Finance Cormnit bee met on Monde~v, May 20, 1940, for tile purpose of apploving and also of passing the various accounts which had been p~perly cert- ified and placed before them. All members of the Conm~ittee were present. Sundry accounts, amountil~ to $1~,867.42, wer~ approved by the Gom~nittela The accounts submitted, being passed or othcnvise dealt :~ith, were or~.- ered placed in the money By-law for presentation to tile Council, on the motion of Ald. Scott and Grimetot. The report of the City Clerk with r~!ference to discounts on licenoes, as laid over from a previous meeting, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and W]fite that the report be received sad filed. The offer of Arthur C.Yolley, to purchase Lots ~ and 8 on Morrison .'treet for the sum of .~400.00, as laid over from a previous meeting, '~-as presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and White that tile offer be ~ceived and accepted, subject to the provision that I~r. Yolley will erect three houses on the property, and subject to the approval of the City Treasurer and AssesSment Co~mnissioner. (Ald. Wilkinson asked to be recoled as being opposed to this sale) An offer from Mr. B.R.McNally, replacing his previous offer and asking to purcha:~-e Lot 85, Plan 27 on Homewood Avenue for the sum of $75. 00, w~l~; presented, It was order~rd on the motion of Ald. All~ and White that the offer be x~ceived and accepted, subject to the usu~,l conditions and teethe approval of the Assess- ment Commissioner and City Treasurer. An offer was presented from Arthur C. Jolley, offering to purchase Lot 3, Plan 18, Sixth Avenue for ~75.00. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Grinrarer that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the usual conditions end to the approval of the Assessment Commissioned and City Treasurer. An offer was presented from Win. Skakum to purchase Lot 5, Second Avenue for $75.00. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. Scott that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the usual conditions and to the approval of the Assessment Commissioner and City Treasurer.. A report from the City Clerk, dealing with sn offer from Mr. P.Y. Brough to purchase 1831 Syringes Avenue, a Housing Commission property, was presented. It vms ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglts end Ald. Wilkinson that the report be ~ceived and the offer be referred to the Housing Commission. Prior to the above motion it .wa~ moved-by Aid. Scott and A.F. Donald that the repo~ be ]aid on the table until the next meeting. This motion was defeated. A state:sent of the Cash and Arrears of the ;,'abet 0spartin nt i'or Che month of April, was presented. It was ordered on the motiou of Ald. h;ilkinson and White that the statement be received and filed. A commanication fro_~n ~he City Treesac'or, requesting permission to at-- tend the R~nicipal Fin~ce 0flickers' Association conference, was p_'esent~;d. it was orSsteal on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott th ~t the co:lm~unication be received and permission be issued to the Treasurer to at .end. The report of tile City Clerk, rec~n..ending caiiini: for tender.: for the coilcessions at tile swir:m~,ing noel and athletic field, ,,'.n.; o:'esented. It ered on the motion of Alu. A.F.Donald and Grininter that ti~e repo~ be received and adopted. It was ordered on the motion of His Wo~hip LMyor (;.h. In~li:; and -lid. ~'l~ite tt~t the City }fi~;incer be instructed to ores. nt a report upon the grading of Poplar Park to make the same suitable for a crSquet course. .The Co~nnittee adjourned ca the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and White. READ AND A.._%JFi1ED, May 28, 1940. Clerk Chairman of Finance COUNCIL I~ETIlqG Council Chamber, May 20, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance meeting for tile purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts appnaved by the Coimmittee. All members of the Council were present. BY-IAW ~he follord~ By-law was passed: ~ 291~5 -Ald. G. Donald- To Grant Monies for General Purposes. lst'reading- Ald. White and Scott. It ~es then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that Rule 36 (2) of the standing rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read 'a second time. 3rd reading - Aid. Grimster and A.F. Lbnald. 389. ' 390 RNSOLFi'ION. The follor~ing Resolution was passed: No. 72 - WILKINSON - SCOTT- RESOLVED that all members of the City Council and civic staffs attend at the evening services of A~rrison Street United Church at 7.00 p;m. on Sunday, ~My Z6th, 1940; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto fixed,. CARi{IED The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Scott slid A.F.Donald. READ/~Nl) ADOPTED, May 28, 1940. Clerk Mayor RLGIFL/~ L'~!]ETiNG Council Liay 28, l~J40. th~rsuant to adjourn:.:~.ent, the Council :not :~t 8.00 ~.m. to coneli]or Gen- eral Business and Finance. ,!all members of the Counc;1 ware presented. Th~ Coun- cil, having received and read the minutes of the previous l!:eeti~s, adented these on the motion of Aid. ,Scott ~u~d Orimster. ~ DEPU:r, ~0N S In connection wibh Colc, municution No. 169, and on ti}e ;action of' .kid. Donald and Grimster, Mr. W.i~.Lh~rtLn, K.C. a~nd Mr. C.I.~uriund were Permitted to address the Couacil. Mr, Martin outlined ~he rc~uest for the appoinb;~ent of Line ~ence viewers ~nd [h'. [~urland ststed his reasons 'for ,'~ishin~ to erect a fence on the bounda~ between his property and that of his nei~hbor to the west. ShE Co~:~nunication No. In co~mection with Conm~unicsticn No. 179, and on the mobion of Ald. ~'~lte and A.F. Donald, Mr. Carl Young was heard. Mr. Young; explained that the rues Club wore paying a set rental for the use of the a~.mscmcnts at their curn- ival and the sale of tickets and collection of fares would be handled entirely by representatives of the club. ~DEE Cormnunication No. 159 and No. 179 TENDERS Tenders had been called for the rentel of the concessions at the .~wim- ming Pool and 0akes Pa~k. On the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and scott the tenders submitted were opened, initialled by His Worship ~{syor Ingiis and read. It ~hen ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the tender of E.~.Cas~ elton for Fifteen Dollar% being the highest bid, be accepted. coI..g,qfNIc ATIONS Laid over from previous meetings: No. 140 - Mrs. A. Powell - requesting removal of tree. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the communication be r~oeived and filed, and the request be not granted. SEE Report No. 81 No. 159 - The Homes Club - requesting permission to opernte amusements at cars-, ival. ORDERED on the motion of/ltd. White and G. Donald that the communication be received and filed, and permission b.e granted. SEE Colmliuni.cation No. 179 No. 167 - Department of Municipal Affairs - re abolition of Housing Con~ission. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and G. Donald that the eo~nunication be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. SEE Report No. 82 The following Commtmications were received: No. 169 - Martin & Calvert - requesting appointment of fence viewers. (RDERED on the motion of Aid.' White and Allen that the communication be received and filed; and the C'ity Clerk be instx~cted to prepare a By-law f~r the appoinment of fence viewers for presentation at the next meeting. SEE Report N_p. No. 3.70 -Hon. ourable W.L. Houck,/~:L.A. -ackaowledging 'letter with .Petiton-agains~ 391 subway. ORDEI{',D on the motion of/rid. Allen and A.F.Donald that the conuaunic- utica be received and filed. No. 1V1 - Hencurable YI.L.Houck, M.L.A. - acknowledging Hamilton resolution re subversive elenents. Oi~)ERED on tile motion of Ald. Grimetot and Scott that the con~nunication be received and filed. No. 172 - Charles A.Orr - requesting permission to erect sightseeing sign. 0RD- ERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and White that the communication be redsired. and tile request be granted. ,No. 173- A.Mennette - requesting' amen~uent to residential By-law to ~ermit mov- ing of building. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and 'Allen that the corm~un- ication be received mud filed. No. 174 - Arthur A. ,leeks - re inability to proceed with building on lot p~rchased from City. ORffERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Orimster that the co~nun- ication be received and filed, the purchasers be permitted to withdraw from the agreement and a refund of a portion of the taxes paid be made. No. 179 - Fire Marshal of Ontario - re firemen's trnining school, OiOEP~D on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald that the conm~unication be received and filed; and the registration fee of ~gb. O0 be paid to enable as meny members of the Fire Separtment to attend the course as possible. Iqo. 176 - City Clerk - re car. collation of Salvation Army tag Say. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Grimster that the communication be received and flied. No. 177 - Women's Hospital Auxiliary - requesting permission to hold tag day, OR- DERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimefor that the colmnunication be rec- eived and filed, mid the reques~ be granted. No, .178 - Chief Medical Officer of Health - re appointment of Hoepit al Officer. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald end Scott that the connnunication be rec- eived and filed, aud the By-law be p~sented. S~TE By-law No. 2917 No. 179 - The Hermes Club - re arrangement for rental of amusements. G~Dh]~kD on the motion of'Ald. ~,~fite and G. Donald that the eox~unication be received and filed. No. 180 - Stratford Public ~tilities Colmnission - requesting agreement for supply of water as ~rafu~do G~DERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald end Scott that tile communication be received and filed; and the By-law be pre~ented. JHE By-law No. ~918 No. 181 - Edgar N. ~3walm - requesting r~noval of three trees. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. Grimetot and White that the coI~l!unication be received e~d filed, end the request be granted for tile removal of the trees if and v~en construction of tile new building has been c onmencedo SEE Report No. 88 No. leg - :V,H,Morrls - requestin6 re-location of traffic sign. on Stm~ley Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Wilkinson that the communication be rec- eived and filed, and the request be g=~nted. Laid over from previous meeting: REPORTS Ro° 81 - Parks Su]oerin~endent - recommending tree be not removed. (RDE~ED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the repor~ be adopted. No. 82 ~ City :~olicitor - re abolition of Housing. Coxmuission. ORDEI{ED on the mot- ion of Ald. Wilkinson and G. Donmld that the report be received and mdopte~. SE By-lay~ No.. 2916 The following Re~ox~s were presented: No. SV ~ City Solicitor ~ re appointment or fence viewers.. (RDEED on the moti~l of Aid. ',=~hite and .,!lion that the report be received an..~ t'ilcd. No. 88 - Fark:~ l-]upcrjl[Lc:x)onC - recaz]u:[~lll"ijll{: rc:fio',;[~l OC t'i'{~es. O}>~q'Lx~D oil Cho :notion of ~kl.L Orimeter nnd ]'ihitc that the reDart be l~ccivcd anO filed. No. 89 - Cit,~' Cleft[ - re ci'ectjo~! of ajvol'bj,:~ih~i :i,Cns on ,jr'..: j~ 'r -'[j;]l~lc, G{.j;- ERi]D on the motion of Ai~. Allen and ~/ilkinscn that the report be received and adopted. No. 90 - City Clerk - FIr plD:,:on;al Of '<:~-n:ayor ]'~azuli.'ell tq Dtlrchn:'c aero~l~me v~%h T,UI>IiC subscription funds. 02{ ):hli~:<D on the ::Dtion of tld. son that ~hc report be received '~d fj led, the ~;r'o~osal ~jc unF~v~d ~nd E:.L-muyor Eanniwell be ~dvised that the Coancil sup?oft h~m No. 91 L City Clerk -' re re,~uest of Kiwanis Cinb for ~.'ire units to bc entered in parade. Oi[Y R:.;D on the motion OF .lid. Allen ~md G. ik>nald theft the report b3 rec- eived and filed, and the Kiwanis Club be advised that permiss'ion rot this be given, owing to the dinnags which might rc~lt to the fire eq~tipmcnt. No. 92 - City Solicitor - re movement of frei,'ht over local elects.it lir:cs. ERhD on the motion or Aid. l'/hiLe ~lnd ,jcol;t that the report be received ~t~d riled. No. 93 - City j~,licitor - rc application for permission to merLltc bu.~es fro!:, :'jia- ~ara Falls to .;t,Catharines and ~{amiltoa. O]<:~ER]CD on the ~:~tion of ~L, '.'~ilkin- son and Vfi~ite that the repo~ be received ~d filed, No, 94 - Relief .'~{hnini.~ brator - re relief case.'; mentioned by Ljr, ];ind~r, Ok )]!.ii~.D on the' motion of Ald. Grimster mid ".Vhite ttmt ~c report be received mm filed, H~TITION The followin~ Potibion was presented: No. ll - J~mes Burr and ~4 ebbera - protesting a[lainst closing of stores at 9,00 p.m. on Saturdays. OR~)~},.D on the r~tion of Ald. Scott ~md Grimetot that the Pet- ition be received 'and filed; .and the ~y-law be presented. SEE By-law No. 2919 P~TSOLO~2tONS The following Resolutions were ~ssed: Me. 75 - ~'~{Iq],: - GRI~ST~ - R~SOL~jI) tlmt the City Clerk,be instructed to co~nun- icate with the Hencurable M.F.Hepburn, Premier of 0naario, and tile Hencurable W,L. Houck, M.L.A., and request that the Provincial Government withhold the work in connection with the construction of the new bridge across the Niagara River a~d the queen Elizabeth Highway to this City; and that the Government appropriate the money set aside for the above pux~posee to ~ar purposes; and the Seal of the Cor- poration be hereto affixed. qarrie~d No. V4 - WHITE - WIL~INSON - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to write to each member of the Housing Co~ission of Niagara Falls, expressing the sincere gratitude of tile Cramoil for the manner in which the Commission have carried out ~heir duties relating to the operation of the Housing Col~lission of Niagara Falls over ~ period of so many years; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto' affixed. ~arried ,The following By-laws were passed: BY-LAWS · N~o,. ~9.1.6, - Aid. Grant Donald - To abolish the-Housing Commissio~ for the City of Niagara Falls. · . . let reading - Aid. Grimefor and ~sott. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott tibet Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspeuded hnd the By- law read a second time, .-. Drd reading -Ald. Wilkinson and Grimster, No. 2917 -Ald. W.L. Wilkinson - To appoint a Hospital Officer. 1st reading - Aid. A.F.Donald and Allen. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Scott that Rllle 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be tenporarily suspended and the By-law tea d a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Grimster aud Scott. No. 2918 - Aid. A.W.Scott - To authorize the execution and de].ivery of an meat With the Public Utilities Co~unission of the Township of Stamford end the Corporation of the Tovrnship of St~mLford. reading - Aid. Wilkinson and Grimster. It was than ordered on the motion of Aid. A.F. Donald a~nd '/fi~ite theft Rule 36 {2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and tim By- law rea,i a second time. 3rd reading - Aid. Scott and Grimster. No. 2919 -Ald. T.N. Grimster - To provide for closing all shops during certain hours, 1st reading -Ald. Allen and Wilkinson. It was then ordered on the aption of Ai~. Scott and g. Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended s~ld the By-l~w read a second time. I~ wan ordered on the motion of Aid. Grimster and O. Donald that sn amen&~ent be made to the By-law to indnde the month of September with the summer months mentioned in Clause No. 1. 3rd reading - ~ld. Scott and Grimster. Np.. ~9.20 -Ald. Grant Donald - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. 1st reading -Ald. Wilkinson and White. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimster and A.F,Donatd that Rule 36(2) Of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the By-law read a sec- ond time. 3rd r~ading -Ald. Scott and Wilkinson. No. 29z1 -Ald. A.F.Donald - To authorize the exenution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. let reading -Ald. Grimetot and G. Donatd. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scot~ that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By- law read a second time. ' 3rd reading -Ald. G:Donald and Scott. Ald. James G.V~ite - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. 1st reading -Ald. Allen and A.F. Donald. was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimefor ar~ O. Donald th~at Rule 36 (2) of the Stm..din~Z Rule.~ of (-'oancil be temoorarily 2us~!onded anU the law read a sec,md time. ~ 3rd ~'eading - :lld. A.F. Donald and 7/hits. No. 292~3 - Lid. Gcor,?,e .lllcn- To authorize the e~:ecution of an A~reel:'._ent for Sale and Deed. 1st reading -Ald. ~cott and O. Oonald. It was ghen orde_,~! on the i;:ot]oz of .-kl.[. :]rant Doll,.tJ.C. bad (;riI:z:l:.~r that tile 3y-.].aw be rcafi a '~;ccond time. (Aid, bilkinson asked to be recorded as being contrary to this motion) 3r8 reading - Aid. A.F.Donald nnu ~a~,itc. (:kid. ?tiikinson contrary) i~!o. ,']9'24 -Ald. A.F.Dor,~ld - To asslull(; a laue. , 1st readfi~ - A!~. Allen and Scott. It was then ordered on the mobion of :'._l,io 'illen an0 G. Do_nal.i i. hut 36 (~U) of the S~sding hulos of Counci! be temporarily susoended ~nd the zy-law read a seecad time. 3rd rea:iing - Aid. -A.l~LDonsu[d and Grimsin r. I iIG CELL. ,Nj"0US Ald. -iikinson advised tile Council of his intention to offer a ];zize of Five Dollars; for the be~;t kept garden or plot operated by a relief recipient. The Aldena~m asked ~hut Hir: Wor~:hip ].Iayor G.-;~.Iagti3, the City Cleric and the Parks 3uDerintendent be a Coum~ittee to insbeet the gavdeus and make a decision as to tile best. ' The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Scott and Orimster. Rb~AD ~qD A00r~TED, June 3, ,1940. Clerk l~iayor FINANCE ~gEETING Council Chamber, May 28, 1940. The Finance Con~nittee met on Tuesday, May 28, 1940, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been Properly cert- ified a~l~. plaee.d. before ~hem.. All members of the Co~lttec were present. a.o,6 Sundry accounts, amounting to $58,844.76, were approved by t~he Gem- mittco. The accountr, :;ubmitted, being pa3sed or othon~dse dealt v,ith, were ord- ered placed in tile mney By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of ~ld. Wilkinson and Orimster. A reque:;t from the Guards at the Filbr.tion Plant, to bc sapplied with uniforms, was bresented. It v:as ordered on the motion of Aid. ,'~ilkinson and Scott that the request be received and laid on the table for one week. The City Clerk asked for permission to call for tenders for the supply of btniforms and other clothing for the Fire Depurtmcnt. It was order.'d on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Wilk. inson that tenders be called for this material. The report of the City Clerk, rucon~nendinC fire insurance .on certain occuRled propertie:~, was presented. It was ordered on the .motion of Ald. Wilkin- son and Allen that the report be r~ceived and appxeved, and the properties be ered'~in accordance with the reco~maendation. The re~ort of 6he City Clerk, vdth reference to the pro ,;erty at ?d8 Hur- on Street, w!,a prcsented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Grim- ster that the report be received and l~id on the table for one week. The report of the City C!urk, recor~nending time r ntal of a truck for spr."-ying ulork, ~as proscared. It was ordered on the motion of ild. Scott and His Worship Mayor Inf~lis thut the repo r~ be rcceived and the laatter of arrange~rsnts for a track be left in the hands of the City Clerk. The report of the City Clerk, re a settlement with Mrs. V:.Y.O'Brien, re taxes, :'as presented. It was ordered on the motion of j~ld. Scott and White that the report be received arfi the ar~zngements be approved. TIle report of tile City Clerk, re a request for a price on 1316-1518 Ferry Str,~'et, v~s presented. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor In~lis alld Ald. Grimslot that the report be received and adopted, and the sale price be adopted. The offer of O~lce E. Mleeler, to purchase Part of i~t 117, Sirocco Street for :,~250.00 under the usual conditions, was presented. It was orderl d on 'the mot- ion of Aid. Allen and White that the offer be received and accepted. subject to the usual conditions and to the approval of the City Treasurer and Assessment Co~missiouer. The offer of Florence Henry, to purchase Lot 126, Orchard Avenue for [~75.00, ~s presented. It ,aas ordered on the motion of His Worship r, hyor Inglis and Ald. Scott that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the usual con- ditions and to the approval of the City Treasurer and Assessment Commissioner. The report of tile Relief Administrator, re scale of allowance for cook- ing fuel, t~as presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald~ Wilkinson and Grim- ster that the report be received and filed, and the suggested fi~el allowance be not put into effect at the present time. The matter of the tenant at 605 First Avenue was presented by the City Clerk. It ~ms ordered on the nxotion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott t~at the Clerk be instructed to take the necessary steps for*the removal of the tenants f.rom the prelaises, The Committee adjouxned on the motion of Ald. White and Grime tot. READ AND ADOPTED, June 5, 1940, Clerk Ohairman of Finance C0b~'lCIL l~h~kTil'IO lliay ~8 1940. The Council re-as:;~mbled at tile close Jf the Fin!lace :.h, etinC for the purpol}e of ~ssing the money ,3y-law which cov~rei th~ account:~ approved by the Cor~ittee. All members of the Council were p~sent. BY-L'~,L' .T:h,e follov,ing By-law ~vas pa~s..s%d: No. 2925 -Ald. Grant Donald ~ To Grant Monies for Generdi Pu;~!oses. It was then ordered on ~l~e motion of .~u. ','il~i~c ~dm Orim:~tcr ~l~t Rule 36 (2) of the Stendi~ Rules of Co~cil be temporarily suspenued ~d tile ~y-law read a second time. 3rd reading - Aid. Scott and A,F.Donald. REijOLUTIOI ! The following He.~:olution was p~assed: No. 75 - 7~HILKINSON - 19tlT;~ - RESDLV',~D that ar an[iemcnts be made with the 5ecret- 'ary of the Fails Illumination BoarJ,, Mr. C.E.Kamneyer, to place the men reuuiz'~d on the occasions of special illbuninations of the Falls; arid the Seal of thg Cor- poration be hereto affixed. 3]Ar rie d The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. '.Vhite and Scott. EADAIfD ADOPTED, June 5, 1940. Clerk Mayor J r TWENTY-EIGHTH MEETING REGOV~AR MEETING Council Chamber, June 3, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider G~n- oral Business and Finance. All members of the Council were present. The Council having received and read the minutes of the previousr nesting, adopted these on the motion of Aid. Grimster and Scott. DEPUTATIONS In connection with Petition No. 12, and on-themotion ~f Ald. White sad Wilkinson, representatives of the various businesses in the City were permitted to address the Council. Mr. D.E.Calvert ,presented the request of the petitioners that the By-law as passed at the last meeti'ng of Council be not pet into operat- ionand that the same be repealed. Messrs. James Barr, F.C.Ward, George Burley, R.M. Gay, . Joe. Simon, ,George Briggs, a~.d F.E.Burley also spoke and outlined their reasons for opposing the By-law. Mr. John Logan and Messrs. A.W. Lilley of Loblaws Limited, H.H.Haynes and Jas.Gullion spoke in support of the By-law. Messrs. V.C. Miller and Herbert Hand also spoke opposing the By-law. SEE Petition No. 12, In c0hnection with By-law No. 2926, and on the motion of Ald. Grimster and A.F.Donald, Mr. D.E.Oalvert, representing Mr. C.I..Burland, was pemitted to address the Council. Mr. Calvert asked that the Council consider the applicat- ion for the appointment of fence viewers as presented at' the last meeting of Coun- cil. SEE also Con~nnnication N$. and By-law No. 2926 COMMUNICATIONS The following Communications were presented: No. 185 - City Clerk, Chatham - resolution re internment of enem~ aliens. 0RD- EEon the motion of AId. Wilkinson Rr~ Allen that the communication be received and filed, the resolution be endorsed and notice of this action be forwarded to the parties requested. No. 184 - Clifton Chapter, I.O.D.E. - requesting permission to sell flags on Yuly 4th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and Grimster that the eomrmAnication be received and filed~ and the necessary permission ha granted. No. 185 - Hencurable Minister of Municipal Affairs - re procedure for municipal elections. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson .m~ G. Donald that the commun- ication be received and filed, and His Worship Mayor Inglis b'e requested to ap- point a Committee to give discussion to this matter; and the comunication be sent to the various boards for their consideration. No. 186 - H.S.Fisher - requesting permission to erect additional tourist sign. 0~D on the motion of Ald. Allen and White ~hat the communication be received and filed. No. 187 - H.F.Logan - re application for appolutmant of fence viewers. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Scott that the communication he received and laid over for discussion with By-law No. 2926. When the By-law had bean discussed, it was ordered on the moticu of Ald. G. Donald and Wilkinson that the communication be received and filed. No. 1~8 - A.B. Dam~de, M.P. - re dtsc~ssion of Niagara Falls franchise. ~DERED on the motion of Ald. White and Scott tba~ ~ha ocemunioation be received and filed. NO. 189 - A_.B. Damu_de. M.P~ - acknowledging resolution re subversive aotlvittese 8.9 9 ORDERED on the metion of Ald. Grtmster and White that the communica.tion be rec-. sired and filed. No. 190 - Attorney-General G.D. Conant - acknowledging telegram re replacement of guards. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Grlmster that a communication be sent to the'Minister of Defence, approving the action of the Mayor of this City in asking that the returned men be retained as guards at this point; and that this communication be received and filed, No. 191 - Secretary to Prime Minister of Ontario - acknowledging resolution re suspension of work on [[idge and highway. ORDERED on the moti on of Ald. Wilkin- son and A.F. Donald that the communication be received and filed. (Ald. Grimster and White asked to be xecorded as being opposed to this motionl No. 192- Honourable W.L.Houck, M.L.A. - acknowledging resolution re suspension of work on new bridge and highway. (RDERED by His Worship Mayor Inglis that the communication be filed. Prior to this action a motion was presented by Ald. Wilk- inson and A.F. Donald that the communication be received and filed. An amendment was presented by Ald. White and Grimster that- the communication be received and a further letter be sent to the Honourable Minister advising him that the Council have not changed their minds in reference to the Bride:e, but b~e sees a new pict- ure and feel that there should be no undertekings of this kind until the war has been won. Both motions were defeated. REFORTS The following Re_ports were presented: No. 95 - Dairy I_nspector - report for month of May. 0RDEED on the motion of AId, Wilkinson and Scott that the report be received and filed. No. 96 - City Clerk - recommending improvement to Murray Hill. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Wilkinson that the report be received and the recommend- ation be adopted. PETITION The following Petition was presented: No. 12 - James Barr and 130 others - protesting ~gatnst By-law No. ~9 for 9.00 o'clock closing on Saturdays. ORDERED on the metion of AId. White and Scott that the petition be received and flied, and the enforcement of the By-law be extended from Ju~e 10th to 17th; and the matter be referred to the Retail Merchants' Assoc- iation for their suggestions. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was presented: No. 76 - A.F. DONALD - GRIMSTER - RESOLVED that the action of His Worship Mayor G.R.Inglis in appointing Alderman A.W. Scott as Enadtng Mayor on June 10, 11, 12, and 13, 1940, during the absence of His Worship from the 0ity, is hereby approved; and the Seal of the 00rporation be hereto affixed. ~a. rri e d BY-LAW The following By-laws were presented: ~P. ~9~.6 -Ald, A.W. Scott- TO provide for the appointment of fence viewers. let reading -Ald. Gr~mater and White. It was than ordered on the motion of Ald. G~Donald and WXlkinson that the By-law be laid on the table. No, 2.927 - Aid, Grant Donald - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale end Deed. , 1st reading -Ald. A.F.Donald end Scott. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimstar end White that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules Of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald. No.2928 -Ald. Grant Donald - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. 1st reading -Ald. Grimstar end White. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald end White that Rule 36 (2)'of the Standing Rules of Council be te~porariiy suspended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading - AId. Scott and Wilkinson. The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. White and Grimstar. READ AND ADOPTED, Olerk Mayor FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, S~ule 3, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, June 3, 1940, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cert- ified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts, amounting to $11,461.78 were approved by the Committee. The accounts submitted, b~ng passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money By-law for presentation to the Council, on ~he motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Grinaster. The communication from the Guards at the FiLtration Plant, as laid over from the previous meeting and asking that they be supplied with untfomms, was pros- anted. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and Grimetar that the com- munication be received and filed; and the City Clerk be'authorized to 'obtain prices for the supply Of suitable hate for these men. The ~eport of the City Clerk, with refere~e to the tender received for the removal of V48 Hux~n Street., as laid over from the previous meeting, was pros- 401 anted. A communication from Mr. P.D'Ambrose, the tenderer, was also presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimster end A.F.Donald that the report and conmunication be received, Mr. D'Ambrose be permitted to withdraw from the trans- action and the City call for new tenders for the removal of the building. A comparison of tax collections as at May 31, 1940, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimsterand White that the statement be rec- eived and filed. An accsunt from William Teal, claiming payment for supplies and monies paid from 1925 to 1927, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Grimster that the account be received and laid on the table and the City Clerk be requested to submit a report upon the matter. The communication from United Steel Corpora~on, re cost of supply parts for the twenty-seven inch main was presented. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor G.R. Inglis end Ald. Scott that the comm. unication be received and filed; and the Clerk's verbal recommendation for the purchase of these parts be adopted. An amendment was presented by Ald. Grimstar and A.F.Don~ld that the conuunication be received and filed, and the Clerk be instructed to obtain prices from other companies. This amendment was defeated. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald., Grimster and A.F. Donald. READ ANDADOPTED, June 10, 1940. Clerk Chairrain of Finance COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, hne 3, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance meeting, for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts appreved by the Committee. All members of the 0ouncil, with the exception of Aid. Allen, were p~esent. BY-IAW The following By-law was passed: N~o. 2929 -Ald. O, raat Donald - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. 1st reading - Aid. White and A.F. Donald. It was then ordered on the motion of JLtd. ScOtt and Ortms~er that Rule 36 (2) be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. Srd reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and White. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Scott and A.F.Donald. READ AND ADOP~ED, June 10, 1940. Clerk Council Chamber, Iune 3, 1940. The Council re-assembled as a conference at the close of the regular Council and Finance meetings, for the pArpose of discussing the various matters which had been presented to them. All ramhers of the Committee, with the excep- tion of Aid. Allen, were present. After discussion upon the matters presented, the Committee adjourned on the mot- ion of Aid. Wilkinson and White. READ AND A~0~TED, June 10, 1940. Clerk. ~'L" Chairman TW~I~Y-NINTH MEETING REGULAR ME~YI'ING Council Cham0er, Iune 10, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.50 p.m. to consider Gen~ ersl Business and Finance. All members of the Council, with the exception of His Worship Mayor G.R.Inglis, were present. Alderman A.W.Scott was Exmcting Mayor during the meeting. The Council, having received and rend the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. White and Grimstar. DEPUTATIONS on the motion of Ald.. White and A.F.Donald, Mr. Mercer, representing the Canada Coach Lines Limited, was permitted to address the Council. Mr. Mercer advised the Council that his Company was making an application to the Ontario Mun- icipal Board for permission to operal~s schedule of busses from Hamilton and St. Cathareines end Niagara Falls over the Queen Elizabeth Way, similar to the applic- ation made by the Canadian Natioaal Transportation Limited. Mr. Mercer outlined the activities of his Company at the present time, and asked that the Council give their support to the application being made by the Canada Coac~ Limes Limited. SEE Reso_!~tion No. VV On the motion of Ald. Allen and Grimster,- and in ,connection with Com- mumication No. ~05, Mr. C.L. Young was permitted to address the Council. Mr. Young explained the competition for a Marbles Champion which the Hermes Club was spon- soring, and asked for the Council ,s endcreation. SEE Comun. ication No., .20~ In connection with Report No. 9?, and on the motion of Aid. G. Donald' and A.F.Donald, Mr. A.E.Farmer was permitted to address the Council. Mr. Farmer outlined the plans which had been r~ade and steps taken for the organization of a Civil Guard for the City of Niagara Falls. ReporA No. .TENDERS Tenders were submitted for the removal .and purchase of the house known as VdB Huron Street. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. A.F.DSnald and Grimster that these tenders be received, opened, initialled by the Enacint Mayor and read. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. G.Donald and Allen that the highest offer, from W.G. somerville of $100.00 be accepted. ' Tenders were also submitted for the supply of firemen's clothing for the year 1940. It was ordered oI~ the motion of Aid. G. Donald and White that the tenders be received, opened, initiaLled by the 'Enacting Mayor and read. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. White and Grimstar that further consideration. of ~hese tenders be given at the Finance meeting. COMMUNICATIONS _The following Communications were received_: No. lg3 - Canadian National Transportation Lim%.ted - re application for authority to operate passenger busses. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the communication be received and filed. NO. 194 - Niagara Falls Retail Merchants, Association - requesting repeal of By- law No. B919. ORDERE~ on the motion o~f ild. (}.Donald and Allen that the commundc- ation be received and filed. No. 195 - Secretary to Prime Ministe~ o~ Canada - acknowledging resolution re enemy aliens, etc. ORDERED on the motion of A~d. White and A.F.Donald that the communication be received and filed. No. 196 - Secretary to Minister of National Defence - acknowledging resolution re enemy aliens, etc.. ON)ERED on the motion.of Ald. Wilkinson and Grimster that the communication be received and filed. No. 197 - A.B. Damude, M.P. - acknowledging resolution re Fifth Column activities. ORDERED on the motion. of Aid. Grimsterand White that the communication be rec- eived sad filed. No. 198 - A.B. Damude, M.P. - acknowledging resolution re subversive activil3ss. OR- DERED on the n~otion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Wilkinson that the communication be received and filed. No. 199 - Y.Y. McCibbon - re orders for removal of cabins and signs. (RDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the communication be received and filed, the matter be left in the hands of the City ~n~gineer for action, that the signs as ordered be removed innnedlat~ly, and Mr. McGibbon be permitted to leave the cabin in the present ldcation for ni~ety days. No. 200 - Attorney-General for Ontario - re organization for Volunteer Civil Guard. No. 201 - Attorney-General for Ontario - further to above. ORDERED on the 'motion of Ald. G. Doneld and Grimetot that the communications be received and filed. No. 202 - Store Employees of Niagara Falls - re closing By-law for Saturdays. 0R- DERED on the motion of Aid. White and Allen'that the communication be received and discussed when the By-law is presented. It was further ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Crimster that the request he granted and the matter be laid on the table until June 17th. No. 203- The Hermes ClUb - re competition for Marbles' Champion. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and G. Donald that the connm~nication be received and filed, that His Worship Mayor Inglis be instructed to attend the tournament and as many of the Aidemen as possible also attend. REP0 BTS The following Reports were received: No. 97 - City Clerk - re request of Civil Guard to use Market Square. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G.Donald and Allen that the report be received and filed, and permission for the use of the Market Square be granted. No. 98 - City Clerk - re conference hold on June 3, 19~O. ORLUm~ED on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and White that the report be received and filed. No. 99 - City Clerk - re invitation to participate in l~na Charts parade. 0RD- ERED on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and A.F. Donald that the report be received sad filed, the invitation be accepted, as many of the Council as possible attend, and the City Clerk arrange for the suitable decoration of the cars which will be used in the parade. No. 100 - City Clerk - request for closing of portion of lane: ORDERED on the mot- ion of AId. G. Donald end Grimster that the report be received and flied, and the necessary By-law be prepared. RESOIA~fIONS following Resolutions were passed: No. 77 - WILKINSON - WHITE - RESOLVED that no action be taken by this Cc~tncil upon the application of the Canada Coach Lines Limited for approval of their applicat- ion to the Ontario Municipal Board for a permit to operate a schedule of busses from Hamilton and St.Catharines to Niagara Falls over the Queen Elizabeth Wayl and the Seal of the Corporation be hereSo.affixed. C.arried No. 78 - WHITE -' ORIMSTER - RESOLVED that whereas a VolUnteer Civil Guard has been organized in the Cit~of Niagara Fallst I , ' ' THEREFORE the E~nicipal Council Of the Corporation of the City of Nia- gara Falls endorses the organization of the said Civil Guard'sad requests the co- operation of the Province. of Ontario in the operation of' the guard; and the Mayor of Niagara Falls is hereby authorized to appoint a conmending officer for the said Civil Guard; and IT IS FURTHERRESOLVED that the City Council also ask the Province of Ontario to supply arm bands for each member of the Civil Guard and registration forms in such numbers as may be required; and the Seal of the Corporation be here- to affixed. ' Carried No. 79 - ALA~N - WHIE'- RESOLVED that Thursday, June 13th, 1940, be proclaimed a civic half-holiday, that all civic buildings be closed at 12 o'clock noon and that all businesses and stores be requested to observe the holiday and these stores which hamally close on Wednesday afternoons be asked to advance the day to Thurs- day, June 13th; aud the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried BY-LAW The following By-lawwas presented: NO. 293__0 -Ald. Grant Donald - To repeal By-law No. 2919, being a By-law 'To pro- vide for closing all shops during certain hours'. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Grimster that the By-law be not read or considered, and the matter be laid on the table until June 17th. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. G. Dormld and Grimstar. READ AND ADOPi~ED, Yune 17, 1940. Clerk Enacting Mayor F~L~OE MEETING Council Chamber, ~une 10, 1940. The Finance Committee met On Monday, ~une 10, 1940, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cert- ified and placed before them. All members of the Committee, wish the excelf~ion of His Worship Mayor Inglis, were present. 8undx7 accounts, amounting to $4,598,2~ were approved by the Committee, The aacounts 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 405 406 Ald. Grimster and A.F. Donald. The agenda for the Ontario Parks Association convention was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Grimster that l~he progranme be rec- eived and filed. An application from H.Bromhall, offering to purchase Lot,476, Hunter Street for $100.00, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Grimster that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the 'usual conditions and to the approval of the City Treasurer and Assessment Commissioner. An application from Arthur C.Yolley to purchase Lot 7, Sixth Avenue, for $75.00, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimster sad White that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the usual conditions and to the approval of the City Treasurer and Assessment Cor~nissioner. Prior to the ab- ove motion,. it was moved by ~ld. Allm and Wilkinson that the offer be not accep- ted and the prc~ective purchaser be asked to increase his offer. This metion was defeated. The report of the City Clerk, requesting that a price be set for Lots 605, and 606, Roberrs Street and Lot 617, Stamford Street, ~ms presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the communication be rec- eived and laid on the lable and the City Clerk be instructed to obtain an expres- sion of opinion from the residents in this locality as to whether they would be agreeable to the erection of a building fox~ dairy purposes at this location. The report of the City Treasurer, re sale of Housing Commission prop- erties, was presented. It was ordered on the~notion of Aid. White sad Scott that the report be received and adopted. The statement of Direct Relief Expenditures for the month of May ~s presented. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the statement be received and filed. Tenders for the supply of firemen's uniforms, as referred from the Coun- cil meeting, were considered. It was ordered on th~ motion of Aid. Allen and Scott that the tender from James Gullion for the supply of suits at $37.50 for double- breasted suits and $35.00 for single-breasted salts; and the tender from Bert Sam- pson for shirts at $1.~.5 be accepted. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and Grimster. READ AND ADOPTED,- June 17, 19~0~ COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, June 10, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance meeting, for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approvml by the Com- mittee. All members of the Council, with the exception of His Worship Mayor Ing- lis', were present. Alderman A.W.Scott ~es Enacting Mayor for the meeting. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed: No. 2931 - Aid. Grant Donald - To Grant Monies for General Pu~pses. 1st reading - Aid. A.F.Donald and Allen. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimster and A.F,Donald that Rule 36 (2-) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By- law read a second time. ' 3rd reading -Ald. White and Grimster. The Oouncil adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Gr~mster. READ AND ADOPTED, June 17, 1940. Clerk Enacting Mayor CONFERENCE Clerk Chairman of Finance Council Chamber, June 10, 1940. The Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance meetings for the purlme of holding a conference for the purpose of discussing the various matters which had besu placed before them.' All members of the Committee with the exception of His Worship Ma~or Inglis were present. Acting Mayor A.W. Scot~ was ehairm~n for the meeting. After discussion upon the various matters presented, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, ~une 17, 1940, 0 ha i rman THIRTIETH MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, Jane 1V, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finsnee. 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. Scott and Grimster. PRESENTATION On behalf of the Canadian Corps Association of Niagara Falls, Messrs. E.J.McGirr and'J.M. Cowan attended the meeting for the purpose of presenting to His Worship Mayor Inglis a gavel and block from the Association. The represent- atives were heard upon the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald. His Worship accepted the presentation and thanked the 0anadian Corps Association for the gift. REPUTATIONS In connection with Petition No. 13, and on the motion of Aid. White and Grimster, it was ordered that any representatives of the Store Employees of Nia- gara Falls be permitted to address the C~uncil. An employee of John Logan spoke and advised that the conditions as stated in the letter were quit~ correct. In view of the representations made by the Employees, Aid. White spoke and made a motion that this matter should be referred to the ~etail Merchants' Association, together with the Chsmber of Connnerce for a survey of the conditions menti cued in the letter. Aid. Allen, Grimster and Wilkinson then spoke upon the matter. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that Mr. F.O.Ward, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, be heard. Mr. Ward outlined the action which had been taken in this matter and stated that the resolution of the Retail Merchants' Ass~Ciation was"th'at a request be made for the By-law to be ~rescinded and each individual class of merchant endearcur to present a petition for the passing of the necessary By-laws. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Whir e and Grimster that Mr. Barr be heard. Mr. Barr spoke in connection with the statement in the Petition with reference to ~he long hours of work for store employees; and pointed out that this matter should be presented to the Department of Labour for consideration. A motion was then presented by Aid. White and Allen that any others in the audience who wished to speak be now permitt ed to do so. No member present wished to do so. Ald. Grant Donsld end White spoke further on the matter, after which a motion was presented by Aid. White and Grimster. A motion was then presented by AId. G. Donald and Scott tha~ any clerks present who wished to do so now speak ot the proposed motion. Mr. Henderson of the Canadian Department Stores spoke and stated that he believed the majority present were interested only in the closing time on Saturdays, and were not presently concerned with the matter of hodrs of labour. An amendmint to the motion was then presented by Aid. A.F. Donald and Scott, On the motion of AId. Allen and G. Donald Mr. Ward was egain heard. Mr. Ward pointed out that there was no necessity for referring the matter again to the 0hamher of Commerce. On the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and G.Donald, a representative from the C.Wallaee & Co. was heard. This speaker also stressed the fact that the employees present were concerned only at this time with the Sat- urday night closing. The amandment to the motion was then presented-and the mot- ions were defeated. SEE Resolution No. 80 & Petition No. 13 GO~A~rlCATIONS The following Communications were reoeived~ No. toO4 - Canadian Lagion Branch No. ~1 - tnvitmtlon to annue~ Memorial Parade. ORDERED on the motion *of AId. Gx~mst er and G. Donald that the communication be rec-. etved and filed, 'the invitatt'o~ 'be accepted, and as many of the 'C~]noil as poe- slble attend the parade. 409 No. 205 - A.B.Dsmude, M.P. - reply to wire re Perth Regiment. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. G. Donald and Wilkinson that the communication be received and laid on the table. No. 206 - A.B.Damude, M.P. - acknowledging resolution re enemy aliens in Canada. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grimster that the comnmnication be received and filed. No. 207 - Director of Unemployment Relief - re enemy aliens and agitators in rec- eipt of relief. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the commun- ication be received and laid on the table, and read ~t the next meeting. No. 208 - Attorney-General G.D.Conant - menorsndum re Volunteer Civil Guard. ORD- ERED.On the motion of Ald. Grimster and Wilkinson that the communication be rec- eived and laid on the table. No. 209 - James Bedard - requesting permission to re-locate sign. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Grimster that the communication be received and filed, and Mr. Bedard be given permission to erect a sign on the property at the corner of Bridge Street and Clifton Avenue, and to operate a sightseeing business fmum this location. _I~PORTS The following Reports were presented: No. 101 - City Clerk - re conference held on June 10, 1940. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that the report be received and adopted. No. 102 - His Worship Mayor G.R.Inglis - enclosing resolutions passed by confer- ence of Canadian Mayors and Municipalities. ORDER~J) on the motion of Ald. G. Don- ald and A.F.Donald that the report be received and laid on the table until the nex~ meeting. No. 103 - City Clerk - re address by Judge Stanbury re Juvenile Court Area. 0RD- ERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F. Donald that the report be received and filed, and as msny of the Council as possible attend the address. No. 104 - City Clerk - re request of Hydre-Electric Power Commission for removal of trees. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. G.Donald and Grimster that the report be received and filed, and the request be granted. SEE also Report No. 105 No. 105 - Parks Superintendent - reconmiending removal of trees. 0RDE~D on the motion of Ald. G.Donal~' ~nd Grimster that the 'report be received and adopted. PETITION The following pet. ition was ~re~ented: No. 13 - Store l~nployees of Niagara Falls - asking for closing of stores on Sat- urdays at 9.00 p.m. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that the Petition be received and filed. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were presented: No. 80 - A.F. DONALD - SCOTT - RESOLVED that the matter of action to be taken by this Council upon an investigation into the long hours of work for certain em- Ployees in stores throughout the City be referred back to the Store Employees to see if they wish action to be taken thereon by the Council; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto afl~xed. Carried Prior to the above motion, it was moved by Ald. Nhite and Allen that this matter should be referred by the Council back to the Retail Merchants, Associat- ion together with the Chamber of Commerce. This motion was defeated., 410 It was alsa moved by Aid. White and Grlmster that this Council, on rap- resentations 'from the Petition from Store Employees of Niagara Falls, containing information that the hours of work are in excess of those ~escribed by law, lay this question b. efore a Fair Wage Officer of the Province with the request that he come to Niagara Fslls to investigate the matter and make suitable recommendations to Council., This motion was defeated. SEE also By-law No.- 2930 No. 81 - A.F. DONALD - SCOTT - RESOLV~D that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls extend their appreciation of the kindinvitation received from Mayor Ernest Mirrington, Jr., of Niagara Falls, New York, and General Chairman Phiillp A. Case of the International Veterans' Magna Charta Conumittee to participate in the an- nual parade on Saturday, June 15th;.and endorse the spirit of international good- will fostered by such sn event at this critical time; and the Seal of the Corpor- ation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 82 - WHITE - GRI~TER - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to commun- icate with the Honourable W.L. Houek, M.L.A., member for this Riding end also get in touch with the Honourable M.F. Hepburn, Premier of Ontario, and ask that work on the construction of the Queen Elizabeth Highway stud approaches for the new bridge be ceased; end the Seal of the Corporation be heyeto of fixed. · · Lost His Worship Nayor Inglis vot- ing contrary. The following By-laws were presented: .N.o. 2930.- Aid. Grant Dolmld - To repeal By-law No. 2919, being a By-law 'To Pro- vide for closing all shops during certain hours'. 1st reading -Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Grtmster and Allen that the council adjourn to Comittee of the Whole, with His Worship Mayor Inglis in the Chair, for the purpose of discussing this By-law. READ AND ADOPTED, June 24, 1940. 0ierk Mayor COMMITrEE OF TH~ WHOLE Oounotl 0hambet, ~une 17, 1940, The Council re-assembled as the Committee of the Whole, for the purpose disousaing By-law No. 2930, .All m~mbers of the Committee were present. On the motion of Ald. G.Donald and Allen, Mr. F.C.Ward, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, was heard. Mr. Ward spoke of the request of the Retail Merchants' Association which asked for the repeal of By-law No. 2919, in order that each individual class of merchent could take action to p~sent a petition if they so desired, for the closing at 9.00 p.m. on Saturdays. I't was then ordered on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and G.Donald that the Comittee arise and report to Council. gAD AND ADOPTED, Yune 24, 1940. Clerk Chairman CO~CR METEG Council Chamber, June 17, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the meeting of the Committee of the Whole for the purpose of hearing the report of that Committee end for the consideration of By-laws. All members of the Council were present. The Committee of the Whole reported that it was recommended that By- law No. 2930, repealing By-law No. 2919, be passed. BY-lAWS The following By-laws were pmsented: No. 2.930 - AId. Grant Donald - ~To repeal By-law No. ~9, being a By-law '.To prov- - tde for closing all shops during 6ertaln hours,. 2nd reading -Ald. G. Donald and Scott. 3rd reading - Aid. G. Donald and Wilkinson. N~o. 2932_ -Ald. A.W. Scott- To repeal By-law Number 2618 and to amend By-law Num- ber 2124, respecting Traffic end the Use of Streets. 1st reading -Ald. Grimster and White. It ~as then ordered on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and Scott that Rule 36 (21 of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd r~ading -Ald. White and A.F.Donald. No, ~933 -Ald. Grant Donald - To authorize. the execution. of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. 1st reading ~ AId. Scott and Grimster. 4'11 It was then ordered on the motion' of AId.- A. F;Donald and ScOtt that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of 'Cguncil be~temporarily suspended and the By- law read a second time. 3rd reading1- 'Aid. Allen and White. No. 2934 -Ald. Grant Donald - -To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sa~e and Deed. let reading -Ald. Gr~mster and Scott. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. Scott and White that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council b~ temporarily' suspended and the By-law read a second ~ime. 3rd reading- Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. 2935 -Ald. A.F.Donald ~ To close and sell portion of a lane running from But- trey Avenue to Ferguson'Avenue, between Hickson Street and Vine Street, as shown on registered Plan No. 32 for the Town (now the Cityl of Nia- gara Falls. let reading -Ald. Scott and Grimster. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Wilkinson that Rule 38 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By- law read a second time. MISCELLANEOUS Aid. Allen asked that the City Clerk convey to Chief Shapton and the members of the Fire Department, the appreciation of the Council for the fine show- ing they made in the Magna Charta parade on Saturday, June 15th. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Wilkinson. Sundry accounts, amounting .to $12,354,42, were approved by the Comxmtttee. 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. A.F.Donnld and Wilkinson. A communication from Mr. W.S.0.Mackenzie was presented in which he asked for penalscion to rent a lot on Otter Street for the purpose of parking Tourists~ cars. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Wilkinson that the communic- ation be received and the request be not granted. Reports from H.T.Ysmieson & Company, as to the audit of the accounts of the Hydro-Electric Commission, the Housing Commission and the Public Library Board for the year 1939, were presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkin- son and A.F.Donald that the reports be received, laid on the table and printed in the usual manner. The City Clerk ,~as asked to bring in a report upon the charge to a local dairy for water meter repairs caused by hot water. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and Pfi~ite. READ AND AOOPTED, June 24, 1940. Clerk Chairman of Finance READ AND ADOPTED, June 24, 1940. Clerk , FINANOE K~EETING Council Chamber, June 17, 1940. The Fierce 0ommittee met~ on 'Monday, 3'une 17, 1940, for the purpose of* approving and also of passing the various accounts which had be~- properly eex~if- led and placed before them~ All members of ~he 0ommittee were present. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, June 17, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance meeting, for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was tassed_: N_q. 2936 - Aid. Grant Donald - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. let readlv~ - AId. White and Scott. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. A.F. Donsld and White that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing RUles of Council be temporarilF suspended and ~he By- law mad a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Grimster and A.F.Donald. RESOLUTION The following ResolUtion was passed: No. 83 - AT.TF.N - SCOTT - RESOLVED that the purchase of the necessary equipment for the Police Department to properly protect life and property in the City of Niagara Falls be authorized; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried In the above connection, the City Clerk asked that a Committee of Coun- cil be appointed to confer for the purchase of this equipment. His Worship Mayor Inglis appointed Ald. Scott, Ald. Allen and the Chairman of Finance as the Com- mittee. - , The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and G. Donald, THIRTY-FIRST ~ETING REGULAR ME~A'ING Counci 1 Chamber, Iune 24, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the mifiutes of the previous meeting, adopbed these on the motion of Ald. White and Allen. COMMUNICATIONS .lie Clerk Laid over from previous meeting: No. 207 - Director of Unemployment Relief - re enemy aliens and agitators in rec- eipt of relief. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and G. Donald tl~t the recom- mendations be adopted and the communication be filed. The following Communications were received: No. 210 - Ontario Municipal Association - re convention and resolutions to be sub- mitted. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and Grimst er that the connnunic- ation be received and filed, and the usual procedure followed. No. 211 - S.Seigel - re construction of sewer for property. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Scott that the communication be received and filed. No. 212 - Kingshrill, Mills, Price & Fleming - re removal of 1,~chigan Centrail Railway station. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Wilkinson that the com- munication be received and laid on the table until the next meeting, and the City Solicitor ha requested to submit a report upon the matter. No. 213 - Civic Election Committee (Winnipeg) - resolutions re Canada's War Ef- fort and Defence of Canada regulations. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and White that the' communication be received and the resulution vdth reference to the war effort be endorsed. FOR~HER ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White ar~ Grimster that the resolution re Canada Defence regulations be endorsed. Laid over from previous meeting: No. 10S - His Worship Mayor Inglis - resoluti ans passed by conference of Canadian Mayors and Municipalities. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the reper~ be received and filed. .The foliowAng Report was received: No. 106 - City Treasurer - re convention of Municipal Finance Officers' Associat- ion. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott that the report be rec- eived and filed. RESOLXPI'IONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 84 - ,WILKINSON - WHITE - RESOLVED that Alderman Grant Donald and T.N.Grimste~ be and are hereby appointed as representatives of the City Coumil on the Niagara Falls Oivic Benefit Society for the y,ear ending ~uly 1, 1941; and the Seal of the CoilPoTation 'behere$o affixed. ~"' · ~ " ' .. 0arri ed No. 85 - ALLEN - GRIMSTER - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the City Council be scheduled to take place on Tuesday, ~uly Bnd, at 8.00 p.m.; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried MI~CELLM'rEOUS Ald. Scott asked that the City Clerk give attention to the complaint that water lies in the gutters in the vicinity of 504 Huron Street, after. heavy rain. Ald. Allen asked that the condition of the gutter on Bridge Street, bet- ween Victoria Avenue and First Avenue, on the sOuth-west corner, be improved. Al~. Wilkinson asked His Worship the Mayor, as Chairman of the Police Conmission, to instruct the police department to prohibit the display of vares on sidewalks in front of the°stores on Main Street. Ald. Scott asked the City Clerk to take action upon a complaint that a dog is running at large and creating a disturbance on Walnut Street near Victoria Ave nue. Ald. White asked when pavement repairs would be made in the Glenview section, wherewater and sewer repairs have been made in the past. The 0curtoil adjourned on the motion of Ald. Grimetot and Allen. PuEAD AND ADOPTED, July 2, 1940. Clerk Mayor FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, June 24, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, J{uue 24, 1940,for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been proplerly cert- ified and ~laced before then. All menbore of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts mounting to $30,234,68 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. Grimetot and A.F. Donald. A o~mmunication was pre~ented from Mrs. E.Rix, requesting a refund of a portion of 1940 licenses paid. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimsterand Allen that the conununication be received and filed, and a refund of fifty percent of the licenses he made. 4t:7 A communication from Mrs. M. Hartwell, requesting a refund of a portion of the tourist license fee, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Wilkinson that the communicHtion be received and filed. A co~mmunication was presented from Mr. J.Forde, witix reference to the rental of 605 First Avenue and the use of the building for business purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Gri~mster that the cohununicstion be received and laid on the table and Mr. Forde be advised that the matter of ~he use of the building for business purposes will have to have the consent of the res- idents of the area. An offer from Stanley B.J~nes, to purchase Lot 16, Orchard Avenue, for $75.00, was presented. It was ordered on the moti.m of Ald. Allen and Scott that the cormnunication be received and filed, the offer be accepted, subject to the us- ual conditions and subject to the approval of the Assessaent Conmxissioner andCity T. reasttrer~ The report of the City Cle~{, re water meter repairs at Walker's Dairy, was presented. It ~ms ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the communication be received and laid on the table until the next meeting. The statement of Cash and Arrearsin the Water Department for tha month of May was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and White that the statement be received and filed. The statement of Revenues and Expeaditur,~s for the month of May was presented. It was ordered on khe motion of Aid. Grimster and Scott that the state- ment be received and laid on the table. The report of H.T. Yamieson & Company, re the audit of the accounts of the Board of Education for the year 1939, v~as presented. It ~ms ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald tlmt the report be received ard laid on the table, and printed in the usual manner. The report of H.T. Jamieson & Company, re the audit of the accounts of the Children's Aid Society for the year ending March 31, 1940, vms presented. It was ordered on the motion of AId. A. FoDonald and Grin~ter that the report be received and laid on the table, and printed in the usual manner. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott and Grimster. READ AND ADOPTED, JUly 2, 1940. Clerk Chairman of Finance OOUNOIL MEETING Council Chamber, June 24, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance meetiz~, for the 4;18 purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were pregent. BY-lAW The following By-law was passed: No. 2937 -Ald. Grant Donald - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. 1st reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimster. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that Rule 38 (2) 6f t.he Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law rea~ a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Grimster and V~ite. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 86 - A.F.DONALD - G. DONALD- RESOLVk]) that the City Clerk be instracted to communicate with the authorities at Ottawa, to ascertain what action must be taken by local residents to obtain passports and visas for entrance into the United States; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. · Carried No. 87 - WILKINSON - WHITE - I~ESOLVED' that the Chairman of Finance and City Clerk be a comittee to consult vrlth the officials of the'Township of Strumford with ref- erence to arrangements for lighting of the water main; and the Seal of the Corpor- ation be hereto affixed. Carried The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. White end' Grimster. RE~D AND ADOPTED, July 2, '1940. - Mayor 4'l:g T~tIRTY-SEC01'ID Ii'~ZETING REGUblR I,gS]~ING Counci 1 Chamber, July 2, 1940. Pursuant to adjourmnent, the Council met at 8.00 p.m. to consider Gen- eral 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. Allen and Orimster. DEFUTATIONS In connection with ComJmnlication No. 220, and on the motion of Ald. Wil- kinson and Scott, Mr. Charles }1.Russell was perndtted to address the Council. Mr. Russell advised of the new organization of this club of athlete's and asked for permission to hold a tag day for the purpose of raising funds. SEE Commmlication No. 220 In connection witt~ Conununication No. 221, and on the motion of Ald. Grimster and A.F. Donald, Mr. Arthur Fu~ey on behalf of the Optimist Club was heard. Mr. Fumey advised of the arrangements being made by the Club for the presentation of a semi-military musical tattoo, and asked for permission to use the football field at Oakes Park for such purpose. The speaker advised that the Club would be responsible for any damage to the field and would use the precede of the performance for work in connection with the evacuated children from Britain. SE Comnmnication No. 221 COM~lrNICATIONS Laid over from previous meeting: No. 212 - Ki~Ssmill, Mills, Price & Fleming - re removal of Michigen Central Rail- way station. CRDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and ~'Tnite that the conmunic- ation be filed and the Council take no action upon the matter. SEE Report No. 107. The following Communications were received: No. 214 - City Clerk, Hamilton - resolution re members of illegal o~Eanizations holding public office. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Allen and White ~hat the conmmnication be received and filed, m~d the resolution be endorsed. No. 215 - Prime Minister of Canada - acknowledging resolutions endorsed by Coun- cil. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and A,F.Donald that the con~Hunication be received and filed· No. 216 - Minister of National Defence - re guam duty by Veterans. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that the communication be received and filed. No. 217 - A.B. Damude, M.P. - acknowledging resolutions endorsed by Council. 0RD- ERED on the motion of Aid. Grin~ter and Scott that the communication be received and filed. No. 218 - Young Women's Christian Association - requesting permission to hold tag day. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Gri~mter that the communication be ~eceived and filed, and the pemission be granted. No. 219 - Attorney-General for Ontario - circular re volunteer civil guards and arming of same. (RDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Scott that the communic- ation be received and filed. No. 220 - Niagara Olympic Club - requesting permission to hold tag day. ~{D~]~ED on the motion of Ald. Scott and Grimstar that th~ conmu~ication be received and filed, and the necessary permission be gmnted.- No. 221 - Optimist Club of Niagara Falls - requestiz~ permission to use OaEes Park football field. 0RDFRED on the motion of A18. Allen and A.F. Donald that the conununication be received and filed, sad perkmission for the use of the field be granted. APPLICATION FOR LIChNSES An application frem John Hamilton for a Porter's lice~ce to operate at the Empire H~tel, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the application be received and referred to the Licenee CoFsnittee for a decision. REFORT S The following Reports were presented: No. 107 - City Solicitor- re application for removal of Mdchigan Centrail Rail- way station. (RDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the repox~ be received and filed. No. 108 - Daix~ Inspector - report for month of June. OI{OE~ED on the motion of Ald. White and A.F. Donald that the report be received and filed. No. 109 - 8ity Treasurer - recordrending committee re Housing properties. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen sad Grimster that the report be received ani filed, and the cor~ittee conbl:~t cf Ald. Wilkinson, the Chairman of Finance, the City Clerk and the City Treasurer. PESO LU 'i~ ONS The fellerring Resolution__s were passed: No. 88 - GRIMS~'i~ - SCOTT - RESOLVE]) that the City Clerk be instructed to commun- icate with the heads of the various Police Departments, congratulating them for their good work in having intomad the undesirable characters in Niagaxa Falls and district; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto af~'ixed, Carxied No. 89 - G. DONALD- A.F.DONALD - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to cornintoxicate with the Hencurable Prh~e Minister of Canada, our local Federal Menbar, Mr. A.B. Ds~aude, M.P., and the Federal Member for Lincoln, Mr. N.J.M.Lockhart, ask- ing them to take action in an endearour to have a departmental official stationed at this City for the purpose of issing passports for travel,to the United States, and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.~ ' Carried No. 90 - WILKINSON - SCOTT - RELVED that the City Clerk be instracted to inquire from the I~inister of Municipal Affairs whether any action has been taken by the Ontario Municipal Board in connection wtth"the applications of the Canadian Trans- portation Linbited and the Canada Coach Lines Limited for franchises to operate buses over the Queen Elizabeth Way; and the Seal of the CorpOration be heretq fixed. - ~ ' Ca rri ed. No. 91 - WHITE- G. DONALD - i{ESOLVED that this Council express regret that Mr. Henry Ford cannot see his way to manufacture aerGplanes engines to safeguard dem- ceracy in the British Empire; end the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Oar.ri,e,d. ~ The folIovdng By-law, was passed: ,> 421 No. ~938 -Ald. Grant Donald - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. let reading -Ald. Grixmster and A.F.Donald. It was then orffered on the motion of Aid. Scott and 'l*~its thah Rule 36 (2) of the St~ding Rales of Council be temporarily suspended and the By~law read a second time. 3rd reading - Aid. Allen stud ~ite. The C~ancil adjourned on the motion of Aid. Scott and A.F.~onald. READ AND ~UDOPTPD, July 8, 1940. Clerk Mayo r FINANCE ~.9]h~ING Council Chambe r, July 2, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, July 2, 1940, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various account s which had besa properly cert- ified and placed befo'-e them. All members of the Co~ittee were present. . Sandry accounts amounting to $65,538.10 were approved by the Coamaittee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money By-law for presentation to the Ccuz~il, on the xrotion of Eld. A.F.Donald and Scott. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor G.R.Inglis and Aid. Wilkinson that the City Clerk be instructed to submit a report upon the purchase of rand, as to how the tenders were allotted and from what location the tenderere obtain their material. The claim of William Teal for certain monies, which had been laid over from a previous meeting, was again presented. A report from the City Solicitor upon the matter Was also presented. It was ordered on the ~tion of Ald. Scott and Wilkinson that the communication and report be received and filed, the report be adopted and Mr. Teal be advised that his claim cannot be entertained. The repor~ of the Oity Clerk, re water meter repairs at Walkers' Dairy, as re~erred from a previous mee.ting, yes presented. A.;further report from the City Clerk ~as also presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald, Wilkinson and His Worship Mayer Inglis that the reports be received and adopted. An arerod- merit was presented by AId. Allen and Scott that the reports be received and filed, and th~ City asstuae the cost of xepairs; and that the meter be t'aken out during the coming winter and charges be made on an average basis. ' This amendment was lost, A co~nunication from A. Carson, requesting assistance with trasnportation to Menthol, was presented; together with a report from the Relief Administrator. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the colmaunication and report be xeceived end filed, and Mr. Careen be advised that his request cannot be granted, and that no further relief be issued to him. A connaanication from the Yohn ~ears 'Coal Company, advising of an inc'rease in price of coal was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. V~lite and Wilkinson that the communication be received and laid on the table until the next meeting; and the City Solicitor be requested to submit a report upon the matter. The offer of H.R.Whittaker for the purchase of Lot 22~, Sixth Avenue, for 875.00 ~ms presenbed. It ~ms ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Grimster that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the usual conditions and to the approval of the Assessment Co~unis~oner and City Treasurer. A hospital account outstanding for the maintenance of Gary Pigden, was presented. It was ordered on the notion of Ald. Wilkinson and Whi~e that the ac- count be received and the matter be laid on the table for the time being. Prices for plastering work at 330 Queen Street, were presented. It vas agreed that the matter should be left in the hands of the City Clerk to endeavour to mnke arranger~nts for the work to be performed by ds~ labour end f~om the relief rolls. A comparison of tax collections for the month of June was presented. It was ordered on the motion 'of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the statement be received and filed. The Co~m~ittee adjourned on the motion of AId. A.F.Donald and Scott. READ AND ADOPTED, July 8, 1940. Clerk Chairman of Finance COUNCIL MEETING Oeanci 1 Chamber, ~uly 2, 19~), The Gownoil re-assembled at the close of the Finerace meeting, for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the scootu~s ~pproved by the Committee. All members 'of the Gouncil were present. 423-' BY-I~V;; The following By-law was passed: No. 2939 - Aid. G. Do~mld - To Grant Monies for General Pur~ses. 1st reading -Ald. Wilkinson ax~ Scott. It '¢as then o~lered on the ~o~ion Of Ald. White and Grimster that Rule 36 (~) of the Standing Rules of Council betemporarily suspended and the By-law read a second tim. 3rd reading -Ald. Allen and Scott, RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were presented: No. 9~ - G. DONALD - SCOTT - P~';SOL~,'ID that all persons on relief be required to ~rk for one hundred percent of the cash received during the months of July ~d August, that all employable persons who refuse to v~ork for their allowances and all persons who do not repor~ for examination by the Medical Boa~U be cut off rel- ief; that all persons examined by the Medical Board and being found to be enploy- able have the doctor's fee deducted f~m their allowances; and the Seal of the ~orporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 93 - ALLEN - GRIL~gR - REEOLV,2D that the Assessment Co~nissioner be instructed to c beck all persons of foreign birth, listed on the Voters' Li st t o see that none who are not British lxbjects sa.e permitted to vote at n~nicipal elec ~ ~s; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald. R~D AND ADOPTED, July 8, 19400 Clerk ~{LRTY-THIRD EE'TING REGULAR M~fiTING Council Chamber, Iuly 8, 1940. I~r~;uant to adjonnxment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Findrace. All members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopte.d these on the motion of Ald. Grin~tsr and Scott. DEPUTATIONS On the motion of Aid. Grlnster and G.Donald, Mr. William White was per- mitted to address the Council. Mr. White appeared before the alde~.vaan to prot- est against his being laid off work at the SwimJaing Pool wherehe lind been employed for the full season for the past two or three years. All members of the Council discussed the matter and the City Engineer advised of tile necessaity for this act- ion, due to the increasing cost of operation of the S%.~inming Pool. · SEE Resolution No. 94 On the motion of Ald. Allen and White, and in connection with Co~m~unic- sties No. 233, Air. F.C.Ward, Secretary o'F the Chamber of Co}inheres was perstirred to address tile Council. Mr. Ward spoke in connection vdth the suggestion that hc might be able to give informution as to the operators of tourist homes in tile City, and stated that he was prohibited from maki~ reconmendations to the pub- lic. SEE Conmmunication No. 233 TJ~DERS Tenders were submitted for the plastering work necessary at ~30 ~ueen Street. It was o~xlered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that the ten- ders be opened, initialled by His Worship Mayor Inglis end read. It wan then o-~- ered on tile motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that. the tender of R.Anderson of $110.00 for the necessary work be accepted. COI~NICATIONS The following Conununications v~e.re. received: No. 222 - Canadian Legion - appreciation re annual Memorial Parade. CRD~D on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson.and Gritaster that the consunication be.received and ~iled. No. ~23 - Attorney-General G.D.Oonant - ackuowledging resolution renembers of illegal organizations holdi~ public office. ORDERED on the motion of A~d. Grim- ster and A.F.Donald that the communication be received and filed. No. 224 - Commissioner, Royal Canadian Moanted POlice - acPmowledging resolution of appreciation. ORDERED on the mc~tcn of Ald. Grimster and Scott that the con~ musicaries be received and filed. No. 225 - Board of Police Commissioners - appx~ciation of additional protection. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Wilkinson that the conmu~ication be received and filed. No. 2P~ - North American Cyanamid Limited - enclosing articles re safety and speed. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A~len and White that the conmaunioation be received and filed, that a copy of the information be forwarded to the Board of Police Conm{issioners for the attention of the Chief Constable, and Mr. Cox be thanked for his interest in forwarding the information ~to the Ocuncil. No, Ea7 - Minister of Muuicipal Affairs - re applications for bus fntndi:~es. Uit- DERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and Allen that the commmlication be received and filed. No. 228 -N.J.M.Lockhart, M.P. - -ucknowl~x~gin6 te].egrmm re passports .~;,.d office. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donal,i and 7~xite that the conm,unication be rec- eived and filed; and Mr. Lockhart be thanlled for his interest on behalf of the Council. No. P~29 - City Clerk, Brm~tford - resohxbioe x~ co;~t of suburban ro:~'j.,;. 0k:)El{A;~ on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and V~hite that the conmunication be received and filed, and the resolution be endorsed. No. 230 - City Clerk, Waterloo - resolution r.,: excmptionfrol,n t~x on accoua:; of refugees. ORDERED on the ,,~otion of Ald. Y~ite and Gri:nster that the coi~mmlication be rcceived and filed, and the resolution be endorsed. No. ,'~31 - Can;ldian Legion - requesting pcm~nissiDn to hold Bi;~]o night=. Oi{_)E}{i!D on the motion of Ald. G.Donald and Scott that the connnu~cation be received and filed, and the perntission be granted. No. E32 - Department of Attoraey-General_ - bulletin re Volunteer Civil Guard. 0h- DLq~EI~ on the motlea of Ald. White and Grime Let that the com:aunication be received and filed, and approved. No. 233 - Can'~dian Legion - re accommodation for solders' families. 0[~d)E}{ED on the motion of Aid. Orim:;ter and Allen that the comnunication be received :~d filed; that a notification be placed in the local newspopes, asking any rcsilents who have acco~amodation available for soldiers' families to advi.~e the City Hall, and that a list of such accommodation be prepared and supplied for infont~ation at ~he local h.adquarters of the regiment. No. 234 - Anony~nous Letter - re conditions on lower River Road. 0ADLRED on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and Grimetot that the commumication be received an~ reF- e~red for consideration at the conference. t~ORTS The following Reports were p_resented: No. 110 - Chief Coastable - re si[~hbseeing activihies and complaints. 0]~i)ERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the report be received and filed, and the Police officers be theraked for their dilligence in enforcing the law. No. 111 - Assessment Co~::issioner - re aliens on assesssent xoll and Voters' Lists. ORDERED on rife motion of Ald. Allen and Wilkinson that tile report be rec- eived and filed. No. 112 - City Clerk - re applications for leave of absence. O}.{D~X<ED on the mot- ion of Ald. Wilkinson and G.Donald that the report be received said filed, and ad- opted. R]ESOIJJTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 94 - AIZEN - SCOTT - RESOLVED that the matter of employment of staff for the operation of the Swirmaing Pool be left in the hands of the City Clerk; and the Seal of the ConSecration be hereto affixed. Carried In 'the above connection, an amendmast vms pl~sented by b/d. ~ite and Grimster that a further statement be submitted showing the men who were employed and the dates of their employment. Thid amendment ~as defeated. No. 95 - A.F.DONALD - WHITE_ - PJ~SOLlrED that the 0ity Clerk be authorized to for- 426 ward a message to Mr. A.B. Damude, M.P., and his family ,expressing the sincere sympathy of the City Council and citizens of Niagara Falls for them in their sad bereavement; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto 'affixed. Carried No. 96 - G.DONALD - ALL.~N - RESOL~ff~) that the City Clerk be instructed to forward a connmunication to Mr. A.B. Dsmude, M.P., urging upon him the necessity of ~sving an office opened in Niagara Fells for ~he issue of passports; aud the Seal of the Corporation be h~eto affixed, Carried No. 97 - G. DONALD- A.F.DONALD - RESOLVED that the Chief of Police be instrdcted to enforce the City By-laws, with reference to the opeations of sightseeing cab operators in the City; end the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 98 - G. DONALD- WHITE - RESOLVkD tha~ the City Clerk be authorized to commun- icate with the Minister of Highways, asking that the meeting previously arranged between the Niagara Parks Commission and the City Council be now held; and the Seal .of the Corporation be he~eto affixed. Carried No. 99 - '~ffLKINSON - SCOTT - I~0LVED that the City Clerk be instructed tosubmit a report upon properties throughout the City which might be used as taxi cab stat- ions under the control of the Corporation; 'and the Seal of the Corporation be to affixed. Carried BY-LAWS The following By-laws were presented: No.., Bg.q~. - ~ld. Grant Donald - To provide for imposing and collecting fees for the use of the City scales in weighing ,coal and coke. 3rd reading -Ald. G.D. onald and Wilkinson - In this connection it was agreed that the By-law should be effective from Yuly 15, 1940. No. B940 -Ald. W.F..Wilkinson - A By-law respecting Streets. 1st reading -Ald. Grimster and A.F.Donald. · It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that Rule ~6 (~1 of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen t~at Clause lB be deleted. ~rd reading as amended -Ald'. Wilkinson and Scott. N.o.. E94.1. -Ald. Grant Donald - TO authorize the execution of an Agreemen. t for Sale and Beed. let reading -Ald. Wilkinson sad A.F.Donald. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Grimster that Rule ~6 (B) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the~.B~v~aw read a second time. ~rd reading -I Ald. A.F.Donald a~ Scott. The Council alJourned on the motion of AId. Grtmster and Allen. READ AND ADOPTED, ~Uly 15, .1940, Clerk MaNur 427 FINANCE MjEETING Council Chamber, Yuly 8, 1940. The Finance Co~mmittee met on Monday, Yuly 8, 1940, for the purpose of approving and also of pas~ing the varioes accotmts which had been properly cert- ified and placed before them. All members of the Coym~ittee were proseat. Sundry accounts were approved by the Colm,tittee, amounting to ~9,217.88. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherv:ise dealt vrith, were ord- ered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motice of Ald. A.F. Donald end Grilmster. The communication from the ~ohn Meats Coal Company, as laid over from the previous meeting, and the report of the City ~olicitor, were presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the co~mnunication and report be l~ceived and filed, and Mr. Meats be held to his contract. Prices were submitted for machinery insurance at the Filtration Plant. On the motion of Ald. Grimster and Wilkinson the representatives of the three com- panies making propositions were permitted to address the Council. These repres- entatives were Mr. Carl Young representing R.C.Youn~, Mr. E.M..'.,LcBryde, Hx~ineer of the F~alifax Insurance Company, representing Mr. R.Y. Lowrey, and Mr. C.D.H~niwell. All speakers outlined the type of coverage offered by their policies and the ad- vantages of the same. After discussion on the matter it was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. Scott that the estimates be received and ref- erred to the City Clerk for a detailed report a t the next meeting. A communication from Gunnings was presented, vdth reference to the con- dition of tires on the two Hook and Ladder trucks of the Fire Department. It v~as ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and A.F. Donald that the co,~aunication be rec- eived and filed, and the City clerk be requested to obtain a further repc~t on all tires on the fi re equipment. The report of the City Clerk y~ith reference to requests for prices on the distillery building, was presented. It ~s ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott that the report be received anl filed, and a montly rental of $200.00 be set for the building. At this point Ald. Allen left the meeting. The report of the City Clerk with reference to a policy for the saleof Housing Co~nission properties was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Grimster that the report be received a~ laid on the table until the next meeting. The report of the City Clerk, ~th reference to the garaging of the Waterworks truck, ms presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. WiJkh~son end His Worship Mayor Inglis that the report be received, filed and adopted. The report of the City Clerk, recommending the use of reserves for pave- ment and sidewalk repairs, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Scott that the report be received and adopted, The report of the City Clerk, with reference to tlxe purchase of sand and gravel, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and His Worship Mayor Inglis that the repor~ be received and laid on the table until the next meeting. The offer of Norman O.Garrett of $'5.00 to purchase Lot 84, Home~ood Avenue, van presented. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. Scott that the communication be received, the offer be accepted subject to the usual conditions and subject to the approval of the Assessment Oo~issionsr f 42 and City Treasurer. The offer frets C. & M. Flynn of $750.00 for the p~operty at 1011 Centre Street, was presented. It was ordered on tile motion of Ald. Grimster and Scott that the communication be received and the offer be accepted. In tbi~ connection, Mr. M.G.Flynn was heard, on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimster. Mr. Flynn explained what his finn desired to dowith the property. The application of Peter Sacco for penaission to operate a coin rending inchins was presented. It ~as ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and Grimster that the application bc received and filed, and not considered. An additional application was presented from A. Sacco for a similar license. It ~,ns ordered on the motion of Ald. White s~d A.F.Donald that this application be received and filed, and not considered. The statement of relief figures for the month of June, 1940, ~s presen- ted. It ~,ns ordered on the motion of Ald. White and A.F.Donald that 'the statement be received and filed. The report of H.T. Xsmieson & Co~mpany, re the audit of accounts of the Welfare Board for the year 1959, vas presented. It was ordered on the fiction of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that the report be received and laid on the table, and printed in the usual manner. The Con~aittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald. IiEAD AND ADOPTED, July 15, 1940. Clerk - Chairman of Finance OOUNCIL ~EETING Council Chamber, July ~,. 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Finance meeting for the pux.- pose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts appFoved by the Com- mittee. All members of the Council, with the exception of ild. Allen,'were pres- ent.' BY-LAW _The following .By-.law was passed: N.o. 2942 - ~ld. G. Donald- To Grant Monies for General Purposes. , let reading ~ Ald. Gri~'ter and. Scott. 429 It was then ordered on the motion of Ald, A,F.Dor~uld and G.:Dona],! Rule 55 (2) of the Standing RuLes of Council be temfforarily suspended and the By- law read a second time. 3rd reading - Aid. Grimster ~d Scott. The Council adjou~med on the xrotion of AId. A.F. ]Donald and G.Donald. ~ AI~D ADOP2ZD, July 15, 1940. Clerk iayor CONY~RENCE Coancil Chamber, July 8, 19~0. The Committee assembled at the close of the regular Councj. 1 and Finance meetings for the purpose of holding a conference. All members of the Committee, with the exception of Ald, Allen, were present. The Co~maittee met for the purpose of discussing the various matters waich were p:esented to them. After discussion upon the matters presented, the Council a~ourned on the motion of Ald. V~nite and A.F. Donald. R_FAD/UNI) ALDP'iXD, July 15, 1940. Clerk 1.¸ 431- !! THIRTT-FOUR~H MEETI~ Counci 1 Chantbe July 15, 1940. Pursuant to adjourrunent, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these ou the motion of Ald. Scott and Grimster. DEPUTATIONS On the motion of Aid. A.F. Donald and Scott, Mr. H.F. Logan, K.C., rep- resenting Mr. Wm. Groves of the City Cab Company, was permitted to address the Council. Mr. Logan advised the Council that Mr. Groves had recently purchased his business and wished to obtain licenses for four additional. %axis in- order te ex- pand his business. On the motion of Aid. White and Grimster, Mr. William Groom of the Nia- gara Taxi Company was permitted to address the Council. Mr. Groom stated that he felt there were sufficient taxi-cabs licensed in the City at the present time, and that if the request of the City Cab Company was granted, his Company should be allowed additional licenses in the same pxoportion to the number they are now op- erating. On the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grimster, Mr. Wm. Groves was permit- ted to speak to the Council. Mr. Groves advised that he had made arrangements for stands for the additional cars he wished to opeLate and that they would not be placed on the regular taxi-cab stands on the streets of the City. Mr. Groves also stated that he had no objection to the Niagara ~Ki Company receiving additional licenses. SEE Resolution No. 100 COMMUNIG~I~S The follqwin~ Communicat io_n s were. received: No. 235 - Attorney-General .for Ontario - memo ran d~un re Volunteer Civil Guard. 0RD- ERED on the motion of Ald. Grimster ~nd Wilkinson that the communication be rec- eived and laid on the table. No. 236 - Unemploym. e.n.~__Re__lief Branch - fully employable he ads of families with one dependent. ~DERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the commun- ication be received, acknowledged and filed. No. 237 - Henceruble Min%ster of Jusltce - acknowledging resolution of Hamilton re menbern of illegal organizations holding public office. ORE on the motion of Ald. Allen and A.F.Donald that the connunication be received and filed. No. 238 - Itonourable Minister of Justice - acknowledging resolution re internrecur operations. ORDE[ED on the motion of AId. Grimster and Scott that the communic- ation be 'received and filed. ~.- ~ No. 239 - Hencurable Minister of Finance - acknowledging resolution of Waterloo re Income Tax Act. 0RD~z~ED on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and White that oonnunication be received and filed. No. 240 - Hencurable Aetin~ Prime Minister - acknowledging resolution of Brant- foxt re suburban reads. ORDERED on the mtion of AId. Wilkinson and C~rimter that the eomunicatton be received and filed, No. 241 - Lund~,s lane Historical Society - iUvitation ~o finveiling oeremon~ at St. Davids. ORDERED on ~he me,rich o~ ]~d. Allen end Scott that the communication "~e received and filed, the invitation be accepted, and as many of the Council as possible attend the ceremony. No. 242 - Chamber of Commerce - thanks for co-operation re Civic Rally. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Y~ite that the communication be received and filed. REPORTS The folio_wing Report.s w__ere presented: No. ll3 - City Clerk - re conference held on July 8th, 1940. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the report be received and adopted. No. 114 - City Clerk - re removal of wooden poles on Queen Street. ORDERh~D on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grlmster that the repo~ be received and laid on the table and a committee of the Mayor and tv~ aldermen be appointed to meet with the Canadian National Electric Company in connection with the r~oval of street cars from the streets of Niagara Falls. In this connection, His Worship Mayor G.R.Inglis appointed the Chairman of Finance, Alderman Grant Donald and Aldex~nan Wilkinson as the members on the ab- ove committee. No. 115 - City Clerk - re lighting of right-of-way at Dominion Chaim Company prop- erty. 0RDEED on the motion of Ald. A~len and Scott that the report be xeceived and adopted. No. 116 - Committee re Municipal Elections - re adjustments for municipal elec- tions. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the report be received and adopted. RESOLUTION The fellerdug R~e~olntion was p~s.e,d.: No. 100 - ALLEN - WHITE - RESOLVED tint this Council forwaxy1 to the Boaml of Pol- ice Commissioner?[~f~ approval that Mr. Groves of the City Cab Company be given four additional licenses to operate taxi-cabs in the City of Niagara. Falls, as he requested; and the Seal of the Corpsration be hereto affixed. Car.rie.d An amendment to the above motion was made by Ald. G.Donald and Wilkinson that the matter be referred back to the Boa~l of Police Commissioners with the power to act. This amendment ~s defeated. The following By-laws were j~esented: No. 293.5 - Aid. A.F.Donald - To close and sell portion of a lane mumlug from But- trey Avenue to Ferguson Avenue, between Hickson Street and Vine Street, as shewn on registered Plan No. 32 for the Term (now the City) of Nia- gara Falls. 3rd reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. N_o~. ~943 - Aid. W.L.Wilkiuson - To amend By-law No. 2124, end respecting Traffic and the Use of Streets. let reading - AId. Grimster and Allen. It was ordwed on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily su.spende,d and the By-law read a second time, It was then ordered on the motion of AId. G.'Donald and Scott that the third reading of the By-law be laid on the table until the next meeting. No. 29.~.4. -~ Aid. G. Donald- To authorize the exeuUtion of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. let reading -Ald. Allen and Grimster. It was then ordere~ on the motion of AId. A.F.Donald and Scott that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and Grimster. No. 2945 -Ald. G. Donald- To authorize the execution of a Deed. ~st reading -Ald. A.F.Donald 'and White. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. Grimster and White that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the Bylaw read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. White and Scott. No. 2946 -Ald. A.W. Scott- To provide for the consent of the Corporation to the Bell Telephone Company of Canada to replace certain poles on the west side of Pslmer Avenue; on the east side of Startton Avenue, on the west side of Third Avenue and on the east side of Third Avenue.. 1st reading -Ald. G. Donsld and Allen. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. G. Donald and Grimster that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the.By- law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. ~ite and Wilkinson. MISCELLANEOUS Ald. Wilkinson advised the Council that he intended to introduce a mot- ion at the coming Ontario Municipal.Association Convention for the appointment of a Con~lttee to give consideration to the exemptions allowed in the province from assessment. Ald. Wilkinson asked the City Clerk to check upon the proposed houses to be erected on Lots 7 and 8 on Morrison Street, to make sure that the dwellings have a value equal to that prescribed in the Agreement for Sale. It was suggested that the flag at the City Ha~l should be flown daily as a patriotic gesture. RESOIFIION The following Resolution was passed: No. 101 - GRIMSTER - SCOTT - RESOLVt])that this Council postpohe consideration of the business of the Finance and Council meetings scheduled to.fo~low this meeting and attend the 'Win-the-War' Theatre Party being held at the Capitol Theatre; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Ca~rri~.d. The Couno$1 adJouraed on the motion of Aid. Allel end Grimster. 01erk Mayor 433 ' FINANCE MEETING Cotmci 1 Chamber, Yuly 17, 1940. The Finance Committee met at 5.30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 1940, for the purpose of considering the various matters which had been presented to them. All members of the Committee were present. A tender from William Benson of $178.00 for necessary repairs and a new roof for 1347 Maple.Street, formerly s Housing Commission property, ~s presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the tender be accep- ted and the work be authorized to be perfomed inuaediately. An additional tender was submitted by William Benson for ~epairs at 1325 Maple Street, amounting to $89.00. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wil- ~nson and Grimster that this price be accepted and the work be authorized. The Committee then gave consideration to the tenders submitted for the renewal of the electrical equipment insurance policy for the Filtration Plant. On the motion of Ald. Allan and Scott, the representatives of the Companies sub- mittlag tenders were permitted to address the Council. Mr. R.C.Young spoke to the Council and also introduced Mr. Staynee of the Company which he represented; and Mr. Carl D.Hanniwell and Mr. R.J.Lowrey also address the Council. A commun- ication from Mr. I~vrey in connection with the insurance was read to the Committee. After general discussion upon the matter, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Allen that the policy he divided equally between Mr. R.C. Young and Mr. Car~ D.Hanniwell, the coverage for the equipment to be in accordance with the schedule which has been' prepared by the City Clerk. The gross premium for the coverage desired for a three-year period would be $2,260.80. Prior to the above mgtion, it was moved by Ald. Wilkinson and Grimster that the insurance be continued with Mr. R.C.Young, Ald. Grimster stating that his reason for seconding the motion being that the policy had been handled by Mr. Young and the premium of the competitor v~s exactly the same; and advocated that if any change were made tenders should be ~alled from all agents of the City. Subsequent to the aboue motion it was moved by Ald. White and His Worship Mayor Inglis that the policy be placed with Mr. Hanniwell. Both these motions were def- eated. The Oonnnittee then adjourned. RFADANDAEOPTED, ~Uly B2, 1940. Clerk Ohatrman of Finance 435 THIRTY-FIFTH MEETING BEGUDkR MEETING Council Chamber, Yuly BB, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 8.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All marebets of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the preylens meetihg, adopted these on the motion of Ald. White and A.F.Donsld. COMMUNICATIONS The following Conmmnications were received:. No. 243 - Department of National War Services - re national registration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the communication be received and laid. on the table until the next meeting. No. 244 - Mr. A.B. Damude, M.P. - re committee to meet with officials of Canadian National Electric Railways. (RDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Grimster that the conmmnication be received and laid on the table. No. 245 - Mr. A.B. Damude, M.P. - acknowledging resolution re work of Police Dep- artments. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott that the comunic- ation be received and filed. No. 246 - Mr. A.B. Dsmude, M.P. - acknowledging resolution of Waterloo re income tax and refugees. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Wilkinson that the connuunication be received and filed. No. 247 - Niagara Parks Commission - re.meeting requested by Council. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Grimster that the communication be received and filed. No. 248 - County Clerk, Welland - meeting re establishment of Juvenile.court area. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and White that the communication be received and filed, and the County Council be advised that the City of Niagara Falls is not in agreement with the establishment of a Juvenile court area at this timre. No. 249 - Civic Employees' Association - re Federal Unemployment Insurance Act. ORE on the motion of Ald. G.Donald and Scott that .the communication be rec- eived and laid on the table, that a copy of the sswae be forwarded to Mr. A.B. Dam- ude, M.P., end the matter be presented at the Ontario Municipal Association con- vention. The following Report was presented: No. 117 - City Clerk - re parking aro,,~ market on Saturdays. ORDERED on the mot- ion of AId. A.F.Donald and Scott that the report be received and filed, .nd the street a&lowance on Erie Avenue be not used for market p~poses~ _and the trucks be brought on to the market propar. i~SOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 10~. - SOOTT - (~RIMS','~ - RESOLV~.D that the City Clerk be instraeted to com- municate v~ith the parties concerned, advising them that the practice of throwing bundles of newspapers from trucks on to the sidewalks in front of stores nmst be stpped| and the Seal of the Corporation be he~eto affixed. Carried~ No. 103 - GRIMSTEA~ - JU~ - RESOLVED that the Police Department be requested to commence a vigorous campaign to enforce the City By-laws with respect to traffic regulations; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed· Carried The follo~lng By-laws were passed: No. 2943 - Aid. W.L.Wilkinson - To amend By-law No. 2124, and respecting Traffic and the Use of Streets. 3rd reading -Ald. ~faite and G. Donald. No. 2947 - Aid. G. Donald- To sell that portion of the lane from But trey Avenue to Ferguson Avenue closed by By-law No. 2935 to the Burgess Battery Com- pany Limited° 1st reading -Ald. Wilkinson and Grimster. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that Rule 36 (21 of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the Bylaw read a second time. It was moved by Ald. Allen and Grimster that a price of $100. for the land be inserted in the By-law. An amendment made by Ald. Wilkinson and ~ite that the price ~f the lot be $1.00 plus costs, was defeated. 3rd reading,,including the insertion of the price of the lot -Ald. Scobt and A. ~.Donald. MISCEIJ~ANEOUS Ald. Grimster asked the City Clerk to submit a report upon the condition of traffic at Sixth Avenue and Maple Street, as to whether a stop sign'would be advisable at this ~ocation or not. A~d. White suggested that a check should be made of cars which do not observe the stop signs at Fourth Avenue and Morrison Street. Itwas agreed that the resolutions to be presented to the Ontario Mun- icipal Association should be drafted by the City Clerk and presented at the next meeting of the Council. The 0sunnil adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donsld and Scott. READ AND ADOPTED, ~Uly 29, 1940. Clerk Mayor 437 FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, July 22, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday~ July 22, 1940, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accou~ which had been properly certif- ied and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts, amounting to $10,833.93 and $6,370.35, 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. Wilkinson and Grimster. The report of the City Clerk, re purchase of sand and gravel, as laid over from a previous meeting, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F. Donald that the repor~ be received and filed. The report of the City Clerk, ~rlth reference to a policy for the sale of housing conunission proper~ies~ and as laid over fxom a preAous meeting, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Grimster that the rep- ort he received and laid on the table until the Committee on Housing has presented a report upon the insp~cti m of the houses. : An offer was presented from Hart Smith for the purchase of Lot 45, Sixth Avenue for $75.00. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Grinstier and A.F.Donald ~hat the offer be received and accepted, subject to the usual conditions and sub- Ject to the approval of the'City Treasurer and Assessment Commissioner. A report of the City Clerk, re registered property formerly owned by Mr. N. Bosco, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grim- ster that the report be received and filed; and Mr. Bosco he permitted to make payments on the lots with a view to redeemi,ng the same, and that these lots be not sold at the present time. The report of the City Clerk', with reference to tires for the fire eq- uipment, was presented. 'It was nrd~ed on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the report be received and f~ied; and the City Clerk he instructed to obtain prices for the equipment of those units 'which now carry 33 X 5 and 35 X 5 tires with new wheels and moderh tires. The repor~ of the City Clerk, with reference to the Order-in-Council concerning persons seasonally employed, .vas presented. It was ordered on the mot- ion of Ald. Wiikinson and Hi~ Worehip Mayor Inglis that the report be received and laid on the table~ Prior to this motion it was moved by A/d. White and Scott that the report be received and filed, and the regu.latio~s be'co~lied with. This motion was defeated. An application from Albert Ianuzzelli, for permission to operate a vend- ing machine, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the application be received and filed, and the request be not granted. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Sco~t that the Pol- ice 0oremission be asked to issue instructions for the confiscation of sll~end- ing and other. like machines which are owned by persons who have been. inte~ned;. · and that no transfers of ovme~ship for such machines be permitted. In connection with the licenses for slot and vending machines. Mr. H.F. Logan, K. 0., addressed the Council. Mr. Logan advised that certain slot machines were owned by a relative of one intern.d, and that the ownership of such machines had been r_egis~ered since ~une, and that the papers for such transfer had been drawn by a'looal solicitor in the year 1937. An application was presented by ~ohn Strange for a IBmit to operate a vanding machine. It was ordered on the n~otion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the application be received and filed, and the request be !&$~used. An offer from Mrs. and Mr. G.S.Elia to purchase Lot 61, Startely Ave- nue, for $150.00, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Grimster that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the usual conditions and subject to the approval of the City Treasurer and Assesment Commissioner. A report of the City Clerk was presented, advising of the insu:'arce policies which will be due for renewal on August l, 1940. A conmmnication from R.J. Lowrey,making a quotation for coverage re fire insurance, was also presented. On the motion of His Worship Mayor G.R.Inglis and Ald. Grimster any representatives of Insurance companies present be permitted to address the Council. Mr. Lowroy spoke and advised the Council of the coverage he ~s able to provide and intro- duced Mr. Peters, district representative of the Halifax Insurance Company. Mr. Peters spoke upon the affairs of ,his Company and the coverage it is possible for them to provide. Mr. Poole, representing the Ango-Scottish Insurance Company, whose local representative is E.M. McP~Array & Company, then addressed the Council and outlined the advantnges of insurance with a tariff Company. He also explained the difference between the tariff and non-tariff company. It was then o~tered on the motion of Ald. Allen and White that the report and communication be received and filed, that one insertion of an adviertisement be placed in the local newspaper and tenders be called for the placement of insurance which is now falling due, the prices to be quoted for both tariff and non-tariff companies end that each tend.for submit a sample policy with his quotation. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor G.R. Inglis and Aid. Wilkinson that the enti re Council be a coramittee to e~amine the insurance policies which will be submitted, to make recommendations thereon, and to decide upon a uniform procedure to be aobpted; an~ further that the City Clerk obtain information from other cities, comparable with Niagara Falls, as to the procedure ~hey have followed in the matter of insurance. A communication was presented from the London Guarantee and Accident Company, with reference to the condition of the boilers at the Filtration Plant. It. was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson .and Grimster that the communication be received and laid on the table until a price has been received for the necessary work. A conumanication was presented by the Hydre-Electric Commission of Niag- ara Falls, offering a contribution toward ~ecial protection of the Hydro sub-stat- ions. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the conmun- ication be received and filed, end the contribution be accepted with the thunks of the Council. ~' A comnmnication was presented from Mrs. Hugh Frank, in which she req- uested the refund of a dog license. It was ordered on 'the motion of Ald. Scott end A.F. Donsld.that the communication be received and filed, -the request be gran- ted end the amount of the license fee be returned. The comparative Statement of Direct Relief Expenditures for the month of JUne was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White 'and A.F,Donald that the statement be received and filed. The statement, showing the condition of Registered occupied proparties as at June 30, 19~0, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Grimster that the statement be received and laid on the table. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis end Aid. Wilk- inson that the Committee on Houses be requested to inspect the registered occupied Properties and bring in a report thereon. The report of the City 01erk, advising of a request for the refund of the City's share of the benefit baseball game, was presented. It vas ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor lnglis and Aid. Grimster that the report be rec- eived and filed, that the request be granted .and the Ctty's share of the proceeds be donated to the Red Cross Society, to be peeled with the contribution of the BasebaLl'Association's share of the proceeds; and that a check be made to see that ~his antion .is taken. ' : . An estimate was presented of relief for the month of ~uly. It ms ord- ered on the motion of Ald. Scott and His Wor~.:hip Mayor Inglis that the statement be received and laid on the table. The Comittee adjourned on the motion of' Ald. Wilkinson and A.F. Donsld. RF~AD AND ADOPTED, July 29, 1940. Clerk 0halmen of Finance COUNCIL M~ETING Council Chamber, July 22, 1940 The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Fin- ance meetings, for the purpose of passing the money By-la~ All members of the Council were present. BY- LA~B The following By-taws.were passed: No. 2948 - Aid. Grant Donald - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. 1st reading -Ald. Scott and Allen. It ~as then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Allen that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be tempsraril~ suspended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading - AId. Grimster and White. No. 2949 - AId. Grs~t Donald - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. !st reading -Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott. .... ~ It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and White that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temp~rarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. $rd reading - Aid. Scott and .Grimster. READ AND ADOPTED, July 29, 1940. Clerk CONF~RENCE Council Chmnber, July 22, 1940. The Committee met at the close of the regular Council and FindIce Meet- ings for the purpose of holding a conference. All members of the Committee were present. The Committee met for the p~rpoBe of discussing the various matters v~ich had been presented to them. After discussion upon the matters presented, the Co~nittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Scott. READAND ADOPTED, July 29 1940. Clerk ha n The Oounot~ adjourned on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald. ~IRTY-SIXTH ~.,~I~TIN~ REGUr~ MEETING Council Chamber, July 29, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral 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. Grimster and Scott. DEPUTATIONS On the motion of Ald. Grant Donald and ~llen, Mr. Carl Ward, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, was permitted to address the Council. Mr. Ward spoke with reference to the inproved lightin system on Queen street, end also advised that Mr. Wal~er of the Canadian National Railway had advised that there was no possibility of the local street car system being abandoned until the ex- piration of their franchise. SEE Resolution No. COE~UNICATIONS The following Communications were received: No. 243 - Department of National War Services - re national registration and a com- munication to His Worship Mayor Inglis from the Department of National War Ser- vices re national registration and a letter from E.M. McMurray, Registrar for the County of Wellsrid re national registration were received and filed, and on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson end Grimster the Council requested industries located in the district to co'operate in the regi stration of their employees as suggested in the communication and further that the City appoint three employees of the civic Relief Staff to register all civic employees. No. 250 - Department of Transport - re regularions re radio liceaces for soHers. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Grimster that the communication be rec- eived and filed, and a copy be given to the press. No. 251 - Unemployment Relief Branch - re employable heads, 45 years or under, with two dependents off relief on August 1st. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Scott and White that the com~mAnication be received and complied with. No. 252 - Niagara Falls Optimist Club - unable to proceed with plans for band con- cert. ORDERED en the motion of Ald. Grimster and White that the communication be received and filed. No. 253 - Women's Hospital Auxiliary - appreciation of assistance during Rose Day. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donsld and Scott that the communication be rec- eived and filed. No. 254 - City of Windsor - re municipal elections. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and A.F. Donald that the City of Windsor be advised that the 0curtoil of Niu- gara Feels believe this resolution should be referred to the for~_hcoming convention of the Ontario Municipal Association for discussion. No. 255 - Softball Association - re percentage of Oity's gate receipts from Thurs- day's g~ne, August let, be given to Salvation Army. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Grimster that the communication be received and filed, and the request granted. REPORTS .The following Reports Were received~ No. 118 - City Clerk - re conference held on ~uly ~2, 1940.. OI~DERED on the motion of AId. Grant Donald and Scott that the report be adopted. No. 119 - City Clez~ - re M.C.R. Station at Queen Street and Erie Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Grant Donald and Wilkinson that the repor~ be adopted. The motion was defeated. No. 120 - City Clerk - re traffic at intersection of Sixth Avenue and I~ple Street. 0RDEREDon the motion of Ald. Grimster and Allgn that the report be received and adopted. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 104 - WILKINSON - ~I,LEN _ RES©LVED that His ;Vorship I~syor G.R. Inglis be auth- orized to issue a proclamation declaring Monds~, August Oth, a civic holiday in Niagara Falls, and all municipal buildings ranain closed on that date; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Car ri od No. 105 - G.DONALD - GRI~DTER - RESOLVED that the next re~ular meeting of the Coun- cil be scheduled to take place at 8.00 p.m. on ~Aesday, August 6th, and the Seal of the Corporation be herato affixed. Carried No. 106 - WHITE - SCOTT - RESOL~ED that the City of Niagara Falls present to the Ontario Municipal Association its endorsation of the resolution of the City Coun- cil of Bractford wherein the Provincial Legislature is requested to amend the leg- islation so as to provide that separate municipalities will no longer be obligated to pay any part of the cost of suburban roads; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 107 - G. DONALD- A.F.DONALD - ESOLVED that the City of Niagara Falls petition the Ontario Municipal Association to request legislation extendir~g the Provisions of the Municipal Act with respect to advance polls to permit all persons duly ent- ered on the Voters' List to vote at the said advence polls upon toeing a declaration that the said person will be absent from the municipality on polling day; and the' Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 108 - AT,Lk~q - GRIMSTER - RESOLVED that the City of Niagara Falls petition the Ontario Municipal Association to endorse the inclusion of civic employees in the National GQvernment Unemployment Insurance scheme; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~ Carried No. 109 - WILKINSON - WHITE - RESOLV~D that the City of Niagara Falls petition the 0n~ario Municipal Association to instruct a co~mmittee of assessors of the said Association to study the matter of exemptions from Municipal taxation as provided. by the Statutes, and to report to the 1941 annual convention of the Association; and the Seal of the 0orporation be hereto affixed. Carried N0. 110 - ~T.T,EN - WHI~E - RESOL1rED that the City of Niagara Falls petition the Ontario Municipal Association to discuss the advisability of asking the Govern- merit to disenfranchise all persons of foreigh birth who have been naturalized since October, 1929; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed· 0errled No. 111 - WILKINSON - GR]MSTER - RESOLVED that permission to erect a marquee and sign on the property of the Seneca Theatre, Queen Street, be granted; and the Seal o£ the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 112 - ~tI~ . WILKINSON - RESOLVED that the City Clerk write to Mr. Damde ad- vising hi~ of the statement made by Mr. Walker of the Canadian Nationee Railwoys in connection with local street car ~Fstem and asking Mr. Demude to expedite the 441. meeting with the officials of the Canadian National Railways; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. " Carried BY- LAWS The following By-laws were passed: No. 2950 -Ald. Grant Donald - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. 1st reading -Ald. Scott and Wilkinson. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott that Rule 38 (21 of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading ~'Ald. Grimefor and White. N~o. 2951 -Ald. G. Donald- To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. 1st reading -Ald. White and A.F.Donald. It was then ordered on the motion of Alderman Graimstsr end Scott that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended end the By- law be read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. White and Scott. MISCELLANEOUS The City Clerk was instructed to secure a copy of the Bill dealing with Unemployment 'Insurance as passed by the Federal Parliament.. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Allen. READ AND ADOPTED, August 6, 1940. Clerk 443 FII~/~NCE bR'jI~'TING Cc~ncil C-~mber, July --'~9, 1940. The Finance Co~anittee met on :ionday, July 29, 1940, for the x~ur.~o:;e of approving and also of passir~ the various accounts which had been .n'ope~.ly' certif- ied end placed before them. All m~nbers of the Cor~aittse were present, Sundry accounts amountir~ to .t~42,445.61 were m'osented to the Co~mT_it tee for approval. The account fr~ the 17ia~ara Falls General Hospital v~as reduced from $1,204.10 to $1,088.60. The account for F. Pigden for L~llb.50 was deleted and a report from Mr. BMjury was required on the same. The cheqae for ~]27.9b being the City's Share of the gate receipts for the Basebvll Tame on :Yonday, July 22, 1940, was orderc<] held. Accounts ednounting to ~42,302.61 were appIgve8 by the Committee. The accounts being passed or othen,dse dealt with were ordered placed in the Liehey By-law for pres-ntation ~D the Council on the motion of Ald. Scott and GrAms tot. On the taction of Al,i. Scott and A.F.Donald the ten6ors submittaB for newel of the Fire In.turance and Public Liavility end Property D~nc~e policies ','~ere opened, initialled by the Chairian of Finance and read. It was then ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. A.F.Danald that the tenders be placed before the Con~nittee ~ppointed to meet in connection with the sanle, and also that the City Clerk see thet City property be afforded proper protection until ~c- ision is made. On the motion of ild. Grin~ster and Sco~t the representative of the Under- writers' Association was permitted to address the Council. Mr. H.D.Coo outlined the necessity of the Association in dealin~/G with Insurance in ~e different munic- ipalities and the rt uirenent of inspections so that the assets of the municipal- ities may be analyzed and discrimination elimirnted. tie pointed out that no insur- ance comp::ny could afford to give this service and maintain a staff el' exports for this purpose. The Association stabilizes rates. The communication from the London Guarantee end Accident Co:-nany re ~oiler ar Filtration Plant and the communication from A. Valencourt, re the price of work, were presented. On the motion of Ald. White and Grimster communications were rec- eived and laid on the table until the next meeting. The communication from R.C.Young enclosing an insurance policy for 1379 Maple Street, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of f~ld. Scott end :blilk- insert that the matter be referred to the Committee appointed to study insurance. The communication from the United Steel Corporatiou re increased price for repair parts for the twenty-seven inch main at the Filtration Plant, was on the motion of Ald. White and Scott ordered that the City Clerk be authorized to purchase the repair parts at the price quoted. Ald. Grant Donald asked to be rec- orded as being opposed to this motion. Applications for vendLag machine liceaces fro~ W.S.Lett for 1709 Victoria Avenue and 1~25 Victoria Avenue; from C.P.Napp for the Erie Lunch Restaurant, 539 Erie Avenue, Whets Spot, 1393 Ferry Str~ret, Hatter's Drug Store, 634 Erie Avenue, sad Bert Frenk's Gas Station, Park Street, were received. On the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen it was omqered the applications be received and the requests for licences be refused. Pn-vious to this motion sn amendment, moved by Ald. Scott and A.F. Donald, 'that the matter be laid over for one v~ek ~es defeated. The Revenue and Expenditure Stat6ment for June 30, 1940, was presented. the motion of Ald. Scott and Grimefor it was laid on the table. The surmnary of Revenue and Expenditure Statement was presented by the City Clerk. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Ingiis.and Ald, WiMc- inson that the summary be received and laid on the table. The statement showing the condAtA on of repossessed houses, formerly held the Housing Commission, was presented. On the motion of Ald. White and Grimster ~s ordered that the statement be received and laid on the table. 444 .! The state:rant showing insurance in force on repossessed house~ formerly held by the Housing Connission, was presented. On the motion of Ald. White and GrDnster it was ordered that the Insurance statementbe received and laid on the tab.leo The report of persons on the relief rolls as of July g9, 1940, was pres~ ented. It was ordered on the motion of Al~. White and Orimster that the repor~ be received and filed. The report re.side~ralk repairs was px~sented by the City Clerk. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Scott that the sam be received and adop- ted. An offer from G.H.M0wers, 624 Huron Street, to purchase Lot 68, Plan 25 on the south side of Valley way for the sum of $200.00, was presented. It v~s or- dered on the motion of Ald. Grimst er and Scott that the offer be received and ac- Cepted, subject to the usual conditions and subject to the approval of the City Treasurer and Assesanent Comndssioner. The Conuaittee adjoun~ed on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donsld and Scott. READ AND ADOITED, August 6, 1940. Clerk Chairman COUNCIL CHAM~ Council Chamber, Iuly 29, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance meetings for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts 'which had been approved by the Comnntttee. All members of the Council were pres.e_nt0 The following By-la~,was passed: No. 29~B -Ald. Grant Donald - To Grant Monies for Genral Purposes. let readin~ -Ald. A.F.Donaid and Grimster. It was then ordered on the motion .of Ald. Scott and Wilkinson that Rule 36 (2) of the Standuing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second 5rd reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and Whiue. R~SOLU~iI ~ The fo llovdng Resoluti on was p~qsed: No. ll3 - A.F. DON~:~LD - G. DO~YID ~ REVOLTED that the City Solicitor a~x] Police Dep- artment take immediate action ~b the operation of a business by i,lr. A.Mnnet=e at 691 River Road; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried MISCKLL~SDUS Ald. Wilkinson asked that some action be taken on his suggestion re ret- iring allowances for civic employees. A motion was presented by Aid. ]Vilkinson and Allen that tbc Council ad- journ for a two-week period frem August Vth to August 25th. This motlea was lost. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. White and Wilkiason. '~READAND ADOPThD, August 6, 1940. Clerk Mayor 445 446, 447-, TH]~!TY-SE~NTH M,,_~'TIi~3 SPECIAL I. INE]~i'ING Council Chamber, July 30, 1940. I~HIRTY-EIGiiTIf M~TING Rl'~flJbiR MEkTING Counci 1 C,~,.amoer, August 6, 1940. The special meeting of the City Comxcil was held on Tuesday evening, Yuly 30, 1940. The meeting was called to consider the renewal of insurance pOl- icies falling due on August l, 1940. All members of the Council were present. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 114 - ~'flLKINSON - SCOTT - R!~SOLV'ED that the City of Niagara Falls renew the policy for Public Liability and Property Danage vdth the Union Insurance Society of Canton Limited through their sCents, Mortliner Bampfield & Company, the promiron frc~ August l, 1940 to August l, 1941 to be $1,986.00; and the Seal of the Corpor- ation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 115 - ~.DONALD - GRINSTER - RESOLVED that conmmnications from the municipal- ities of Guelph, Peterborough, Kitchener, Oshmva, Brockville, Chatham, Welland, Bell ~ville and Sudbury, outlining the method of handling imurance be received and filed, and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. llSA- .AI,TEN - SCOTT- RF~OLFED that His Wocship Mayor G.R. Inglis, Ald. G. Donald end Al~. Wilkinson be a committee to meet with and explain to the follow- ing insurarce agents in Niagara Falls: Mortimp, Bsmpfield & Company, Y.C.Flynn, C.D.Hanniwell, R.C.Young and E.M. McMurray, that the City Council is not satisfied with the present tariff rate of.S1.12 per hundred and ask the above agents to take the matter up with the Fire Undenvriters' Association; and the Seal of the Cor- poration be hereto affixed. Carried No. 116 - ALLEN - V~I~E - RESOLVED that the City of Niagara Falls will sell 628-50 Erie Avenue for the sum of $2,500.00; and ~he Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. V~ite and Wilkinson. READ AND ADOPTED, August 6, 1940. Olerk Pursuant to adjour~m!ent, the Council met at 8.00 p.m. to consider Gen- eral 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. Allen and White. F'~PDTi~I'IONS On the motion of Ald. Scott and Grimetot, and in conaection r:ith Com- munication No. 263, Mr. Carl D.Hamiwell, Chairmen of the NiagCnra Falls Hydro Com- mission, was penuitted to address the Council. Mr. Hanniwell stated that the Commission had importat wires on Victoria Avenue v~hich might bo a£Tocted if the proposed subway at Nev~nsn Hill were constracted, and the Colmnission would like to be included in any meeting with the Department of Highways officials for the dis- cussion of this ma~ter. SEE Co:nmunication No. 263 On the motion of Ald. Grims~er and White, and in connection :'ri M~ Co~mnun- ication No. 252, Mr. Mike Virieg was permitted to address the Council. l?Ir. Virieg advised the Council that h~ s organization wished to hold a carnival for the purpose of raisixlg ftmds to pay towards the debts of the ilungarian Hail. SEE Co~munic at ion No. 262 COA~,iU~r~CATIONS The following Communicat ions were received: No. 256 - Niagara Falls Gazette - re distribution of bundles of newsuapers. 0RD- ERE]) on the ~otion of Ald. Allen and Grimster that the co~nunication be received and filed. No. 257 - A.B.Damude, M.P. - acknowledFjng letter re Unemployment Insurance Bill. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the communication be received and filed, that Mr. Damuric be tha~ied for his efforts and he be aked to keep the Council advised of any new developments in this matter. No. 258- A.B. Damude, M.P. - aacknowledging letter re meeting vdth officials of Cenadien National Electric Railrays. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. O. Donald and Wilkinson that the communication be received and filed, e~d Mr. Damude be asked to again conta, ct the Company in an endenvour to arrange the meeting for the Council. No. 259 - Niagara Falls Volunteer Civil Guard - report on activities.' ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Grimster that the commanication be received and filed, and a grant of Two Hundred DolLars be made to the Guard. No. 260 - Attorney-General G.D.Conant - Supplesent *~o. 10 re Volunteer Civil Guards. No. 261 - Attorney-General G.D. Conent - enclosing syllabus of training for Volun- teer civil guards. CRDEE on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Scott that the ~om- munications be received and filed. SEE also R~esolution No. llV No. ~6~ - I~dependent Mutual Benefit Association - requesting permission to carn- ival. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the co~nunication be received and referred to the Chief of Police for his report. No. 263 - H~dre-Electric Commission of Niagara Falls - requesting meeting with Council and Highway Department officials. ORDERED on the motion of/kid. Wilkinson a~d G. Donald that the communication be received and flied, that the request of the Commission be granted in connection with the re-location of the power lines on Victoria Avenue. EPO i~fS The following reports wore received: No. 121 - City Clerk - re committee meeting with insurance agents. ORDERED on the motion of Ald~ White and Wilkinson that the report be received and filed. No. 122 - City Engineer - re meeting with officials of the Deprtment of Itighways re subway at Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the report be received and filed; and the City Clerk be asked to communicate with the Hencurable Mr. W.L.Houck, M.L.A., requesting him to ariaage a meeting with the Hencurable Premier and the Hen !arable Minister of Highv~ys for the pul~- pose of discussi~ the matter of the proposed subvmy. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. llV - ~THITE - GRt~BTkR - RES3LVEJ3 that the Niagara Falls Volunteer Civic Guard be permitted to use the City Police Headquarters as their main station and the throe fire halls for the company units;. that the Guard's arms be stored at these locations, providing a vrritten request is received for such pe~nission; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 118 - G. DONALD- WHITE - RESOL~ that the City Clerk be instructed to prepare a statement of the properties acquired by the Departments of the Provincial Gov- ernment in the vicinfty of the propoeed new bridge and that the taxes lost to the Corporation be also shown in order that this information will be available during the meeting with-the Hencurable Premier; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried The following By-laws,,were passed: No. 2953 - Aid. A.W. Scott' - To consolidate and re-enact the b~filding By-laws of the City of Niagara Falls. 1st reading -Ald. Allen and Grimster. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that Rule 36 (2') of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Allen and 'Fnite. .No. 2954 -Ald. G.Donald - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. 1st reading -Ald. Scott and White. It ~as then ordered on the motion of Ald. White and G.Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. A.F. Donald and Grimster. The. Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. G,.Donald and Scott. READ AND ADO, P, TED,August 1B, 1940, Clerk Mey o r FIY~'dCE M~'iTILG Coanc il Chamber, Au~7ust 6, 1940, The Finance Committee met on qhiesday, Au~'u-~t 6, 1940, for the: of approving and also of !~ssing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Co~mnittee :yore pre.'~eat. Su~lfiry accounts, vith the exception of one cha!ue for the City Treas- urer in the amount of ~547.79 for uncollectible bu, iness 'taxes to be written off, amounting to $1V,010.80, were-approved by the Com~nittee. The accounts being passed or othervise dealt vdth were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of ilis .,orchid 1,~yor Inglis an¢ Ald. A.F. Donald. It was further ordered that the City Cls~c a~d City Treasurer submit a repor~ upon the list of business taxes presented as uncol- lecti ble. · A coF~unication from R.C. Young enclosing an insu~,'ance policy for 1379 Maple Street, as laid over from a previous mcetiaZ, was prcs. n ~ed. It ',va.~ eriered on'the moti.~n of Ald. Orimster and Scott that the co~mu~dcation be laid ca the table until the next meeting. Cormmlnications fmDm the London Guarantee and Accident Company and A, Val- encourt, with reference to the boiler at the i~iltration Plant, and as laid over from a previous meetir~g, vlere presented. A report of the City Clerk upon the same matter was also presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Scott that the communications and report be received, the co~munications be filed and the report be adopted. An application from L.E.Hatter for permission to operate a "ending mach- ine at 634 Erie Avenue ~as presented. A motion was made by Ald. ~jilkinson and Grimster that the application be received and filed, and the request be not granted. ;'~hen the vote was taken His Worship Mayor Inglis declined to vote and the vote was tied. No,further action was taken. Applications for permission to operate vending ~mchines viere submitted by Louis Mangee for 639 Erie Avenue; E.Y.Pitts for the Tower Inn, River Road; Mark Soloan's, Queen Street; and Yames Gordon, 1952 Main Street; also for a pin table at the General Brock Hotel. A motion :vas made by Ald. Allen and Wilkinson that the applications be received and filed, and not granted. His ;~orship LMyor inglis declined to vote on the motion as he felt the action was out of order and the vote was tied. No further action was taken. A cgmmunication was presented from Mr. F.Mango in which he made applic- ation to purcb~se seven fee~ of a City lot on Main Street, adjacent to his property. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that the communication be received and the City Clerk be asked to submit a report upon ~he reouest at the ne~ meeting of Council. ~ The comparative statement of tax collections for the month of ~uly was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the statement be received and filed. on the motion of His Worship Mayor G.R.inglis and Aid. A.F.Donald a grant not to exceed ten dollars, as a prize for the flower show to be held .by the Hort- ieutural Society, was authorized. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and A.F. Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, At~ust 12, 1940. Clerk G~minmn of Finance 4'49 450 y~b.e ~_Ollo)vj_)l,~ li_eSO,~!x lj}. On _Wj2 %y_.':~ssed: li'he U*OYUICii sdjolu'ned On the mOtiOn Of Al,~t-~ %~.i3. kin.qon and bcott~ ].940, Aid, Clerk ! tj,:,~' ij := %- · GONI,'~{Ea'NICE 'The Uomml~ee assembled at ~v~i'~h itlte ,u~&~ ~T '~1. ~en, '~e pre~'t. The ~o~ tree me~. r~r ~he pu~osc ,OY ,~ii{~ttu~ ,~lte,vari~t~3 m~,~rs vw~,ch,h~d lhe~n 4'52, ~{IRTY-NINTH MEETING RE(XILkR A~hTING Council Chamber, A~gust 12, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p,m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council, ~dth the exception of Al~i. A.F.Dorald, were present. The Council, having received ani read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopt'ed these on the motion of AId. Grimster and Scott. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from previous meeting: No. 262 - Independent A~tual Benefit Association - requesting peEaission to hold carnival. ORDERED on the motion ofAld. Wilki~sson and Allen that the co~nunic- ation be received and filed. The following Co~nunications were received: No. 264 - War Savings Con~,dttee - re purchase of war savings certificates. 0RD- ERED on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and G. Donald that the co~mmunication be rec- eived and filed, and the matter be referred to the City employees for their con- sideration. No.,265 - Department of National War Services - acknowledging letter of co-oper- ation. 0RDER]~ on the motion of Ald. Gri~ter and ~'a~ite that the co~munication be received and filed. No. 266 - A.B. Oamude, M.P. - re meeting with Canadian National Railways. OPj)~ED on the motion of Ald. White and Wilkinson that the cormnunication be received and filed, and that Mr. Damude be again asked to obtain a definite meeting for the City Council as soon as possible. No. 267 - A.B. Darmde, ERED on the motion of filed and. that copies thanks of the Council M.P. - enclosing copies of Unemployemnt Insurance Act. 0RD- /LId. White and Scott that the communication be received and of the Act be held available for the City Council; and the be extended to Mr. Damude. No. 268 - City Clerk, Sarnia - resolution re transportation for active service forces. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Scott that the co~mmunication be received and filed, and the resolution be endorsed. No. 269 - Canadian Corps Association - re dismissal of Veteran Guard. ORDERED on the motion of AId. G. Donsld and Grimster that the com~anication be received and filed, and in the future, when hiring guards, returned m?n be given particular consideration. No. 270 - British Methodist Episcopal Church -requesting permission to hold tag day. ORE on the motion of Ald. Allen and Griraster that the communication be received and filed, and the permission be granted. No. 271 - George Bell - making application for position on staff. ORDEIt,ED on the motion of Ald. Scott and Wilkinson that the communication be, received and placed on file for consideration when the position is filled. REPORTS The follgwing Reioer~s were received: No. 123 - ~hief Gunstable - re application for permission to hold carnival. 0RD- tRE~ on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and Allen that the reporb be received and filed. No. 124 - City Clerk - re conference held on A~ust 6th. O~)V~{ED ~x~ the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the report be received and adopted. No. 125 - Dair~ inspector - report for month of July. Oi~Di~E9 on the :notlea of Ald. ~,~]~ite and Grin~ter that the report be received ~md filed. No. 126 - City Clerk - reco:!mendin~ r: placement of City Hall ~qtters. OE)E~ on the motion of Ald. l'Yilkinson and G[Dom~ld that the r~ort be received and adopted. No. 127 - City Clerk for Committee . re inspectionS' former HousirC Comuission houses. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and 'Drixmqter that the repo~ bc rec- eived and adopted, that the Committee be given pov~er to authorize the accesssty repairs and that the Coimnittee remain standing until the r~ork has been completed. No. 128 - City Clerk - recommending S~anley Avenue be made a ~h~ou~h street. Ok0- EKED on the motion of Ald. Grimstar and Allen that the report 'be received and ad- opt ed. I0N The following Resolution was pass.ed: No. 1~0 - GRI~BTF~ - SCOIT - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to forv~ard z message to the family~ the late Robert Cook, expressilbj the sympatl~y of the City Council upon the death of this old and faithful employee of the Cor'oorati~n; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~ ~rrie~ .BY-K~W The following By-law was passed: No. 2.956 -Ald. G. Donaid- To amend By-law No. ~1.'~4, respectir~ Tral'fic and the Use of Streets in the City of Niagara Falls. 1st reading- Ald. Wilkinson and Scott. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. Gri:mster and ~tllen that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suetended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd,reading .Ald. Scott and Grimster. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott and Grimster. READ AND ADO}TED, August 19, 1940. Mayor 453 454 FINANCE Count il Chamber, August 12, 1940. The Finance Com~itteemst on Monday, August 1S, 1940, 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~nittee, vdth the excep- tion of Ald. A.F.Donald, were present. SUndry accounts amounting to $9,891.84 vlere approved by the Coilsnittee. The accounts being pasf~d or otherwise dea~ ~,~th were o~lered placed in the money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. Scott and. Grims ter. It v~s ordered on the motion of Aid. V~hite and Scott that the matter of employees signinS the payroll upon r ceipt of their cheques be laid in abeyance until tl~e return of the City Clerk. The report of the City Clerk with reference to repairs to the sidewal~ at St.Patrick's school, and as laid over from a previous meeting, ~Tas presented. It vas ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the report be ~eceived and adopted. The coz~aunication from F. Mar~SD, requesting permission to purchase a po~-- tion of a lot, as laid over from the previous meeting, and the report of the City Clerk thereon, were presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen snd Scott that the commuhicatlon be received and filed, the report be received and ad- opted and an easement for the necessary portion of l~s lot be prepared. The communication flora R.C.Young, presenting an insurmce policy for 1~79 Maple Street, and as laid over from a previous meeting, was presented. It '~s ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkimqon and Scott that the commUnication be rec- eived and filed, and the policy be accepted, as submitted. A report of the City Clerk and Treasurer, re the account for uncollect- ible taxe~ t~as presented. It vms ordered on the motion of Ald. Whl~e and Scott that the report be received and adopted. A report of the City Clerk i~ an account from Wslker's Dairy for the supply of milk was presented. .It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Grimster that the report be receivedand filed, and the recon~nsndation be adopted. The report of the City Clerk, giving a stLmmary of assessment and taxation on property near the new bridge, was presented. It was ordered on the ~otion of Ald. ~hite and Gri~ter that the report be received and laid on the table. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Grimster that the Clerk be instructed to write to the Hencurable Prime Minister of Ontario, and the Henour- able W.L.Houck, M.L.A., requesting that no action be taken upon the construction of a subw~ry at Victoria Avenue and Roberts Street prior to ~ie hearing of officials of the Government and the City Council. The statement of Direct Relief e~penditures for the month of Yuly, presented. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Scott and Grimshot that the state- ment be received and filed. The Committee adjourned on the motion Of Aid. Scott e~d Grimstore READ AND ADOPTED, .August 19, 1940. Deputy 01 Chainran of Finance COUNCIL M ETING Coum~ i 1 Chamber, AUju st Z2, 1940. The Council re-as._-emblzd at the close Qf t}ie regular Council and Fin- anoe meetings for the purpDse of passing the :l:oncy By-law which covered the cotrots app~oved by the Committee. All meanbets of the Committee, with the excep- tioI~ of Ald. A.F.Donald, were present. BY- Lk ;!Y ~ The following By-law ~,'as passed: No. 2957 -Ald. O.])onal~ - To ~rar~ Monies for Geucrsl P~r'poses. 1st reading -Ald. Grimster and Allen. It was tncn ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and bhite that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Counci.k be temporarily suspended ~ud the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading- AId. White and Grimster. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed: No. 121 - G. EONALD - SCOTT - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instx~c bed to ascer- tain from the City Solicitor why A.Marmette l.s permitted to continue operating a business on the River Road in a building for which he had no t~nnit to erect, and the Seal of tl~ Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried The Council adjourned on the taction of AId. White and Grfi~ster. R~ AND ADOPTED, August 19, 1940. Mayor OONF,]~J~NOM 0c~ncil Chamber, August 1Z, 1940. The Committee met at the close of the regular Council and Finnroe meet- i~s for the pu~ose of holding a conrerenee. All members of the Co~mittee, with the exception of Ald. A.F.Don~ld, were present. The 0ommittee met for the purpose of discussing the various matters which had been presented to tPsm. After discussion upon the matters presented, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White. READ AND ADOPTED, Au~mst 19, 1940o Clerk, Deputy lrnM~n FORTIETH MEETING Counci 1 Chamber, August 19, 1940. REGUL~ ~EETING Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to cor~:ider Gen- eral BUsiness and Finance. All m~abers of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Scot~, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Allen and Grimstar. DEPUTAT_IO.NS On the motion of Ald. O~imster and O.Donald, the owner of the property at 450 Phillip Street was permitted to address the Council. The speaker asked the Council if the Corporation could take some action to impx~ve the flow of drainage from the lane at the rear oi' his property, as such drainage flowed into his garages and was not carried away. SEE Resolution No. 122 ~NDERS Tenders were received for the replacement of the gutters on the City Hall. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and G.Donald that the ten- ders be opened, indialied by His Worship the Mayor and read. It ~as then ord- ered on the motion of Ald. G.Donald and Grlmster that the lowest tender of the Falls Yobbers of $128.00 for the replacement of tbe gutters with g6-gauge galvan- ized iron smd galvanized nails, be accepted. CO;~jNICAT IONS The follovdng Co~mmunications were received: No. 2V2 - A.B.Damude, M.P. - acknowledging letter re meeting with Canadian Nat- ional Railways officials. ORDERED on the ~otion of Ald. White and Wilkinson that the cormnunication be received and filed. No..BV3 - A.B. Damude~ M.P. - enclosing letter fr~n official of Canadian National Ra~vays. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grimstar that the comun- lcatlon be received and filed. No. 274 -Hon. W.L..Houck, M.L.A. - acknowledging letter re subway. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. White and G. Donald that the co~mmunication be received and filed. No. 275 -Hon. Minister of Highv~ys - requesting statement re loss in assessment. ORDERED on the motion ~f Ald. G. Donald and Wilkinson that the communication be received and filed, and that the Hon. Mr. Mcquesten be furnished witi~ a statement of the losses together with an explanation of the same. No. 276 - Prime Minister of Canada - acknowledging resolution re transportation for enlisted men. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Grimstar that the com- munication be received and filed. 27V - Board of Transport Commissioners - re removal of Michigan Gentrail Rall~' station. ORDERED on the motion of Ald~ GrAmstar and White that the co~munic- ation be received and filed. No. 278 - .Unemployment Relief Branch - re employshies on relief. ORDERED on the m~ticn of Ald. Grimeter and Willsinsert that the communication be received and laid on the table, and copies of the same be forwa~sd to all members of the Council. N0. ~79 - Niagara Falls Boy SCouts' Association - requesting permission to block off certain streets. ORE~D on the motion of Ald. ALlen and White that the com- munication be received and filed, and pemission be granted. 458 No. 280 - Deputy Minister ~f MunicipalAffairs - re 'SOldiers of the Soil' enrol- ment. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Allen that the communication be received and filed, and publicity be given to the fact that such forms are avail- able. No. 281 - Ontario Municipal. Associatiaq - resolutions to be considered at annual convention. ORDERED on tha motion of Ald. G.Donald and White that' the conuaunic- ation be received and filed. REPORTS The follo~,~lng Reports were received: No. 129 - Deputy City Clerk - re conference held on August 12th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkiason and A.F.Donald tint the report be received and adopted. No. '130 - Chief Constable - re traffic conditions at Maple Street and Sixth Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. G. Donald and Grimster that the report be received and filed, and the Police Commission be asked to instruct the Police Delmrlment to continue to check traffic at this intersection. No. 131 - City .Clerk - re .annual convention of fire chiefs. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimster that the report be received and adopted, and the Chief of the Fire Department be authorized tQ attend the conyration. RESOLUTIONS The following Reso_l_utions were passed: No. 122 - G. DONALD - GRIMSTER - RESOLVED that tile City Engineer be instructed to report to tile Council at the next meeting upon the condition of the drainage at tile n.~ar of the property known as 450 Phillip Street; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried FINANCE MEETING Council Chambe. r, August 19, 1940. The Finance Co~maittee met on M.3nday, August 19, 1940, for tile purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had bean properly cert- ified and placed before them. All m~lbers of the Committee, with the exception of Ald. Scott, were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $12,769.05 were approved by the Committee. The accounts submitted, being passed or othwnvise dealt :vith, were ord- ered placed in the money By-law for presentation to the Council on the moation of Ald. White and Grimster. An offer was presented from Mr. Steve Nagy for the purchase of Lot 61, Plan 19, Stanley Avenue, for $160.00. It was ordered on the tact ion of Ald. Grim- star and A.F. Donsld that the co~mmunication be received and filed, inasxauc h as this property had already hem sold. A communication was received from the Niagara Falls Softball Association, requesting papeat for the purchase of a wire backstop for the athletic field. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Grimster .that the communication be rec- eived and filed, and the account be paid. A co~mnunication from the Addressograph Sal~s A~ency, preseating an ac- coant for a yearly inspection of the addressograph and g~aphotype machines, was ~eceived. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Orim.~ter that the Co~maunication be re'calved and the contract be approved for this inspection. A communication was presented frea the Londong Guarantee and Accident Company re the boilers at the Filtration Plant. It was orderod on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and His Worship Mayor Inglis that the communication be received and filed. 489 No. 123 - GRIMSTER - A.F. DONALD- RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to fortyard a' letter to Mr. W.T. Burke expressing to him the goodwill of the Council in this new vucatiou, wishint him God speed and extending tO him the sincere ap- preciation of the Council and citizens of NiagaraFalls for,the many fine services he has rendered in various capacities in Niagara Falls during his residence here; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. _Car fled The Council adjourned on the motion of Ale4 A.F.Donakd ar~l Wilkinson., READ AND 1ADOPTED, AUgUSt B6, ,1940. Clerk Statanent s of Cash and Arrears in the Water Department for the months of Yane snd Yuly, 1940, were presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Grimster that the statements be received and filed. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. ~ite and A.F.Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, August 26, 1940. Clerk Chairman of Finance COUNCIL Council Chamber, August 14, 1940. 461 The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance meetings for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts appreved by the Com~littee. All members of the 0onumittee, with the exception of Ald. Scott, were present. BY-lAW The following By-law was passed: No. 2958 - Aid. Grant Dorald - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. 1st reading -Ald. Grimster and Allen. It was than ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and White that Rule 36 (21 of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By- law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Grimster and A.F. Donald. The Council aJdourned on the motion of Ald..Grlmster and White. READ AND ADOPTED, August ~g6, 1940. Clerk / CONFERENCE Counci 10hamber, August 19, 1940. The Committee met at the close of the regular Council and Finance meet- ings for the purpose of holding a conferewe. All members of the Committee, with the exception of Ald. Scott, were present. The Committee met for the purpose of discussing the various matters which had been presented ~o thin. After discussion upon the matters presented, the Committee adjourned on the motion of AId. White and A.F. Dorald. 1FAD AND ADOPTED, August 26, 1940. Ohairman FORTY-FIRST M]L~TIRK~ Council Chsmlber, August ~6, 1940. REGULAR ME~flNG Pursuant to adjouramant, tha Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consi~ler Gen- eral Businsss and Finance. All menbets of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Scott, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the moti~ of Ald. White and Grimstar. COI~TUNICATICNS Laid over from previous meetin~L No. 278 - Unemployment Relief Branch - re emptoyables on relief. 0RD~ED on the motion of Ald. Grimster and White that the connauiLication be received and filed, and acted upon. The following Co}mmunications were received: No. 281 - Hon. W.L.Houck, M.L.A, - re appoihtment with Premier. Og0ERED on the motion of Ald. White and A.F.Donsld that the Conmunication be received and filed, and the appointment be amu'anged as outlined. No. 282 - Mr. A.B. Damude, M.P. - resolution re transportation of enlisted men. 0RDEE on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimesfor that the conuaunication be received and 'filed. No. 283 - Department of Transport - resolution re transportation of enlisted men. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Gri mster that the cor~,nnicatica be rec- eived and filed, and a reply be made that this Council feels every consideration should be made for enlisted men travelling on leave and that the necessary legis- lation should be passed to pen~it such travel. No. 284 - Niagara Parks Commission - re meeting with Commission. ORDERED on the motion Of Ald. Wilkinson and G. Donald that the communicaticn be received and filed, and as many of the Alden, an as possible attend. No. 285 - Chief Constables' Association - re annual meeting of Association. 0HD- ERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donsld and Wilkinson that the con~aunication be rec- eived and the matter be re~erred beck to the Police Commission. A motion was made prior to the above by Ald. White and Allan that the comrmnication be received and the Chief Constable be authorized to attend. This marion was defeated, No. 286 - Niagara Falls Civic EmplOyees' Association - re status of employees who enlist. ORDERED on tha motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that tile cor~aunication be received and filed, and the Association be advised of the action taken by the 1939 Council in This regard. SEE Resoluti~on No. 124 No. 287 - Mr. W.T. Burke- acknowledging letter of appreciation. ORERED on the motion of Aid. Grimster and A.F.Donald that the communication be received and filed. REPORTS The following Reports were received: No. iSB -Oity Clerk - re conference held on August 19th. ORDE on the motion of Ald. White and Allen that the repor~ be received and adopted. kb. 1~ - Oit~ Olerk -,re condition of drainage at 450 Philip Street. ~D~ED o~ the mellon-of Ald. White and Wilkinson that the repor~,be received and adopted. 462 463 RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 124 - WILKINSON - WHIE .- RESOLVED that Resolution No. 100, passed by the City Council on September 6, 1939, reading as follows: 'Resolved that this Coun- cil guarantee the seniority for service with the Corporation for any employee who rosy leave his position to act in any. wartime capacity; and that such seniourity will cohtinue from the time of his leaving the Corporaticn's employ until hB hen~ ourable discharge £rom his war work;' be Conf&rmed~'by', t~is Council, and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 125 - ~LV.EN - WILKINSON - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the Coun- cil be scheduled to take place on Tuesday, S~tember 5, 1940, at 7.30 p.m. and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carri e d No. 126 - WILKINSON - G. DONALD- I~ESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to fol~ard a co~mmm~cation to Mr. E.C.Oaffery, expressing the appreciation of the City Council for his fine services during his term in the City of Niagara Fslls as United States Consul; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed, Carried The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Grimster and A.F.Donsld. - READ hND ADORED, September 5, 1940. An offer was presented from Mr. and Mrs. F.Larrebee to pumhase 551 Fifth Avenue for $1800.00. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donsld that the communicatic~ be received and referred to the Committee on houses for a report from the Council. A report was presented from the City Clerk as to the cost of an asbestos suit for the Fire Department, It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Wil- kinson that the report he received and filed, and two suits be purchased, The statement of Housir~ Cormmission houses under Agreement for Sale, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Ingli s and Ald. Al- len that the statement be receiv~l and filed, and the City TreasuIBr be instructed to make a further report within thierty days on the tv~ loans pending. The Co~aittee adjourned on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and Allen. READ AND ADOPTED, September 9, 1940. Clerk Chairnan of Finance Clerk FINANCE MEE, TZNG Council Chamber, A~g~t 26, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, August 26, 1940, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various acesAnts which had been properly cer.t- tried and placed before them., All members of the Committee, with the exception of Ald. Scott, were present. Sundry accounts amou~ting to $53,890.55, were approved by the 0c~mittee. The accounts being passed or otherwise dealt with were ordem'd placed in the mon~y:,By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. A,F. Don-- ' ald and Grimster. ~ report of the City Clerk was presented, requesting Instructions as to an easement of a Main Street property. · It was ordered on the motion ~f Ald. Allen and Grimster that the report ~e received and filed, and the eastement be granted at the ~ate of $5.00 per ~mnum. C(YJNCIL MEETING Council Chambe r, August 26, 19~0. The Council re-assembled at the closeof the regular Council and Finance meetings for the purpose of passing the money By-law which coyote4 the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Committee, wi~x the exception of Aid. Scott, were present. BY-LAW The foliowinE By-law was passed: No. 2959 - AId. Grant Donald - To Grant Monies for-General Purposes. 1st reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimster. It was then ordered on the rmticn of Ald. White and Allen that Rule 36 (~) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Allen and A.F.Donald. The 0ounoi l adjourned on the motion of Aid. A.F. Donald and White. 464 READ AND ADOPTED, September 3, ~940. Cle ~k CONFENCE Council Chamber, August 26, 1940o The Co~mmittee met on the close of the regular Counc jl and Finance meet- ings for the purpose of holding a conference. All members of the Committee, with the exception of Ald. Scott, wore present. The Committee met for the purpose of discussing the various matters'which had bee~ presented to them. After discussion upon the matters presented. the C(mumittee adj~arned on the motion of Ald. White and WilKinson. READ AND Aj)0PTED, September 3, 1940. 01e rk ~n FORTY-SECOND 1,~J!,TLNG REGUI~jt MEETING Cotu~ci I Chember, September 3, 1940. Pursuant to adjourn~ent, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council,were present. The Council, having received and r6:ad the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on ~he motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grimetot. C 0M~trNIC ATI ONS The following Con~munications were received: No. 288 - Canadian Corps Association - requesting removal of band stand to Corps grounds. ORDEPJa~) on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Orim~ter that the co_,~muu~ic- ation be received and laid on the table, and the City Clerk be asked to reporb upon the cost of moving the band stand and whether the Association would be wil- ling to undertake such expense. No. 289 - Dominion Securities Corporation - re subscriptions to new Canadian War Loan. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott t~t the communication be received and laid on the table, and a committee of the Chainl~an of Finance, the City Clerk and City Treasurer be appointed to consider the City's financial pos- ition to ascertain whether any funds are available for the purchase of ~,mr bonds, and report back to the Council. No. 290 - Director of Unemployment Relief - re national registration of relief recipients. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Scott that the co~mnic- ation be received and filed, and the instructions acted upon. No. 291 - Messrs. J.M. Zybach and J.E. Lawson- requesting removal of o bstractions in lane. 0RDEREDon the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and G.Donald that the c o~mun- ication be received and laid on the table, and referred to the City Solicitor, for a report. No. 292 - Village of Chippawa - requesting renewal of contract for water standby. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the communication be received and filed, and the request be granted and the new agreement presented. SEE B~r-law No. 29 60 No. 293 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada - requesting permission to instal under- ground conduit. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donsld and Scott that the corn- munication be received and laid on the table, until the proposed By-law is consial- ered. When the By-law had beenlresented it was ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Grimefor that the communication be -laid on the table. SEE By-law No. 2962 REPORTS The following Reports were received: No. 134 - City Clerk - re conference held on August 26, 19~0. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. G. Donald and White that the report be received and adopted. No. 135 - City Clerk - re conference with Niagara Parks Commission officials. OR- DI~ED on the motion of Ald. A.F,.Donald and Wilkinson ~hat the report be received ~nd adopted. ELUTION The following Resoluttca was passed: 466.. No. 127 - ~LT.EN - WHITE - RESOLVED that this Council extend their whole-hearted support to the Hencurable W.L.Houck, M.L.A., in his l~ans for a dance at the Park Restaurant on Friday, September 6th, for the purpos~ of raising fumble for the Red Cross ~ociety; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried BY-LAWS The following By-laws were presented: No., 29,80 -Ald. J.G.White - To authorize the exeuction of an Agreement with the Corporation of the Village of Chippawa. let reading -Ald. G. Donald and Grimster It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donsld and Scott that Rule 36 (~) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and'the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. G. Donald and White. No. 2981 -Ald. A.F. Donald- Relating to the closing and selling of portion of a lane running fiom Buttrey Avenue to Ferguson Avenue, betweea Hickson Street and Vine Street, as shewn on registered Plan No. 32 for the Town (new the Cityl of Niagara Falls. 1st reading -Ald. Grmister and G.Donald. Yt was then ordered on the motion of AId, ~A.F.Donald and Scott that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules. of Council be temporarily suspende~ and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading - Aid. Scqtt and Grimster. .- . No. 2982 -Ald. A.W. Scett - To provide for the Consent of the Corporation t~ the Bell Telephone Company of Canada installing underground conduit on a portion of Bender Street lying to the northwest of Newman Hill. 1st reading -Ald. Allen and GrLmster. It was then ordered on the motion of ~ld. G..Donald and Scott that Rule 38 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second tl~e. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and Grimster that the By-law be laid on the table 3xn. til, the next meeting. The CoUncil adJourn. ed on the motion of Aid. Scott and A.F.Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, September 9, 1940. Clerk Mayor 467 FINANCE ME~TING Council Chamber, September 3, 1940; The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, Sept enber 3, 1940, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cert- ified end placed before them. All m~bers of the Committee were present. Suniry accounts amounting to $14,085.75 were a?proved by the Conunittee. The accounts, being passed or others,dee dealt with, were ordered placed in the honey By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. Scott and Grims t or. ~n the motion of Aid. Allen and Grimster it ~s ordered that five direc- tories be purchased for the use of the City Departments for the year 1940; and the City Clerk be instructed to endeavour to return the additional eight copies which have been delivered. The conmunication from Mr. and Mrs. F. Larrabee, with reference to the purchase of 561 Fifth Avenue, as laid over from a previous meeting, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Scott that the offer as amended, to purchase the property fo'r $1,800.00, with a down payment of $300.00 and montly payments of $28.00 to cover principal, interest, taxes and insurance, be accepted, subject to the approval of the Department of Municipal Affairs. An offer was received from Mike Konolo to purchase Lot 825 on Buchanan Avenue for $50.00. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and Grimster that the offer be received and accepted, sabject to the usual condit.Lons and to the ap- proval of the City Treasurer and Assessment Commissioner. The comparative statement of tax collections for the month of A~gust was presented.. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. A. F. Donald that the statement be .received and filed. The statement giving the estinated cost of relief for the month of Aug- ust was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Grimster that the statement be received and filed.. An offer was presented from Joseph DelVicchio to purchase Lot 881, Buch- anan Aveme for the sum of $100.00. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and His Worship Mayor Inglis that the con~nunicatien be received and filed, the offer be not accepted, and the City Clerk be instructed to advise Mr. DelVecchio that the Council is unable to consider offers for City lots unless the prospective purchasers will agree to or. ct dwellings upon the same. The Revenue and Zxpenditure Statement as of July 31, 1940, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor G.R. Inglis and Ald. V~ite that the statment be received and filed. The City Clerk read a report of the City Solicitor in connection with the matter of the rental of a former Housing Commission property and pay cheques ow- ingto a temporary City employee. It w~s ordered on the motion of Ald. White and ~ott that the report be received and fi led. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimster. READ AND ~D0tTED, SeptcabOt 9, 1940. Clerk ........ 0hairman' of 'Finance' · 46a 46.9 COUNCIL EETING Council Chamber, September 3, 19~D, The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the ac- counts approved by the Cormdittos. All members of the Committee were present. BY-L~.W The follovdng_ By-law was,passe~d: No. 2963 -Ald. G. Donald- To Grant Monies for General Purposes. 1st reading -Ald. Grimster and A.F. Donald. It v~s then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading - AId. Scott end A.F. Donald. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Grimster and A.F.Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, Sept saber 9, 1940. Clerk Mayor CONFiPdENCE Council Chamber, September 4, 1940 The Committee me~ .at. the close of .the regular Council and Finance meet- tags for the. purpose of holding a conference. All members 'of the Committee were present. The Con~nittee met for the purpose of discussing the various matters which had been presented to them. After discussion upon the matters presented, the Commtt~toe adjourned on the motion of Ald. Grimster and A.F. Donald. AND ADOPTED, September 9, 1940. Clerk Olmtrnmn FORTZ-T}{I.tJ Cau~lcil Cham}~cr, September 9, 1940. REGULAR MEETING Pursuan~ to adjour:l ~;nb, the Couacjl :net at 8.00 p.m. to co~:ider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council, ~.rith the exception off Aid. ~'rnite and Grimster, were present. The Councit, h.~vinZ D~ceivcd sa~-~ rc::fi the !ain- utea of the previeus meeti~g, adopted th~;se on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. DEPFllATIONS On the motion of Ald. Allen anti Scott, Mr. I.(;.Tras~ was permitted to address the Council, Mr. Track spo~e on the matter of the proposed subway on Rob- errs Street and outlinel the .lisadvan~,e;~ to th~ resideabe on Roberts Strue~ and to tt:e citizens in general if a subway were constcucted, After discussice upon the matter it was sugEested by the Council that I,ir. Traa'k coa~ain his ~q!~.estiona in a brief and have the sslae signed by the residents in the viciaity oF ti~e palposed subway. This could then 'be presented to Pre~!dcr Hepburn v,4~en he visits Niagara Falls for the purpose of discussing this matte~'. C0~,~NICiTIONS Laid over f~r.o,L~ previous meeti~lJ~: No, 288 - Canadian Corps Assocation - requesting re;;Dval of bandstand to Corps grounds. 01©ERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson an~ O. Donald that the cof:F, unic- ation be received and filed, and the Corps be advised that tlu~y :'~ill be allowed the use of the bandstand and ttmt they may remove the s~e to their grounds at their expense. SEE als_o__R~port No. 156 N0. B93- Boll Telephone Company.- requesting permission to i nstal 'a~erground con- duit. Oi{D~,~ED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the co~uunication be received and filed, and the penaissioa be granted. The follcyjing Conunu~tication was received: No. 29~ - Furney Printing & Publishix~g Co. - re sug{.;ested courtesy cards, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Scott that the comaunication be received and file,l, and a trial order of 5,000. at $20.00 be purchased for use by the Police Department° An amendssent was pres nted by Ald. G. Do~mld and Wilkinson that the co~nunication be received and referred to the Police Co~nission. This amendment was defeated, REPORTS ,The following Reports were presented: No. 136 - City Clerk - re request for removal of handstand. OPd)F~ED on the motion of Ald. Wilkiu~n and G. Donld that the repor~ be received and adopted. No. 137 - City Clerk - re conference held on September 3, 1940. 0RDEI~ED on the mot- ion of Ald. A,F. Don[ld and Scott that the report be received and adopted. N0. L58 - Dair~ Inspector - report for month of August, 1940. (RDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and'~.Donald that the repor~ be received and filed. No. 139 - .City C.l.e.r_~k - re meeting of Council with Premier Hepburu. ORDEI~D on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the report be received and filed. No. 140 ,.City Enginee,r - recormnending installation of stree~ light. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and Wilkinsou that the repelS, be received and adop-. ted. RESOLUTI ~ S The following Resolutions were passed: No. 128 - A.F.DONALD - SCOTT - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to for- ward a message to Alde~'~.G. White and his family, expressing the sincere symp- athy of the City Council for him in his bereavement due to the death of his father, Air. Robert ~qqite of North Bay, Ontario; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carrie 1 No. 1~9 - WILKINSON - G. DONALD - RESOLVED that this City Clerk be instructed to fenyard a message to His Worship R~ayor Morrison of Hamilton, Ontario, expres~ing the sympathy of the City Council for him in the death of his wife; and the S~al of the Corporation be 'hereto affixed. C arri ed The followin~ .BJ~l~aws were passed: No. ~962 -Ald. A.W.Scott - To provide for the consent of the Corporation to the Bell Telephone Company of Canada installing underground conduit on a portion of Bender Street lyi~ on ~e northwest of Newman ~ill. 3rd rea~ng - ~d. Scott a~ G. Domld. No. 8964 -Ald. Grant ~nald - To authorize ~he execution of an ~reement for ~le and Deed. let reading - ~d. Scott a~ A.F.Domld. It 'as thin ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Don~d and Scott that Rule 36 (~) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspe~ed and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and Wilkinson, No. 3965 -Ald. Grit ~nald - To authorize the execution of ~ .Agreaent for 'Sale ~d deed. 1st r~ding -Ald. Wi~in~n and Allen. It was then orde~d on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson ~d A.F.Don~d that Rule 36 (B} of the St~d~g ~les of Council be temporarily suspended and the By- law read a secomt time. 3rd readi~ -Ald. Scott and G.Don~d. MISCELL~]EOUS Congratulations were extended by the menbets of the City Council tO Aid. W.L. Wilkinson who will celebrate his seventy-sixth birthday on Tuesday, September 10, 1940..Members of the Council spoke, expressing theist good wishes to, the Ald- elman, F~NA~JE MEhTING Council Chnmbe. r, Sep .ember 9, 1940. The Finance CommitDee met on l~ionday, Sept snb~,r 9, 1940, l'o n· the purpo;se of approving and also of pas:;iug the w~ria~n -'_tcc,z~nte :vhich had been pxoperly cert- ified and placed before theta, All mmtbe~B of the Committee, with the exce!3tion of Ald. White and Gritaster, were present. Sundry accaxnts, e~nounting to $6,164.03, were approx~d by the Committee. .The accounts sub:nil;ted, bein~ passed or oth~srwi.~e fiealt with, w.'e ord- ered placed in the :honey By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motiQn of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott. A communication was presented from the Hydro-E!ec~,r[s Power Cormnission of Ontario, with reference to the renewal of the annual contract. It was or. iered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Sco~t t.bat the com;.nunication be received and file~, and the contract be renewed for a period of one ~ar. A cormnunication was presented from the Children's Aid Society, requesting an increase in their grant for 19~9. It v~as ordered on the motion of Al,!. W'lkin- son and His Worship Mayor Ir~,~lis 'that the co~mmunlcation be received and referred to the Chairman of Finance for a report. An offer was received from Mr. R.McRae to pua'clnse Lot 30, Rosedale Drive for $100.00. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Allen and Scott that the offer be received and accepted, ~ubject to the uslal conditions and to the approval of the City Treasurer and Assessment Co~mnissioaer. A communicat ion was pre sent ed frem the Hydro-Elect ~i e Cent'. iss] on of Nia-' gara Falls, requesting a flat rate for the water supply. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and His Worship Mayor Inglis that the communication be received and laid on the table, and the Mayor and City Clerk bring in a recom- mendation at the next meeting. A quotation was submitted frem the Letter Shop Supply Company for the printing of the Voters' List, It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the communication be received and filed. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Scott and A.F. Dorald. READ AND ADOPTED, September 16, 1940, Clerk Chainan of Finance The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. G. Donsld and Scott. READ AND ,ADOPEED, Olerk OOUNOIL MEETING 0ouncil 0hmher, Sept saber 9, 1940. The Council r~asse:nbled at the close of the re~llar Council and Fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the ac- counts app~oved by the Conmlittee. All members of the Co~nittee, with the excep- tion of Ald. White and Grimster, werelresent; BY-IAW The follo~wlng By-law was~a._Zs{e_d_: No. 2988 -Ald. G.Donald - To Grant Nonlos for General l~xri~ses. let reading -Ald. Scott and A~en. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that Rule Z8 (21 of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily so~pended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald. The Council adjou~u~ed on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and G. Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, September 18, 19~0. Clerk CONFERENCE Council Chamber, September 9, 1940. The Coramittee met at the close of the regular Council and Finance meet- ings for the purpose of holding a conference. All members of the Committee, with the exception of Ald. ~aite and Grimster, were pros.mr. The Committee met for the purpose of discussing the various matters which had been~ presented to them. After discussion upon the matters presented, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Wlinson and A.F.Donald. READAND ADOPI~D, September 16, 1940. 473 FOkTY-FOU!{~{ DEEi'ING RECiJi,.'~R hiiETI!,!G Council Oha!l~.b.? c, Sep~e;~ber 16, 1940. Pursuant to adjourlv!~ont, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All m~nbers of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Grimster, wore proscut, The Council, haviiM~ receivclq an! r~ the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on time motice of Ald. Wilkinsou and[ A.F. Donald. FEPUTATION In connection with Cormmunicatioa No. 300, and on the :r. otio'~ of Aid. G. Donald and Scott, Mr. W.l~./oh~:son -~:as permitted to address the Council. Mr./ohn- son ad~ised the Council of the con.lition of the trees i~': fn~ql; D ~ his residesee and stated that he would prefer to have the south trce removei ~com the inD]'<~rty. SE Oo-~nunication No. 300 Tenders had been called for the repl.acemenb o[' the hot air furante at the residence in Fairview Cemetery; and on the motice of Ald. A.F. Donal~ and ScotL the tenders submitted were opened,. initialled by His Worship i..iayor IniZlis and read. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. G.Donald and Wikinso,n that the tenders be referred to the City Enginee~ for a reporter the next meeting, C 0I,~/AE,I I CAT i (DIS Laid over from previous meeting: No. 289 - Dominion Securities Corporation - rs p~chase of war bonds. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the co~nnun~cation be filed. SEE Report jqo, 141-2 No. 290 -/.M.Zybach & Y.E. Lawson- re obstructi o:~ of lane. 01d)ERED on the leerion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the co,municabion be filed, and the o,~mers not- ified of the condition existisg with respect to this lane. SEE Report No. 143 The follovdng Communications were received: No. 295 - O.ntario Mu__nicipal_As~ociatiou - enclosing resolutions passed at convec- tion. 0RDEREE on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the conm~unication be received and filed. N0. 296 - Boy Scouts' Association - appreciation of co-operatbx during lavm social. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donsld and Scott that the co~maunication be rec- eived and filed. No. 29V - I.G. Trask - re Victoria Avenue and Roberts Street intersection. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Scott that the co~nunication be ~eceived and filed, and a copy be forwarded to the Hencurable Premier M.F.ttepburn, the Hencurable T.B. McQuesten and the Hencurable W.L.Houck, M.L,A., for their inforatiou. Olerk N0. 298 - Volunteer Civil Guard - informration re organization, 0ROEfriED on tile mot- ion of Ald. Allen and Scott that the conmmun~catioa be received and filed, u~l the i~fornmtion be held for the infomation of the Council, At this poiht His Worship Mayor Inglis leftthe meeting and asked Ald. Allen to preside in his absence. 474 4?,5 No. 299 - City Clerk, Kitchener - resolution re unifoma hours of polling. 01{DEH- ED on the motion of Ald. Scott and G. Donald that the conmunication be received and filed, and the resolution be endorsed. No. 300 - W.R. Yohnson - requesting r~noval of tree at 776 St.Lawrence Avenue. 0~DERED on the motion of Ald. ~'~ite and A.F.Donald that the communication be eived and ~laid on the table until the next meeting. SE also Report No. 144 No. 301 - Board of Transport Co~snissioners - hearing re S~snley Avenue crossing, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that the colm.~unication be rec- eived and filed, and the necessary officials attend this meeting. REPORTS The following Reports were received: No. 141 - City Solicitor - authority of Council to purchase War be~s. No. 142 - CO~uitteo o~ Council- autho ~ ty of Cou~ il to purchase War bm~s. OR~- ~R~D on the moti~ of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the reports be received and filed. No. 143 - Cit__y Solicit, or - re alleF~ay and obstluction on same. 0l~0]~,]i) on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the report be received arid filed. No. 144 - Parks Superintendent - recommnendil~ re~loval of tree. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. V~ite and A.F. Donald that the report be received and refer~id back to the Parks Superintendent for further consideratlas. No. 145 - City Clerk - re cobfiend. nee held on September 9, 1940. ORDERED on the aption of Ald. Wilkinson and G. Donald that the reporb be received and adopted, No. 146 - Board of Police Coxmnissioners - re mfforc~ment of traffic By-laws. OR- DERED on the motion of Ald. G.Donald and Scott that the report be received and filed, No. 147 - City Solicitor - re Bell Telephone Company ins tallatio~m. 0RD~dED on the motion of Ald. G.Donald and A.F.Donald that the report be receiv~l and filed. At this point His Worship Mayor Inglis returxtel to the meeting, No. 148 - City Clerk - re lighting standards at Park Street and Clifton Avenue. OROERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and G.Donald that the report be received and adopted. No. 149 - City Cleric - re conference with Engineer of Canadian Underwriters' Assoc- iation. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donsld ~snd Scott that the report be received and filed. ~ The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott and Allen. READ AND ADOPTED, September 25, 1940. FINfQNCE MEP~TIN3 ()hambar, te:nb!~r 1!5, 1940. Tile Finsnr~'e Co:mni~te.~ :,le~ on LIon.icy, .~epLemb~r 16, 1z),~;), Per the of approvin:] and also of passing th,~ !iario!l~ accounti: which had been p.'~p?rly qcP- tidied and placed before them. All n~!~b~.',-3 of the Committee, with the excepti'm of Ald. Orimster and Wilkinson, were present. Sundry acc'sunbs amountinS to ~12,586,23 b~ere approve,1 by the Co ~ ittee. The accoullt5 subrail;re.% be~mZ pa=;.~Y] .Dr o:,h:~',v:i 'o :!ea],t ..'~ t;!, '.'.~,'e ced- ered plaee~ in the raoney By-law for presentation ~ the Coun~'il, on the :~tisa of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. The colm~rdnication ffro,a ~he Children's ional grant, and as laid over froin a pfavi j!d s :n. eetjn~E, ered on the :notion of Ald. Allen and His Worship hMyor Ingiis that the co:!munic- aries be referred to the Conference, The co~a':~unicati,.n fr) c~ Lne Hyil~-3-Electrie as laid over f~om a previous meet~.S, '~Tas pre:~entei, It v,,ns orbited on .he :not- ion of Aid. Allerie nd Scott th'~, the com~mlnic':tion be rec~;]v~fi and filed, an~ the report presented by the Committee of the Coune. il be A co~mrrdnizati on v:as presented f=,~m fernon ,~i"ect..t';.e; Lilqi'~eu, i:! which they advised t~at they w)ui:i be unable to ac~eLt the; ret~lrn of .=i;C!.t c5;.ie:: of the City directory. It was ordered on the motion of Ai':. :/Di:t ay~ i[i:: .,etch'i..,[ayor I~Elis that the co.~amunication b~ received anti file~, ana the acc:~uni~ be paid as preseuted. i connm~n~?atioa .:as presented from tn~ ]UjaCnr~ Ya~n adian Lianufacturers' Asseslet!In, in which they f~rwarded a che~_ue of j!,4kO,00 towards the purchase of special protective i~quipment. It wan orIler~] ~a ion of Ald. A.).Donald and Scott tbzt the co:mmunication be received, ackno~;tedged and the thanks of the Council be extended for this donation, The report was prestnted from the Cizy Clerk with :'ef~:,/',~ to a new scale for .~uel for relief recipients, It was oDiered anti Scott tbnt the repDrt be receivel and fiiei, ann fu ~1 '~ i':~'a~? in acco~c~ence with the recommendations contained in the Departv. qa~.t of Pbblic ,,elf are report, On the :notion of Aid. Scott and Allen, lit. .AS. SiS;at, repr~:~tln] the Niagara CO-ouerative Dai~V Limited, was per:aitte~ t~ al ?~:;: ~l~e S~.~.n~i~ "~ s k . y b.e:;ire'~ to ~'~ '~ a Biggar ~ e and a-i-ised bhe Co~:,ittee that his Conran' ~ plant in the City ani ha~ selected t~ ~ea on ~;ac)onal'~ Avenue bet;ve~a ~d Roberts Streets. An offer for ~ts 81V, 606 and OZ5 on ~a'~f'or6 ~ ho?,erts Str,nnts, was ~ pres:nted. It ;'~s ordere~ on the mozi~n of HiE .,or~;.~I. I~lis ~d ili. ',~aite th~.t the offer be received an~ t!,e matt~;r be ref~r'~ to ~he Chaim~ of FiEce, the City Clerk and City Treasurer for action in this The Committee adieulind cn the motion of Ale. Scott ant A.F. Donald. READ AND A]X)PTZD, Septenber 23, 1940. Clerk Clerk Gk~t:~an of FinalAce ;I COL~CIL ~gEETING Council Chamber, September 16, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance meetings for the puz?ose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approved by the CoF~nittee. All members of the Conmittee with the exception of Ald. Grimster and Wilkinson wele pxesent. BY- L~W The follo~ring By-law was passed: No. 298V -Ald. G. Donald- To Grant Monies for General Purposes. let reading -.Ald. A.F. Dsnsld and Allen. It ~s then or,4erad en the motion of Ald. Scott and White that Rule ~6 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. ~rd rc~ding- Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and White. READ AND ADOPTED, September 23, - 1940. Clerk Msyor CONF~RENCE ' Council Chamber, September 16, 1940. The Cormmtttee met at the close of the regurar Council and Finance meet- ings for the purpose of holding a conference. All menhers of the Committee were present with the exception of AId. Grimster and Wilkinson. The Co~,ittee met for the purpose of discussing the various .matters which had been presented to them. After discussion upon the mattog presented, the Comnittee adjourns.d. READ AND ADOPTED, September 23, 1940. Ole~k , 47:7 F0hTY-FL!'i'--i ],~TING Council (jhk: Sepbc:nb~;'2 2.5, i9.10. l~ursuant to adjourn.::~al;, the Counci !. m~t at 7.:~0 p.m. to c,~:L' i ior lion- em]. Busj. nesn and Finmqco, All mcz. but'n oU the dotutci l~ ,';ith the efcut,~,t!.5.m Grimetot, were proseat. The Counvin, havia7 r~c,:iv,;:l a:l.i r.:,,d the .~in':bc:; of previous meetiag, adopted bhese ca the motion of nld. Scott ani .hits. On the n:otL~n o? ~la. A1],Ln ~ul.i A.r'.:.Dnal?,, mittei to address the Council. Mr. Mc~finch sl~oku to '6he Coun~i,_ in connc ~tioa with the matter oC day!i]ht ~avi~ 6ilnc anti suyFp~sto~ bhat ~/~= .Joust= I: ~aa:;or a re,Dial;is., askinC for unj for~i~y or 'him: throu,:hou~ ~hc country, t)nzs avoid~,~Z the conFusioa which rczult~: from certain :aunicipalities operatinn~ on ~]ny].ij:ht fag time and others cofmnunities and services, ~ch dard time. 85:~ ~{eso]_uti,~r, l~,' ![50 COLi.!UN1 Ui~i'IONS Laid over fmDm prcvious meeting: No. 300 - ',%R.Johu;;i,u - requestir~ ~emoval of tree, G. Donald and Scott that the commuaication be filed, OP~E~ED on the motion of Ald. SEE Cor~,llnic at o_,_ hb. 302 The foll?j_~_nfa Commtumications were received: No. 302 - Mrs. H.Zumstein - prote. stinU_: against re:novul of tree. OR~I.L~ED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Scott tbnt the colmnunication be received mad filed. No. 303-- Cbi!dron's Aid Society - x~ special trust accouUt. 0hD~kO on tb_e ion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Allen that the communication be received an'l fil~l. No. 304 - Secretary to Premier Hepburn - acknov:lcd~.~ia[~ conu;]tn,icaP, j oq co sub'~ay. 0i~ERED on '~e motion of Ald. ~Lllon and ','a~ite that the commmxication be received and fi led. No. 305 - Hen. ~.L.Bouok_,__A!._L2.A_L- acknowled,jing communication re sut~vay. on the motion o~ Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott that the con~nunication be received and filed. No. 306- Hen. Minister of ilighways - letter re subs,ray forwarded to office. 0RD- ERj,]D on the motion of Ald. Allen and ~'~ite that the coxml~.nication be received and filed. No. 307 - A.B.Dsur~ude, M.__P_L.- acknowledging resolution oF Kitchener re times for polling. 0RDE[{ED on tbe motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that the communicat- ion be received and filed. No. 308 - A.B. Dem~ude, M.P. - re meetJ. xk~ with officials of Cmzadian Nat bnal Rail- wys. Oi©ERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the co~amfication be received and filed. N0. 309 - Dranmond Ilill Presbyterian Church - appreciation of work done, 0RDI~D on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and G. Donald that the conmunication be received and filed. No. 310 - 'Vol___Unteer_ Civil Guard - re anne and ammunition for Guard. Ot~).I~{ED on the motion of Ald. G.~o~mld and Wil~inson that the comn~nication be received and filed, and the request be fonvanled to the Attorney-General of Ontario, 478 . No. 311 - Liusscn:~ Limited - re laovixlE pictures of Snow Loader. ORDitd,jD on the motion of Aid. G. Donahl and Scott that the conmunication be received and filed, and the City Clerk be inst:acted to make..~rrangements for the showing of the pic- tures on Monday, September 30th. No. 312 - Ctmadian Red Cmcss dociet~ - toque. sting coatrlbuti~u. 0RDF~{ED on the motion 'of Aid. G. Ool~ald and ~Vilkinson that th~ conmunisa~ion be received anti filed, and the $500.00 contained in the Budget for this purpose be paid. No. 313 - Fire kinrshall of Ontario - re Fire Prevention Week. 0RD~I~ED on the mot- ice of AlJ. Wtlkiuson and G. Donald that the commu~ication be received and filed, and the ,suggested programme be endorsed. No. 314 - Xingsmill, Liij_l_s_,_ Price & Fleming - requestin~ lease of,Erie Avenue pt~i:- erty. 0ROE:~ED on the motion of Ald. Allen ~d ;'lilkinson that the co.~m:n~ni,;atton be received and a lease be granted, subject to the approval of tile City Solicitor. ~VEP01{TS The follo','~img Reports 1,'~ere receivet: No. 150 - Parks Superiub.,~,lont - re rem~va!oC trees at 776 =tt,Law:'cns3 Avenue. 0]L~EHED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Scott tl~at the report be received and adopted. No. 151 - City Clerk - re confcre.qr;e held on October 16th. 0RDL<kD un the wotio:~ of Ald. A. tc. Donald and Scott that the r~port be n~ceivod and adopted. PETITi~ The l'ollo~,ing Petition was presented: No. 14 ~ Dr. G.B.Snyder and 240 others - requesting re-opening of Bender Hill. 0~d3E~ED on tile motion of Ald. G. Donald and White tlut the Petition be received and referred to the City Solicitor for his opinion, the sums to be available for the meeting with Premier tiepbunx in Niagara Falls. RESOLL~I'IONS The follo,dl~S Resolutions were passed: No. 130 - ~','~IITE - A.F.'D0kvALD - I~ESOLVEd) that this Council for~mnt a petition to the Right Hencurable ~W.]ji~]~ackenzie King,. Hencurable P./.A. Cardin, i~iinistcr of Trans- port; Hencurable Y.G.tar~ner, MinLster of War' Services; Mr. A.B. Da~mde, M.P. ~md to all cities of Ontario, reqncsting their endcreation; urging that unifo~ltity of time be established th~Dughcut the coltarry, because of the disruption of homes and services caused by cectain coImlm~ities observing Dayli2~t savi~ time ejad others standard time; and the Seal of the CorporatiQn be hereto affixed. Carried No. 131 -/~uI~.JN - ;'~II'I'E - RESOLVe<) that the mat uer of issuing an procl~uaation with reference to the period of daylight saving time be laid on the table; and the Seal of the Corporatics ~e heroic ~'fixed. Car~i No. 132 - A.F.DONALD - ALIE~N - RESOLVEO that the privileges fenhotly extended to the Niagara Falls Public Welfare Board in c~nnection with the operation of the paper plant be extended to the Wome~'s As.~ciation Volunteer Corporation for the purposes of raising funds to be donated to the Red Cress Society, such permission to be subject to receiving written application for such permission; and the Seal of the Gorporatio~ be hereto affixed. The fql].o?;i~E By-.l~w was passed.: 479- l_~o. 276L - Aid. O. Donald - To antl:orizc the execution off a LeaGo o1' c,Jf~ij a l'.nj~;. let rea,linS - ~{ld. V~hite, mn:~ A.F. iTsna].d. It ~',us thcn o !r~. (.17-32 z) '14 k , I ~tj Or 3f .1 ] ':, A: ~'. :3OIl't2.:] :3!Of -~CO b {: ;'~' '{ale 36 (;3) of the ~bfx:l!IId RUlb S Sf CoUnCil be temporarily su.;i.~n ',u; ~xa L!~c i~y-lav: read a second tiI;~. 3rd rsadirhS - Aid, ;Scott emd bhite, The Counci I a~j earned on ~le me Lion or Aj_d. ~{. F. 3chat '] and scot t. kh~uj AND P~j0Fl':~p, 5ct~bemter 50, 1940, Clerk i,iayor FINAXCE MD~Tii,iG Council CbJ~htb3r, Septeia~ fc 23, 1940. The Fin~mce Committee mot on MenAny, 5cptc:rlber f~53, 19.i0, for the pose of approd~-~ anti also of passinS the various ace mats which had~on pADperly certi~iod and placed bcFoc~. them. All members of the Committee, v~Lth the excep- tion of Ald. Grimetot, were present. accounts, amounting to $28,188,40, were approved by the Committee. The accoun:,s submitted, being passed or othcrr~isc dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money By-law for pr.sentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. A.1,I. Donald and Scott. A~x offer was presented from 'James Brooks to purchase Lot 5, Pino~Zrove Avenue, for $75.00. It ~l~as ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Scott that the offer be received and accepte~ subject to the usual conditions and to t~ approval of the City Treasurer and Assessment Commissioner, An offer was presented from Mrs. N. Thomas to purchase Parts of Lots 15, 16, Buckley Avonlie, for ~/350,00. It ~as ordel~d on the motion of Ald. Wtite and Allen that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the usual conditions and to the provision that a house of the value of approximately $5,000.00 will be er- ected on the lot, and also subject to the approval of the City Treasurer and Asses- sment Commissioner, A report of the City Clerk was presented. with reference to the applicat- ion of S.Seigel to purchase a portion of Lot 109 on But trey Stx~st. It was ord- ered on the motion of Ald, Allen and Scott that the report,be received and laid on the table for further consideration, 480 A report of tile City Clerk ~.,~as presented ~th reference to an ~ilplic- ation for the purchase of Lot 1Z8, Welland Avenue. It v;as ordered on the r~tion of Ald. Allell and His Worship Mayor Inglis that the report be mc~,ived anl the Clerk be instructed to advise that this particular lot is requh-ed for city pnr~ poses, and that oth~r lots are available in this section. A con~aunication was presented from Mrs. and Mr. S.Kandxacs vrith refer- ence to an offer to purchase 736 Park Street. It ~as ordered on the motion of Alj. Wilkinson and Scott that the communication be received, and the offer be accepted subject to the conditions as contained in the letter; and in accordance with the verbal,reco~sendation made by the Con~ai gtee on Housing· ~ report of the Conmlit ee o[' Council as presented with reference to the application of the Niagara Co-ope.ative Dairy to purchase certain lots. It was orden~.d on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis amd/rid. :,~.~ite that t~ rep- ort be receivel and the Clerk be authorize ! to ..lake an agreement with I~h'. Bosco for reg~alar monthly payments towards the redemption of this lot. A co]~,lunicatinn was presented from GululinSs with ref..-reuce to the cost of change=over off tires on fire trucks. It was om~bred on the motion of Ald. Scott amd Allen that the communication be received and filed. A statencut of the Water Deparbaent Cash and Arrears for August 31, 191i0, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Wilkinson that the statemint be received and filed. A report was pros .nted by the City Cleft; with rogeronce to a suNgary of tenders submitted for a new furnace at the residence at Fairview C~aetel~. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and Allan that the report be received and laid on the gable, and a price be o~tained from W.T.ttender~n for the changes necessary on the pipes. Statencuts were presentedwith refen;nce to the former housing col~is- sion properties, as at Au~ust 31, 1940. It v~s onie~d on the motion of His Wo~ ship Mayor inglis and Ald. ~Lllen that ths statement be received anl referred to the Co_,mlittee on itsusing for investigation as to whether ar~nngea~nts cotu~d be made wi gh the owners to re-finance thee properties, and that a report be made to the Council upon the progress made. On the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Aid. Wilkinson, Fir. Craw- loft ~ms pe~nitted to address the Committee. Mr. Crawford spoke in connection with a Business tax outst;radiuS in his name, and which the T'ax Department was endear- curing to collect. It v~s ordered on the motion off Ald..~ZLlen and Wilkiuson t.hat Mr. Crawford be asked to get in touch with 'the City Clerk and make an agreement for the payment of this tax in inst.alments. The Comraittee adjourned on the motion of Aid. A.F. Donsld and Scott. ~'u) Ai~D ADOPT'~D, 8eptamber~O, 1940. Clerk Ohalnasn of Finance O0UiqCiL Colln,h. cjcpte!nr~cr 23, 1940, The Cotincil ro-.asse Lblcd ut the close of the r~Ca].ur Coun~] ,fill :'if, aliCe mcetin;s for the ]~rpose of pc~.z';in,-; the monuy ;~y-Du'; :':hich cove:el tl'c approval by the Co~mnit~ee. All m~bers of the Co~mnitteso with the e:Icepti,~n of Aid. Gr:hlmter were present. BY- Li :i The fo!lo:'~inS Oy=luw :'l:~s passed: No__. 2__9.6_Z9- Ahi. G.Donah] - To Grunt Monies for Oen.;ral 1st reading - Aid. Allen and l!ilkinson. It :van then or,]e_,~d on the lr, ogion of Ai,~. A.F.Don~.l d e!nd ;;hi to that Rule 36 (2) of thc Stan'lil~g ihlles off Coutrii be tempurarily 'c'~uponZ~d and the jy-lai., r.ad a second time. 3rd reading - Aid. White and lUllen. R=_SOLUTiON The followir~, l{esolutiorl was passed: No. 133 - eGO'it'- j;..J0iL.iZ) - I~C~01.'~rLD that a recon~aen.latinn bc For :arde,] to Lhe Boarf. of Folio.,~ Co:m:li:: ':i:mer!:, aski:E that no further j,,l!fi; yards l~ po~Mit .eq to establi:h tbe-~-~c]~ as · ..z. in the City of Niagara Falls; and the boa1 of the Corpotution be hereto affixed. ' The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. i~ilkinson and ~,~hite. READ ~qb AEOPTi~J, September 30, 1940. Clerk a 482 CONffEREN'CE Council September 23, 1940. The Co:qmittee met at the close of the regular Council and Finance ~;et- in ':; for 'the purpose of holding a confersnc, e. All members of the Com~nittee we present, wi ~h the exception of Ald. Gridbates The Cormmittee mei; for the purpose oP discussing the various matters which had been presented to them. After discussion upon the matters presented, the Oomnittee adjourned. i~h~D ~hNO ADOPTE0, September 30, 1940. Clerk Chairnmn GObleT O1.' iL'-VIoiuN ........ 5eptc~/bb~ n '-~0, 1940. The Court of Revisio~ on the Asne:;.ment hell wc.' held at 10.00 a.m, '~n Satxr [aJ, ~eD t~ber 30, 1940, at which the fol!o~,~.nfZ action was ~ak~n upon the Fee ~cti .re ::].. ~.il 4 l:~;bers present - 3heriCf V.L. ~vidson, Mr. Arnold bmith and Lh'. ',~illi~ Uelaney. h01]- :jo. Aplsol.l.ant bo:criptio~ LuULi Bui!Ci.:_j ~02 Ainsworth, Fraii ~t 32, Plan 33, 1[37 Second Avenue 800. 2,400. ~729 Bake, Clara Ft.3, Plan 653, 1953 Grey Street ,t50. 500, 93~9 BelousofC, MicMel Pt.20,1,2, Plan 10, 2140 Buchanan Avenue 300, !091 Bouck, Mrs. A.E. Pt. 12, Plan 543 Erie Avenue 400. 900. ~5V9 Buckley, E.i~. i~t.!~, iqun 35, 541 Huron street 700. E~600. !351 C~ssett, S~n.L. Pt.6,V, Plan 642, 552 First Avenue 450. 1,3~. 1479 For~am, R.~.W. ~t 16, Pi~ 322 Bumpfield 3t~et 700. 2,600. ~9 Gracy, Lawrence Ft. 6,7, Plan 35, by Y~es Milne 883 Welland avcnne 900. 800, B261 Orenville, Sofia Pt. 7, Plan 653, E007 Barker ~treet 500. 1,250. ~475 Harrison, ivlrs. Y. ~t 3, Plan !7 2078 Gulp Street 900. 2,300, ~731 iioffmeister, Fred Pt. 141,2, Plan 25, 1046 A~v!loul~ Street 750. 2,3~0. 125 Holmes, Wm. Pt. 46a, 2, Plan 29, 352 Otter Street 400, 2,400. 127 Holmes, ~. Pt. 45a, 2, Plan 29, 354 Otter Street 450. 2,500. ~5 Holmes, Wm. Pt. 46a, 2, Plan 29, 1183 River.Road 1,500. 4,900. ~94 Kocziun, John Pt. 22, Plan 653, 2216-20 Main Street 1,000. 2,350. 336 Koezian, John Lot 2, Plan 653, 1926-9 Stanley Ave. 650. 2,500. ~51 Kovacs, Steve $t. Ra. 24, Plan 653, 2040'Stanley Avenue 275. 1,600. 320 Lunga, J.p.. PL10,3, plan 35, Olif.ton Avenue 2,400. Dcciuiu, n oi' ]~.urt bi smiss cd bi ami s sed ~is,~iaaed Reduced ~200. ou building ~jit hdr~,m um~ di smis sed ~ismis ned Dismissed ke&~ced ~200, on buil~i~ Di sn~is sed F~ontajle adju~'ted and l~d reduced ~150. ~' Adjustment of land sold, ~- re~ced $50. Di smiss e d Reduced ~150. on building ~ Reduced $300. on building Reduced ~ . on ~ o0 buildings Dismls sed Reduced $50. on l~d and ~. on b~ilding ~ Reduced ~00. on l~d. ~ 485 1571 London Life Ins. Co. 2295 Maddelina, G. 5271 Marsh, A.'.i. 5267 Marsh, A.W. 8645 Mitchell, Ralph 8647 Mitchell, Ralph 5599 Mundell, Honor 2821 Zacklin, M.b. 683 PIin. Iuv-Dst. Ltd. by Stones Milne 694 Prin, Invest. Ltd. by Y~rnes Milne 4516 l{o~aington ilauj Co. by CA.Fraser 910 lieutter, Minnie 5678 Robertson, Isabella 2225 Waytkos, Andrew 1585 Wolfe, Carl 1969 Young, R.G. r~. 6, Plan 35, 340 Old Marke% Sq, Pt.l-7, Plan 35, 541 Welland Avenue R.2,36,~6A, Plan 29, 1199 l~iver Road Pt. 44, Plan 29, 1213-15 t{iver Road Lot 20 Plain 653, , 1420 Ferry Street Lot 19, Plan 653, Ferry ~trcet 500. 500. 1,500. 900. 1,500. 800. Lot 93, 93a, i'lan 747 1166 Victoria Ave. 1,500. Pt. 33,4, Plan 603, 604 Morrison Street 475. Pt. 18 9 10, Plan 35, , , , 430 Bridge Street 400. Pt. 1-9, Plan 35, 476-82 Bridge Streetl,350. 6,000, Pt. 8, Plan 35, 668 Bender Mill 525. Pt. 148-9,. Plau 10, 1159 Bridge Street 600. Lot 129, Plan 35, 1011 Armou~ Street Pt. 35, Phm 642, 623 Victoria Avenue 1,450. Pt. 1,8,9,10, Plan 35, 735 Park Street 400. 7857 D'Amato, Joseph 7855 D'Amato, Joseph 7441 ~!~mxato, Joseph Michigan Central Railray General Appeal Lot 8, Plan 2, Nor~ Street Lot 7, Plan 2, 1510 North.Street Lot 6, Plan 2, Emery Stree~ AD~JSTMENTSOF 9~68 Hand, Maple Leaf Bazaar 9867 Ross, C.E. Arcedinn Lunch Pt. 1, Plan 632, 467-9 Second Avenue 400. 207,600. 250. 250. 225. 1717 River .Ro~d 1707 River Read 800, 2864 i{os-4 G.L. Reduced .2800." on baildl New Arcadiua~ hast. 1,200. Dismissed ?865 lklck, W.ii. 4,200. 4,100. 1,500. 100. 3,600. t,100. 1,300. 3,400. 4,000. 3,200. 2,600. 1,700. 4300. Reduced Q200."on buii...t ~866 Garzo, A. China Shop Dismissed Dismissed 178 Agnew Surpass Co. liedused ~.~100. %n built 7513 Harrimeih y.J. %/ Reduced ~300. on bui~il / keduced i}200. on bui)h Di smis sed Dismissed 239 brobina, J. j20 Egsd, Alex Reduced 500 on build! ~ · 3?8 Beta, Gaspar Disn'issed d99 M~mcuse, ~h~elo Reduced ~200~" on build :39 Maneuse, Peter i{educed Q100. on bui.Ldi 3,000. ~153,800. Lend increased $200. 0. Prate, Michael Reduced QS0.~on land a-~98_g Lm~gnmir, Mrs. N, $100. on building ~26 Hoehey, Win. Withdrawn and dismis seZ 56 Pascuzzi, Salvetore Dismissed 1699 Hivcr Road 170]. kiver Hoc~i 1,600. _ 17015 i{ivur 2~oad 1904 Nain Street 854 Bridge ~tx'~et 1686 Peer btreet Bus ins Bus ine s :; - .jb40. 88 Brou~aton Ave. 200. 1,450. 641 Ferguson a?e. 250. ~,200. 1394 Cedar Street 225. 1,bOO. 19 65 Buch~llan Ave. 575, 825. 1753 Buchanan Ave. 400, 1,400. 1667 Te]~erance or. 300. 1,700. 1853 Sun~ner Street 500. 1,000. 2 Robinson ,street2,000. 2107 Main Street 1670 Buchanan Ave. 55 Christopher, Anthony 1925 Grey Street .~llowcd. 2o 56 pub].jc s<;hool snpi o c't~l' :.!1o.,~.i. To Lc Lubimc school supporter 1928 Stanley Avenue v' 36-7 Clark, Roy Reduced $200. on buildi Reduced 25 ox land Allowe,i, To be ],ublic echo,ill supl~orto-e ~,llow~i. To be public school supporter nllor:cd To bc pub.tic school supporter Allowed, To be :::ublLiC school supporter . Allowed° TO be public school. supilortcr 5,b00. Dismissed 2,000. 3,600. 350. 450. 650. Land Assesi~ents reduced l'.~nd Asses:saentsincreased BuildillS Assessnouts reduced Taxes remitted trifled correct, Business - $1,800 Allowed. Remission o: Business r ~25. Allowed.. Remission of ,~ $21.87 '. Allowed, Assessment Of ~1400. tO bo publi, c shoool supporter 2,200. Allowed. To be public schoo]. supporter 2,300. Allowed. TO be public school supporter 2,b00. Allowed. To be public school. suppc ~ter . 785.00, 200. O0 , 4,350, O0, 286.50, 486 487 FORtY-SIXT~I MEETING RECULJ~R IgLTING Council Chmnber, September 30, 1940, Pursus.nt to adjounxment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Businesq anti Finance. All menhers of the Cormell, With the execption of Ald. Grimster, were pxesent, The Council, havii~q. received and road the minutes of the previous meetix~, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Allen and V~nite. DE IU TAT ION On the motion or Ald. A.F, Donald and Wil_<insou, Miss L.R.Hyatt, Pres- ident of the Voluntary Auxiliary Dxivers' Corps was permitted to address the Coun- cil. Miss Hyatt outlj sed to the City Council the proposed activities to be car- ried on by the Cox~s in connection with the collecti6n of w'~t-e materials. The Corps asked for the co-operation of the Council in ~,he supi?ly of the ssme priv- ileges supplied to the Welfare Board in the operation of the paper plant; .and in addition it was stated tkat they urEently ae,.~ded trucks to carry on the work, four men per day to sort and bale the material, light and heat in the building, and repairs to the phmbing in the building. SFE Corm~unit'ations No. ~15,6, C0~TUNI C.~ IONS ~he following Co:mmunications were received: No. 515 - Voluntary Auxiliary Drivers' Corps - req. assistsrace re paper collection. No. 516 - .Voluntary Auxiliary Drivers' Corps - requesti~tg ad,itional assistance trucks, men, etc. 0~)Ef~D on the motion of Ald. White and G. Bonald that the com- municatiom be received and filed; that itsns 2, ~ and 4 be agreed' to insolaf as item two is possible, and furtlner t}nt full co-operation b.e extended by the Coun- cil to the Voluntary Atuxiliary Drivers' Corps. No. ~17 - Prime Minister of Canada - acknowledging xDsolution re dayli~jnt saving time. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, White and A,F. Donald that the communication be received and filed. i1,'o. 318 - Department of National War Services - acknowledging resolution re day- light saving time. 0RD~tI~ on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott that the co-nnnunication be received and filed. No. 319 - Minister of Munitions and Supply - acknowledging resolution re daylight saving time. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Scott that the communic- ation be received and filed. No. 320 - J.N.Pitts Construction Company - ,re services and Victoria Avenue subway. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Scott t~t the corm~uaication be rec- eived and laid on the table until such time as there has been a meeting be~veen the Council and the Premier and the Deparl~ent of Highways ofi'icials. SEE Resolution N.q._134 No. 3Sl - Port Arthur Chamber of Corm~erce - resolution re mining of iron ore and p-,'oduction of pig iron. ORDERE~ on the motion of Ald. White and G. Donald that the emmmunica~ion be received and the resolution be referred to the Chamber of GoEsroe. No. 322 - YounE Men's Christian Associatio__n - requesting permission for tag day. ORE on the motion of ild. Scott and A.F. Dorald that the communication be +rec- eived and filed, and permission be granted. No. 3B3 - C.Ann McGeachie Yuvenile Orange. Order -re parade to be held on October 5th. ORDEHED on the motion of Ald. White and Sc6tt that the communication be rec- eived and, filed, and as m~ny'of the re'embers of Oouncil attend the parade. t~P0i gi'S The follor:i.mS Report was pres cnl:ed: No, 1.52 - City Clerk - re comfcrence held on September '~ 1~4~, O Z~=jD on the motion of ~d, %jilkinson and A.F.Don~d t~t the report be received al~ udopted, The followij~ Rcsolutf ons =.'.'ere pas~ed: No. 134 - ~Ir.;iIiqSON - '.]!ITE - i{EjOLVzD thut ilia! bor.:hip ],.uyor G.l~.In.q js be auth- orized to call a special meetin~ of the Cormoil '.';hen .:o1.,:: 'jefihite infor~:L:tion has been received concern!n~.] the proposed conf.i:rellce :vith e~i:ineer: eC tile :~c.!:urt-- ment of HifZh-vuys an!! the contractorr~ for the construction of t[e aug- ::ted ~:uL'..;a that the advice of hhe City Oolicitor be obtained with reference to the .~tatus o~" the Council upon the ~'/no!e mat bet; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto fixed. Carried No, 135 - ALLEN - ~'~IITE - I(ESOLV~'D theft in the future, any permm~:~ mi~.inff a.~; off~r for the ]~rchase of yacht city-ow..ed pipperry, m~st accor~?~y heir offer .~ith a marked cheque for at least twenty-five per cent. of the purchase price; an8 the Se~ of the Com~oration be hereto affixe~. CarfLed Prior to the above motion, it was moved by Ald. G. Do~mld and Scott tlr~t the ~no~t of the purchase price of any vac~mt pr~Umrt~s mu.'t be paid by the. pllF- Chaser before the necessary By-law and doc~lents are prepared. This motio~ was defeat ed. ~ BY- L~ The following By-laws were passed: No. 2970 - AId. G, Donald- To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. 1st reading -Ald. Scott and White. It ~as then ordered on t['e m ' otz of Al~l. A.F.Donald and White that tiule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of council be temoorarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. ~ 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and White. N__o. 297.1 - Aid. G.:Jonald - To authorize the execution of art Agreement for Sale and Deed. 1st xeading -Ald. A.F. Don~.d and Scott. It was then exilered on the motion of Ald. Allan a~i White that Rule 36 (2) of the Stemcling Rules of Council be rompcrazily suspended and the By-law ~oad a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. White and Scott. N~o. 2.972~- Aid. G. Donald - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. ls~ reading - Aid. White and A.F. Donald. It ms then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Allen that Rule 3~ (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily s~spen~ied and the Bylaw read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and White. ldISCELIANEOUS ' It x,~s agreed by the Council that the signs on the east side of Erie Avenile south of the Scale H.juse, should be removed and that purallel pa~cing shoald be permitted on that side of the street flDm the scale house to Huron ~treet. The Council adjourned on the motion of ~ld. A.F.Donald sad Scott. R~AD ~D ADOPTED, October V, 1940. Clerk 489 insurunce. It :','as ordered on the :nx~ion of ~ld. ,,'.kite Ln! ..i12i:: Dn t]!,t i:!: ~ offer be received and uc.repted on the terms mentioned, an!! that I.~lCO.O0 co :ni:!sion be paid to Mr. k~.O.Young. It was order,:xl on t;:e motion of :Zi.; .~orz!bip Z:!yor 1.1 ..' f.; :;1 ' :Z f. ,,: , ~nuld tbut the -'rea.'ury J~cl artm~nt be in"tzqlct~a] to r:: .hc ~, .xtm2Z,.~ly l::~t~::t[,ut ShOwjiltZ the coa~]ition of the :rs]-,urtic:; 20].:! unbr .;.;rcc:~c-t~ for .~'lj.c, as to whether tile taxes and pay~r~cnts are bein[; kept up to flare. A n.l×3~ we.: pre,uontcd fra!: th~ Ci::y Clcrb ':ich k'~fcrcnce t~ .'; aa,:t of operation of Uhe :'~rba--; '/ ,p:Ir~:::ent [::;'a?k~;. Ib '.d.n ordepnd on the :!or!on c!' Wilkinson an~ A.:'.bon!d.d th:~C tie :~uort bc -'t cci'zc:,~ v~j ?:d .L o:_ the the Chaizt. n~z oF Final]co ;iIll] ..~1~. Allera be rc, iuc;;te:l to r:ubmi~ c~ i. ei:or[; thoreon at the next n!eeti~. A cOl:tnIfiic.z~o: ul] ']lobatior: '.!:l: i,y.,-:I!t~k~. fi'k:: ~}',. ]1 =a:' .~'bc], ,So:-. arm!cries CO:'lp tr-~ ;.it]l z' :'(veilco to t]'.c ". ~,,':iL/- It was oz~Yorod on the :':z~tion ci~ A] .... '.hi/.e an~i ;~i]~'irnon t]: .t the co~::u:~i..t~cn be received al~] the mu~er ~ !aiq on t~ tub].e. An Allen and A.F..onalq th .t ~hc co;m':unication b ;, r~-cciveZ hD: the 'tin;or bc -cccpl, e~ for the c. rcction off a :~ov.r~ k; %" bhe balance of the row at A'cs,r~t .,.L.:'tl~ cov- ered. This ~m?n.~aent waa defeated. " The Revtmuo an~ :.:d)cnditure 5~atemont, au ented. It was or-~ercj on the: orion of Ahl. A.F.~onsJ. d and ocott thut tile ~;tate- merit be zeceived and laid on tile table. It ;':de su~;i;e!:ted by liis l.or:;hip Mayor inc;lir: thntt the City Cloth brim~ in a report upon bhe possibility of using the Nersn~ property at i~ueen obrc. et and Va~e~'z~ as a parki~ area. ' FEANCE I,BETING The Committee adjoun~ed on the motion of Ald. A.F.nonald and ocott, Council Chamber, September '30, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, Se!~smbcr 30, 1940, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had beenproperly cert- ified and placed before them. All members of the Committee, with the exception of Ald. Grimster, were present. Sundry accounts, amounting to $20,369.81, were approved by the Committee. The accounts submitted, being passed or othersdee dealt with, were ord-. ered placed in the money By-law for presentation to the Council,' on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. The tenders for the replacement of the furnace at the Cametory residence, as laid over from a previous meeting, were again prcsented. A comm~mication from W.T.Henderson, giving a price for the changes necessary in the office at this loc- ation ~s also presented. It v~s ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the report and conmlunication be received and filed, and that the tender of W.T.Henderson for t~e supply of a Hy-Power No. 622, furnace, manufactured by the Empire Stove and Furnace Company at $159.50 installed, be accepted. The matter of the renewal of an instance policy to cover forgery, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and Allen that the matter be received and laid on the table until the next meeting. A report of the City Clerk was presented with reference to the arranCe- ments for payment of ~axes by Mr. N. Bosco. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Allen and Wilkinson that the repor~ be received and filed, and an agrement be entered into with Mr. Boseo for ,the payment of taxes over a five-year period. An offer was presented frcm Mark D. Solomon, through R.O. Young, ' for the purchase of 849 ~fictoris. Avenue at a price of $3,500.00, payable as follows: $G25.00 in cash on ~mpletion of the Agreement for Sale and the balance in monthly instalments-of $40.00 to cover interest at five per cent., principal, taxes and READ id~D A~DPl%D, October 7, 1940. Clerk Chairn~u~ of Finance COUNCIL 1,EETING Council Chamber, September 30, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Coanci 1 and Finance meetings for the purp~ce of passing the money By-law which covered the accobmts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Grimster, were present. ,The followix~g By-law was passed: FORTY-EIGHTH Council Chamber, October V, 1940. Pursuant to adJourmaent, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral 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. White and Scott. COMMUNICATIONS The following Coranmnications were received: No. 324 - Minister of Transport - acknowledging resolution re daylight saving time. OPd)]~ED on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald that the communication be received and filed; No. 325 - City Clerk, Chatham - acknowledging resolution re daylight saving time. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimetot that the communication be received and filed. No. 328 - City Clerk, St. Thomas - acknowledging resolution re daylight saving time. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and G. Donald that the communication be rec- eived and filed. No. 32V - Niagara Falls Boy Scouts' Association - requesting permission to hold Apple Day. OI~)ERED on the motion of AId. A.F.Donald and Grimster that the consnun- ication be received and filed, and the permission be granted. No. 328 - Board of Trenspo r~ Conmaissioners - enclosing Order re maintenance of Stanley Avenue signal. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grimster that the communication be received and filed. No. 329 - Niagara, St. Catharines & Toronto Railway - requesting permission to re- route cars. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and G. Donald lhat the com- munication be received and the matter be left in the hands of His Worship Mayor Iaglis and the City Clerk to meet with Mr. Empringham in this regard. The following Reports were received: No. 153 - City Clerk - re conference held on September 30th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and Wilkinson that the report be received and adopted. No. 154 - Dairy Inspector - report for month of September. CRDERED' on the motion of Ald. Allen and Wilkinson that the repor~ be received and filed. No. 155 - City Clerk - recommending installation of street light. OI~I~ED on the motion of AId. G. Donald and Allen that the report be received and adopted, and the street light at present on Pine Street be removed to this proposed location. No. 156 - City Solicitor - re Bender Hill railway crossing. OI~)~RED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Allan that the report be received and filed; and the matter be taken up with the Board of Transport Commissioners to ascertain if the crossing could be re-opened. ~ESOXETIONS The foilroving Re. solutions we~'e passed: No. 138 - A.F.DO,NALD .-~ GRIMST]~R - RESOLVED that the Oity Olerk be instxuoted to forward a message to the fsnily of the late Mr. Crawford S~emmon, expressing the sincere sympat}~V of the City Council for them upon the death of this faithful employee of the Corporation; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 139 - SCOTT- W~ITE - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the City Coun- cil be scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October l~, 1940, at 8.00 p;m. ar~ the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ' Carried The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Grimst er and G. Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, October 15, 1940. Clerk Mayo r FINANCE MER~ING Counci 1 Chambe r, October 7, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, October 6, 19~0, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cert- ified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts, amounting to' $8,673.67, Were approved by the Committee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money By-law for preseutation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald. A report of the City Clerk was prosanted with reference to insurance coverage for cheque forgery and alterstick1. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Allen and Scott that the report be received and filed. The report of the City Clerk with reference to the cost of operation of trucks in the Garbage Department, as laid over from the prev~,~u,~ ~ee$ing, was pros-., sated. It was ordered on ~he mo6ion of AId. A.F. Donald and Allen that the report be laid an the table until ~he nex~ meeting. An application was received from Dr. W.S.Mahon for the rental of a gar- age on Lot 881, Buc~e__-an Avenue, owned by the City. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Grime tot and Allen that the matter be l~ft in the hands of the Housing Com- mittee with power to act, and that this Committee advise the Council of the action taken. A con~unication was presented from the Toronto Hospital for Consumpt- ives re the care of Frank Decicco. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimstar and. White that the communication be received and this matter be taken up with the Department of Health to ascertain whether this Hc~0ital could continue to care for this child. An estimate of the cost of relief for September was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the statement be received .and filed. A communication was presented from the ~ohn Years Coal Company re bitum- inous coal prices. It urns ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and GrAmstar that the communication be received and filed, and the increase in price be accepted. An application was received from Y. Grader for the purchase of 596 Third Avenue for $2,000.00. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Grim- star that the communication and offer be received and laid on the table, and the matter referred to the Housing Committee for a report. An application was received from Antoinio Wolanski for the purchase of Lots 163, 164 on Hickson Avenue for $100.00. It vas ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Ing~is and Ald. A.F.Donsld that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the usual conditions and to the approval of the City Treasurer and As- sesmnent Commissioner. - · · The comparison of tax collections as of September 30, 1940. ms pres- ented. It was oxdered on the motion of Ald. GrAmstar and White that the statement be received and filed. The renewal of the service agroenznt for the Burxoughs Adding Machines in service was considered. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donaid Scott that the recommendation of the City Clerk, for a contract for only one roach- inca, be adopted. The City Clerk was asked to provide the Committee with a list showing the names of all heab of families on relief at the present time. The City Clerk was asked to ascertain whether the family of Patsy Pucci could now t~ke over the maintenance of this man at the Ontario Hospital, Woodstock. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Scott and A.F. Donald that the City Clextc be instructed to forward a letter to the Boa~d of Police Conanissioners, ask- ing that they issue instructions for the purchase of all gasoline and oil supplies for their units at the City Yard, and thus reduce the cost of maintenance. It was also suggested that the matter of car wghes he considered, in an effort to reduce the price of these. The Committee adjourned on the motion of AId. ,Grimstar and A.F.Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, 0o~0ber 15, 1940. COUNCIL L~gETING Council Chamber, October 7, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance meetings for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approved by ~he. COmmittee. All members of the Council were present. The following By-law~_wa_q.~p_assed: N.,o. 2.9.74 - AId. G. Donald- To Grant Monies for General Purposes. 1st reading -Ald. Scott and Grimstar. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and White that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Grimetar and A.F. Donald. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. READ AND ADOPTED, October 15, 1940. Clerk m CON~NOE Scott and G. Donald. .,!/ ///~ Council Chamber, October 7, 1940. The Connittee met at the close of the regular Council and Finance meet- ings for the purpose of holding a conference. All members were present. The con- ferance ms held for the purpose of discussing the various matters which had been presented to th~n. Clerk / . Obai,'a,,m of Finanoe After discussion upon the matters presented, the Connnittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott. ~ A~D ADOPTED, October 15, 1940. Cleric Ohat man 4,.96' SELECTION OF JURORS Board Room, October 10, 1940. f Mayor G.R.Inglis, John ~. Harrimsn, Assessment Commissioner, and Mr. W.S. 0rr, 0ity Clerk, met on Thursday, October 1O, 1940, for the purpose of sel- ecting the Grand and Petit Jurors for service in the Superior and Inferior Courts respectively, of'.the County of Welland for the year 1941. - Grand Jurors for Superior COurtS - 15 names were selected from the 1959 Voters' List - Letters .'S' to G:.and Jurors for Inferior Courts - 15 ns~.es were selected from the 1959 Voters' List - Letters 'S' to "B' Petit Jurors for Superior C.ourts - 50 names were selected from the 1959 Voters' List - Letters 'S' to 'B' Grand Jurors for Inferior Courts - ~0 names were.selected from the 1959 Voters' List - Letters 'S' to 'B' Clerk FORTY-NINTH MEETING COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, October 15, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 8.00 p.m. to consider Gen- eral 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. Grimstar and Allen. COMMUNI CATI 0NS The ~o~lowlng Communications were received: No. 330 - Niagara Falls Lions Club - requesting permission to hold Halloween par- ade. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grimstar that the cor~unication be received and filed, and permission be granted. No. 331 - Niagax~, St. Catharines & Toronto Railway - requesti~ permission to con- tinue present schedule of fares. 0RDEREE on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and that the communication be received and filed, and the necessary permission be gran- ted. No. 332 - Young Men's Christian Association - requesting permission to change date for Mile of Pennies. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and White that the com- munication be receLved and filed, the change of date be apprmved and the Associat- ion be thanked for their co-operation. No. 333 - Amalgamated Civil Servants of Canada - re metal scrap. and white elephant collections. ORDERED on th'e motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grimster that the com- munication be received and filed, that the Council approve of the suggestion and co-operate to the fulleat extent possible. No. 334- Niagara Falls St. John Ambulance Brigade ~ requesting contribution towards work. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the communication ~e received and referred for consideration at the Conference meeting. No. 335 - Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada - Order ra Michigan Central Railway building. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and White that the conunun- ication be received and filed, and acknowledged. No. 336 - Niagara Frontier Humane Society - offering services of Inspector. 0RD- ~ED on the motion of Ald. ~xite and Grimeter that the communication he received and filed, and the thanks c~ the Council be ex~suded ~or their co-operation. No. 357 - City Clerk,+ Fort William- acknowledging resolution re daylight saving time. ORDERED on the motiGa of Aid. A.F.Donald and White that the communication be received and filed. Ne..338 - City Clerk, London ~ acknowledging resolution re daylight saving time. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Grimstar and White that the conununination be received and filed. ~, ~9- Power Controller H.Y. Symin~ton -,acknowledging resolution re daylight saving time. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Allen and A.F.Donald that the commun- ication be received and filed. N0. 340 - Rector of Christ 0hurch - requesting removal of tree. 0RDtRED on the .m0tion of Ald. Allan and Scott that the communication be received and filed, sad the reques~ be granted. SEE Report No. 341 - Boll Telephone 0cropany of Canada - requesting permission for placing of t~Pomry ~lant. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Scott and '(}.Donald that the conmun~ [0ation be received and filed, sad the neoessar~r permission be granted. sx-xaw No. 497 !f 498 - REPORTS The following Reports were presented: · No. 157 - Parks Superintendent - recommending ramoval of tree. ORD~qED on the mot- ion of Ald. Allen and Scott that the repcr~ be received and adopted. No. 158 - City Clerk - re confemce held on October 7, 1940. CRD~RED on th~ mot- ion of Ald. A.F.Donald and White that the report be received end adopted. No. 159 - City Clerk - re possibility of parking area a~ Old Arena Site. OtqDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the repor~ be received and filed. No. 180 - Committee of Council - reconmaending action re various repossessed houses. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and GrAmstar that the report be received and adopted. BY-LAWS The following By-laws were passed: No. 2,9{75 -Ald. W.L.Wilkinson - To provide for the consent of the Corporation to The Bell Telephone Company of Canada to replace certain poles and aer- ial cable on Roberrs Street with temporary poles, aerial cable and con- duit. 1st readlug- AId. A.F.Donald and Grimster. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. White and G. Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Counci~ be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and White. No. 297~ - Aid. G. Donald- To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. let reading -Ald. Grimster and Scott. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. White and A.F.Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be.temporarily su~ended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and White. .~o. 297?; Ald. G. Donald- To authorize the exeuution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. let reading -Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald. It was then o~dered on the motion Of Aid. Grimstar end Wtlite that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second tim. 5rd reading -Ald. Scott and Grimater. The Council adjourned on th.e re. orion of Aid. White and A.F.Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, October 21, 1940. Clerk ' " FINANCE MEETIN~ Ccunc~3 Chamber, October 15, 1940. The Finance Comsittee met on Tuesday, October 15, 1940, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cer- tified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts, amounting to $12,946.54, were appreved by the Con~nittee. 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. A.F.Donald and Grimstar. The report of the City Clerk, re the cost of operation of the Garabge Department trucks, which had been laid Over from previous meetings, was again presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and White that the report be received and laid on the table for a report by the Committee. The list showing the persons on the relief rolls of the municipality at the present time was presented. It was ordered on the notion of Ald. Allen andn Grlmster that the llst be received and laid on the table for consideration at the conferrace meeting. A communication was presented from ~he Ontario Hospital, Woodstock, ~e the maintensmce of E. DesRosiers. It w~s ordered on the motion of Aid. Scott and ~lte that the communication be received and filed. An offer was received from Mr. J. Smith for the purchase of 397 Third Av- enue for the sum of $2,000.00, with a down payment of $200.00 and montliy payments of $25.00. It ~as ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and White that the commun- ication and offer be received and referred to fl~e Housing Committee for a report. A list of spare parts necessary in connection with the Police Radio System, the total cost of which would be $202.10, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. V/hire and A-F. Donald that the list be received and referred to the Con~nittee for a report. An estimate of repairs necessary to the Fargo Truck No. 9 was presented from E.A. Wlnger. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White end Grimstar that the estimate be received and referred to the Committee for consideration, and that they have the power to act. . A comn~Anication was received from the Niagara Screens and Machines Lim- ited, with reference to the display of snow equipment. It was ordered on the mot- ion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. Scott that the communication be received, end a committee of Ald. Wilkinson, Ald. A.F.Donald and the City Engineer be auth- orized to attend the display. An offer was received from C.D.LeBlanc for the purchase of the property at 598 Third Avenue, for $2,200.00. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. A.F.DOn- ald and Grimstar that the communication and offer be received and referred to the Housing Committee for a report. ' A communication was received fr~a Mr. S.Olemens, to purchase Lot 54, Daw- list Avenue for the sum of Seventy-five Dollars. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Grinoter and White that the communieation and.offer be received and laid on ~he table, and Mr. Clemens be asked to submit a plan of the dwelling which he pro- ~ses tO erect on the lot. A communication was presented fxUm Mr. G.H.Mowers, An which he asks that the_Council consent ~o a change in the lot ca Valleyway which he desires to purchase. M~. Mowers had previously offered to purchase Lot 68, and now finds that Lot 6~ ~uld be more suitable. It was ordered on the ~otion of Aid. White and Scott that the communication be received end the suggestion be agreed.to. The statement of dire0t relief expenditures for the month of September, 499 5O0 1940, was presented. It was o~dered on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Scott that the statement be received and filed. The Committee adjourned on the notion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott. READ AN]) ADOPTED, October 21, 1940. Clerk =' Chairman of Finance COUNCIL~EETtNG Council Chamber, October 15, 1940. The Council re-assented at the close of the regular Council and Finance meetings for the purlSsee of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present. ,BY-LAW The following By-law was _Rassed: No. 2.9.78 -Ald. G. Donald- To Grant Monies for General Purposes. 1st reading -Ald. Scott and Grimster. ~ It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Grimster tha't Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By- law read a second time. 3rd reading - Aid. Scott and Grimster. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed: No. 140 - WILKINSON - GRIMSTER . RESOLVED that Alderman Grant Dohal~, Alderman Al- len, and the City Cler~ be appointed .as a committee to make a l~xll study for the ,operation and main~nanoe of the City oars and trucks, and report is ths City Coun- cil upon the cost of ope~ation, faix, prices for specified work and materials, and' any other matters in this conneotion; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affl xed. ' Carried The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. A.F.Domld and READ AND AEOPTED, October 21, 1940. Clerk Mayor CONF~RENCE Council Chamber, October 15, 1940. The Committee met at the close of the regular Council and Finance meet- ings for the purpose of holding a conference. All members were present. The Con- ference was held for the purpose of discussing the various matters which had been presented to them. After discussion upon the matters presented, the Co~mnittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. White and Wilkinson. READ AND AEOPTED, October 21, 1940. Clerk Ohairmaa 50! FIFTIETH bEETING Council Chamber, October 21, 1940. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjanxg. ment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral 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 tile motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimster. COMMUNICATIONS The following Communications Were received: No..342 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada - requesting permission to locate plant on city-owned property. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and G. Donald that the communication be received and fi led, and pa~nission be granted, subject to the supervision of ~he City Engineer. No. 343 - Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada - re clussing at Bender Hill. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and G. Donald that the com~mnication be rec- eived, and the City Clerk be instructed to again communicate with the Board, ad- vising them that this request is from the Corporation and not from the Department of Higlmmys; that a petition has been received from the rate-payers, and the the request is made for the opening to be in lieu of the fact that the Department of Highways has tsken over Newman Hill. No..344 - Volunteer Civil Guard - requesting assignment of Ontario Provincial Police Officer to Guard. ORDER'lED on the mOtion of Ald. Allan and G. Donald that the communication be received and filed, sad the request be made as outlined, providing there will be no expense to the municipality. No. 345 - City Clerk, Windsor - acknowledging resoluti~n re daylight saving time. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Grimster and A.F. Donald that the communication be received and filed. REPORTS The following Reports were received: No. 161 - City Clerk - re conference held on October 15, 1940. ORDERED on-the motion of AId. Scott and Grimster that the report be mceived and adopted. No. 162 - Committee of Council - re demonstration of snow equipment. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Scott and Grimster that the repor~ be received and laid on the table for one week. - No. 163 - Oity Oler~ - re visit of Department of Highways officials re location of subway. 0RDtIt~on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and Scott that the report be received and filed. No. 164 - City Clerk - re request of North American 0yahamid Limited re Elgin ~eeper. ORDERED on the motion of lld. Wilkinson .and White that the repor~ be received and adopted No. 165 - Ci~y Clerk - re request of North American Cyamamid Limited re traffic control at Fourth Avenue and Bridge Street. 0RD~RED on ~he motion of Ald. A.F. Don- ald and Scott that the report be received and adopted. An amendment was presented by Ald, White and Allen that the repor~ be received and a committee be named to .: go ~in~o the matter with officials of the CompanF, and also give consideration to the opening of Hamilton Street, This amendmeat was defeated. No. 166 - Oity Clerk -' re Niagara, St. Oatharines and Toronto Railway and lnter~ urban serVice. ORDI~tED on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and White that the report be received and adopted. No, 167 - Parks Superintendent . reco~muending .removal of tree. ORDERED on the motion of ild, ~rims~hd ~ott that the report be received and adopted. No. 168 - Consnittee of Council - re possibility of inaugu?ating pension scheme. ORI~ED on the motion o[~ld. b. Donald and Grimster that the report be received and laid on the table; and in the meantime, the City Clerk be instructed to as- certain from the Department of Municipal Affairs whether pe~nissioa would be granted for the inauguration of a pension scheme at this time. SEE resolution No. 142 RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 141 - WILKINSON . ALLEN - RESOLVED that Alderman Grant Donald be appointed as an additional member on tie Co~nittee which is giving consideration to the poss- ibility of purchasing certain snow equipment for the City of Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 142 - WILKINSON - ~tlTE ~ RESOLVED that a special meeting be held for the pur- Pose of giving full ~onsid~ration to the possibility of inaugurating a pension s~heme for civic employees, such meeting to be contingent upon receiving approval from the Department of Municipal Affairs for such action; and the Seal of the Cor~ poration be hereto affixed. Carried No. 143 - A.F.DONALD - SCOTT - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be authorized to for- ward letters to the Senior Bright's .baseball teas and the Yunior Burroughs, base- ball teas, congratulating them upon the success in bringing to Niagara Falls the 0.B.A. Championships for 1940; and further that His Worship Mayor Inglis be auth- orized to appoint a committee to go into the matter of making some tangible recog- nition for the wolk of the teams; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried In the above connection, His Worship Mayor Inglis appointed Alderman A. F. Donald and Alderman A.W.Scott as members of the Committee. No. 144- G. DONALD- A.F.DONALD - R]~OLVED that the next regular meeting of the City Council be scheduled to take place at 8.00 p.m. on Tuesday,. October 29th, 1940; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CJrried No. 145 - WttITE - G. IDNALD - RESOLVED that the question 'Are you in favour as a wartime measure under The Local GoVernment Extension Act, 1940, of the mayor el- ected ~or 1941 holding office for the tem of two years?' be submitted to the el- ectors at the forthcoming election on December ~, 1940; and the Seal of the Corpor- ation be hereto affixed. Carried ~he following By-law ~as passed: No. 29V9 - Aid. G. Donald- To authorize the execution of an Agreement Eeed. for'Sale and 1st reading - AId. A.F.Donald and Grimetot. It was then ordered on the motion of AId. Scott and White that the Rule 36 (Z) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time, ~d reading - Aid. A.F.Donald and Scott. ~he 0ounoil adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimster. 503 .! READ AND ADOPTED, October 28, 1940, Clerk Mayor FINANCE MEETING Council Chambe r, October 21, 1940. The Finance Co~mnittee met on Monday, October 21, 1940, for the purpose of approvlng and ale o of passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundr~ accounts were approved by the Committee, mounting to $4,700.48. The accounts submitted, beingl~ssed or otherwise dealt with, were oral- ered placed in the money By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimster. The matter of hospitalization for Frank Decicco, as laid over from a previous meeting,was again considered. E communication was enbmitted from the Department of,Health in this connection. It was o~lered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the colmmunication be received and laid on the table, and the matter be presented to the Hencurable W.L.Houck, M.L.A., to ascertain whether the municipality may be relieved of this expense. , The matter of hospitalization of Frederick Falls, as laid over from a previous meeting, w~s considered; together with a report from the City Solicitor upon the matter. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Allen and Grimetot that the cemnmxnications and report be received and ftled end the hospital account from the Toronto General Hospital be presented for payment. The communication from the St. John Ambulance Brigade, as laid over from the previous meeting; and the report of the Chairman of Finance, were presented. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and Grimsterthat the oc~nmunication end report be received, the communication be filed, and the report be adopted. The List of the spare parts necessary for the police radio system, as laid ever from a previous meeting, was again considered. It was verbally reported by the Committee upon this matter that the list had been revised an4 now totalled $143.60. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and Allen that the report be received and the recon~endation be adopted. The list of persons on relief at the present time, as referred frcen the previous conference, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor O.R. lnglis and Aid. Wilkinson that the list be received 's~ laid on the table for consideration at a.t special m~eting. '505 The offer of Mr. Sylvester Clemens, for the purchase of Lot 54, Da~/lish Avenue, for the sum of $?5.00, as l~d over from the previous meeting, was pres- ented. A plan of the p~posed building was also submitted. It ~ms ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Scott that the offer be received and accepted, subject to Ithe usual conditions sad to the approval of the City Treasurer and Assessment Com- missioner. The offers received at the last meeting from Mr. C.D. LeBlanc for the purchase of 598 Third Avenue and J. Smith for the purchase of 397 Third Avenue, were presented. Offers were also received from E.Henry for the purchase Of 39? Third Avenue and E.Hug~es for the purchase of ~96 Thi~.d Avenue. A report of the Con~ittee upon the above offers was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen end His Worship Mayor Inglis that the con~unications and report be received and the matters of the Purchase of houseI: be refe 'red back to the Co~nittee fox' a fur- ther recommendation. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. Grimster that the recommendation of the Committee in connection with the furn- ace at 1184 Bridge Street be adopted. An offer was received from Mrs. E.Gr~hsm fox, the purchase of Lot Sj~nmes Avenue for $75.00. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and F~ite that the offer be received and udopted, subject to the usAel conditions and to the approval of the City Treasurer and Assessment Commissioner. Estimates for work on the motor of Fargo Truck Number 9 were presented. It was ordered on the moti on of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the reco~nendation of the committee fox' the work to be performed by George Emmerson at $B9.00 be ad- opted. An offer was received free C.P.Hicks, for the purchase of an unused rug, now stored at the City Hall. It ~as ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grimster that the offer be received and adopted. On the motion of Ald. Wilkinson sad Scott, the City Clerk was authorized to dispose of the old electric refrigerator not now being used by ~he Corporation. The statement of cash and arrears in the Water Dep~rCment for the month of September, 1940, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Grimster that the statement be received and filed. A communication was presented from the T.Eaton Co. Limited with reference to a customsr,s deposit account. It was ordered on the motion of AId..White end Allen that the communication be received end fi~ed. The statement of occupied and in~proved registered pre~e ties, and reg- istered properties under agreements for sale, as at September '30, 1940, ~as pres- ented. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and AId. A.F. Don- aid that the report be received and the 0ommittee on houses study the same and make recommendations to the Council. The Committee adjourned on the motion of AId. Scott and Grimster. READ AND ADOPTED, October 28, 1940. Chairman of Finance 506 COUNCIL ME~TING Council Chamber, October 21, 19~0. Yhs Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Cc~ncil arfi Fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the ac- counts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present. .BY-lAW The following By-law was passed: No. 2980 - AId. Grant Donald - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. 1st reading -Ald. Allen and A.F. Donald. It Ms then ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimster and White that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspmded and the By-law read a second time. 5rd reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Scott and White. READ AND A~)PTBD, October 2B, 19~O. Clerk Mayor CON~EI~CE Council Chamber, October 21. 1940. The Committee met at the close of the regular Council and Finance meet- ings for the purpose of holding a conference. All members of the Committee were present. The Confernce was held for the purpose of discussing the various matters which had been presented to rhea. After discussion upon the matters presented, the Oo~nittee adjourned. READ ANDADOPTED, October 28, 1940,.. =.A ' =,.,,.= Clerk COURT OF APPUiAL Yudge ' s Clmmbers, October 25, 1940. The hearing of His Honour Judge L-B.C.Livingstone, upon the appeals made fxom the decision of the Court of Revision on the Assessment Roll of tile City of Niagara Falls for the year 1940, was held at the County Buildings in Welland at ll.00 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 1940. follows: His Honour Judge Livingstone gave his decision upon each case, as Roll 4516 Appe 11 an t Remington Rand Co. by Fraser & Fraser F_roPertV Pt. A, Plan 35, Bender Hill Decision Appeal dismissed His Honour then adjourned the Court. Certified correct, Clerk County of Welland. 507 . ;; FIFtY-FIRST M~EETING REGULAR r~9~n~PING Councii Chamber, October Bg, t9~0. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 8.00 p;m. to consider Gen- eral 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. Scott and Allen. DEPUTATIONS In connection with Communication No. 352, and on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Allen, Mr. George Pewell was permitted to address the Council. Mr. Pewell advised the Council that he was canvassing for subscriptions to the first official Industxdal League Hockey Progrmmne for the intermediate te~s. SEE Communication No. 352 CON~UNICATIONS The following Conununications were received: No. 346 - Township of Stamford - requesting installation of slow signs at Stanley Avenue and Morrison Street. ORDERED ON the motion of ~ld. Allen and Wilkinson that the comnmnication be received and the request be granted, the signs to be erected and the Police Department be asked to check on the speed of traffic at this intersection. No. 34? - City Clerk, Sarnia - acknowledging resoh~tion re daylight saving time. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Grimster and Scott that the oomnunication be rec- eived and filed. No. 348 - Volunteer Civil Guard Office - re services of Provincial Police Officer. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald ard Scott that the communication be rec- eived and filed, and a copy of the letter be forwax~led to the Volunteer Civil Guard of Niagara Falls. No. 349 - City Clerk, London - resolution re Government to share in cost of main- tenance of highrays. 0RDEED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grimster that the connnunication be received and filed, and the resolution be endorsed, No. 350 - Fire Marshall of Ontario - re firemen's training school. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the cormnunication be received and filed, and the Fire Chief be authorized to attend the school. No. 351 - Chamber of Commerce_- re Committee for Christmas parcels for men in ser- vice. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Scott that the communication be received, and the Mayor be asked to arrange a .meeting of all interested organiz- ations for the co-ordination of activities in this re~rd, and His WOrship the Mayor and Ald. Grant Donald represent the Council on this Committee. No. 352 - George PeWell - re advertising space in Hockey progx~s~nme. 0RDEED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and G.Donald that the conumanication be received and filed. No..383 - Miss M.M.Hayes - requesting IBmoval of tree. OHDERED on the nDtion of Ald. Grimetot and Scott that the communication be received and filed, and lhe req- uest be granted. SEE Re~ort No. 169 t~ld .over fro~m previous meeting: REPORTS "509 No. 162 - Committee of Counci 1 - m demonstration of snow equipment. ORO~D on the motion of Ald. Allen and Grimster that the report be laid on the table for consideration at the Finance meeting. The following Reports were .received: No. 169 - Parks Superintendent - recon~nending removal of one tree. 0RDkRED on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Scott that the report be received and adopted. No. 170 - City Clerk - re conference held on October 21, 1940. 0I~)ERED on the mob- ion of Ald. A.F.Donald and G. Donald that the report be received ard adopted. No. l?l - qity Cle~rk- re sale of lot to C.W.Harding, Yr. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and '~ite that the report be received and filed, and an extension of time for the completion of the house be allowed. No. 1?2 - City Clerk - reco~mnending installation of bracket street light. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donsld that the report be received and ad- op ted. No. 1~5 - City Clerk - ~e use of club-house at 0akes Park by regiment. 0Y{DERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and Grimster that the report be received and permission be granted. RESOLUTION The following Resolut ion was ~passed: No. 146 - G.DONALD - W~ILKINSON - RESOLVED that the City Clerk ~e instructed to for- ward a message to the family of the late Mr. Percy Y. Murray, expressing the sym- pathy of the City Council for them upon the passing of this faithful employee of the Fi~ Department of the City of Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried The following By-laws were passed: No. 2981 -Ald. LG.White - To provide for taking the votes of the electors on the following question: 'Are you in fayour as a wartime measure under the Local Cover~maent Extension Act, 1940, of the mayor elected for 1941 holding office for the term of twa years?' let reading -Ald. Grimst er and A~F.Donald. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott t]~t Rule (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law r~ad a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. VFnite and G.Donald. N~o. S982 -Ald. Grant Donold - To authorize the execution of an Agraament 'for Sale and Deed, 1st rea~Ltng -Ald. A.F.Donald' and Scott, It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Grlmster and White that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of 00until he temporarily suspended and the By-law., read a second time, reading - Ai~ Wilkinson and A.F.Donald. 2983 -Ald. Grant DOnald - TO anthorize the execution of an .Agreement for Sale and Deed. let reading -Ald, Grimster ara Allen. 510 It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and BooSt that 'Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be tempor~aly suspended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading - Aid. Grimetot and Scott. The Council adjourned ca rib motion of Aid. Grimster and A.F. Donald~ READ AND AD(PTED, Ngvember 4, 1940. Clerk Mayor FINANCE MEkTING Council Chamber, October 29, 1940. The Finance Commi tee met on Tuesday, October 29, 1940, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cer- tified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. The Committee desired to give consideration to the purchase of snow eq- uil~ncat, and representatives of the Barber-Greene Snow Loader Con~psmy amd Mussens Limited were present and presented moving pictures of a mowloading unit in oper- ation. TIm representatives also explained to the'Council the Various features of thief equipment. Sundry accounts were appreved by the Committee:~ mounting to $34,61B.96. The accounts so presented, being passed or ethelwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money By-law for present'erich to the Council on the motion of Aid. A,F.Donald and White. The report of the Committee of Council, as laid over from the previous meeting, and with reference to offers for purchases of houses, was presented. An ~dditional report was presented f. aum the Committee upon the condition of prop- errice. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. GrimeSet and Allen that the first repor~ be received and filed, and 'the second report be receivedand laid on the table for future consideration at the Conference. A communication was presented from Mr. D.L.Kemp re the purchase of the property at 405 Third Avenue. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and Beets that the comrmmloat ion be reOetved and referred to the Committee on Housing for a report. A cmmunication was presented from Mr. C.D.LeBlano with reference to the purchase of 596 Third Avenue. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Gri~mster and ScoSt that the conmunication be received and filed. A further offer was received for the purchase of 596 Third Avenue from Mr. F.E.Heckadon. This offer was for the purchase of the house for $2,880.00 in cash. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the consnun- icerico and offer be received and accepted, subject to the appluval of the Dep- artment of Municipal Affairs. A report of the City Clerk was presented with reference to recolnmend- ations made by the Com~,~ittee for the purchase of snow equipment. It was ordered on the motion of Alrl. Scott and Grimster that the report of the Committee, as referred from the Counci 1 meeting, be received and filed. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and White that the report of the Colmnittee be received and the recommendations be adopted, and a wheeltype tractor with broom sweeper be purchased at $1,675. and a Barber-Greene Model 558, Yunior, Snow-loader bepur- chased at $5,1~5. A report of the City Engineer was presented, recommending the purchase of snow fence. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Ingli s and Ald. Grimster that the report be received sod filed, and the recommendation be adopted. A report was presented by the City Clerk, n, commending the calling of tenders for certain painting at the City Hall. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that the report be received and filed, and the recom- mendation be adopted. A report was presented from the City Clerk, reco~,~,ending the obtaining of prices for the replacement of a t~ewriter at the City Heel. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott end Grtmster that the report ha received and fi led, and the recommendati on be adopted. A communication was presented from the Hen. W.L.Houck, M.L.A., with reference to hospitalization for Frank Decicco. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. A-F. Doneed and Grimeter that the communication be received ani laid on the table. The revenue and expenditure statement for the month of Septmeber was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the state- ment be received and filed. The Committee adjourned on the moti'on of Ald. Scots and A.F.Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, November 4, 1940. 01erk Ohainuan of FInance COUNCIL ~ETING council Chamber, Oo~o~r ~,9,,. 1~4.0.,.. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Cenncil and Fin- once meetings for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the ac- counts approved by the Conu~it~ee. All members of the Council were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed: No. 2984 -Ald. Grant Donald - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. 1st reading -Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimster and A.F. Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and ths By- law be read a second tim. 3rd reading - Aid. Scott and ~'nlte. ELECTION OFFICERS At this point the Council gave consideration to the list of Election Officers for service on December 2, 19~0. .The list was revised and the City Clerk was instructed to present the necessary By-law at the next meeting. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. White and Grimster. READ AND ADOPTED, November 4, 1940. Clerk Mayor O0~Y~NOE Council Chamber, ...... 0Ctober'29, 1940. The Council met at the close of the regular Council and Finance meet- lngs for the purpose of holding a conference. All members of the Committee, ~ith the exception of Ald. Wilkinson~ were present. The eonferenee ~as held for the purpose of discussing VaTiOUS matters which had 'been presented to them. After discussion upon the matters lyreseated, the Conmittee adjourned on the motion of Ald~ White and Grim~ter. READ ANDAD01~D, November 4, 1 0lark 0hal man FIFTY-SECOND MEETIk~ REGUIAR NEETING Council Chamber, November 4, 1940. l~ir~uant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business end 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. Grimster and Fnite. COMI~ZrNI CATI 0NS The following Com~mmnications were p~esented: No. 354 - Boreal of Transport Commissioners for Canada - re application of New York Central Railway for abandonmerit of portion of line. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Grlmster that the communication be received and laid on the table until additional information is available. No. 355 - Canadian Legion _ requesting Pen, ission to hold Poppy Day. 'ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott.that the communication be received and filed, and permission be granted. No. 356 - Lions Club - Appreciation of assistance re Parade. ion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grimster that the conmuni cation be 0HDERED on the mot- received and fi led, and the Lions Club ~s the~ked for the fine conmunity service rendered by them. No. 357 - Volunteer Civil Guard - enclosing statement and outline of progress. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and G. Donald that the conmunication be received and filed, and a letter of appreciation be sent to the Guard for the in- f. ormation. No. 358 - Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs - re pension scherrs for municipal employees. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the comic. ation be received and laid~ on the table until the 0ouncil meets for the consider- ation of this matter. No. 359 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada - application t0 place plant on Victoria Avenue. 0RD~RED on the motion of Ald. ScStt and G. Donald that the conxnunication be received and filed, and permission be gronted. SEE By-law No. 298~5 NO. 380 - Niagara, St. Catharines & Toronto Railway - requesting approval re oper- ation of buses in place of electric cars. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the consmAnicatioR be received and filed, and the permission be glinted. _sEE ResolutionNg. 147 REPORTS The following Reports were ~resented: No. 174 - City Clerk - re conference held on October 29, 1940. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Gr~mster that the repOrt be received ani adopted. No. 175 - Dairy Inspector - report for month of October, 1940. OREERED on ~he met- ion of Ald. Allen and ~hite that the report be received and filed. No. 176 - Fire Chief - recom~ne~ding kppointment and transfer of men. ORDERED ~n the motion of Ald. White and Allen that the report be received and laid on t, he table, and referred to ~he Conference for further consideration. No. 1~ - City Clerk - recommending appointment o~ scale clerk. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Wilkinson that the report be received and adopted. roESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 147 - WILKINSON - SCOTT - ~FSEAS the Niagara, St. Catharines and Toronto Rail- way Company have-pe~tioned the City of Niagara Falls for the consent and approval of the Council to the discontinuance of the electric cars between St. Catharines and Niagara Falls, and the replacement of the same by buses, except for the oper- ation of one trip in each direction daily which may be necessary for a time to accommodate workers living between Thorold and StamfOrd; AND WH~ it is desirable to give such consent; THEREFORE the Council do hereby grant the conseat petitioned for; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~Carrie~d No. 148 - WHITE - WILKINSON - RESOLVED that Remembrence Day, November ll, 1940, be and is hereby proclaimed a municipal holiday; and all civic buildings shall remain closed on that date; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixe~. Carried No. 149 - GRIMSTER - SCOTT - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of Council be scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 12, 1940, at 8.00 p.m; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Ca rri ed BY-LAWS NOTICE OF ~TION Ald. ~li~e gave notice that if the present resolution, covering the cash payment to be submitted ~th offers for the purchase of city property does not include occupied property, he will present such a resolution at the next meeting of Council. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and ~llen. READ AND ADOPTED, November 12, 1940. Clerk The following By-laws were presented: 2985 -Ald. A.W. Scott- To provide for the consent of the Corporation to The Bell Telephone Company of Canada to place undergroun~ conduits, poles, anchors and guys. FINANCE Ag~ETING let reading - Aid. Grimster and A.F.Donald. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and White that Rule 38 (2) ef the Standing Rules Of Council he temporarily suspended. and the By- law read a second time. ' 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and G. Donald. ~o.. 2986 - Ald~ Grant Donald - To pmuvide for the execution of a Deed of Land. let reading - Aid. Scott and Allen. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimster and A:F,Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rule~ of Council be temporarily suspended and the By- law read a second time. 3rd reading - AId. Allen and G. Donald. No. 298? - Aid. W.L. Wilkinson- To appoint Deputy Returning Officers, Poll Clerks and Polling Places for the Municipal Electleas in December, 1940, far the year 1941, let reading -Ald. White and scott, It was then.ordered on the motion of Ald. White and G. Donald that the name of Mr, J.T. Langley be inserted as Deputy Returaing Officer for the Advance Pall. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald, A.F,Donald a~l White that Rule 36 (2} of the Standing Rules of 0ouncil be temporarily suspended and the By-law, amended, be read a second On the motion of AId.' O. Doneld end White, the third reading of the By- law was not giVen end the By-~aw was referred .~ the 0onference for discussion, Council 0hmabe r, November 4, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, November 4, 1940, 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 Committee v~ere present. Sundry accounts were approved by the Conmittee, amounting to $11,878.45. The accounts so presented, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money By-law for Presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. White and Urimster. The communication from D.L.Kemp, as referred f~um the previous meeting, and with reference to the repossession of 405 Third Avenue, was presented. k re- port of the Committee on Housing was also presented. It was ordered on the notion of Ald. White and Allen that the communication and report be received, the com- munication be filed and the report be adopted. A memorandmn was presented from the Dimctor of Unemployment Relief, t~th reference to fuel allowances for Mothers' Allowances cases. It vas ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimster and White that the memorandum be received and filed, and the instructions followed. A communication was presented fram Mr. A.Zoia, in which he requested the rental of a portion of a lot on Queen street. It was ordered on ~he motion Aid. Allen and Scott that the communication be received and filed, and half the lot in question'be rented for the period named for the sum of Fifteen Dollars. Conmmnications were presentedfrom the Hencurable W.L. Houck, M.L.A. and the Toronto Hospital for Consumptives, fSr the hopsitalization of Frank Docicco. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the conmmnications be received and filed, and responsibility for, the maintenance fn the Hospital for Incurebles be assumed by the City. (~41d. GrAmstot asked to be ~eco~sd as ve~- 5t6 lng contrary tothis motion for the reason that the child is stated to still be a consumptive case. ) The comparison of tax collections for the month of October, 1940, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. Gramstar 'that the statement be received and filed. An offer was presented from Mr. A.Vig for the purchase o~ Lot 40, Plan 655, Robinson Street, for .~ 0 It ~as ordered on the rotion of Ald. Grimstar .~75.0 . and Scott that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the usual conditions end to the approval of the City Treasurer and Assessment Commissioner. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Scott and A.F.Donald. READ AND ADOPT~, November L?, 1940, Clerk - Chairman of Finance COUNCI~ MEETING Council Chamber, November 4, 19~0. The Council re-assembled at the close of the re%~lar Council and Fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the ac- counts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present. BY-I~W The following By-law w~s passe~: ~ .N~o. 2988~ -Ald. Gran~ Donald - To Grant Moules for General Purposes. let reading .Ald. Allen and White. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and A.F-Donald that Rule 3~ (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and ~he By- law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and Grims~ei,. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. White and A.F. Donald. 'READ' AND ADOPTED, November 1~, Clerk f""' ""'°""°""J Mayor CON.~E. NCE Cc~ncil Cbzmber, for the The Council met at the c NoYenoer 4, 1940, After discussion upon the matters Presented, of Ald. Scot t ~d ~. ~n~d. READ AND ADOPTED, November 12, 1940. Clerk ......... the Committee adjourned on the motion /' Ch~l l~lan Council Chamber, November 4, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the Conference for time Purpose of considering BY-law Nmnber ~987. All members of the Council were Present. T~e followin B '-law ~as ass . ..... Auwin S '-law No. 2987 , Md. W.L. Wilktnson. To appoint Deputy Re~ming Officers, Poll Clerks ~d Polling Places for the Municipal E~c~lons ~ Deo~ber, 1940, for the year 1941. 3rd r~dl~, as ~ended .Ald. Grimster ~d A.F.Domld. ~e CoUncil adjourned on the motion of ~ld. Grimter and W~ite. E~ ~ ~0~, November. ll, 1940. Clerk. . . ... .. FIFTY-THIRD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING Council Chamber, Novsober 11, 1940. A special meeting of the City Council was held at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, November ll, 1940, for the purpose of giving consideration to the list of persons at present on relief, and the possibility of the inauguration of a pension scheme for civic employ~es. All members of the Council, as well as Dr. H.Logan, Medical Officer of Health; Mr. C.E.Stock, Relief Administrator; and Mr. J.R.MoBride, rep- resentative of the Civic Employees' Association, were present. The Council first gave consideration to the list of persons on relief and discussed mattee in connection with each person on ~he list. The Relief ad- ministrator was instracted to have several persons repor~ to the Medical Board for an examination. The Council then gave consideration to the possibility of inaugurating a pension scheme for civic employees, and considered the report presented upon the matter by the Committee appointed for that purpose. Full discUssion was ent- ered into upon the matter. RESOLUTIONS .T~e following Resolutions were passed: No. 150 - WHITE - SCOTT - RESOLVED that the Medical 0ffice c of Health, the Relief Administrator a~d the Board of Review retain the confidence of the Council as far as unemployment relief is concerned; and further that the Employment Committee be +congratulated ~or their good work; and the Seal of the Corporation be h~reto af- fixed. Carried No. 151 - WILKINSON - WHITE - P~SOLVED that this Council approve of the inaugurat- ion of a pension scheme for civic employees and the Committee i~ervtew Mr. E.A. Hor~on, Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs to ask ~at consideration can be given to such a scheme; and the Seal of the Corpox~tisn be hereto ~ffixed. Carried An amendment was presented by AId. G. Donald sod Allen that the Council do not interview Mr. E.A.Horton, Deputy Minister of Municipa~ Affairs until the Council has decided whether they are in favour of the scheme or not; and until the Civic employees have decided whether or noth they are in favour of the scheme. This amendment was defeated. In connection with the discussion of the pension scheme, His Worship Mayor Inglis asked to be recorded as not being in fayour of a compulsory scheme, but as being in fayour of continuing efforts for federal legislation to lnaugarate a system of pensions for civic employees. No. 152 - GRIMSTER - WHITE - ESOLVED that a vote of appreciation be extended to the 0ommittee appointed for the consideration of a possible pension scheme for the civic employees, for the work which they have done i~tkts comecries; and the Sea~ of the Octpotation be hereto affixed. ~arri~d. The Council adjourned on the motim~ of Aid. Wi~kinson and Scott. READ AND ADOPTED, Novaabet 12, 1~, 01e~k Mayor FIFTY-FOUH, TH L~ETING 'REGULIR I~gEETLNG Council Chamber, Novaabet 12, 1940. Purusant to adjournment, the Council met a~ 8.00 p.m. to consider Gen- eral 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. Grimster and White. DK~3TATIONS On the motion of Ald. Grimster and ~ite, representatives of the Can- adian Corps Association and the Canadian Legion, Branch 51, were permitted to ad- dress the Council. Mr. J.M.Cowan was the speaker for the Canadian Corps Assoc- iation and Mr. Farebrother for the Canadian Legion, and they spoke in protest ag- ainst the appointmen t made by the City Council at a previous meeting of a member ~othe Fire Department. The speakers stated that application for the position was made by an ex-serviceman and the father of a young man now serving overseas, and they felt consideration of these facts should have been given in making the ap- pointment. Each member of the Council spoke in connection with this matter and informed the representatives of the reasons for the action taken. A motion was then presented by Ald. Wilkinson and Grimetot that the matter of the appointment of a man to the Fire Department staff be re-considered. ?~en the motion was put to a vote, the motion was defeated. On the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Grimeter, Mr. Farebrother was again permitted to speak. Mr. Farebrother thawed the Council for their consideration and for their kind thoughts for the ex-servicemen. TENDERS Tenders had been called for the p~intlng of the interior of the o~tde lavatories at the City Hall and the offices on the third floor of the City Hall. On the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grimster, it was ordered that the tenders be opened, initialled by His Worship the Mayor ~md read. It vas then ordered on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Allen that the tenders of D.Reece for $29.00 for the painting of the lavatories and $42.00 for the painting of the offices on the third floor be accepted. COMMUNI CATI ONS The following Oo~mm_uni?ations were. received: No. 561 - Ontario Parks Association - re membership in organization. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and G. Donald that the comnunlcatton be received and filed, and the City of Niagara Falls affiliate with the Association. No. 362 - Optimi_st Clubs - re Optimist Week and request for proclamation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the esnmunieatien be received and filed, the request be granted and the proclamation be issued. No. 383 - Niagara, St.Catharines and Toronto Railway - re su~s~itution of buses for electric cars. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and Scott that the com- munication be received and filed. No. 364 - Ontario Municipal Association - re executive meeting with Hen. Minister of Municipal Affairs. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and A.F.Denald tlmt the communication be re. oeived and filed. ' No, $65 - Bell Telephone 0ompan~v of Oauada - requesting poxmission to replace poles. 0RE~ on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald tha~ the eelmusic- ation be received and filed, and the permission be gr~nted. No. 366 - ~smi. l~l, _Mill. s~ Price & Flpming - re application for 'order abandoning 52O portion of line. ORDERED on the motign of Ald. Allen and G. Donald that 'the com- munication be received and filed. · No. 367 - Board of Police Commissionel~ - re applications for Junk yards. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott that the communication be received and fi led. No. 368 - Board of Police Co~mmissioners - re purchase of gasoline and oil supplies. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and Allen that the communication be received and filed. No. 369 - Board of Police Commissioners - re articles on speed and dangers on high- ways. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grimstar that the communication be received and filed. No. 370 - Voluntary Auxiliary Drivers' Corjps - requesting use of distillery build- ing for their work. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and G. Donald that the communication be received and laid on the tabl~ until the next meeting, mxd the City Clerk ascertain from the City Solicitor the effect ouch use would have upon the insurance rate for the building. The following Reports were received: REPORTS No. 178 - City Clerk - re conference held on November 4, 19~0. ORDEED on the mot-, ion of Aid. G. Donald and Grintster that the report be received and filed. No. 179 - Committee of Council - re best garden among relief recipients. ORDERED on the motion of Aldo Wilkinson and Scott that the report be received and adopted. It was requested, in this Connection, that arrangements be made for the presentat- ion of this prize at a forthcoming Council meetltg. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 153 - WHITE - G. DONALD .- RESOLVED that the provisions of Resolution Bumber 135, passed in Council on September 30, 1940, be-extended; and that any persons m making an offer for the purchase of any occupied City-o~med property be required to accompany their offer with a marked cheque for at least ten per cent. of the puFchase price; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 154 - WILKINSON - SCOTT - RESOLVED that the matter of lettering and numbering the police cars be refferred to the Police Commissioners with the request that they give. consideration to the same; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carrie__d ' The following B~-laws were passed: .N..o. 2989 - Aid. Grant Donald - To authorize the execu~lpn of a, Lease. 1st reading- Ald. Wilkinson and Allen. It. was then ordered on the motion of AId. A.F.Donald and Grimstar that Rule 36 ~24 of the Standing Rules of 0Gunell be temporarily suspended and the By- law read a second time. 5rd reading - AId. Scott.and Allen. No. 2990 - AId. Grant Donald - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed, l~t reading - Aid. Scott and Grimster. It vms then ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Wilkinson that Rule 38(21 of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the law read a second time. 3rd reading ._ Ald. Allen and Scott. MISOELI~k~EOUS His [Vo~hip Mayor Inglis advised that he would appoint as s Committee to interview Mr. E.A.Horton, Deputy Minister of ~hnicipal Affairs in connection with a possible Pension scheme for city employees, the mover and seconder of the resolution for the appointment of the Con~,ittee, Ald. Wilkinson and ;,Vhite; and the mover and seconder of the amendment o~ the resolution, Ald. G. Donald and Allen; and the City Clei'k. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Grimster and White. READ AND AIDPTED, November 18, 1940. Clerk Mayor FINANCE M~TING Council Chamber, November 1~, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, November 12, 1940, for the purpose of epproving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cer- tified and placed before them. All m~bers of the Committee, with the exception of AId. Allen, were present. · · Sundry accounts were approved by the Committee, mounting to $~,775.3~. The accounts submitted, bein~ passed or otherwise dealt with, were order- ed placed in the money By-~aw for presentation to the Council on the motion of AId. Scott and Wilkinson. An offer for the purchase of 1293 Heywood Avenue was received from Mr. Leroy ~. Hanna, for the purchase price of $2,100.00, the dowa payment to be $210. and monthly 'payments of $20.00 to cover principal, interest at five per cent. per srmum, taxes and insurnaee. The recommendation of the Housing Committee, contained in the report following, was also submitted. It ~as ordered on the motion of AId. White and Scott that the communication be received and filed, and the offer be cepted, subject to the conditions outlHned a~ove and to the approval of the Depart. ment of Municipal Affairs. ,. · 523 "; An offer was presented by R. & B.. Sinnicks for the purchase of the pro- perty at 1309 Maple Street for the sum of $2,300.00, a down payment of g345.00 to be made and montly payments of $30.00 to Cover principal, interest at five per cent. per annum, taxes and insuranCe. The recommendation of the Housing Commit- tee, as contained in the report following, was also presented. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Scott and White that the communlmtion be received and filed, and tlle offer be accepted, a~bJect to the above-mentioned conditions and to the approval of the Department of Municipal Affairs. An offer was p~esented from W. Benson for the purchase of twenty-five feet of the lot at the corner of Qneen Street and St.Lawrence Avenue for the sum of .$1,500.00. The recommendation of the Housing Committee, as contained in the report following, was 'also considered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White end Orimster that the communication be received and filed, and the offer be ac- cepted, subject to the usual conditions and to the approval of the City ~easurer and Assessment Corf~nisSioner. The report of the Housing Committee, with reference to the purchase and condition of certain properties, was presented. It ~as ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the recommendation with refer.nee to 1315 Ferry Street, be approved. Ald. White asked to be recorded as voting contrary to this motion. On the motion of Ald. White end Scott the recommendation of 'the Committee ~vith reference to 630 Erie Avenue was adopted. On the motion of Aid. White and Grimstar, the recommendation with regard to 367-77 Erie Avenue was approved, and the report was filed. A communication was presented from A.H.Galloway, with reference to the price of coal. It was emilered on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Vfi~ite that the communication be received and laid on the table until the next meeting, and the City Solicitor be asked to submit his opinion thereon. " The City Clerk submitted a report, reecrmmsnding the purchase of a new typewriter. It was ordered on the motion of A~d. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that the .report be received and adopted. The matter of advertising in the Financial Post Year Book was considered. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and Scott that the matter b.e rec- eived and filed. A report of H.T.Jamieson & Company was submitted, together with a bal- ance sheet as of September 50, 1940. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkin-. son and Grimster that the report and statement be received and the City Treasurer be instructed to take up this matter with the Minister of Municilml.Affairs, to ascertain the reason for requesting this statement;.and submit the objections of the council to the statement being issued at this time in ivew of the fact that it does not show a true picture of the City's financial condition. The Revenue and.Expenditure Statement for the month of October, 19~O, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. A.F. Donald and Scott that the statement be received and laid on the table.. A comparison of the direct relief expenditures for the month of October, 1940, was presented. It was citered on the motion of-Aid. Wilkinson and Grimster that the statement be received and filed. The Committee adjourned on the motion of/LId. Scott and Grimstar. READ AND ADOPTED, November 18, 1940. Olerk Chairman of Finnroe COUNCIL ~F~ETING Council Chamber, November 13, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance meeting for the Purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council, ~',ith the exception of Ald. Allen and A.F, DOnald, were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed: No. 2991 -Ald. Grant Donald - To Grant ~ionies for General Purposes. 1st reading -Ald. Crimster and Scott. It was then ordered on the motion of/'rid. ;,!~ite and Grimstar that Rule 36' (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily su~?endcd and the Byelaw read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Grimstar and Scott. The Council adjourned on the notion of AId. White and Grimstar. READ AND ADOi~PED, November 18, 1940. Clerk ~k. aka, aa Mayor CONFERENCE Council Chamber, November 12, 1940. The Council met at the close of the regular Council and Finance meetings for the purpose of holding a conference. All members of the Committee, with the excpetion of Ald. Allen and A.F.Donald, were prensent.. The meeting was held for the purpose of discussin g the various matters which had been presented to them. After discussion upon the matters presented, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. White.and Grimetar. READ AND ADOPTED, November 18, 1940~s~., Clerk / , Ohatrman FIFT~-FIFTH ME~ING RF3Z;~JLAR Ix~ETING Cobulcil Chamber, November 18, 1940. Pursuant to adjourm~ent, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council were present. The Coun- cil, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. A.F.Dmmld and. Scott. PRESENTAT ION A presentation of a prize was donated and made by Aid. W.L.Wilkinson to Mr. Reuben Porter for cultivating the best wartime garden among relief recip- ients in the City of Niagara Falls during tile year 1940. Ald. Wilkinson congrat- ulated Mr. l%rter for his fine work and expressed the hope ,that ~he ,~ould continue to have fine gardens in the future. Mr. Porter replied to the Alderman and thanked him for his consideration and generoisity. Tenders had been sublaitted for the demolition of the BucPley Block, 567-77 Erie Avenue. On the motion of Ald. Grimster and G. Donsld, the tenders were opened, initialled by His Worship Mayor Inglis and read. It was then ord- ered on the motion of Ald. G. Eonsld and White that the tenders be xeceived and laid over for one week to pe~ait a possible offer of sale to be received; and if such offer is not received, that the contract be given to A.E. Stevene for $150.00. Prior to the above motion, a motion was preach-ted by Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that the tenders be received, tabulated end presented at the ~ext meeting for action. This motion was lost. SEE also Resolution No. 155 COMMUNICATIONS The following Comnunications were received: No. 371 - B.M.E.Church - invitation to anniversary services.. (RDERED ON 'the mot- ion of Ald. G.Donald and Wilkinson that the eomnunics~ion be received and filed, the invitation be accepted and as meny of the Council as possible attend the ser- vices. No. 372 - Chamber of Conmaerce - re Joint appeal for War and Community Services. 0tDERED on the motion of Ald. White aud G. Donald that the communication be rec- eived and filed, the request be granted and t~e 0curtell lend all co-operation for the co-ordination of these services. No. 373 - Niagara, St. Oatharlnes & Toronto Railway - re route sad times of inter- urban service. 0RiERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson an4 Grimster that the communication be received and filed. REPORTS The following Reports were ~presented: No. 180 - City Clerk ~ report on conference held on November 12, 1940. 0RDBRED on the motion of Ald. ~Waite and Allen that the reper~ be received and filed. No. 181 - City Clerk - re conference with officials re constraction of services, etc. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. G. Donald and ~llm that the report be rec- eived end laid on the table until a somunieation is received from the Department of Highways advising that them will bear all costs in connection wi~i the re-leo- ation of services. Prior to the above motion, it was moved by Aid. I,';hite and Wilkinson that the report be received and adopted~ and this motion was lost. No. 182 - C_C~ty Clerk - re arrangements for pre-election meeting. OFDERED on the motion of Ald. Gr]ms"'ter and Scott that the report be received and adopted. RESOLUTIONS The followi~n_g~Resoluti ms were .p~s__~nse~d: No. 155 - WHITE - SCOqT - RESOLVED that the Hou;;ing Comnittee be asked to consider end set a price for the sale of the Buckley Block, 567-97 Erie Avenue, should the same be desired for rennovation, and report to the Council; and the S,.al of tke Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 156 - ALIEN - SCOTT - RI']SOLV~D that the next regml~r meeting o~ the City Cous- cil be scheduled to take place at 8.00 p.m. pn Tuesday, November 26th; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 157 - G. DONALD- A F.DON,ILD - RESOLVUD that His Worship Mayor Inglis be asked to appoint a co.',mmittee to give consideration to the possibility of using the old distillery building on Welland Avenue for the storage of certain eqhipment of the Corporation; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried His Worship appointed the following Committee -Ald. O. Donald, ~ld. Wilkinson and the City Engineer. BY~-~LAVJS The following By-lawS were passed: ~0. 2992 -Ald. Grant Donald - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. 1st reading -Ald. Scott and Grimster. On the motion of Aid. A.F. Donaldand Scott, it was ordered that Hule 36 (21 of the Standing. Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. - 3rd reading - Aid. Scott and A.F.Donald. No__._ B.993~ - Aid. Grant Donald - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. let reading - Aid. 'Grimster and Allen. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and A.F.Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By- law read a second time. 3rd reading - Aid, ~qite and Grimetot. 2994 - Aid. Grant Donald - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. let reading - Aid. Scott and Allen. It ~as then ordered on the motion of AId. Grimster end White that Rule ~6 IS) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-laws read a second time. 3rd reading . Aid. ~,F..ponal~d ~a.n~d Scott. 525 527 The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. A.F.Donsld and Wilkinson. READ AND ADOPTED, November 26, 1940. Clerk Mayo r FINANCE MFE~TING COUNCIL '~ounci.l Chg.~nber, November 18, 1940. The Council assesiDled at the close of the regul!.r Cuur~cil ?rid Fin:~nce meeti~s for the purpose of psssin~ the moae~ }~y-lsw which covered the accosts approved by tile Conuaittee. All members of the Council were p~sent. BY-L'f.7 The follo~,dng By-law was passed: N~o. 299~5 -Ald. Grant 1)o~id - To Grant Monies for General Purposes, 1st reading -Ald. :k.F.Donatd and Scott. It t, as then ordered on the' motion of' :\ld. Grim:star and iVilkinson that Rule 36 (2) of tile Standing Rules of Council be temporarily :mapended and the By- law read a second time. 5rd reading ~Ald. A.F.Donsld and White. Council Chamber, November 18, 1940. The Finance Coxmmittee met on Monday, November 16, 1940, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cert- ified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts were approved by the Conmtittee, amounting to $11,092.24. The accounts submitted, bing passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money By-law forpresentation to the Council, on the motion of Aid. Scott and Grimster. The conununicntion from A.H.Galloway, as laid over from the previous meet- ing, was presented. A report of the City Solicitor upon this matter was also presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Grimster and White that the com- munication be received and fried, and the report be received and adopted. A report of the City Clerk was presented v~ith reference to the cost of ope~ting the sweeper at the North American Cyanamid Company plant. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and A.F.Donald that the report be received and filed, and a co~aittee be appointed to lnter~iew Mr. Cox, the General Manager of the Com- pany, in an effort to arraive at an amicable arrangement. The Chairman of Finance appofrdBd the following Committee: Ald. White, Aid. A.F.Donald, His Worship Ms~or Inglis and the City Clerk. A report was presented from the City Clerk with reference to a hospital account for Irwin Richardson. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Allen that the report be received and filed. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and White. ' t~'jSOLUTION The following Resolution was p~_'_ss~d_: No. 158 - SCOTT - G. DON.ALD - RESOLWfD that the City Clerk be requested to take im- mediate setion in the ma~ter of obtaining suitable letterin(: for the front of the City Hall; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto a,'fixed. Carried The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. ~nite and A.F.Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, November ~6, 1940. Clerk May~'r OONFRRENOE READ AND ADCPTED, November 26, 1940. Clerk Chsiman of Finance council chamber, November 18, 1940. The Council met at the close of the regular Council and Finance meetings for the purpose of holding s confer., nce. All members of the Council were present. The meeting was held for the purpose of discussing the various mentors which had been presented to them. After discussion upon the matters presented, of Ald. Grininter and A.F. Donald. RFJ~D AND ADOPTED, November 26, 1940. Clerk the Committee adjourned on the motien  t C m rmem 529 ~'TY-fflF~E .%,, 2TgqG U=nr,VV- L. ?0' r!14 1 'Th'lr' ~e !', ]',vovema~r 26 1940. P]Iu:3HaH~ to ~t{i.~o]ll'lD;lun C, the' Dourlcil mgt "t 8.00 ~.m. to <;oll8i.i{~.r GeR- el~l i~siness and Fin'~ce. '.1! me ~ ~ en-, having< received and tea4 the mjml~,3s'~i~ <.>f the C~?uncil v:ere breach L. The Cmneil, motion of Ald. A.F.Dom~ld and Orimabui.. the previous meeting, adepted ~neso on the Chamoions}lips For the yeer Z94J. tl ~n, 1,~ aPP~cl'itloll 0[' Choi r wimlin~ nt.~ i ' His 7;or~;hip ~>.yor ,~r. M.LlcBride cooke on b-~ 'tlf o~ tl )' . e ~oun~ men. Ah'. Philip Bove and Tja'bb:,2:~ · he ~enders which h,i,i been luid or,,: from u~e L'Tevious ,.meeting, rot demoliti:m of 567-77 ';;;iie Avon~e, %'/ere a~ain ~resented. '~n f~ ~mperty for the purpose of mnnovnti~- the si~qo ~ q o i,r to pinchnee the lrpd on the motion of Al% Alien and 'Z~ite t~t[(a'' also presented. It r~s ord- aid on the table until the next moetfi~g. ' e tenders and offer be a&;ai n ~EE also~ort 2Jo. 183 C02,R.XD[i 1~/LTI ONS Laid over f~o_m previons meetin__~J_~: building. ~D on ~h ' - , ' ~ e motion of Al~iien and Wilkin~n that the cm:raunicat. bn be received ~d the Corps be advised of the arrangements which may be made for the use of a portion of the building. SEE al so Comx~unic ati on No.[~F~ The f°llo~olmunications were received: No. 374 - General Fi re Ingrate Co. pany- re use of portion of distillery build- ing for paper collec~on. ORCHID on the motion of Ald. Allen a~ Wilkinson tMt the co~mmnication be received and filed. No, 375 - De~rtment of Highw~s . re costs in co~ection with re-location of ser- vices. OR~D on the motion of ~d. }~ite and Scott that the co~uni~tion be received a~ filed, ~d the request contained therein be complied with. ~o. ~6 - Bell Telephone Co~2~xy of C~ada - m re~val of poles in vicinity of Roberrs Street. O~E~o~'tho motfen' o[kld. G. Do~ld and Sco~t t~t the comun- lestton be received ~d the request be complied with. No. 37V - B~l ~elephone Com~ny of C~sda - requesting Permission to relocate pole, O~ED ~n the me%ion of Md, ~ite and A,F, Domld that the co~teation be received.and perulesion be granted, N0, 378 - Ntaggm' St,Catha~nes ~d Tomato Railway . requesting Per~sston to move work tr~n in daylight hours, O~{~D on the motion of ~d, Grater and ~lte that the co~unioatio~ be received and referred to the Co~t~tee to discuss the matter with the Railwq Company, :-530 No. 599 - At'torney-General G.D.Consnt - enclosing 0rgnization and Instruction Man- ual. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the cmmm/nication be rec- eived and filed, and a cmmnittee of His Worship Mayor Inglis, Ald. Grant Donald and the City Clerk give consideration tO this matter and make reconnaendations to the Council. No. 380 - City Clerk, Stratford - resolution re daylight saving time. (RDFj~{ED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and A.F. Donald that the communication be received filed. No. 381 - Lincoln & Welland Regiment - appreciation of permission for use of showers. ORDERED on the mot ion of Ald. Grimster and A.F.Donald that the commun- ication be received and filed. No. 382 - Township of Stmnford - resolution re plan for free medical and hospital- ization. 0RD]~ED on the motion of Ald..Wilkinson and White tl~t the cormaunication be received and filed, and the resolution be endorsed. REPORTS Laid over from previous meeting: No. 181 - City Clerk - re meeting re construction of services. ORDERED on ~he motion of Ald. White and Grimster that the repor~ be received and filed, and the City Engineer be empowered to draft plans in connection with the subvmy to meet the wishes of the Council, and present the same for discussion. The following Reports were presented: No. 183 - City Clerk - re price set for sale of 58?-5V7 Erie Avenue, for the pur- pose of rennovation. 0RDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and White that the rep- ort be received and filed, No. 184 - City Clerk - re request of V.A.D.C. for use of portion of distillery building. 0~©ERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Wilkinson that the repor~ be received and rere ~ed to the Committee on housing for consultation with the Corps, and the Committee be given power to act. No. 185 - City Clerk - re conference held on November 18, 1940. 0~RDERED on the motion of Ald. Scott and Grime tot that the report be received and adopted. No. 186 - City Clerk - re committee meeting with Mr. Horto~ re pension scheme. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the report be received said laid on the table and the matter be discussed with the Civic employees and a rep- ort be made to the Council. No. 18V - City Clerk - re possibility of use of distillery building for storage of equipment. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Allea that the report be received and adopted, and the work be proceeded with. No. 188 - City Clerk & Assessment Co~mmissioner ~ re questionnaire of Ontario Mun- icipal Association. 0RDERE~ on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson mud Grimster that the report be received and adopted, and the questionnaire be completed and forwarded to the Association. VERBAL REPORT Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Domld made a verbal report to the C~unoil upon their attendance atthe executive meeting of the Ontario Municipal ~esoelation with the Hencurable Erie Cross, Minister of Municipal,Affairs, for the purpose of pres- enting resolutions approved by the Convention. 0RDEE on the motion of Aid. White and Grimetot that the verbal report be received and adopted. SEE Resolution No. 15~ The follo:dnF_3_~.!~.esolutions '.':ere nasaed: No. 159 - WILtcT'~"0'.,y_ 7,.--~iT~,:_ ~E?OIFF.~ 'th-~t thi,.; Council rot:rot very raueb the rem- oval of the I~om~urable RIr. Eric C~ss f~m the position of Lfuni~ter of Liunicipal Affairs; that this Co~cil Co on record as being: om~ose~ to the tr:nsf.~r :~f this office to two other minizters of the ~ve~ment, ~,s it j~ ~'elt thqt the r~ffairs of the mnnicip~lities zhmld receiv~ the services of a '.'~hole-time minister; that the feelings of the Council be fortystaled to the Hencurable Prime Minister; ~d the S,:~al of the Corporation be heroic affixed. C'~rri ed No. 160 - A~Nv _ jCOTT - ~C'~0I,V?D th'~t the next r~g~l~r meetin/( of the city Coun- cil be scheduled to take place on Wednesday, December 4, 19~, atV.30 p.m. and the Seal of the Cor~ration be hereto affixed. Carried No, 181 - 7~IXIND~ff _ 92IMuT}:~ . RESOL~I) that His Y/o~shi~ RP'yor I~lis and the City Clerk h~ a eo~mnittee to aive consideration to the ~ol;sibility of hovin~ some memento made f~m the r~ood of the old elm tree . recently re~oved from the M'~rket Square; and report back to the Council thereon; and the Seal o~' the Corporation be hereto affixed. - 531 Carried The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott and G.]]enald. READ AND ADOP~ED, December 4, 1940. Clerk Mayo r FINANCE EETING Council Olintuber, November 26, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Tues,~ay, November 26, 1940, for tile purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cert- ified s~d placed before them. All members of the Co~ittee were present, Sundx7 accounts were appreved by the Committee, amounting to $15,870.47. The accounts submit~ed, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money By-law for presentation to the Oounctl on the motion of Ald. Allmt and A.F.Donald. On the motion of Aid. White and Allen, Ald. A.F.Donald was included in 532 the delegation which met with ~r. E.A.Horton, Deputy Ninister of -~'k~nicipsl Af- fairs with reference to the possibility of a pension scheme for civic employees. A comsunication was presented from the Hospital for Sick Children, with reference to the maintenance of I.Richardson. It was o~ered on the motion of Ald. White and Allen thnt the communication be received and referred to the City Solicitor for a report as to the liability of the Corporation. A conununication was presented from Mr. W.C.LnMsrsh, with reference to the r~demption of the property knovm as'1835 Gladstone Avenue and 1635 Ferry Street. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Gri~ster that the com- munication be received and filed, and the City Clerk be empowered to continue negotiations to bring the transaction to a successful conclusion. A report of the City Clerk, reco~nending the purchase of overcoats for -the Fire Department members, and the calling-. for tenders for the same, was pres- ented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald that the report be received and adopted. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald. READ AND ADOPi~.]D, December 4, 1940. Clerk Chairman of Finance COUNOIL ~ETING Council Chambe r, November 25, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council 2nd Finance meetings for the p~trpose of passing the money By-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members, with the exception of Ald. Wilkinson, were present. BY- .I~?t - - The following By-law was passed: .No~. ,~9.9~6 - Ald. Grant Donald - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. let reading -Ald. Allen and Scott. It was then ordered on the motion of AId. White and A.F.Donald that Rule , ~6 (2) of the Standing Rules of Oounctl be temporarily suspended and Vhe By-law read an second time.- 5rd reading- .'..ld. Or~ilster and h]~ite. The Council adjourned on tile llloLion of :'tld. Gl'im-~;ter !/Ild ','jhitu. RE:U) Ai, D/~DOPi'ED, December 4, Clerk hbxyol. 53 t FIFTY-SIXTH J~EETING REGULILR ~gEETING Council Chamber, December 4, 1940. IDur~lant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and reed the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Grimster end.Allen. TENDERS The tenders which hid been laid over fB)m a previous meeting, for the demolition of 567-77 Erie Avenue, were again presented. An offer from George F. Enapp, for .9250.00 for the purchase of the property with an agreement to spend approximately $5,000.00 for repairs to the premises, was also presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that tile tenders be received and filed, that the offer from Mr. Knapp be accepted, subject to the above con- ditions for the repair of the premises within six months and to the approval of · the Department of. Municipal Affairs; and the necessary By-law be prepared and present ed. Tenders had been called for the sApply of ten firemen's winter over- coats, and on the motion of Ald. Scott-and A:F. Donald, the tenders submitted were opened, initialled by His Worship Mayor Inglis and read. I~ was then ord- ered on the motion of Ald. Grimetot and Scott that the tenders he laid on the table until the next meeting, and the Clerk obtain an independent opinion upon the quality of the material and make a report thereon.. COA~V~JNI CATI ONS The following Communications were present ed: No. 383 - War Savings Cor~nittee - re payroll deduction plan. Ot©E]{ED on the mot- ion of Ald. Scott and G:Donald that the cor. nnunlcation De received and filed, and the City Clerk prepare a statement to be attached to each worker's cheque in order that he my authorize regular deductions for the purchase of certificates if he so desires; (Ald. White asked to be recorded as being contrary to this motion). No. 384 - Great Lakes Herbour Association - re meeting re St. LayFence Searroy. ORD]~ED on the laotion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F. Donald that the communication be received and filed. No. Z85 - Chamber of Commerce - enclosing letter re Victoria Park Station. on the motion of Ald. A.F.bonald and ~Waite that the communication be received and filed, and the Chamber of Commerce be requested to take this matter up with tile general managerof the Railway Company, ahd that the Council co-operate .to the lest extent in this matter. No. 386 - The Hencurable Prime Minister of Ontario - re the Hencurable Eric cross and the Department of Munici'pal Affairs. G~DERMD on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the cmm.unic~tion be received and discussion with the IIoaourable Prime Minister be continued to the sugge:;ted conclusion of having the Department of Municipal Affairs continued under its m~n minister. Prior to this motion, it was moved by Ald. Grant Donald and Scott that the cormaunication be received and filed. This mot ion was defeated. R_ZpOR_T3 The following._R. eports were presented: No. 189 - Dairy Inspeptor. - repor~ for month of November. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Allen tlmt the report be received and filed. 535 No: 190- ?_i~y,~,'[o~rk__ re mcctin~ with officials; of q'..n':d~:m ~:: +.ion. 1 :]_ec<rXc ramhvays re '~ovi~v. oc fo.~i~ht 6 '~,~m-~ ....... - . ....... on the motion of .'~lci. ,lll~ nile rjcott that the report be rsaeived and adoDte~ The followine~ 2esolutions v~ere passed: --. ~ No. 162 - U'I'=;i~T ' l'~II:i"l - R'i'OLV'i n th!lt the City q!ark be inst!~cted to mn'chm;e another Allis-Chalmers Tractor and e four-foot broom From -]~oorE6 .:. JIg i,hc. rs Lim- ited,for use in tile City of Niagara Fails; and tile ~;eal of the Corporation be he~eto affixed. No. 163 - ','~{ITF, - ::COTT - RESj)LWfD that the Ci~: Clerk be insLn~ctcd to notify I,Yr. Y.A.?.lac'~her~a l:~eets Su~criatendent, th'~t from this time until the !naug- ural meeting of the Council of 1941, he will be required to keep the streets clear; that he is responsible to the City E~gineer for inst~uc~ioas; and the '~n~- ineer present a report at the ina~;Zurc~l meetin(, as to the lacticsing under these orders for the perle ~ntioned; and t~ S~I of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Caj'rie~ No. 164 - A.F.DON~D - WILKINSjN - ~.~L%U';i) theft the next remlar meeting of Coun- cil be scheduled to take place at 9.00 p.m.,on Monday, December 9, 1940; and the Se~ of the Corpration be hereto affixed. Carzied B_Y~Ij~ ,S The following By-law v~ss i~assed: No. 2997 -Ald. Grant Donald - To authorize the execution and conveyance of e Deed. let reading -Ald. Wilkinson and Grimetot. It was then oz~ered on the motion of Aid. ~bF.Donald and Wilkinson that Rule 36 (2) of tile Standi~ Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By- law read a second time. . 5rd reading - AId. Allen and '~ite. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott and G.Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, December 9, 1940. Clerk Mayor 536 FIN~NCE ~igETING Council Chamber, December 4, 1940, The Finance Committee met on ;Vednesday, December 4, 1940, for the pur- pose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been prop- erly certified and placed before them. A~i ~members of the Committee were pres- ent, .Sundry accounts were approved by the Con~ittee, amounting to I~56,986.V4. The accounts s~bmitted, being passed or otherx~se dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott.~ The matter of the payment for hospitalization for Invin Rich-irdson in the Hospital for Sick Children, as laid over from the previous meeting, was pres- ented. A report of the City Solicitor as to the res~msibility of the Co~oration ..was also presented. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis nnd Ald. Grimstar th'4t the connmunication and report be received and filed, the rep- 'ort be adopted and the accom~t be paid by t~e Corporation, prorifling ~ir. Richard- son will give an assignment to his payvaaster for monthly payments to the Corpor- ation until this obligation is cleared off. (Ald. Allen, Ald. V~ite and the Chair- man were opposed to this motion. ) A communication was presented from the Deeuty Minister of }~Mnicipal Af- fairs in connection with the statement reeuested from the City auditors.. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and G~imster that the communication be rec- eived and filed. A bommunication was presented from E.M. Mck~rray & Co., re insurance for B18-~24 Bridge Street. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the communication be received and filed, and the .insurance be re'newed. A communication was presented from the Canadian Mothercraft Society, requesting financial assistance. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Inglis and Ald. A.F.Donald that the eemmunieation be received aM referred for con- sideration when the 1941 Budgetis being prepared; and in the meantime the Clerk obtain addfiional information upon the activities of the Society. Prior to the above motion, it was moved by Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the communication be received and filed, but this motion was defeated. 'A statement was presented showing the condition of properties sold under Agreements for Sale. It ~s ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and Grimstar that the statement be received and laid on the table a~d referred to the Housing Com- mission for a report. The comparison of tax collections as of November 30, 1940, ~s presented, It was ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that the statement be received and filed. An estimate of the cost of relief for the month of No~ber, 1940, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and Grimster that the state- ment be received and filed. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Al~.Scott and Grimstar. READAND ADOPTED, December 9, 1940. O le ~k ' '" man' f Finance COUNCIL Council Ch-tmber, DecaYabet 4, 1940. The council re-assembled at ~he close of the regular Council and Finance meetings for the purDo,~e oC passings, the money By-law '~'.hicb covered the accounts spproved by the Conumittee. All members of the Council were present. The fellerdug By-law ','as passed: BY-LV.V N.o. 2998 - Aid. Grant i)or~ald - To Grant }Jonies for General Purposes, 1st reading -Ald. Grimster and A.F. Donald. It was then or~lered on the motion of 'rid. Criln~ter and ",qqite th! t Rule 38 (2) of the 3tancling Rules of Council be temoorarily suspended and the By-j.nw read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. A.F.i~nald and Scott. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donatd and Grimstar. RF~O) AND IDOPTED, December 9, 1940. Clerk CONFF~ENCE Council Cbnber, Dece~,xber 4, 1940. The Council met at the close of the regular Council and Finance meetings for the purpose of holding a conference. All members of the Committee were pres- ent. The meeting was held for the ptn'pose of discussing the various matters which had been presentsd. A~ter discussion upon the matters presented, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Allen and Grimster. READ AND ADOPPED, December 9, 1940 Clerk 538 OOUNOIL 1.IE~'~flH5 · Council Chamber, Dec~nber 4, 1940, The Council re-as.~embled at the close of the previous meetings, for the purpose of passing a.rusolution. A~l members of the Council were present. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed: No. 165 - AT,T.EN - SC0~T - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to forward a message to the family of the late Mr. Yeshun ~epson, expressing the sympath~ of the Council and th~ citizens of Niagara Falls upon the death of this old resident of Niagara Falls and a former member of the Council of Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carxi ed The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Allen and Crimster. READ AND ADOPTED, December 9, 1940. ...... L.,<:. ..: ......... Clerk ~iayor 539 . Dece::lber 9, 1~40. · Pursuant to udjoul~qment, tile Council met '~t 7.00 p.m. to er~tl ,~siness and Fiamuce. :\11 me'rbcrs of the 7ouncil, with the excer~t~on of ~ld. Allen, were present. The qon~lcil, ]l~:v~ received :rod rc'.d the ,ainutea of the previous meeti~, adopte:~ these on the motion of Ald. Scott and O~nnt Oonald. COT,:.TJTliC The follor~ng Co~suni3?.tions were received: No. 387 ~ Youn~ ~',rolnan,8 C]tristisn ~-ssocintian _ ~Porcciation of 7~':]lt and 2our't- esies. ORDF'~TD on the motion of .i1.-,. l;itkinson and Grimetot tMt the co~nunicat- ions be received and.filed. No. 388 - To~,mship of Stratford - resolntion n-; r~isip~; f~mds for purehose of c;~it- fire. OL'DE!~ED on the moti~f ill Grimetot on5 ':]~u>tt that the com~'~nication be received and his Worship Lilyor In{~lis apnoint a co~a~ittee to meet r~th the f:zam- ford Counci~ for consideration of the matter. His Worehie appointed Aid. White and Scott as members of the Connnittee. * No. 389 - Director of U_~ne~ployment ~?elief - l~ vacant lend cultiv~tion. on the motion of Ald. Scott ~ld Wbi~e that the comnnunication be received and filed. REPORTS The foliowinE Reports were presented: No. 155 - City .Cle~_r'_~ - re conference held on December 4th. ~ER'qD on the motion of Ald. Grimster and A.F.Dotd that the repo~ ~ received sad adopted. No. 166 - City Engineer - re subway and plans submitted therc~n. ORD~i,9 on the motion of ~d. ~k]~oh and Scott that the re~D~ be received and laid on the table until a further plan has been received f~m the Department. RESOLUTIOv~S The following Resolution was passed: Me. 186 - G.DON.,'~D- GRIMSTI~ - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instraeted to ar- range for the erecting of s~a"ting rinks st Barker Street, Kitchener Street, Siretoe Street and Glenview t~ablic Schools; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto af- fixed. c rr___j e_!d The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott and White. READ ~kND AEOPT?D, December 9, ].940. Clerk 4 Counci 1 Chamber, Decorabet 9, 1940. The Ftnqnce Co:mnittee met on Monday, December 9, 1940, for the putpete of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cert- ified and placed before them. All members of the Connnlttee were present. · Sundry accounts were spDroved by the Conmit Lee, ~l~ountins to ~2 702.41. The accounts .~ubmitted, bein~ r/assed or othe~',vise dealt with, were or,~~ ered placed in the money By-law for presentation to the Council, on the ~rotion of Ald. grimster and A.F.Donald. The report of the City Clerk, xe tenders submitted for overcoats for the Fire Department, was presented. It l~as ordered on the motion of Ald. '.'Illkin- son and White that the report be received and adopted, and the garments be pur- chased from Marshall's at ~21.50 per coat. A report ~s presented by 'the City Treasurer with reference to debenture: coupons which had been incorrectly printed. It was ordered on the motion of Wilkinson and Grimster that the report be received and the recormaendation be ad- opted. A report was presented from the City Clerk with reference to the state- meat on the condition of former Housing Commission properties. It van ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F. Donald that the report be received and adopted. A report was presented from the City Engineer, with reference to the sUg.~ested purchasp of an additional ~ractor ap~ broom. It was ordered on the mot- ion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimster that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. A report was presented from the City Clerk, recommending the purchase of a new snow plough. tt was ordered on the motion of Ald. V~ite and Orimster that the maperr be received m~d adopted. A report was presented from the City Clerk, ,recommending the purchase of a sand spreader. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and Wilkinson that the report be received and the reconnnendation be adopted. The City Clerk asked permission of the committee to purchase necessary bedding and linen for use by the Fire Department. On the motion of Ald. Vfilite end Grimster, the purchase of this material v~s authorized. The City Clerk also asked permission to purchase an Oxygen m sk and six salvage covers for use by the Fire Department. 0n the motion of Aid. White and Grimster, the purchase of these arrticles was authorized. The City Clerk advised that' an offer had been received for the sale of the lumber being removed from the interior of the distillery building. On the motion of Ald. White and Grimster, the matter ws laid on the table axed the City Clerk was instructed to submit a report at the next meeting. Dece:uber 9, 1940. The Council r-~-~s:'cnhted ut the close o? ~he re:-ui.~r Coueci] ~i] Fin- ante meeti lf~s ~or the ~urnose of pasninf~ the money Ry-l~w rhich ::>voted the counts approved by the'Co~m~ittee. All membe~ of the Council were The foJ.lowin~; By-law '.'~s Passed: No. 2999 - Aid. Grant !)onQld - TO O~ant Uonies for General ]~aru>ses. 1st readix~ -Ald. b.~ite and Crimetot. It was then or{iered on the .motiol~ o~~ ',ld. '.,v. Ion.rid an t "eott that ]~ule 36 (q) of the Standing i'~ules of Council be temporarily suspended ano the By- law read a second time. 3rd reading -Ald. Grimster an~ The following Resolution ~,~as passe__~d: No. 16V - V,'Y!XINgON _ SCOTT - R"2OL~f;~ that the City Clerk be ~'iven antho~.ity tO take the necessary steps t~ have the present tenqnts removed fi~om the pzuperty at 6~ Erie Avenue; and the Seal of the Corporution be hereto affixed. Carr~.ed The Cormoil adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott and Grimetot. READ ADD ADOPTg~D, December 16, 19~[0. Clerk Isyor The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. RF~d) AND ADOPTED, December 16, 1940. 01erk 0hairman of Finance 542 FIFTY-EIGHTH MEETING Couacil Chamber, December 16, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.00 p,m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council ware present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. Grimster and Scott. DEPUTATIONS On the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Donsld, and in connection with Communication No. 390, Mr. Weightman addressed the Council. Mr. Weightman expl- ained the request of the Chippawa Council for support from the City Council in their application to have the bus service extended to the village. S,:K"TM Communication No. 590 T3NDERS Tenders were submitted for the purchase of a snow plow to replace the one now in service. On the motion of AId. Grimster and A.F. Deneld the tenders submitted were opened, initialled by His Worship Mayor Inglis, and read. It was then ordered by Ald. G. Denald and Wilkinson that the tenders be received ara laid on the table for consideration at the special meeting of Council. COmmuNICATIONS The followin~ Communications were presented: No. 390 - Village of Chippaws - reque sting support in application for bus service. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Allen that the communication be rec- eived and filed, and the resolution be endorsed. No. 391 - Local War Savings Conunittee - re meeting for discussion of activities. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and Grimster that the communication be rec- eived and filed, His Worship ~ayor Inglis be asked to name a committee to act in this connection, and the Committee attend the meeting. His Worship Mayor Inglis named AId. Wilkinson and AId. Grant Donald as members of the 0ommittee. At this point, His Worship Mayor Inglis left the meeting and AId. White was Acting Mayor for the balance of the meeting. No. 392 - Corporation of Kingsville - resolution re passes for enlisted men on of- ficial leave. ORDERED on the motion of A~d. Grimster and Scott that the commun- ication be received and filed, and the resolution he adopted. No. 393 - Department of Highways-- recommending reduction in raw for bus fees. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Allen and G. Donald that the communication be rec- eived and filed. No. 394 - Business Men's Association No. 395 - ClearningHouse Association - re holiday on BOxing Day. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Allen and Scot~ that the communications be received and filed, and a holida~ be declared. SEE Resolution No. 168 No. S96 - Bell Telephone Company/of Canada - requesting pexmission to erect two poles on Dysen Street. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. G. Donald and Grimster that the communication be received and filed, sand the request be granted. No. '397 - ~p Historical Societ~ . re grant ORDERED on th · ~"-' -- towards Purchase of Spitfire, e motion of Ald. Grimster and Wilkinson that the con~nm~ication be rec- eived and laid on the table until the 1941 Budget is under consideration. An am- endment was Proposed by Ald. Scott and Allen that the communication be received and laid on thetable until the next meeting, a~d a letter be fonvarded to the B~d of Education asking them to extend their fiAllest co-ope~mtion; but this motion w~s lost. SEE also Verbal Re~op~ VERBAL REPORT ' ' Acting Mayor ','a~ite reported to the Council on the meeting of the Com- mittee appointed to consider donationsto the Spitfire fund, and advised that the Stamford representative had requested that the Board of Education anthorize col- lentions in the local schools towards this fund. It was ordered Ald. Grimster and Wilkinson that the report of the conunittee be on the motion of received and the City Clerk be instructed to advise the Stamford representative to the effect that the Board of Education is an elected body in the City and suggest that the request be made directly to them. R_~0RTS L~id over from Previous meeting: · No. 18 - City Clerk - re construction of Queen Elizabeth Way within City. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and Scott that the comnmnication be received and filed. SEE Report~ No. 167. The following Reports were received: No. 187 - City Clerk . re Queen Elizabeth Way and service reads in City. ORDEREd on .the motion of AI~. White and Scott that the report be received and laid on the table until the next meeting, and the City Engineer be instructed to go into the matter and make a i~rther report to Council on the possibility of reducing the width of the roadways to twenty-two feet and also the cost of installing traffic lights at the the intersection of Roberrs Street and Victoria Avenue. SEE Resolution No. 169 No. 1~8 - Local Board of Health - re o~Eenization of Civilian Defence Committee. 0R~ERED en the motion of Ald. Allen and Wilkinson 'that the report be received and the actions of the Board be endorsed. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 1~8 - AIZ~N- SC0~T - RESOLVED that Boxing Day, December 86, 1940, be Proclaimed a civic holiday and all municipal buildings remain closed on that date; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 1~9 - GRIMSTER . ALLEN - RESOLVED that a special meeting of Council be held on one eveniug during the coming week for the fiAll discussion of the construction of the Queen Elizabeth Way and subway in the City of Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. · ' Carried No. 170 - SCOTT - G. IDNALD - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be irastrutted to forward a message to the family o'f the late Mr. Thc~nas Henderson, expressing the sympathy of the City Council and citizens of Niagara Falls upon the dealth of this old and faithful employee of the Corporation; and the Seal of the Corporation be here to af- f.i xe d. · 0a r~i ed 543 · L 544 The Council adjourned on th~ .motion of Aid. A.F.Donald and Grimster. EAD AND ADOPTED, December 23, 1940. Clerk Mayor FINANCE MEETING Counei 1 Chamber, Decsaber 16, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, December 16, 1940, 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 Committee, with the excep- tion of His Worship Mayor Inglis, were present. Sundry accounts were approved by the Committee, emo~nting to $74,790.95. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered. placed in the money By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott. Th~ report of the City Clerk, m an additional tractor and broom for snow removal, as laid over from the previous meeting, was again presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the repor~ be received and again laid on the table until the present unit has been given a further trial. A report was presented by the City Clerk with reference to collections made by the Waterworks Collector. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the repor~ be received and laid on the table for oneweek, a copy of the list of collections be forwarded to each member of the Committee, and the list be extended to include the number of cells mde each day by the Collector. A report Was presented by the City Clerk, recommending a car allownace for the streets superintendent. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and Grimster that the repor~ be received and adopted. A rep0r$ of the City Clerk was pz~sented with reference to the request for leave of absence by S.Mingle. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the report be received and adopted. An offer was presented by Mrs. A.McOaw ~or the p~rOhase of Parts of Lots 59 and 60, Hamilton Street, for the sum of $~0.00. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen end Scott that the offer be received a~d accepted, s~bJeet to the usual conditions stud' ~o the approval of the City Treasurer and Assessment Commis- sioner, : ' An estimate of the cost of repairs at 1347 Maple Street, made by D. Reece, was pres.ented. It Was ordered on the motion of Ald. A.F.Donald and Grimster ~hat the estimate be received and the matter be referred to the Housing Committee, with power to act. A communication was Presented from Mrs. y. Belleme, recreating the ref- und of a dog licerice. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Wilkinson that the communication be received and fijed. The Finance Committee adjourned cn the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F.Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, Decsaber 23, 1940. Chaizman of Finance COUNC I~ MEETING Council Chamber, December 16, 1940. The Council re-asmmbled at the close of the regular Council and Finance meetings for the purpose of passing the money By-law which covered the qccounts · appreved by the Conw~ittee. All members of the Council, with the exception of His Worship Mayor Inglis, were present. Ald. Whitems Acting ~yor for the meeting. BY- LAW The following By-law was passed: No_~. 3000 -Ald. Grant Donald - To Grant Monies for Gene~Rl Purposes. lot reading -Ald. Grimster and A.F. Donald. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Scott that Rule l 36 (2) be temporarily supsended and the By-law read a second time. 3rd reading .Ald. A.F.Dor~ld and lScott. MISCEIXANEOUS AId. Allen ·asked the City Clerk to take up, with the Police Department the matter of prolonged parking on Queen Street.' The City Clerk was authorized by the City Council to have erected a rank at Maple Street, similar to the outdoor skating rinks authorized for other schools In the City. T~e Council adjourned on the motto- ~EAD AND ADOP , December 23, ' Clerk ' "' ' "nald sad Grimster. 546 547 FIETY-NINTH N~ETING SPREIAL ~EETING Council Chamber, December 19, 1940. A special meeting of the City Council was called for the purpose of dis- cussing matters in connection With the proposed construction of the .%ueen Eliz- abeth Way within the City of Niagara Falls. All members of the Council were pres- ent. On the motion of Ald. G. Donald and Scott, the Council adjourned to assemble as a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of holding a free discussion on the totter. READ AND ADOPTED, December g3, 1940. Clerk Mayo r COMMITFEE OF THE WHOLE Council Chamber, December 19, 1940. The Council assembled as a Conmittee of the Whole for the ljurpose of dis- cussing the proposed construction of the Queen Elizabeth Way within the City of Niagara Falls, .and other matters presented to them. All members of-the 0ouncil- were present. on the motion of Ald. Grimster and A.F.Donald, Ex-msyor C.D.Hsnniwell was permitted to address the Council. Mr. Hanniwell pointed out to the meeting the dangerous condition which would exist if the Queen Elizabeth Way were con- structed to replace the present Roberrs Street, in that there would be level cross- ings at Second Avenue, Pewell Avenue and McDOnald Avenue. Inasmuch as all these crossings are used extensively by school children attending Kitchener Street School, Mr. Hanniwell suggested that a by-p ass should be considered to .be erected under one of these streets. on the motion of Ald. White and Scott, Mr. I.G. Trask ~as pemitted to address the Council. Mr. Tr~sk stated that the residents on ~oberts Street felt that they should receive compensation for the damage to their properties, in the form of a reduced assessment. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. Scott and G. DOnald that the plans submitted bM the Department be discussed and the report of the City Clerk be read, . , General discussion was inetered into and all plu~ses of the matter were given consideration by the Co~mnittee. The City Clerk outlined various chan~;es and suggestions he v~ould reconunend in connection with the work, and suggested that these matters be taken up ~'it~ the Department of HiChv~ays. The foilSwing · ters were listed for discussion with the Department of Highways; 1. That the Departcent of Highways be notified that they ~ll be held res- ponsible for the maintenance and servicing of hL~nways, ovmed and controlled by the Department, within the City limits, and that tile City will not be responsible for the maintenance and servicing of those streets. 2. That the attention of the Deoartment of Hi :h '~ys be dream to the fact that t~fic froin the Queen Elizabeth ,,V?ay and service roads leading from Victoria Avenue is being merged on to a mad only twenty-eight feet wide at the Palmer Avenue bridge. 3. It is felt that tlnis t:venty-eight foot road is not of sufficient width for three lanes of traffic and that Provision should be made for at least ~hree lanes at this point. 4. The Department of Hi.Shvmys be advised that the City Council consider it desirable that a sidewalk should be constructed on the south side of the subway from Falls Avenue to Victoria Avenue. 5. The Depar~m~ent of Highways is to be asked to widen the north side of the south service road so that there will be a width of twenty-four feet at Victoria Avenue. and narrewed to a width of approximately 22 feet at a distance one hundred and sixty feet east of Victoria Avenue. 6. That consideration be given to the re-location of the side~valk on the south side of Roberrs Street between Victoria Avenue and Second Avenue, so as to move the same nearer to the row of trees in order to provide a winder area frem the inside edge of the sidewalk and the property line. 7. The Highway Depar~nent is to be requested to construct a by-pass under the Queen Elizabeth Way for use of school children Particularly, at a suitable location, to provide accommodation for the Kitoh.her Street School. P¢~ell Avenue was suggested in this connection. 8. The City Council request that traffic lights be installed cn the streets intersecting the Queen Elizabeth Way in the City of Niagara Falls. · This would in~ elude Second Avenue, Pewell Avenue, end McDonald Avenue. 9. The Department of Highways is to be ~ked to reduce the curves on the service roads between Victoria Avenue and Second Avenue at the junction of the same with Victoria Avenue. It is felt that the fifteen-foot radius on the north service road and the ten-foot radius on the south service road are too small and that the radii should be increased. 10. It was suggested that the entire scheme with regard to lighting of the ~ueen Elizabeth Way from Falls AvenUe to the westerly City limits'should be given immediate consideration and that the Niagara Falls HYdro-Electric Commission be requested to attend when this matter is under consideration with the Highway of- ficials. lh The Proposed re-location of the street railway during the construction of the bridge at Victoria Avenue should be reviewed with officials of the Depart- ment Of Highways. On the motion of Aid. A.F. Donald and Scott the Committee arose and reported pxo- gress tO the Council. ...&. ~, . P~ AND ADOPTER, December 23, 19" Clerk '" ' ' Oha i man 54,B OOUNCIL }~EETING Council Chamber, December 19, 19~0 At the close of the meeting of the Committee of the Whole, the Council re-assembled for the purpose of considering reports submitte~ and passing of re s- olut ions. All members of the Council, ~th the exception of Ald. G. Donuld, were present. REPORTS The following Reports were p~esented: No. 169 - City Clerk - re plan submitted by Departeat of Highways for construct- ion of Queen Elizabeth Way within the City. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~Taite and Grimstar that the report be received and filed. SEE Resolutions No. 170 - Cit~ Engineer - re tenders submitted for purchase of snow plow. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Grimetel that the report be received and ad- opted, and the City En~ineer be instructed to negotiate for the purchase of a plow, and repor~ back to the Counci 1. RESOL~TIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 171 - WILKINSON - SCOTT - ESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to take up 'with the Bepartment of Highways the matter of services on highways o~ned and controlled by the Department within the City limits, the matter of the maintenance of these streets and to notify the Department that the Corporation will not be responsible for the maintenance and servicing of these streets; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 1V2 - WHITE - GRIMSTER - RESOLVED that the recommendation of the City Council be forwarded to the Departant of Highways for the construction of a sidewalk on the south side of the subway from Falls Avenue to Victoria Avenue; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carri~. No. 173 - 'G.DON~LD - WHITE - RESOLVED that the Department of Highways be asked to give consideration to the widening of the north side of the south service mad so that there will be a width of twenty-four feet at Victoria Avenue and the road wilt be uarrowed dovm to a Width of approximately twenty-two feet at a distance one hundred and sixty feet east of Victoria Avmua; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~ Car rl e .d. No. 174 - WILKINSON - ~xJ.EN - RESOLVED that this Council do not approve of the plans for the Queen Elizabeth Way within the City of Niagara Falls, as submitted by the Deparment of Highways at the present time; a~d that the City Engineer be requested to ask the erg~sers of the Department to come to a conference With the City Oouncil to discuss the objections which have been brought out; and the Seal of the ~rporation be hereto affixed. 0arrie~ No. 175 - WHITE - .AT.T.EN - RESOLVED that the 'individual members of the Council be polled to ascerSain whether or not they are i~ favour of the construction of a subway on the Queen Elizabeth Way within the Oity of Niagara Falls| .and the Seal of the Oarpotation be hereto affixed. (~arried An am~dmm~% was made by Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott that such a vote be te~n when the entitle Council is present. This amendment was defeated. The result of the Poll, as to whether the Council is in favour of a sub-. way, is as follows: Aye -Ald. A.F.1)onald and Scott. Nay- Aid. Allen, White, Gridester amd Wilkinson. No. 176 - GRI___~bTER - ?~{ITE - t~]SOLV~.%D that ~he City Clerk be instructed to l~atch the unloading of materibbon the siding on Victoria Avenue, for trdnsporting to the new bridge site, to ~ee tb~t the City ordnances are not violated; and that a report be made to the City Council bpon the matter; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried The Council adjourned on tee motion of AId. Wilkinson and Orimster. READ AND ADOPT~jD, December Z~, 1940. Clerk Mayor 550 -- -- SIXTIE~X4 MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, December 25, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment the Council met at V.50 p.m. to consider General Business and Finance. All members of the Council were present. The Council, hav- ing received and read the minutes of the previous meetings, adopted these on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Grimster. COMNF~N IC ATI ONS · The following Commamications were presented: No. 398 - Department of Health No. 399 - Civilian Defense Committee - re formation of civilian defense committZe. (RDERED on ~ue motion of Ald. White and Grimstar that the cem~nunications be rec- eived and filed, that the Council favour the formation of a civilian defence com- mittee for the City of Niagara Falls, and that the necessary permission for such action be asked of the Attorney-General for Ontario. No. 400 - A.B.Danmde, M.P. - acknowledging resolution re free transportation for enlisted men. ORDERED on. the. motion of Aid. Grimster and A.F.Donald that the munication be received and filed. No. 401 - Board of Police Commissioner~ - re lettering and numbering of police cars. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott that the communication be received and laid on the table. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 177 - SCOTT - G. DONALD- RESOLVE23 that the City Engineer be authorized to ob- tain cinders, at no cost to the City, for the purpose of filling in the parking lot on Quem Street, adjacent to the fire heel; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 178 - G. DONALD- SCOTT - RESOLVED that an additional street bracket light be installed on Third Avenue between Willmort Street and Valleyway;'and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. P~pFied No. 179 - G. DONALD- WILKINSON - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be'instructed to immediately take up with the Hencurable W.L. Houck, M.L.A., the matter of taxes owing on properties taken over by the Department of Highways, and endeavour to have these taxes paid before the end of the year; and the Seal'of the Corporation be hereto affixed. O~rrie~ No. 180 - WHITE - GRTM2TER -RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to take up with the City Solicitor the erection of the building at the comer of St. Law- rence Avenue and Queen Street, to ascertain whether the purchaser can b~ compiled to erect a two-storey building in accordance with his offer; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 181 - WILEYlqSON - A.F. DONALD- RESOLVED that the matter of employees' savings by the purchase of war savings certificates be laid in abeyance until the quest- ionnatrs have been returned by the employees: and the seal or the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried At this point, Ald. Crimster left tile meeting. B Y- L_____~ ~ T~e following By-law was presented: .No. 3__001 -Ald. G.Donald - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale sad Deed. let reading- Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott. It ~as then ordered on the motion of Ald. Scott and A-F.Donald that ~le 38 (2) of the Standing ~les of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read an second time. 5rd reading -Ald. Allen and Vg~ite. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. G.Donald and Scott, READ AND ADOPTED, December 30, 1940. Clerk Mayo r FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, December 25, 1940. . The Finance committee met on Monday, December 23, 1940, for the Purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cer- tified and placed before them. All members of the Committee, with the exception of Ald. Grimetot, were present. ' ' ' Sundry accounts were approved by the Committee, ~aounting to $6,134.57. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- erad placed in the money By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Scott. The renewal of the public liability insurance policy for me year from Zanuary 1, 1941 at a yearly premium of $4~158.00, was considered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and A.F.Doneed that the policy be renewed. A commantcatfoncwas presented from the Hospital for Sick Children ~q. q~esttng assistance. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Allen that the communication be received and referred for consideration when the 1941 551 Budget is prepared. A report of the City Clerk, ~dth reference to the collections made by the Waterworks Collector in the month of November, and as referred from the prev- ious meeting, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson end Allen that the report be received and filed, and the Clerk and Chairman of Fin- ance be a committee to ascertain from the City Solicitor whether the City is able to make a charge for collection of water rates at homes and places of business. The report of the City Clerk, re registered properties on which payments are not satisfactory,was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Scott that the report be received and filed, and the Committee endorse the action'of the Housing Committee to take strenuous action to collect the rents. An offer was received from A. Ansell for the purchase of the old lumber at the distillery building. A report was made by the City Clerk Clerk on behalf' of the Housing Committee in this connection. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Allen that the report and offer be received and filed, and the report be adopted. A report was presented from the City Clerk, recommending the purchase of Hauck Super-heated Steam Thawer at $1~9.75. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Allen that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. · A report was presented by the City Clerk, recommending the purchase of the blade and attachments only for the new snow plow. It was ordered on the mot- ion of Ald. Wilkinson and White that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. The revenue and expenditure statement as of November 30, 1940, was pres- ented. It v~s ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Allen that the report be received and laid on the table. On the motion of Ald. Wilkinson and Scott, the Committee on Cars and trucks was instructed to investigate and report to the Council on the condition of the police car, as to what repairs are necessary, and also report on the con- dition of the other police ears. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott and A,F.Donald. RF. aj) AND ADOPTED, December 30, 1940. Clerk Chairman of Finance COUNCIL NEETING · COUncil Chamber, Decemlber 23, 1940. :553 The Council re-assembled at the close of the ra.gular Council and Finance meetings for the purv3ose of passing the money By-law which covered the '~ccotn~ts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council, ~,d th the exception of Ald. Grlmster, were present. BY-LtW The follo~ving By-law was passe_~d: No. 300Z - Aldo Grant Donald - To Grant ~onles for General Purposes. 1st reading -Ald. White end ~cott, It was then ordered on the motion or Aldo G, Donald and A.F. Donald tl~t the Rule ~6 (9) of the Stamding Rules or Council be temoorarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. - 3rd reading -Ald. Scott and A.F. Donald. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. t':qqite and A.F.Donald. READ AND ADOpTED, December 30, 1940. Clerk Ma~or · 554 SIk~Y-FIRST N~ING REGUL,at~ METING Council Chamber, Decembes 30, 1940. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at V.50 p.m. to consider Gen- eral Business and Finance. All members of the Council were present. The Councii, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Grilaster end White. DEPUTATION In connection with Report No. lgl, and on the motion of AId. Wilkinson and Grimst er, ~r. F.C. Ward, Secretary of the Chairman of Commerce, was permitted to speak to the Council. }~r. Ward advised that the Chamber of Commerce will operate to the fullest extent in the plan for listing accommodation throughout the City which may be available for euployees of the Welland Chemical Company plant, SEE Repor~ No. 171 REPORTS Laid over from previous meeting: No. 25 - City Solicitor - re loud speakers on vehicles. O}~3ERED on the motion of Ald. A.F. Donald and Grimster that the report be received and filed, and the Clerk ascertain fxom the City Solicitor whether it would be possible to passa By-law req- uiring permission being o~ined from the Council for the operation of such systems, The following Communications were presented: No. 171 - City Clerk - re accommodation for employees of Welland Chemical Company plant. 0REERED on the motion of Aid. Wilkinson and Allen that the repor~ be rec- eived and filed, and the information be recorded for the use of the Company. No. lV2 - City Clerk - re condition of police cars and report on cost of operation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Grimster and Scott that the report be received and adopted, and tender be called for the purchase of two new cars to replace the pres- ent units, the special equil~ent on which is to be retai~ed by the Corporation. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 18~ - ALL~,N - WILKINSON - R~SOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to pres- ent a By-law at the next meeting for the purpose o~ amending By-law Number with respect to the fees charged for coin-operated venlng machines; and the Seal of the CorporatiOn be hereto affixed. Carried~ No. 183 - SCOTT - GRIMSTER - RESOLVED that the City Clerk' be instructed to presen~ at the next meeting, By-laws which will amend the present By-laws and eliminate discounts for prompt payment of licenses; and the Seal of the Corporation be here- to affixed. qa.rrt_e~d No. 184 - WILKINSON - SCOTT - RESOLVED that the approval of the C~ancil be given for the issue of a new building permit to Willira Benson for the construction of a two-storey s~ore andapartment on a Portion of Lot 6, Block T at the comer of ~ueen Street end St. Lawrence Avenue, in accordance with the speotttcattone set forth; end the Seal of ~he Corpora~ion be hereto affixed. 555 BY-LtW The .following.By-law was passed: .N..o.,. 5_00__3 -Ald. W.L.~!.,ilkinson, _ To repeal By-la:v NLu~ber Eg?,5 which by-l~w amends by-law N~unber E692, regulating, supervising and rs6istering coin-oper- ated rending ~chines. 1st read -Ald. Wilkinson and White. Prior to this motion it v:as moved by Ald. G. Donald and A.F.Donsld that the By-].aw be laid over for discussion at the Conference. This motion was defeated. It was then ordered on the motion of ..kid. Allen and OrDnstsr that Rule 38 (2) of the St.'-mding Rules of Council be tempor~.rily suspended and the By-law read a second time. 5rd reading- Ald. Wilkinson and Orimster. The Council ~ourned on the motion of Ald. G.Donald and Orimster. READ AND ADOPTED, January 6, 1941. Clerk F~]ANCE A{EETING Council Chs/nber, December ZO, 1940. The Finance Committee met on Monday, December 30, 1940, for the purpose of approving and also of passleg the various accounts which had been properly if ted and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts were approved by the Committee, amounting to The accounts submitted, being passed or othenvise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money 'By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Aid. Grimster end A.F.Donald. A communication was presented frc~ the solicitor for C.F.Knapp re the Purchase of 56V-V? Erie Avenue, and the Agreement for the same. It was ordered on the motion or His Worship Mayor Inglte and Ald. Wilkinson thatmthe communication be received and filed, and the negotiations be scrupleted along the lines suggested by the City Solicitor, and that the building be not occupied until the repairs have been made, ' The City Clerk presented a report upon the possibility of making a charge r0r the collection of water rates by the collector. It was ordered on the z~3tion .556 of Ald. Scott and Wilkinson that the report be received and filed; that from this date on, all consumers be advised that their rates are payable at the City Hall or other designated places, and that the fsilure to p~ will necessitate the turn- ing off of the water; and that persons in arrears must make satisfactory arrange- merits vdth the City Clerk for the payment of the same. TheReport of the City Clerk was presented with reference to the increase in the price of small tractors. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Wilkinson ahd~hite that the repor~ be received and lai.d on the table until .the next meeting. A report was presented from the City Clerk with reference to the inc~e?~- sed cost of an~ygen mask. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Allen and Wilk- inson that the report be received and filed, and the Clerk be instructed to obtain further prices upon this equipment. A report was presented from the City Treasurer re the status of certain arrears of business tax. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. White and Grin~ter that the report be received and laid on the table until the next meeting, end a copy of the report be forwarded to all members of the Committ ee. An offer was presented from D'Arcy Cropp for the purchase of Lots lO, ll and 12 on Stanley Avenue and Lots'52, 55, ~4, 35 and 56 on TUgby Street for a sum of $450.00, with an agreeraent to erect a factory on Lots 4~ 5, and 6, on Stanley Avenue, already owned by Mr. CrOpp. It was ordered on the motion Ald. Allen and ~rimster that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the conditions as outlined and to the approval of the Assesssent Commissioner and City Treasurer. A report of the City Clerk was presented with reference to the estimated cost of relief for the month of December. It was ordered o~ the motion of Ald. White and Scott that the repor~ be received and filed. _No. 5004 -Ald. Grant Donald - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. 1st reading -Ald. ~.F.Donsld and ?3]xite. It was then ordered on the motion of A18. Grin~ter and ~',q~ite that Rule 56 (~) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the By-law read a second time. 5r~ reading -Ald. A.F.Donald and Scott, The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Scott and A.F, lDnald. READ fd~D AEO?TED, Ysnuary 6, 1941. Clerk Mayor The Committee adjourned On the motion of A~d. Grimster and A.F. Donald. CONFERENCE READAND ADOPTED, ~anuary'6, 19~1. Clerk Chairmen of Finance Council Chamber, Deccaher 50, 1940. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finsmoo meetings for the purpose of holding a conference. All meanhers of the Committee were present. The conference was held for the purpose of discussing the various m~tters which had been presented to them. After ~iscussion upon the matters, the Conference adjourned. READ AND ADOPTED, Xanuary 6, 1941. O~JNCILMEETING Council Chamber, December 30, 1940, The Council re-assembled a.~ the close of the regular Council and Finance meetings for the purpose of passing the money By-law v~ich covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were p~esen~. C3.erk Chairman The ~ollowin~ By-law was. passed: