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AFTERNOON SESSION

SPECIAL MEETING,

5.05 o'clock, Council . Chamber,,, City Hall,. April. 26th, 1940.

. A meeting of the City Council wa,s

held this day. At the above named hour there weve

present His Worship the Deputy Mayor,Chairman;

Aldermen Breen, Batson, MacKay, Kinley, Curran,

Sullivan, Freda, Lloyd, J. F. McDonald, Keshen,

O'Toole, Curtis, Walker, X. A. MacDonald and Landry4;

The meeting was called specially to

cOsider the following items:-

1. Election returns. 2. Letter City Clerk re commutation lease Common

Lot #1, 3, Report Firewards Comm. re resolution new fire,

trucks. 4: Report Common Works re fire protection rates. 5, II II construction of concrete

sidewalks. 6; street paving. 7 sale of land, Connaught

Avenue. 8, 0 purchase of land,

Chebucto Road. 98.

0 purchase of land, watershed Chain Lakes.

10. overhanging sign lep.sesb, 11. final certificate,

Alexander Murray Co.,Ltd.

CIVIC ELECTIONS

Read report of the City Clerk of

the election of Mayor of the City of Halifax and one

Alderman for each ward of the City.

April 26th, 1940.

His Worship the Mayor, and Members of the City Council.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Halifax City Charter and Acts and amendments thereto in respect to the election of Mayor and Aldermen,

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I have the honor to submit the following returns for the election for Mayor and Aldermen held on the 24th day of April: 1940°

I have made sclate returns in respect to the election for Mayor and for the election of an Alderman for each ward; attached to which separate returns are the original nomination papers of the candidates°

Election for Mayor

Will am Edward Donovan Returned unopposed.

Election for Aldermen

Ward Nol Henry John Stech Ward No02 Charles H. Hosterman Ward No 03 John Edward Ahern 2 to K 183

L to Z 186 56.7

Andrew Mathews . A to K 32 LI to Z 27

59 Majority for John E0 Ahern over Andrew Mathews -4 310' Ward No.4 John Edward Lloyd Returned unopposed° Ward 3005 William Joseph 07 Toole " Ward No William Alfred MacDonald "

Respectfully submitted,

W0 P. Publicover, CITY CLERKe

ELECTION OF MAYOR

Read return of the City Clerk, of the

election of Mayor of the C ity of Halifax,;

April 26th, 1940,,

His Worship the Mayor, and Members of City Council.

Agreeably to the provisions of the Halifax City Charter and Acts and amendments thereof in respect to the elections of Mayor and Aldermen for the City of Halifax, I herewith submit the original nomination papers of William Edward Donovan for the office of Mayor for the City of Halifax: hp being the only candidate nominated for the said office at the election to be held April 24th, 1940.

April 26th; 19400

The City Clerk declared WilUam Edward

Donovan duly elected Mayor of the City d7 Halifax for

the civic year 1940-410

ELECTION OF ALDERMAN - WARD N00 I

Read return of the City Clerk of the

election of Alderman for Ward. 41 covering the

nomination of Henry John Stech„

April 26th, 19400

His Worship the Mayor, and Members of City Councils

Halifax City Charter and Acts and amendments thereof

for the City of Halifax, I herewith submit the in respect to the elections of Mayor and Aldermen

Agreeably to the provisions of the e is

original nomination papers of Henry t2'...n*.1 $tech of the City of Halifax, Chartered Accountant, for the office of Alderman for Ward #1 of the City of Halifax, he being the only candidate nominated for the said office at the election to be held April 24th, 19400

Respectfully submitted:

Wo Po Publicover, CITY CLERKO

The City Clerk declared Henry John Stech

duly elected Alderman for Ward #1 of the City of

Halifax for the term expiring April 30th, 1941

ELECTION OF ALDERMAN - WARD NO, 2


election of Alderman for Ward #2 covering the

nomination of Charles H, Hosterman,

April 26th, 19400

His Worship the Mayors and Members of City Councils ,

Agreeably to the provisions of the , -. ,J Halifax City Charter and Acts and amendments thereof in respect to the electionet of Mayor and Aldermen for the City of Halifax, I herewith submit the original , . nomination papers of Charles Ho Hosterman of the City of Halifax, Marine Agent, Department of Transport,

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for the office of Alderman for Ward #2 of the City Halifax; he being the only candidate nominated for said office at the election to be held April 24th, 1940,


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W, P, Publicover, CITY CLERK. •

The City Clerk declared Charles H;

Hosterman duly elected Alderman for Ward #2 of the

City of Halifax for the term expiring April 30th11941.

ELTf:70',.7. OF ALDERMAN - WARD NO. 3


election of Alderman for Ward #3 covering the

nominations of John Edward Ahern and Andrew.Mathewsn

April 26th, 1940

His Worship the Mayor, and Members of City Council,

Agreeably to the provisions of the Halifax City Charter and Acts and amendments thereof in respect to the elections of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Halifaxr I herewith submit the orgginal nomination papers of John Edward Ahern, Publisher and Andrew Mathews, General Merchant for. the office of Alderman for Ward #3, together with the polling books containing the return of the presiding officers at the several polling places in the said Ward for the election of Alderman for the said Ward held on the 24th day of April, 1940; said returns showing as followsg-

John Edward Ahern

Andr4w Mathews

Atop 183 TA to Z 186

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Majority for John Edward Ahern over Andrew Mathews


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The City Clerk declared John Edward

Ahern duly elected Alderman for Ward +3 of the City

of Halifax for J;ac, term expiring April 30th,19410

ELECTIO1I OF ALDERMAN - WARD NO. 4

Yead return of the City Clerk of the

election of Alderman for Ward covering the

nomination of John Edward Lloyd,

April 26th, 1940

His Worship the Mayort and Members of City Council_c

Agreeably to the provisions of the Halifax City Chrxter and acts and amendments thereof in respect to the elections of Mayor and Aldermen for the City of Halifax, I herewith submit the original nomination papers of John Edward Lloyd of the City of Halifa::, Chartered Accountant, for the office of AL5.el-man for Ward #4 of the City of Halifax he being ';he only candidate nominated for the said officJ at the election to be held April 24thr 1940,


W, ?Ublicoverj CITY CLERK .

Clerk declared John Edward Lloyd.

duly elected Alderman for Ward #4 of the City 9f

Halifax for the term expiring April 30th, 1941.

ELECTION' OF ALDERMAN - WARD NO. 5


election of Alderman for Ward +5 covering the

nomination of William Joseph 0 Toole.

April 26th, 1940.

His Worship the Mayor and Members of City Council

Agreeably to the provisions of the Halifax City Charter' and Acts and amendments thereof in respect to the elections of Mayor and Aldermen for the City of Halifax, I herewith submit the original

April 26th, 19400

nomination papc1-2 Ml am Joseph 0°Toole of th4 City of Halifax, Retired, for the office of Alderman for Ward i:r5 of the City of Halifax, he being the only candidate nom:thated for the said office at the election to be hold April 24th, 19400

?)ospectfully submitted,

W, P. Publicover, CITY CLERKC

The City Clerk declared William

Josplah 0:Toole dlily elected Alderman for Ward of the

City, of Halifax for the terry expiring April 30th,

1941,

ELECTION OF ALDER= — WARD NO0 6

ReaL peturn of the City Clerk of the

election of Alderman fop fIrd g covering the

nomination of Alfred MacDonald0,

4r f..... 26th, 1940

His Worship the Mayor; and Members of City Councilc

Ag;:iceably to the provisions of the Halifax City Charer and kacts and amendments thereof in respect to the clJotiono of Mayor and Aldermen for the City of Halifax, Y. herewith submit :ohe original nomination papers of William Alfred MacDonald of the City of Halifax, Secretary—Treasurer, for the office of Alderman for Ward #6 of the City of Halifax, he 1Jeing the only candidate nominated for the said office at the election to be held April 24th, 1940,

W Po Publicover, CITY CLERK,

The City Clerk declared William Alfred

MacDonald duly elected Alderman for Ward #6 of the

City of Halifax for the term expiring April 30th,1941,,

COMMUTATION_L . LEASE p.poN LOT 01

Read letter from the City Clerk re

commutation lease,. Common Lot il0

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Respectfully submitted)

April 26th, 1940e:

I submit herewith a letter from Messrs Stewart, Smith, MacKeen & Rogers, Solicitors on behalf of the Montreal Trust Company, executor of the Estate of Harry En Mahon asking for commutation of part of Common Lot. 7l at the north west corner of Tower Road and College.6treet, The sum reouired for commutation of this lot under ordinance #26 of the City of Halifax is $77,g0n A cheque for this amount payable to the City of Halifax is attached hereto.

I would recommend that the recuest be granted and the City Solicitor instructed to prepare the necessary dcd,


W P. Publicover, CITY CLERK,

Moved by Alderman Lloyd, seconded by

Alderman Curran that this matter be deferred;

Motion passed,.

NEW FIRE TRUCKS

Read report of the Committee.on

Firewards and resoluticn ro new fire trucks:

April 25th, 19404;.

His Worship the Mayor r and Members of the City Council,

At a. meeting of the Committee of Firewards held t.PZ..s day, the matter. of the 100 foot and the 75 foot aerial ladder trucks supplied by the Bickle Seagrave Ltd, was consideredo

Your committee recommends that those trucks be taken over by the City and that the account for same be passed for payment,


Frank Adams, CHAIRMAN.

WHEREAS at the session of the Legislature just concluded the City has secured by Section 41 of Chapter 67 of the Acts of 19)Jk.authority to purchase one one-hundred foot, six wheel Aerial Ladder Truck at a cost not exceeding $23,000.00 and one seventy-five foot, four wheel Aerial Ladder Truck at a cost not exceeding X19,425.000

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AND WHEREAS Blckle Seagrave Limited have delivered in the City of Halifax two aerial Ladder Tfuuks: one being a one-hundred foot six wheel, Seagrave Aerial Ladder Truck and the other a seventy-five foot four wheel Aerial Ladder Track, which have been offered to the City of Halifax at a cost respectively of $23,000000 and %9,425# 000

AND WHEREAS at a meeting of the Council held the 11th day of April : 194 0, it was resolved that upon the passage et' the legislation submitted that the City do borrow the money necessary to purchase the said trucks and that the proper pfficials of the City do such things as may be necessary to car.:77 out the intention of the said resolution°

AND WHEREAS the legislation as submitted by the City was amended by the Legislature and the City hac been advised for greater certainty to pass this resolution confirming the said resolution of April 11th, 1940: and determining to purchase the said Aerial Ladder Trucks for prices or sums aforesaid°

BE 7T THEREFORE RESOLVED that under the authority of section 41 of Chapter 57 of the Acts of 1940 the City dc purchase from,Bickle Seagrave Limited one one-hundred foot, six wheel Aerial Ladder Truck at a coo of 232 000000 and one seventy-five foot Aerial Ladder Truck, at a cost hot exceeding $19,425000, both ladder trucks being at present la rthe Cf.ty of Halifax. and the moneys necessary therefor be borrowed and repaid as pro7ided by saia section 41 of Chapter 57 of the Acts cf 19 0s ana that the proper officers of the City do such things as are necessary to take delivery of the said Aerial Ladder Trucks,

Moved by Alderman Breen, seconded by

Alderman Kinley that.the report and resolution as

submitted be adopted Motion put and passed; the

following Aldermen being present and voting therefor:-

Aldermen Satson Breen Curran Curtis Freda Keshen Kinley Landry Lloyd W0A,MacDonald J0FtMcDonald MacKay 0 7 Toole Sullivan Walker

April 26th, 1940.

FIRE PROTECTION RATES

Read report of the Committee on Works

re fire protection rates°

The City Council,

April 26th11940;

At a meeting of the Committee on Works held on the 17th instant, the attached report of Assistant Engineer Ro M. MacKinnon, recommending that the fire protection rate for the civic year 1940-41 be fixed at the same rate as last year, namely, thirteen and a half cents (0131) per 4000 of valuation was on motion of Alderman Walkers seconded by Alderman Freda adopted unanimously.

This is submitted for the information of City Council°

Wo E. Donovan, DEPUTY MAYOR AND CHAIRMAN.

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CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, CURB,GUTTER,ETC. CARLETON, MORRIS AND SUMMER STREETS

Read report of the Comm. on Works and

Asst. Engineer re concrete sidevialks, curb, gutter,

etc. Carleton, Norris and Summer Streets,

April 26th, 1940.

The City Council,

At a meeting of the Committee on Works held on this date, the attached report of Assistant Engineer MacKinnon, recommending construction of concrete sidewalks, curb, gutter, etc. ,on Carleton, Morris and Summer Streets, was on motion of Alderman MacKay, seconded by Alderman Walker, approved and recommended to Council for adoption,

W, E. Donovan, DEPUTY MAYOR AND CHAIRMAN.

April 25th, 1940.

His Worship the Mayor.

Sir: beg to report on a letter, copy of

which is attached, from the Superintendent of the Public Health Clinic: asking that.a sidewalk,curb gutter and sodding 'be constructed around the Clinic and Maternity Hospita1. properties*

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The cost is as follows

Carleton Street - E. Side 7 College to Morris St. - Length 373 feet. Estimated cost $1,032.00 - Estimated assessment 5140700

Morris Street - N, Side -Carleton to Summer Street r , Length 414 feet. Estimated cost 11 525.00. Estimated assessment.$709.400

Summer Street - W, Side .- Morris St. tp College Street. Length 373 feet Estimated cost $850.00. Estimated assessment $3970500

These sidewalks are very much needed: there being a very large pedestrian traffic to and from the various hospitals and Medical Centre on Morris Street and I would recommend that they be ordered to be constructed this year.


R L M. McKinnon, AS ENGINEER.

Moved by Alderman MacKay, seconded by

Alderman Walker that the repor-Gs be adopted:

Movc in amendment by Alderman Lloyd:

seconded by Alderman Curran that this matter be

referred back to the Committee on Works for further

consideration and reOrt. Amendment put and lost:

voting for the same and 8 against it as follows:-

FOR THEAMENUEiNT Aldermen Breen

Batson Curran Sullivan Lloyd J0F0McDonald Curtis

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AGAINST IT

Aldermen MacKay Kinley Freda Keshen O'Toole W.A.MacDonald Walker Landry

Motion put and passed, 13 voting

for the same and 2 against it as follows:--

April 26th, 1940.

FOR THE MOTION AGAINST IT

Aldermen Batson Curtis Freda Keshen Kinley Landry Lloyd W.A.MacDonald J.F.McDonald MacKay 0:Toole Sullivan Walker -13-

Aldermen Breen Curran

GELDERT STREET - SIDEWALK CURB GUTTER, EMI

Read report of the Committee on

Works and Assistant Engineer re Geldert Streets

sidewalks, curb, gutters, etc.

April 26th, 1940.

The City Council

At a meeting of the Committee on WIrks held on this date, the attached report of Assistant Engineer MRaKinnon, dated April 26th,1940, and entitled liGeldert Street - sidewalk, curbs gutter, etc.," was on motion of Alderman Walkers seconded by Alderman Freda, approved and recommended ? to Council for adoption.

lin En Donovan, DEPUTY MAYOR AND CHAIRMAN.

April 26th, 1940.


Attached hereto is a petition from property owners on the south side of Geldert Strpet between Cambridge Street and Connaught Avenue fox! the construction of sidewalks, curbs and gutters&

This street although open for, traffic for the entire distance has been accepted only as far as the western side of Beech Street& The following estimate is therefore only from Cambridge Street to the western side of Beech Streeto

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The distance is 247 feet. Estimated cost for construction of a concrete walk, curb EI:nd gutter is $710.00, abutter;s share of cost $375.00 and City's share of cost $335000e

It is recommended that this portion be constructed and further that the City endeavor to secure that small intervening piece of land between the land now dedicated for street purpose and Connaught Avenue from the Canadian National Railwaysr


Re Me McKinnon, ASSISTANT ENGINEER,

:Moved by Alderman MacKay, seconded

by Alderman Walker that the reports be adopted

Motion passed

CREIGHTON STREET — CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, CURBS, GUTTERS, ETC.

Read report of the Committee on

Works and Assistant Engineer re Creighton Street:

concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters, etc,

April 26th, 19400

The City Councllc

At a meeting of the Committee on Works held on this dates the attached report of Assistant Engineer McKinnon: recommending that concrete sidewalks r curbs, gutters, etc., be constructed on both sides of Creighton Street between Cornwallis Street and Cunard Street, was on motion of Alderman Walker, seconded by Alderman Fredlapproved and recommended to Council for adoption,

W4, E. Donovan, DEPUTY MAYOR AND QHAIRMAL,

April 25th, 1940.


On both sides of Creighton Street between Cornwallis Street and Cunard Street it is proposed to construct concrete sidewalks, curbs and, gutters. The object is to connect two dead ends to give a continuous walk through from Cogswell Street, At present the walk extends 100 feet north of Cornwallis Street

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The estimated cost of this work is :;2650d00, abutterls share of cost $1325.00 and the City share $1325.000 The length of walk reruired on east side is 340 feet and on the west side 340 feeto

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It is recommended that sidewalks, curbs, and gutters be constructed on both sides of Creighton Street between Cornwallis Street and Cunard Street°


R0 Mc McKinnon, ASSISTANT ENGINEER°


Alderman Walker that the reports be adopted;

::otion passed,

SOUTH STREET - SIDEWALK


and Asst Engineer re South Street, •

April 26th, 1940

The City Counciln

At a meeting of the Committee on Works held on the 17th instant, the attached report of Assistant Engineer McKinnon, dated April 17th,1940 . and entitled rSouth Street sidewalk' was considered,

On motion of Alderman MacKayl seconded by Alderman Walkert the said report was approved and recommended to Council for adoption.

W, Em Donovan, DEPUTY MAYOR AND CI AIRMAN

April 17th; 1940

His Worship the Mayor,

Sir:-

Works on several occasions and in view of the fact South Park Street has been before the Committee on

as represented by frontage, the construction was not recommended by the City Engineers

south side of South Street between Queen Street and

that the objectors represented the larger majority

An application for a sidewalk on the

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April 26th, 1940c,

It would, however, be in keepirig with past practices to construct the walk from South Park Street easterly in front of the houses in that locaq.ity. The length of this walk would be 340 feet, estimated cost of work 1400, abuttert s share $750.00 and cost to City $650,-,00c

It may be pointed out that the foundations of the houses in front of the proposed sidewalk are about 15-inches below the present crown of the street and that it will be nedessary to cut down the street elevation an average of one foot for a distance of 300 feet and resurface.

The estimated cost for this work is $1500.000


Ro M. McKinnon, ASSISTANT ENGINEER0


Alderman Walker that the reports be adopted;

Motion passed.

SOUTH STREET - SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS, ETC.


and Assistant Engineer. re South Street, sidewalks,

curbs and gutters; etc', •

April 26th, 1940;

The City Councilo

At a meeting of the Committee on Works held on this date; the attached report of Assistant Engineer McKinnon, recommending that a concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter be aonstructed on the north side of South Street from Seymour Street to the east side line of Dalhousie University property, was on motion 'of Alderman MacKay seconded by Alderman O'Toole; approved and recommended to Council for adoptIono

W. E. Donovan DEPUTY MAYOR AND,CEAIRMAN.

April 25th, 1940.


It is recommended that a concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter be constructed on the north side of South Street from Seymour Street to east line of Dalhousie University property.

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estimated cost IR, ewlippgRog6,681k liostegs feet. 0 re of cost $535.00 and City's share of gat g18,0


R. Mo McKinnon, ASSISTANT ENGINEER.


Alderman Walker that the reports be adopted

Motion passed°

SOUTH STREET - SIDEWALKS, CURBS,GUTTER,ETCo

Read report of the Committee on Wcrks

and Assistant Engineer re South Street, sidewalks,

curb, gutter, etco

April 26th, 1940.:

The city Council.,

At a meeting of the Committee on Works held on this date, the attached report of Assistant Engineer McKinnon, recommending that a sidewalk, curb and gutter be constructed on the south side of South Street, was on motion of Alderman MacKay, seconded by Alderman Walker, approved and recommended to Council for adoption

W0 E0 Donovan, DEPUTY MAYOR AND CHAIRMAN,

April 25th, 1940

His Worship the Mayor

Sir: It is recommended that a sidewalk,

curb and gutter be constructed on the south side of South Street from the end of the present concrete walk which ends 240 feet west of Queen Street, to the location at which the Committee has already ordered the construction of a sidewalk*

The total distance between this point is approximately 430 feet, estimated cost $1200, abutter's shitre'of cost $600400 and City's share of cost $6000000

R. M. McKinnon, ASSISTANT ENGINEER.

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Respectfully submitted;

April 26th, 1940e, • Moved by Alderman MacKay, seconded by

Alderman Walker that the reports be adopted.

Motion passed

MAYNARD STREET — CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, OMB, GUTTERS, ETC0


and Assistant Engineer re Maynard Street, concrete

sidewalks, curbs, gutters, etc,

April 26th, l9400

The City Council,

At a meeting of the Committee on Works held on this date, the attached report of Assistant Engineer McKinnon, recommending that concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters be constructed on Maynard Street between Cornwallis Street and Cunard Street, was on motion of Alderman 07 Toole p seconded by Alderman Freda, approved and recommended to Council for adoption°

W. E, Donovan, DEPUTY MAYOR AND CHAIRMAN.

April 25th, 1940.,

His Worship the Mayor

Sir:— As In the case of Creighton Street,

there is a gap of uncompleted sidewalk on Maynard Street between Cornwallis Street and Cunard Street on both sides.

On the east side there is no walk and on the west side no sidewalk between Cornwallis Street and the Armouries°

It is proposed to complete this section by constructing a concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter. The length on east side is 440 feet and on west side 230 feet

The estimated cost is $2450.40, . abutters share of cost $1225.00 and Cityls share of cost $12250000

It is recommended that sidewlks, curbs and gutters be constructed on MaynardyStreet between Cornwallis Street and Cunard Streete


Ro M. McKinnon, ASSISTANT ENGINEER°

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Mitred by Alderman MacKay, seconded by

Alderman Walker that the reports be adopted

Motion passed°

BINNEY STREET - CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, CURBS, GUTTERS ETC,


and Assistant Engineer re Binney Street, concrete

sidewalks, curbs, gutters, etc,

April 26th, 1940,, The City Council°

At ameeting !of the Committe a

e on Wopks held on this date, the attached report or ssistanG Engineer McKinnon, recommending that concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters, etc,,be constructed. on Binney Street, both sides, between Robie and Edward Streets, was on motion of Alderman MacKay, seconded by Alderman Walker, approved and recommended to Council for adoption,

W. E, Donovan: DEPUTY MAYOR AND CHALIMAN,

• April 25th, 1940,

His Worship the Mayor()

there is at present a sidewalk on the south side of Binney Street between Robie and Edward Street,

Length of sidewalk required on south side between Edward Street and Henry Street is 200 feet. Length required on the north side between Roble and Henry btreet is 451 feet, The total length is 651 feeto

The estimated cost both sides is 01964.00, abuttero,s share of cost $1038,00, Cityls share of cost $926,000

It is recommended that the sidewalks, curbs, gutters etc° be constructed on Binney Street, both sides between Robie and Henry Scireet,

Respectfully submitted,"

R, M, McKinnon, ' ASSISTANT ENGINEER.

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Alderman Walker that the reports be adoptedi;

Motion passed()

JUBILEE ROAD - CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, CURBS, GUTTERS, ETC0


and Assistant Engineer re Jubilee Road, concrete

sidewalks, curbs, gutters, etc0 •

April 26th, 19400

The City Counciln

Works held on sadutigeogtale.Committee on attached report of

Assistant Engineer IlicKinnon, dated April 25th 1940, and entitled "Jubilee Road •--concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters; etc' was constderedo

On motion of Alderman MacKay, seconded by Alderman Freda, the committee recommends. to Council that concrete sf.dewalks: curbs? gutters and sodding, etc, be constructed on the south side of Jubilee,Road from the western line of the Canadian National Railway - property; to Jubilee Roat House

E0 Donovan, DEPUTY MAYOR AND CHAIREAN0

April 25th 19400

His Worship the Mayor,

Sir: beg to report on a petition from

property owners on the south side of Jubilee Road between Railway Bridge and Pryor Street, for the construction of a concrete sidewalk, curbssgutters, sodding, etc,

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The sidewalk at present on the south side ends about 50 feet east of Connaught Avenue It is proposed to extend it to a point near the east side of the Jubilee Boat House an approximate distance of 1400 feet

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imated cost of this work is 950000 and cost to City

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It is recommended that sidewalks, curbs, gutters, sodding, etc, be constructed on the south side of Jubilee Road from the end of present walk east of Connaught Avenue to Jubilee Boat House,

Respectfully submitted, •

R„ M0 McKinnon, ASSISTANT ENGINEERS

Moved by Alderman Maaay, seconded

by Alderman Walker that the reports be adopted.

Motion passed,

Alderman Curran gives notice of •

reconsideration on.&11 itemn acaling with

concrete sidewalks

STREET :MVING


re street paving,

April 26th, 1940; The City Council,

At a meeting of the Committee on Works held on this date the attached report of Assistant Engineer, Mr, :Ro HsKinnon, dated April 24-th, 1940, and entitled Paving was consideredm

The committee recommended to Council that the following streets be paved in accordance with the sections in the said report relating thereto, including the installation of concrete curbs and gutters where indicated in the said sections of the said report;—

Roble Street to LeMarchant St, :Duffus Street to Young Street — provided the Canadian National Railways first agree to pay the amount which would be their share as abutters, of the cost of such, paving° Almon Street to West Young. ;:tr.etc,

Street to Coburg Road, (Zulnpool Road to Flynn Streets

Quinpool Road to Jubilee RoacL

W E, DonoVan, DEPUTY MAYOR AND CHAIRMAN,

SOUTH STREET WINDSOR STREET t.1

OXFORD STREET —

VERNON STREET — Mar NALb MET -. ELMUNUTZI2 TERRACE.

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Alderman Lloyd that the report be adopted. Motion

passed.

SALE OF LAND - CONNAUGHT AVENUE

Read report of the .Committee on Works

re sale of land, Connaught Avenue.

April 26th, l940,,

The City Council.

The Committee on Works at a meeting held on this date, on motion of Alderman OtTooler seconded by Alderman Freda, recommended to Council that the portion of lots nos. 79 and 80 on the east side of . Connaught AvenUe not required tot street purposes be sold to Mr. H, Co Lethbridge for the sum of 6725.00 in accordance with his offer attached hereto°

Attached also is an offer of Mrs George C. Webster cf 0305000 for the said property.

W. E. Donovan, DEPUTY MAYOR AND CHAIRMAN.

Moved by Alderman OToole, swonded

by Alderman Lloyd that the report be adopted;

Motion passed,

PURCHASE OF LAND - MHIOUCTO ma. Read report of the Committee on Works

and Assistant Engineer re purchase of land, Chebucto

Road. April 26th: l940,,

The City Council.

At a meeting of the Committee on Works held on this date, the attached report of Assistant Engineer McKinnon, recommending that the City of Halifax purchase a penotion of the front of the property at 454 Chebucto Road required for the widening of Chebucto Road, was on motion of Alderman MacKay, seconded by Alderman Freda, approved and recommended to Council for adoption.

' W. E. Donovan DEPUTY MAYOR AND CHAIRMAN.

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April 23rd, 1940

His Worship the Mayore

Sir:- Oome time ago Mr s. John Kelly agreed tc

sell a portion of the front of his property, No, 454 Che'bucto Road: at assessed value

in area and is R5.61AK4ogt g rliangilfsq5 feet Ghebucto Road on the south side between Philip and Joseph Street to the blue line

It is recommended that the ,City purchase this strip of land at the assessed value namely twelve cents (n12 per square footo

Respectfully submitted?

R. Mo McKinnon, ASSISTANT ENGINEET1,


Alderman Freda that the reports be adopted

Motion passed,

PURCHASE OF LAND ON WATERSHED t CHAIN LAKES

Road report of the Committee on Works

and Assistant nginer,re purchase of land on

watershed, Chain Lakeso

The City Council:,

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26th, 1940t;

At a meeting of the Committee on Works held on this date the attached report of Assistant Engineer McKinnon.,dated April 25th,1940, entitled "Land on watershed - Purcells" recommending purchase by the City of Halifax of land at the watershed, was on motionof Alderman O'Tooles secondo by Alderman Walker, approved and recommended to Council for adoption

Wn Eo Donovan, DEPUTY MAYOR AND QHAIRMAN,

April 25th, l940

His Worship the Mayors

For a number of years past the City has been endeavoring to acquire ownership of the whole watershed to the Chain Lakes°

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.r11 26th, 1940r

During 1934 and 1935 several large blocks of land were purchasJd in addition to the purchasing and removal of dwellings on that part of Beech Hill within the Chain Lake watershed

At that tf.me 9112 :eurcell and the City Engineer were not in agreemont as tc the value of this lot, Recently: however,the 'caner of the property through his reprE2ent*atve Mr. J4 A, Walker has submitted an offer of 32.CYJO per acre which in view of prices T)ald for adjacent land is considered reasonablep

Th -) number of acres in this lot is approximately oevcJnty,

I:- Baction 678 sub-section 9 of the City Charter uovic:Lc)ns are;made for the proviuinE, of rupds for )4n,t; of,lana on p_he waterwried by cnu Us..:6 of a3c ruaa interes-u from the ""Water Emergency Fund, The amount required is now available for this nurposGm

This will complete the acquiciition of the whole of Chn.in L a re :watershed and is, recommended that the City purchase this lot.

Resi:ectfully submitted;

it.. M, McKinnon, AnISTANT ENGINEER.

1 MCVC:O. by l(71=an 03 Toole: seconded

by Alderman Walk,: r:. the r.6.ports be adopted,

Motion passed,

OVER:IV:IC-1NC- E1,7.RINGT011 STREET

Read report r.)f tl-x Committee on Works

re overhanging sign, 444 Barrirgton Street(

April 26th, 19400

The City Council.

At a meeting of the Committee on Works field on th2 17th ingtal:it, thki .attached report of Assistant Engineer.Plainnon ti the application of Ronald 56 Hart for permissf.on to remove the over.7. hanging sigkW6 Nom 31 Sackville Street to new location au 444 Barr.,.ngton Street was considered'

On motion of Alderman Walker: seconded

by Alderman 0773ele the committ6e recommended to Council that th3 lease referred to in the said report be granted6

W. En Donovan: 'DEPUTY MAYUR. AND CHAIR ANA,

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.'.. • .1.47.L by Alderman Dre.e:

Motion passedn

now adjou.::-.-: r.

Moeting adjourna,,

Aprl 7 9400

Mr)ved

by Alderman Freda that

Motion passed,

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The city Counc:11

Works hel certifica Company L TWO DOLLA being the supply of

Cl on thf.c.: date.. •

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payment

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Civic Electiono Commutation,' Lease New Fire Trucks Fire Protection flates Concrete sa...iwal-11,3, Carleton, HorviL; and 51miler Geldert Street Creighton Strec.t curbs. gutters.

South ;.?..treet 140 3:1•dawal.? South Street - sidewalks. etco

South Street -

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HEADLINES (Continued)

Maynard Street . - concrete sidewalks, curbs!, , gutters,otco, 535

Binney Street .1.- concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters, etc, 536

Jubilee Road - concrete s:I.dewalks, curbs, gutters, etc 37

Street paving 538 Sale of land - Connaught Avenue 539 Purchase of land - Chebucto Road 5N Purchase of land on watershed. Chain Lakes 51,4.0 Overhanging sign - 444 Barrington street 541 Final certificate - Alexanaer Murray Co"Ltdo 542

E„ Tionovan. InPUT7 M:4.YOR AND CHAIRMAN,

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